Richard Yonck is a Seattle-based futurist whose outlook on the future was informed by over 25 years experience as a computer systems programmer-analyst, during which time he guided clients through the rapidly-shifting technological landscape.

He founded Intelligent Future Consulting where he consults to businesses and organizations, speaks to audiences and writes about artificial intelligence and other emerging trends and technologies, with a focus on their impacts on business and society. and to promote our preferred futures.

Richard’s writing has appeared in numerous publications including The Futurist Magazine, Scientific American, World Future Review, Fast Company, Wired, & Psychology Today.. His books include Heart of the Machine in 2017 and his new book Future Minds.