The future is in the past. The re-emergence of the artisan is everywhere you look these days. We talk about a bifurcated world between those with high-tech skills and those with old-world talents. We need to pay more attention to how these two worlds are actually evolving and integrating. How many artisans have you bought from or interacted with recently? Some examples: Jewelry makers, micrro-brewers, farmers' markets, your favorite food truck, etc. Blacksmiths Forge A New, Artisanal Future How do your skills and talents stack up in a future economy made up of artisans?