[…] X2 will identify major trends and disruptions in science, technology, and the practice of science over the next twenty years and their impacts on the larger society.

X2 will utilize an open-source web platform that will help individuals and organizations track and analyze global trends in science and technology. The project will employ bottom-up forecasting methods, making use of the collective intelligence of people with different backgrounds, domains of expertise, and geographic locations to synthesize larger patterns and trends. […]

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