“In a world of half-baked hot takes, Marian Salzman is a true seer. In The New Megatrends, she trains her forecasting powers on the next two decades, predicting the consequences (and opportunities) of a world in which fast-moving new technologies are colliding with renewed tribalism and other challenges. This is a book for entrepreneurs, policymakers and anyone who wants a clear-eyed understanding of how the cultural winds are changing. (Hint, if you’re a fan of esports and 3D printers, the new isn’t all bad!)”—Andrew Yang, bestselling author of Forward
“Marian Salzman’s predictions are built on reams of data, deep engagement with history, a dash of intuition, and an extraordinary career spent identifying trends for some of the heaviest hitters in business. Wise, witty, and compulsively readable, this book will change the way you look at our present moment.”—Gus Wenner, CEO, Rolling Stone
“Marian Saltzman doesn’t simply show us our future, she helps us find our individual place within it. She never loses sight of the possibilities that emerge from each crisis to revolutionize how we live, work, and love. The New Megatrends is clear-eyed, a little bit terrifying, practical, and inspiring. It is exactly the book we need right now as each of us tries to make sense of the world ahead. If you’re looking for a guide to the Great Reset, this is it.”—Brooke Shields, New York Times bestselling author
“Long known for her third eye as a global trendspotter, Salzman’s must-read book synthesizes the events of the past few decades, from technology and politics to climate and polarization to paint an insightful, educated and entertaining look at our potential future. This should be mandatory reading for both leaders and concerned citizens.”—Lee Woodruff, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Taking us from Y2K to Y2K38, Marian Salzman expertly connects the dots between the incredibly accelerated development of information technology, the radical transformation of media, and changing global demographics, and makes a case for the trends that will shape the next twenty years. Remarkably researched and framed for maximum clarity, The New Megatrends will help decode the cultural changes that lie ahead.”—Fernanda Romano, chief marketing officer, Candy Crush
“The genius of Marian Salzman is that she knows the difference between inertia and momentum and can process countless inputs in order to tell you what is coming and what matters.”—Steve Clemons, editor at large, The Hill
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