Matthias Horx – Greetings from the Future!
From his youth as a technology enthusiast in the 1960s, Matthias Horx was fascinated by the mysteries of the future. Following a career in journalism and publishing, he became the leading trend and futurologist in the German-speaking region. He has authored 20 books, several of which achieved bestseller status. He is also the Co-Founder and Mentor of The Future:Project, a think tank dedicated to comprehensive forecasting.
His approach to futurology avoids chasing every fear or technological craze, instead focusing on a shift in consciousness. “The future unfolds when we view the world through tomorrow’s lens – and our minds perceive the links between present and future!”
Matthias Horx – Speaking Topics
- Future Literacy – The Skill to Comprehend the Future
Future literacy refers to the capability to better understand oneself within the current era and to derive insights for personal thinking and behavior. Wisely engaging with the future demands specific skills, such as differentiating genuine trends from hype and reality. It involves viewing the world and situations from multiple angles to develop a holistic perspective. Especially amid today’s chaotic and crisis-filled environment, a ‘humanistic futurism’ is essential to narrate the progress of humanity, society, technology, and culture.
- Transformation Time! – Building Confidence Amid Disruptive Change
We are living through periods of disruption and disillusionment. The future seems distant and unreachable. Yet, these times also open doors for growth and transformation. This talk explores the transformative potential of individuals, societies, companies, and organizations. It addresses how we can rethink and envision the future and understand what lies behind the profound changes of our era.
- 2050 – The World Beyond – Life After the Omnicrisis
What insights can serious futurologists offer about the period leading up to mid-century amid growing global uncertainty? In this sweeping lecture, Matthias Horx peers through today’s turbulence toward a ‘different tomorrow.’ It challenges traditional future models and updates outdated megatrends. This captivating journey to the middle of the century encourages a more optimistic outlook on what lies ahead.
- Methods for forecasting the future: trends and countertrends, historical cycles – learning more effectively from the past to prepare for the future.
- The emerging global (dis)order: scenarios for political developments worldwide.
- The human peak: a major turning point in population trends and the competition for young talent.
- The ‘blue transformation’: why ecological climate change is inevitable …
- Digital peak: the digital era reaches its zenith and loses its hype status.
- Newtopias: visions of worlds radically different from those we know.
Matthias Horx’s lifelong mission is to evolve the “futurology” of the 1960s and 1970s into holistic prognostics – an interdisciplinary blend of systems, social, cognitive, and evolutionary sciences.
A devoted European, Matthias Horx divides his time between London, Frankfurt, and Vienna, where he has lived with his family in the “Future Evolution House” since 2010.
The Future Family includes his wife, trend researcher Oona Horx Strathern, and his sons, futurologist Tristan Horx and graphic designer Julian Horx.
