Best Modernworld Podcasts (2024)

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Beyond success: entrepreneurship, technology, and the evolution of clothing 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

How will nano materials revolutionise the clothing industry? According to Steve Tidball, founder of futuristic clothing brand Vollebak, we’re entering an age where technology is going to be absorbed into our clothes, turning them into tools. But what does the future hold for clothing as it becomes a technological tool? Learn more about your ad choi…

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The AI Tipping Point 7:49

6M ago7:49

7:49

What is unique and extraordinary about this moment in the history of technology Where are we right now? And how will AI revolutionise our daily lives? We delve into the world of artificial intelligence with Azeem Azhar, a visionary entrepreneur who has founded multiple tech companies in this dynamic field. Azhar's expertise extends to active invest…

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Climate Anxiety 31:14

10M ago31:14

31:14

In this podcast episode, Climate Anxiety, we explore the political landscape and envision the potential for the first sustainable generation. Through optimistic discussions on politics, policy-making, and global cooperation, we ground our narrative in scientific realities. Rosa Sangiorgio's insights into ESG practices and the real economy bolsterin…

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Catalyst for Change: From Art to Investments 26:25

12M ago26:25

26:25

This podcast episode explores the dynamic duality of art and investment: the points at which they intersect and their roles as catalysts for change. Inspired by Bettina Korek's impassioned words upon becoming the CEO of the Serpentine, we learn about the gallery's ethos, encompassing innovation, interdisciplinary fluidity, and an unwavering commitm…

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The Future of Europe 34:24

1y ago34:24

34:24

Against the post-pandemic backdrop of inflation, migration and war, what does the future look like for the European project? Joining us are Frederik du Crozet, Head of Macroeconomic Research at Pictet Wealth Management, Professor Timothy Garton Ash, distinguished Oxford Professor, and Baroness Catherine Ashton, former European Union High Representa…

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A User Guide To The Future 22:43

1y ago22:43

22:43

In this discussion, we invite David Christian, Professor of History and Director of the Big History Institute at Macquarie University in Sydney, to help us imagine what the world might look like in the next hundred years and explore solutions to the most significant challenges we all face. Our Pictet host is Stephen Barber, chairman of Prix Pictet …

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Summer Special: Confidence in Full Bloom with Viv Groskop 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

16:45

We’ve all been there. Networking at a smart party. Presenting to a crowded room. Few of us can naturally project confidence and authority in an intimidating situation; many of us are simply lost for words. Thankfully while being confident at work isn’t something we are born with, it is something that can be taught and learned—and without sacrificin…

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Intergenerational Wealth and Wisdom 31:48

1+ y ago31:48

31:48

It’s easy to assume, in a world of rapid change, that the differences between the generations are seismic – but what if that which unites us is greater than that which divides us? How can families nurture their differences, strive towards harmony and strengthen their legacy? In this episode, we have the pleasure of meeting two remarkable guests: Dr…

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Brave New World: How Can We Adapt to a Rewilding Planet? 34:41

1+ y ago34:41

34:41

For centuries, humans have manipulated the natural world to meet our needs, gradually gaining control over the biosphere to support the growth and prosperity of our civilizations. However, society is now becoming aware of the significant and potentially dire consequences of this remarkable progress. In this podcast episode, entitled "Brave New Worl…

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Powering the Future: Why Microchips are the Building Blocks of Technological Advancement 22:39

1+ y ago22:39

22:39

The global economy is defined by an invention every one of us uses every single day, almost without thinking about it: a technology integral not only to our daily lives but to military might and geopolitical strategy: a technology that advances so quickly there is even a famous rule to describe the pace of progress: Moor's Law. That technology is, …

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Climate Crisis - Climate Solutions 36:24

1+ y ago36:24

36:24

In a special live event held in partnership with The Conduit, we welcomed Sir David King, the former Chief Scientific Advisor to the UK Government and the Chairman of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of Cambridge; Sian Sutherland, the co-founder of A Plastic Planet, a global campaign aimed at reducing plastic pollution; and Ari Helga…

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Biodiversity: Why Investors Should Care 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

Interrupting our usual programme today, we share a conversation from Pictet Asset Management, a webcast Megatrends series where Pictet experts discuss Megatrends from social, demographic, environmental and technological forces of change that are reshaping our world. This episode discusses the critical role investors can play in safeguarding nature …

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Championing Health Innovation 32:03

