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A new kind of technology called “ultra-haptics” will allow people to interact with machines without touching them. One signal in this field is an ATM (cash withdrawal machine) that you can operate without touching any buttons. You simply wave your hands in the air. What kind of CHANGE is this a SIGNAL of?

3. Question 3 A new kind of technology called “ultra-haptics” will allow people to interact with machines without touching them. One signal in this field is an ATM (cash withdrawal…

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Etch is a new blockchain-based payroll system that automatically pays wages to workers in real-time. Instead of waiting for a check every two weeks or 30 days for an invoice to be paid, Etch gets you your wages the second you earn them. Or, as they say: “You can buy lunch with the money you earned at work that morning.” What kind of CHANGE is this a SIGNAL of?

2. Question 2 Etch is a new blockchain-based payroll system that automatically pays wages to workers in real-time. Instead of waiting for a check every two weeks or 30 days…

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This week, you read a report about the Future of Work in the year 2030. This quiz is about some of the SIGNALS OF CHANGE described in the report.

1. Question 1 This week, you read a report about the Future of Work in the year 2030. This quiz is about some of the SIGNALS OF CHANGE described in…

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Which of these signals of change do you personally find most interesting, or think is most likely to impact YOU in the future? (There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Use it as a chance to reflect on what you read!)

5. Question 5 Which of these signals of change do you personally find most interesting, or think is most likely to impact YOU in the future? (There is no right…

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Interplay Learning is an online learning platform that uses Virtual Reality and 3D simulations to train workers in new skills. Workers can access 100s of hours of lessons anywhere, anytime. What kind of SIGNAL of CHANGE is this?

4. Question 4 Interplay Learning is an online learning platform that uses Virtual Reality and 3D simulations to train workers in new skills. Workers can access 100s of hours of…

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This week, you learned about signals of change. Which of these are accurate descriptions of signals of change? Choose all that apply.

. Question 1 This week, you learned about signals of change. Which of these are accurate descriptions of signals of change? Choose all that apply. 1 / 1 point   They are the…

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Is accurate prediction one of the seven strengths you will develop by practicing futures thinking?

9. Question 9 Is accurate prediction one of the seven strengths you will develop by practicing futures thinking? 1 / 1 point   Yes   No     When you practice futures thinking,…

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Is talent spotting one of the seven strengths you will develop by practicing futures thinking?

8. Question 8 Is talent spotting one of the seven strengths you will develop by practicing futures thinking? 1 / 1 point   Yes   No     When you practice futures thinking,…

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Is smarter investing one of the seven strengths you will develop by practicing futures thinking?

7. Question 7 Is smarter investing one of the seven strengths you will develop by practicing futures thinking? 1 / 1 point   Yes   No     When you practice futures thinking,…