Best Brendan Chambers Podcasts (2024)

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Is This the END of Learning? Google's Notebook LM Will Blow Your Mind (and Maybe Steal Your Job) 18:08

3h ago18:08

18:08

This podcast episode covers the latest AI news, focusing on the rapid advancements made by OpenAI, Meta, Stability AI, Google, AMD, Microsoft, Duolingo, AAI, Snapchat, Cloudflare, DoNotPay, Weight Loss AI, and Google DeepMind. The episode highlights breakthroughs in voice cloning, AI-powered hardware and software, the rise of AI-driven content crea…

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128: Tree Plantations in Pakistan with Usman Ashraf 1:37:50

2h ago1:37:50

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In this episode, Divya interviews Usman Ashraf, a PhD student at the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Sciences at the University of Helsinki. His research focuses on forest governance and the complexities of the implementation of development policies in Pakistan. This discussion centers around Usman’s report on Pakistan’s ambitious "10 Billion …

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OpenAI's Big Shift: From Nonprofit to For-Profit 10:22

4h ago10:22

10:22

In this episode, we delve into the seismic changes happening at OpenAI, the pioneering company behind ChatGPT. We explore their controversial restructuring from a nonprofit to a for-profit benefit corporation and what this means for their mission of benefiting humanity. We discuss the potential motivations behind this shift, including financial pre…

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Runway is investing millions into films that utilize AI and Jane Rosenthal on board ! 6:49

13m ago6:49

6:49

All right, buckle up because we are diving headfirst into AI today. From AI transforming our spreadsheets with Airtable's new platform to revolutionizing filmmaking with Runway's ambitious film fund, the landscape is changing rapidly. Discover how AI is becoming more accessible and user-friendly, bringing powerful tools to everyday professionals, n…

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Meta's Connect Event: New Ongoing Turmoil at OpenAI, Bob McGrew and Barret Zoph resigned from OpenAI, following CTO Mira Murati’s departure. 9:28

3h ago9:28

9:28

Meta's Connect event this year was a whirlwind of groundbreaking announcements and futuristic technology. From the unveiling of the affordable MetaQuest 3S and Quest 3 to the introduction of AI that can mimic celebrity voices, the event was packed with innovations aimed at making VR and AR accessible to the masses. CEO Mark Zuckerberg's vision of A…

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🎙️ AI Revolution: Cutting Through the Hype & Unveiling the Future — Meta, James Cameron, and Beyond! 🚀 11:53

7h ago11:53

11:53

It's amazing, isn't it? The AI news just never stops. Every single day there's something new. It's exciting, don't get me wrong, but how do we know what's really a big deal and what's just hype? It's like trying to drink from a fire hose. Exactly. So today we're doing a deep dive into a bunch of recent AI developments to try and make sense of it al…

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You Won't Believe How AI is Outsmarting Humans—Find Out Now! 7:03

5h ago7:03

7:03

Get ready to dive deep into the transformative world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in this thrilling episode. We explore the rapid advancements in AI technology, highlighting breakthrough examples like YOLO, an AI that’s beating human verification tests with perfect scores. Discover how AI is not just mimicking human abilities but surpassing them…

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FFM #6: The future of fisheries management with Christine McDaniel and Ilia Murtazashvili 54:48

2h ago54:48

54:48

In this final episode in our series on the future of fisheries management, Michael speaks with two of the co-organizers of the initial meeting that led to this series. Ilia Murtazashvili is a professor in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, where he also serves as the Associate Director at the Ce…

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Will AI Replace Coders? Exploring the Future of Software Development, Game Design, and the Ethical Dilemmas of AI 7:53

10h ago7:53

7:53

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of AI and its impact on software development. From AI writing code to designing video games, we explore the burning question: Is AI coming for our coding jobs? We discuss a report from CodeSignal that benchmarks AI coding skills against human engineers, revealing that while AI excels at specific …

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Deep Dive into AI: Unpacking Anthropic's Contextual Retrieval and Beyond 8:29

1h ago8:29

8:29

Deep Dive into AI: Unpacking Anthropic's Contextual Retrieval and Beyond Ever feel overwhelmed by the rapid evolution of AI? In this episode, we cut through the flashy headlines to explore the intricate details of how AI is advancing. We start with Anthropic's innovative approach to contextual retrieval, which aims to make AI smarter by understandi…

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AI in Action: Revolutionizing Creativity and Commerce 10:21

2d ago10:21

10:21

All right, everyone, buckle up, because this deep dive is going to be a wild ride. We're jumping headfirst into AI video generation, and let me tell you, it's getting good. Like, scarily good. Hollywood's sweating a bit, and for good reason. We're talking AI that can make videos that look like they came straight out of a studio backlot. From static…

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Saunders William, OpenAI whistleblower : Omnigen, AGI, and the Human Factor 12:31

6d ago12:31

12:31

Dive into the latest episode where we explore the revolutionary new AI system, Omnigen, which is set to transform image generation by combining multiple tasks into one versatile model. Imagine a world where virtual try-ons and advanced visual understanding are just a click away. This game-changing technology is poised to revolutionize digital art a…

