OPUS Oracles: The Future is Now—A Conversation with Marc Porat
What if everything we’re experiencing today—the smartphone in your pocket, the AI reshaping industries, the digital economy itself—was foreseen decades ago? What if the next radical transformation is already here, waiting for us to grasp it?
Join us for an electrifying OPUS Oracles conversation with Marc Porat, the legendary technologist, futurist, and entrepreneur who saw it all coming before the rest of us even had words for it.
📅 Date: April 17, 2024
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM PT (5PM UK; 6PM SA; 8PM UAE)
📍 Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Who is Marc Porat?
Marc Porat is the architect of the Information Age. In 1984, he authored a groundbreaking thesis that prophesied a world where information would become the dominant economic force, replacing industrial production. That vision shaped Silicon Valley’s trajectory, fueling innovations that birthed the digital world we now live in.
He then co-founded General Magic, the secretive Apple spin-off that became one of the most influential (and infamous) companies in tech history. Long before the iPhone, General Magic built the first personal communicator—complete with a touchscreen, email, apps, and AI assistants. It was a decade ahead of its time... and it failed spectacularly.
But its alumni went on to create the iPhone, Android, eBay, and much of the modern digital landscape. General Magic didn’t just predict the future—it built it.
Why This Conversation Matters Now
Today, Marc Porat continues to shape the frontier of AI, sustainability, and human-centric innovation. As the world enters yet another seismic shift—where AI, climate tech, and digital consciousness collide—his insights are more critical than ever.
In this provocative, no-holds-barred conversation, we’ll explore:
The highs & lows – what it took to build a company that changed the world
AI beyond human intelligence – What happens when machines don’t need us?
The quantum computing leap – A seismic shift in power, intelligence, and control
The technology paradox – Innovation is accelerating, but is it leading us to collapse?
The hidden pattern of disruption – Why visionary ideas fail—and how to survive the next wave
Marc Porat doesn’t just predict the future. He forces us to confront it.
Register now to be part of the conversation. The future isn’t waiting. Neither should you.