1+ y ago32:03

32:03

Listen to our latest Found in Conversation episode ‘Championing Health Innovation’ as we explore the future of medicine and delve into the latest advancements, technologies and investment opportunities shaping the biotech and health industries. Joining are Sangeeta N.Bhatia, MIT's medical engineering professor and biotech entrepreneur, Lydia Hauteu…

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A New Dawn in Aviation 31:30

2y ago31:30

31:30

Welcome to the edge of the world. Today we look closely at the emerging technologies helping the aviation industry become more efficient, cost-effective and sustainable. From alternative fuels to autonomous aircraft, now is the time for new markets and investment opportunities to take flight. Joining us are modern-day pioneer André Borschberg, Co-F…

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Damming Rivers 12:39

2y ago12:39

12:39

In this edition of Pictet Meets, we are joined by Carolina Caycedo, artist researching community-led alternative energy production across the Americas, in conversation with Mary Therese Barton, Equity Partner and Head of Emerging Market Fixed Income at Pictet Asset Management. Looking at this through the vital importance of water and rivers, we ask…

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How Can We Navigate Radical Uncertainty? 44:57

2y ago44:57

44:57

In this edition of Pictet Meets, we are joined by Renaud de Planta, Senior Managing Partner of Pictet Group, and Lord Mervyn King, Emeritus Professor of Economics & Former Governor of the Bank of England, where they explore the implications of decades of monetary policy and challenge quantitative methods for making decisions for a radically uncerta…

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Radical Beauty Project 32:24

2y ago32:24

32:24

The Radical Beauty Project is an avant-garde art and high fashion project bringing globally renowned photographers together with models with Down’s Syndrome. The project seeks to provide an alternative vision for beauty today by shooting people with Down’s with the same dedication, talent, and creativity as major fashion campaigns. In this episode …

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Nutrition in Latin America 32:08

2y ago32:08

32:08

Today, we look at nutrition in one of the world’s most promising yet challenging regions: Latin America. Our speakers explore food culture and production in Latin America, how regional poverty fosters food insecurity and hunger, and how these factors, in turn, impede economic and social development. But learning and teaching others about food, its …

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Space 30:01

2+ y ago30:01

30:01

As NASA prepares to return to the moon, entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos inspire a new generation with breath-taking space technologies and promises to make us an multi-planet species. But will space continue to inspire wonder in humanity for generations to come, or will the conquest of the cosmos transport our worst tendencies to the st…

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Regret 30:11

2+ y ago30:11

30:11

No regrets! The mantra adorns tattoos, T-shirts and posters; celebrities from John Travolta to Laverne Cox say they live by it. But should they? Daniel Pink, the New York Times bestselling author of When and Drive and one of the world’s leading thinkers on business, creativity and human behaviour, says it’s time to forget everything we think we kno…

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Women in Business: How to Win at Work 26:17

2+ y ago26:17

26:17

Can women win at work? Transforming the way companies are run and the way people live their lives, with the correct support structures, will pave the path to success for women in business. Celebrating pioneering female leaders, this episode features Baroness Helena Morrissey, who was CEO of Newton Investment Management for fifteen years, founder of…

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Are Luxury Brands Timeless? 11:28

2+ y ago11:28

11:28

Are luxury brands timeless? In this bonus episode, Caroline Reyl, Head of Premium Brands at Pictet Asset Management, interviews Stanislas de Quercise, former CEO of Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels, to discuss the evolution of the luxury industry and explore trends that have changed over the recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…

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Metaverse: Hype or Hyperreality? 42:32

2+ y ago42:32

42:32

For forty years humans have dreamed of persistent virtual worlds. Today, video games and their peripherals are pushing the boundaries of digital immersion. But what will become of the Metaverse and cyberspace? And in our era of rapid and accelerating change, how can we accurately imagine and forecast future – to include both dazzling new technologi…

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Transition to a Net Zero Economy 34:12

2+ y ago34:12

34:12

The transition to a net zero economy is of existential importance to the future of our planet. And the world needs four trillion dollars of new financing a year to meet the challenge. In this episode, we look at the role of the ESG debt market and the critical role it will play in financing our low carbon future. Joining us are Mary-Therese Barton,…

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How Does Cloud Technology Drive Innovation? 27:26

2+ y ago27:26

27:26

How is cloud computing changing how businesses are run? In this bonus episode, we are joined by Amir Orad, serial CEO, entrepreneur, and cyber leader, and now CEO of Sisense, and Christopher Seilern, Financial Analyst from Pictet Wealth Management we discuss how cloud computing can potentially transform the way we do business, particularly through …

