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020 _a9780070329676
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100 _aRolf Jensen
245 _aThe Dream Society: The Coming Shift from Information to Imagination
082 _a658.4'03
260 _aNew York
_bMcGraw Hill
_c1999
300 _ax, 242 p. ; ; 23 cm.
500 _aAge Group: Adult
500 _a Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-230) and index.
520 _aThe future is uncertain -- the world is constantly changing. While anything can happen, some things are far more likely than others. Rolf Jensen, internationally renowned futurist, provides readers with a tangible look at what the future will be like over the next 25 years.By identifying what lies ahead, Jensen gives people the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and strategically align themselves to capitalize On the unknown future, a future Jensen calls "the Dream Society". This dream society is characterized by the commercialization of emotions. In this provocative exploration. Jensen says that it will no longer be enough to produce a useful product. He shows that, to be successful, the primary purpose of a product will be the ability to fulfill an emotional need. Those who understand the workings of this dream society will be the ones who create the new products, new markets, and new businesses that dominate the world of tomorrow.
655 _aBusiness
655 _aManagement
655 _aBusiness forecasting
655 _aForecasting
650 _aCompetition, International
650 _aTwenty-first century - Forecasts
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