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AI Revolution: Navigating the Future of Technology 10:07

4h ago10:07

10:07

This week, AI news has been buzzing with major updates from OpenAI, Apple, and emerging specialized AI models. We dive into OpenAI's groundbreaking new approach, which focuses on step-by-step reasoning, promising more accurate and complex problem-solving capabilities. However, this advanced AI comes with significant costs for developers, raising qu…

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When AI Speaks First: Unraveling ChatGPT and OpenAI’s O1 6:57

8d ago6:57

6:57

Ever get that feeling like your phone's listening to you? Imagine your AI assistant jumping into conversations unprompted. Creepy, right? Recently, some ChatGPT users experienced just that. Today, we dive into this phenomenon and explore the implications of AI getting too smart too fast. But that's not all. We'll also unravel the mysteries of OpenA…

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Episode 1 OpenAI has released a new AI model, OpenAI o1 11:07

19h ago11:07

11:07

OpenAI has released a new AI model, OpenAI o1, which focuses on human-like reasoning and improved logic. This model, trained to think through problems before responding, is designed to excel in science, coding, and math. The company claims it performs similarly to PhD students on difficult benchmark tasks. OpenAI o1 is available in ChatGPT Plus and…

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Ep 178: From Insight to Innovation - Featuring Flyodd Wood, Andrea Ng & Perrine Cavat 45:16

7d ago45:16

45:16

Explore the evolving landscape of brand strategy, consumer insights, and luxury innovation with the top marketing leaders from 1HQ, Canvas8 and Diageo. Floydd Wood, Strategy Director at 1HQ, shares his expertise on brand strategy and the creative solutions driving his agency’s success. Andrea Ng, APAC Insights Director at Canvas8 and our moderator …

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128: Environmental justice with Brendan Coolsaet 55:25

21d ago55:25

55:25

In this episode, Stefan speaks with Brendan Coolsaet. Stefan and Brendan discuss the history of environmental justice movements and scholarship, current frameworks, critical reflection on the field, transdisciplinary approaches, and the links the field has to activism. The also discuss environmental justice in the context of differen regions. Brend…

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Ep 177: Navigating the Changes to Singapore's Cybersecurity Act - Featuring Sheena Jacob & Daisy Radford 23:15

16d ago23:15

23:15

In this podcast episode, Sheena Jacob, Partner at CMS Holborn sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee, to speak about the nuances around the recent amendments to the 2018 Cybersecurity Act and its impact on businesses. This episode first gives an overview of the key points and objectives of the 2018 Cybersecurity Act. S…

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FFM #5: Negotiating with Kerrlene Wills 54:37

2M ago54:37

54:37

This is the fifth episode in our future fisheries management series, which we are running in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. Today’s guest, Kerrlene Wills, participated in the negotiation process for the 2022 World Trade Organization (WTO) a…

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Ep 176: Exploring GenAI's Potential Across Regions - Findings from Wavestone's GenAI Survey – Featuring Romain Gagliardi & Daisy Radford 22:22

1M ago22:22

22:22

In this podcast episode, Romain Gagliardi, Senior Manager at Wavestone Asia sits with Daisy Radford, Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee to talk about the findings of WaveStone's latest global survey on Gen AI and data-related trends. The comprehensive survey covering 600 companies across the globe, reveals important trends businesses need …

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127: The Healing Power of Virtual Nature with Alex Smalley 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

In this episode, Michael speaks with Alex Smalley, an expert in Environmental Psychology and researcher at the University of Exeter. Alex’s research program explores, in his words, “the cognitive and emotional impacts of virtual encounters with the natural world”. He has collaborated extensively with the BBC in the UK, including in the creation of …

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Special Episode: Insights and Learnings From My Time as High Commissioner to Singapore ft. Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO, British High Commissioner to Singapore 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

In this special episode of the BritChamSG podcast, our outgoing patron and British High Commissioner Her Excellency Kara Owen CMG CVO reflects on her term in Singapore with the Chamber’s Executive Director David Kelly. This episode was recorded live on 4 June in the Poddster Singapore studio with a live audience of Chamber members. This exclusive c…

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Ep 174: Unpacking the 2024 Indian Elections Results - What to Expect on the Road Ahead 25:03

3M ago25:03

25:03

In this latest episode of the BritChamSG podcast, we hear from Chamber members Control Risks as they unpack the 2024 India Election Results. Join us for a conversationbetween Control Risks’ Angela Mancini, Partner and Head of Global Risks Analysis APAC and Amit Narayan, Partner and Head of South Asia as they outline what the Indian election results…

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126: Infrastructure for Sustainability with Marty Anderies. 1:06:27

3M ago1:06:27

1:06:27

In this episode, Michael talks with Marty Anderies, Professor in the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. They discuss a book that Marty co-authored with Marco Janssen, a colleague of his at Arizona State, entitled Infrastructure for Sustainability. The book is designed to introduce readers to the work of Elinor “Lin” Ostrom and he…

