Richard Watson

Richard Watson, born in 1961, is an English author, lecturer, and futurist known for his works on future trends and technology.

He has written five books about the future, including the notable "Future Files: a Brief History of The Next 50 Years." Watson is the founder of What's Next, a website documenting global trends, and has contributed to various publications on innovation and future thinking.

He works with the Technology Foresight Practice at Imperial College London and lectures at prestigious institutions.

Watson advocates for scenario planning and preferred futures, emphasizing the importance of creating compelling visions for organizations to work towards.