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Mapping Cities 43:49

3y ago43:49

43:49

How do the cities we make in turn make us? Recorded live from the major retrospective exhibition ‘Light Lines: The Architectual Photographs of Helene Binet’ at the Royal Academy of Arts, one of Europe’s oldest established art institutions at the heart of London, this episode explores urban architecture through the lens of photography, cartography, …

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New Year Revisit: Hacking your Habits 37:16

3y ago37:16

37:16

In January it’s traditional to take some time to reflect and consider how you might like to grow in the year to come. But making a New Year’s resolution is the easy part. Sticking to it – not so much! We’re here to help. Two years ago, our very first episode explored the science of forming habits that last. Today we revisit this episode with guests…

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Innovation 28:49

3y ago28:49

28:49

What role will innovation play in the future of the global economy? What forces stand against innovation – and how can they be overcome? In this episode, Christophe Donay, Head of Asset Allocation & Macro Research at Pictet Wealth Management, speaks to Joseph Stiglitz, Professor at Columbia University and former Chief Economist of the World Bank, t…

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African Youth and the Green Economy 35:20

3y ago35:20

35:20

Produced in partnership with UNICEF, today’s episode discusses youth activism and the green economy in Africa. Over the past years, extreme climate events have displaced thousands of Africans. And while children and young adults are the least responsible for this crisis, they bear the most of its consequences. The new generation is putting pressure…

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Longer Lifespans 33:29

3y ago33:29

33:29

Humans have long been obsessed with immortality. Over the past century public health improvements and medical developments have significantly increased the length of human life, almost doubling life expectancy for the average person. But rather than celebrate this extraordinary achievement, many worry whether an aging society will bankrupt countrie…

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Are Real Estate Trends Accelerated By The Pandemic Here To Stay? 17:21

3y ago17:21

17:21

In this bonus episode Alice Charles, World Economic Forum Project Lead in Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Services, and Zsolt Kohalmi, Global Head of Real Estate and Co-CEO of Pictet Alternative Advisors discuss social inequality, safety, and well-being post COVID-19. This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a film series where Pictet expert…

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The Impact Revolution 28:31

3y ago28:31

28:31

Will the impact revolution reshape capitalism? Daily subject to short term appetites, we must identify and invest in projects that will exist way beyond ourselves. Joining us today are Sir Ronald Cohen, Egyptian-born British businessman and philanthropist, who has been called the father of venture capital and now impact investment, and Rosa Sangior…

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Artificial Intelligence: An Existential Threat? 34:55

3+ y ago34:55

34:55

It is not an understatement to say that Artificial Intelligence may be the most important technology human beings will ever create. Can it be employed to enhance the quality of our lives, or will it pose an existential risk to humanity? Today we are joined by Stuart Russell, professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley and the author of Human Compa…

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Pandemic Trauma 34:13

3+ y ago34:13

34:13

Why have some people thrived while others struggled during the pandemic? How do containment strategies like repetitive lockdowns and physical distancing affect the mind? As mental health cases reach all-time records worldwide, today we discuss pandemic trauma. Joining us are Melissa Monte, mindset mentor and host of the popular podcast Mind Love, r…

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Will Extraterrestrial Technology Change Life On Earth? 15:27

3+ y ago15:27

15:27

Should we keep our eyes on the stars? In this bonus episode, Pictet's Luciano Diana interviews Sophie Hackford, Global Technology Futurist and Co-founder and Chair of 1715 Labs, to explore why the future of space tech matters and how it is changing life on Earth, setting the course for humanity for years to come. Watch the full video here: https://…

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Vaccinating the World 35:47

3+ y ago35:47

35:47

The Economist estimates Covid-19 has already claimed over 10 million lives and data shows we need mass vaccination in the poorest and richest of countries to avoid mutating variants. So, how can we make sure vaccines are supplied equally around the world? And what can we do to stop existing variants from taking over? Today, Stéphane Bancel, CEO of …

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Are Deep Sea Metals Key To The Transition Away From Fossil Fuels? 16:28

3+ y ago16:28

16:28

In this bonus episode, Pictet’s Stephen Freedman meets Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, to discuss how climate change endangers the human race, the benefits and challenges for a sustainable recovery of metals through deep-sea mining, and the forces behind a clean circular economy. This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a new video …

