A quick Q&A with Claus A. Foss Rosenstand PhD – Digital Hub Denmark Professor
What is your most surprising prediction about cities?
Claus A. Foss Rosenstand, PhD
I predict that we will see more convergence of urban technologies than expected in 10 years; however, it will be less than expected in the next 4-5 years.
Who is the person that most influenced the way you think about cities and technology?
Ray Kurzweil and his theory of accelerating return coupled Clayton Christensen‘s theory on digital disruption – leading to the concept of digital disruption.
What 2-3 books / podcasts would you recommend?
Ray Kurzweil’s and Clayton Christensen’s publications.
Podcasts on Exponential Wisdom from Peter Diamandis and Dan Sullivan. There is more than 100, and I have enjoyed all of them. Finally, if I may, my own publications.
Where’s the best place for new ideas?
In the interpersonal force of imagination.
Who inspires you?
In addition to Ray Kurzweil, Clayton Christensen, and Peter Diamandis – as mentioned above …
Salim Ismail, Ron Adner, Alex Osterwalder, Niklas Luhmann, Imanual Kant, Peter Checkland, and Danial Kahneman.
What are the skills we’ll need in 10 years?
Force of digital imagination. It is a competence and can as such be cultivated.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Festina Lente – Hurry up, slowly.
What is your call to action?
Cultivate the force of digital imagination in the Danish digital Ecosphere. Come visit us at Digital Hub Denmark to learn more.
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