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John Schroeter is an American author, editor, and technology entrepreneur. He has worked extensively in publishing and innovation, serving as Executive Director of the World Future Society and editor of several works on emerging technologies and futurism.
Known for: After Shock: The World's Foremost Futurists Reflect on 50 Years of Future Shock—and Look Ahead to the Next 50
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After Shock: The World's Foremost Futurists Reflect on 50 Years of Future Shock—and Look Ahead to the Next 50
After Shock is a commemorative anthology marking the 50th anniversary of Alvin and Heidi Toffler’s seminal work, Future Shock. Edited by John Schroeter, the book gathers essays from leading futurists, technologists, and thought leaders who reflect on the Tofflers’ predictions and explore the accelerating pace of change shaping the next half-century. Contributors discuss topics such as artificial intelligence, climate change, social transformation, and the future of human identity in a rapidly evolving world.
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Revisiting 'Future Shock'
Half a century after Alvin and Heidi Toffler revealed the world’s growing unease with technological acceleration, their core thesis remains hauntingly relevant. *Future Shock* described a psychological condition born of too much change in too short a time—a collective and individual sense of oversti...
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The Acceleration of Change
In the decades since *Future Shock*, technological growth has ceased to feel linear—it has become exponential. The contributors to *After Shock* explore this acceleration across disciplines, mapping the compound effects of digital interconnectivity, computational power, and demographic shifts. Futur...
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About John Schroeter (Editor)
John Schroeter is an American author, editor, and technology entrepreneur. He has worked extensively in publishing and innovation, serving as Executive Director of the World Future Society and editor of several works on emerging technologies and futurism.
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