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that the future is not a fixed destination, and so your journey
Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing Our
should always reflect multiple, evolving scenarios.
Digital Future (London, 2017). p.95.
3. Provide yourself with the opportunity to spend time
13. McKinsey. A Future That Works:
understanding the world of algorithms and how they
Automation, Employment, And Productivity
operate. For those with more of an interest, it’s likely you’ll
(January 2017)
benefit by learning some basic coding.
14. McKinsey. A Future That Works:
4. Consider deepening your knowledge by reading up on
Automation, Employment, And Productivity
blockchain technology. This will help you understand if or
(January 2017). p.75.
when blockchain technology is likely to impact your
15. Narrative Science Technology example – M
industry or sector. But in focusing on the impact of
Ford. The Rise Of The Robots: Technology
blockchain, don’t forget to also pay attention to future big
And The Threat Of Mass Unemployment
picture trends.
(London, 2015). p.86-88.
5. To help us develop a knowledge-sharing community,
16. P FrØystad & Jarle Holm. Blockchain:
please do get in touch and share your experiences,
Powering The Internet of Value (EVRY
observations and opinions with us.
whitepaper, 2015).
17. R Baldwin. The Great Convergence:
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