Now What?

How to Ride the Tsunami of Change

Dr Mark Van Rijmenam

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Dean Publishing
22 July 2025

Development economics; E-commerce: business aspects; Entrepreneurship; Sales & marketing

""Now What? is more than an insightful and provocative look into the future. It is an uplifting guide to observing wisely, adapting thoughtfully, and acting with integrity to shape our future together."" - Ron Kaufman, New York Times Bestselling author of Uplifting Service""Now What? meets this moment with clarity and purpose. Dr. Van Rijmenam offers a practical, imaginative framework for navigating complexity - one that speaks to anyone designing the future with care."" - Caitlin Krause, Author of Digital Wellbeing; MindWise Founder""Blending cutting-edge research, practical insights, eastern philosophy and even fiction. Would recommend for anyone seeking greater clarity in an era of accelerating uncertainty."" - Alvin W. Graylin, Bestselling author of Our Next Reality and Chairman of Virtual World SocietyTHE FUTURE ISN'T COMING, IT'S HERE, AND IT FEELS LIKE A TSUNAMI.

Transformative technologies are converging, disrupting industries and society in mere moments. This is a tsunami of change, and the question is no longer whether we can adapt, but how individuals, organizations and institutions can ride it and build a future of abundance.

In Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change, strategic futurist Dr. Mark van Rijmenam presents a dynamic roadmap for thriving in a world of accelerating technologies, boundless innovation, and shifting cultural tides. He demystifies the breakthroughs rewriting our societies and illuminates the powerful synergy of technology and humanity.

Drawing on real-world success stories, ancient wisdom, and the author's own transformative journey, he reveals a path that balances innovation with ethics, ensuring that rapid progress lifts everyone rather than leaving communities behind.

Now What? offers a clear path from anxiety to action. Dive into the possibilities, learn to wield technology as a tool instead of a threat, and stake your claim as an architect of tomorrow. It's time we stopped merely bracing for impact and started riding the wave.

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By: Dr Mark Van Rijmenam
Imprint: Dean Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 558g
ISBN: 9780648938682
ISBN 10: 0648938689
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 22 July 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, ranked as the world's #1 Futurist, is an award-winning global keynote speaker. He lives on the cutting edge of innovation, transforming far-fetched possibilities into tangible results. From pioneering virtual reality keynotes and TEDx talks to exploring AI breakthroughs with a digital twin of himself (and even cycling across Australia's punishing outback to raise funds for children's cancer research), he's on a relentless mission to help others not just anticipate the future but actively shape it. A LinkedIn Top Voice and six-time author on emerging tech, Dr. Van Rijmenam is the Architect of Tomorrow cutting through hype and equipping leaders with the real-world strategies they need to outpace disruption and design and build better futures.Through Futurwise, he blends deep technological expertise with a human-centric ethos, delivering hyper-personalized insights from trusted sources to Fortune 500 executives, government bodies, universities and grassroots innovators worldwide. Recognized by Salesforce as one of just 16 (human) voices forging the future of AI, he fuses academic rigor with bold adventure, igniting audiences to question assumptions, embrace complexity, and propel their industries forward with ethical foresight. His trademark approach? Fusing deep tech expertise with human-centric values, then delivering it with a bold style that leaves no doubt: you're either leading this revolution or falling behind.Above all, Dr. Van Rijmenam is a visionary strategist who understands that tech's power must be harnessed responsibly. His ambition goes beyond forecasting trends: he builds ""futurists"" primed to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by AI, quantum computing, and exponential change. He shows how anyone can become an Architect of Tomorrow, turning each step into an action plan for sustainable growth and reminding us all that with the right mindset, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

Reviews for Now What?: How to Ride the Tsunami of Change

""This is a must-read for everyone confused about whether AI is a friend or foe. There is no better storyteller than Dr. Mark and this is a masterclass in how to think about thriving in uncertainty. The examples are accessible and the insights are profound. The WAVE framework is simple but powerful. Everyone on my team will be getting a copy of Now What? and we'll be using it as a blueprint for defining our strategy and helping our customers embrace change. Kudos Dr. Mark!"" -- Dan Turchin, PeopleReign CEO ""Now What? is more than an insightful and provocative look into the future. It is an uplifting guide to observing wisely, adapting thoughtfully, and acting with integrity to shape our future together. Let Mark van Rijmenam's powerful WAVE framework give you the tools you need to survive-and thrive-in today's inescapable tsunami of change."" - Ron Kaufman, New York Times Bestselling Author of Uplifting Service ""Few people are as well-placed as Mark van Rijmenam to give a clear sense of what the coming years will hold. Full of powerful insights and compelling cautions, Now What? Will equip you to face an uncertain future with confidence."" - Michael McQueen, Trend Forecaster and 10 x Bestselling Author ""Blending cutting-edge research, practical insights, eastern philosophy and even fiction, Now What? is an informative ride through the future of technology and humanity's role in it. Would recommend for anyone seeking greater clarity in an era of accelerating uncertainty."" - Alvin W. Graylin, Bestselling Author of Our Next Reality and Chairman of Virtual World Society ""Now What? is a timely and imaginative invitation to reframe our relationship with technology in ways that are more intentional, integrative, and humane. Dr. Mark van Rijmenam has created a compelling roadmap that mirrors our collective journey through change - one that honors complexity while empowering purposeful action. I especially appreciate the WAVE framework, which encourages readers to attune to change with clarity and care. The book doesn't shy away from the urgent questions of our age - it leans in with both courage and curiosity. - Caitlin Krause, Author of Digital Wellbeing and MindWise Founder