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Emerging Markets and Climate Change 37:34

3+ y ago37:34

37:34

Climate change is the most important story of the 21st century – perhaps the greatest challenge our civilisation has ever faced. And those in the global South will suffer disproportionately from its effects. Today, we explore what the future holds for emerging markets in the upheaval to create a post-carbon world. Is there hope? Joining us are Prof…

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The Rise of China 38:32

3+ y ago38:32

38:32

Pasta, porcelain, paper money, gunpowder, and the compass: all were first invented in China. In the 21st century, as it rises to the status of global superpower, the ideas, tools and technologies developed there will once again change the course of history. Joining us are Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the Uni…

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Women in Times of Change 38:23

3+ y ago38:23

38:23

Are we living in times of change? Undoubtedly. In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, this episode explores the role of women in a changing economy, the importance of female role models in leadership positions, and what we can do, as individuals and businesses alike, to even out the gender gap. We are joined by three of the world’…

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Sustainable Fashion 36:29

4y ago36:29

36:29

How often do you buy new clothes? Today we bring you an episode in partnership with Vanity Fair, where we will discuss the rising trend of sustainable fashion. As consumers and investors, can we accelerate this industry’s transition towards fair labour and ecofriendly production? And what role does the media play in all of this? Joining us are awar…

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First Impressions 36:29

4y ago36:29

36:29

How reliable are first impressions? Can a bad one be dangerous? And how much control can we have over them? In the year 2021 our first encounters with strangers are more likely to be made in videoconferences, but the importance of making a powerful first impression certainly hasn’t gone away. Joining us are writer Malcolm Gladwell, one of Time Maga…

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Why Civilizations Collapse 31:18

4y ago31:18

31:18

Why do some civilizations survive while other collapse? Can we learn to adapt to new environments as our climate changes? Today we are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning polymath Jared Diamond, who has dedicated his life to understanding the seismic forces that explain human history, and Stephen Barber, strategic advisor to the Pictet Group and Chair…

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Future of Food 33:29

4y ago33:29

33:29

Did you know that in the 1700s a pineapple would have cost around 8,000 of today’s USD? What are the moral implications we choose to eat, how we produce our food and how we distribute it? Join philosopher Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, Dr. Afton Halloran, independent consultant in sustainable food systems transitions,…

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Photography and Sustainability 32:10

4y ago32:10

32:10

Can photography encourage sustainability? In today’s episode Renaud de Planta, Pictet’s Senior Managing Partner, explores the power of the image with Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, who has dedicated his life to documenting the impact of economies on the environment. This special episode is hosted by Isabelle von Ribbentrop, the Pictet Grou…

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Leadership 39:56

4y ago39:56

39:56

Today’s episode explores the art of leadership. Machiavelli famously it’s better for a ruler to be feared than loved. Was he right? Or can compassionate leadership founded on kindness and respect for one’s peers still produce powerful results? To decide we’ll hear from David Marquet, author, top graduate of the US Naval Academy and submarine comman…

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Future of Work 33:50

4+ y ago33:50

33:50

How would a world without work look like? Will the development of AI and automation replace even the most creative of jobs? Or will machines be complementary to their human counterparts? Here to help us imagine the future of work are Dr. Daniel Susskind, author and Fellow in Economics at Balliol College, Oxford University, Sinead Bovell, futurist, …

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Resilience in Uncertain Times 34:47

4+ y ago34:47

34:47

Today’s world is anything but predictable, so how do we endure and even thrive in this volatile environment? Considering both the current crisis and the future more generally, today’s episode investigates how the business community should approach risk and uncertainty. Joining us are leading thinker and CEO, Margaret Heffernan, angel investor and e…

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Data and Privacy 37:35

4+ y ago37:35

37:35

Is true privacy possible or desirable in a digital age? This episode focuses on the right to privacy in the age of big data. Mark Zuckerberg has said that ‘nobody wants privacy anymore’. Is he right? Sharing a common interest in the potential for the abuse of data gathered by tech companies to invade individual life – and a strong desire to prevent…

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Habits 36:37

4+ y ago36:37

36:37

How do we keep our sanity and stay productive when all of the world's rituals have been disrupted? This episode focuses on empirically-proven strategies for changing one’s life and work. Guests BJ Fogg, founder and director of the Behavior Design Lab at Stanford, Herminia Ibarra, Charles Handy Professor of Organizational Behavior at London Business…

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