Paul Saffo

Paul Saffo is an American technology forecaster and futurist known for analyzing the social impacts of emerging technologies. He has been affiliated with the Institute for the Future, where he has worked as a forecaster, and he has also been associated with Stanford University, including its consulting and research community. Saffo’s writing and talks often focus on how technological change reshapes culture, organizations, and everyday life, emphasizing uncertainty, long time horizons, and the importance of scenario thinking. He is frequently cited for observations about the pace of innovation and the lag between invention and widespread adoption, and he has advised businesses and institutions on strategic planning in the face of technological disruption.