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FFM #4: Fisheries consulting with Andrew Johnson 46:34

5M ago46:34

46:34

This is the fourth episode in our Future Fisheries Management series, which we are running in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Andrew Johnson, the CEO of MarFishEco, a consultant-based organization that pr…

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Ep 173: Building Gender Equality and Equity – ft. Pushkaraj Gumaste & Aditi Nair from Barclays Bank 18:07

6M ago18:07

18:07

In this special episode of our podcast celebrating International Women’s Month, Charlotte Wilkinson of the British Chamber of Commerce Diversity and Inclusion Committee speaks with Pushkaraj Gumaste, Head Of Corporate Banking For Asia Pacific & Middle East, and Executive Sponsor For Barclays APAC Gender Agenda; and Aditi Nair, Managing Director Hea…

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125: Boundary spanning with Stephen Posner 47:45

6M ago47:45

47:45

In this episode, Michael speaks with Stephen Posner, the Director of Pathways to Planetary Health at the Garrison Institute. The Garrison Institute is located in Garrison, New York along the Hudson River. Its mission is to apply the skills and wisdom cultivated through contemplative practice, together with the insights emerging from science, to tod…

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124: Social capital and community resilience with Daniel Aldrich 58:45

7M ago58:45

58:45

In this episode, Stefan speaks with Daniel Aldrich. Daniel is a Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Northeastern University in Boston. He received his PhD from Harvard University, and has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles and 5 books on topics related to social capital and community resilience in relation to disaster risk red…

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123: Co-production and creativity with Josie Chambers 58:58

7M ago58:58

58:58

In this episode, Stefan speaks with Josephine Chambers. Josie is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, situated within the Urban Futures Studio at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. Her research develops and examines approaches to questioning so-called ‘inevitable’ unjust futures and fostering collective…

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FFM #3: Mapping coastal fisheries with Paige Roberts 49:14

7M ago49:14

49:14

This is the third episode in our Future Fisheries Management series, which we are running in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Paige Roberts, a fisheries ecologist and geographic information systems, or GIS…

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Ep 172: Journey to Sustainable Finance - Featuring Yuki Yasui, Managing Director, Asia Pacific Network, GFANZ 26:13

8M ago26:13

26:13

In this episode of our Podcast, Kate Wheble of the British Chamber of Commerce’s Sustainability Committee, speaks with Yuki Yasui, Managing Director of GFANZ Asia Pacific Network. The discussion presents a thought-provoking exploration of how sustainable finance can be a powerful force for positive change in addressing pressing environmental and so…

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122: Decolonizing Conservation with Mathew Mabele 1:15:52

8M ago1:15:52

1:15:52

In this episode, Divya speaks with Mathew Mabele. Mathew is a Conservation Social Scientist, currently appointed as a lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Dodoma in Tanzania. Mathew’s research uses the lenses of political ecology and decolonial thinking to shed light on the systemic structures and processes driving socio-eco…

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FFM #2: Reality-based fisheries policy with Bubba Cook 58:31

8M ago58:31

58:31

This is the second in the Future Fisheries Management series that we are producing in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University and the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Bubba Cook, the Western and Central Pacific Tuna Programme Manager at the World Wildli…

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Ep 171: Lessons Learnt From Building and Scaling Tech in Asia - Featuring Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development, MoneyHero Group 46:20

9M ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of our podcast, Mike Rourke, Head ofProduct at GSG, speaks with Nawaz Imam, Group Head of Corporate Development at MoneyHero Group, discussing the growth of FinTech in Asia. Sharing insights into Money Hero Group’s journey to make personal finance decisions rewarding and timesaving for the five markets they operate in across greater…

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121: An end-of-year pod with the editors of the International Journal of the Commons 42:30

9M ago42:30

42:30

In our final episode of 2023, Michael speaks with the editors of the International Journal of the Commons, which In Common has worked with for the past few years, producing podcast episodes based on articles published there. Today’s guests are Frank van Laerhoven, Associate Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht…

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120: Land use, agriculture and the anthropocene with Billie Turner II 1:01:37

10M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In this episode, Michael speaks with Billie Turner II, Regents Professor at the School of Sustainability at Arizona State University. Billie holds other positions as well, including Distinguished Global Futures Scientist at the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory, also at Arizona State, member of the US National Academy of Sciences, and Ass…

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119: The Duty to Consult with Victoria A. Bikowski 52:37

10M ago52:37

52:37

In this episode, Michael speaks with Victoria Bikowski, a PhD student in the Department of Politics at York University in Toronto, Canada, and a consultant for Suslop Incorporated, a consulting firm that specializes in sustainability and community development. The conversation primarily focuses on the main topic of Victoria’s PhD dissertation: the …

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Ep 170: The Era of Educational Travel - Featuring Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development, Lightfoot Travel 23:26

10M ago23:26

23:26

In this insightful podcast, Nick Magnus, Head of Dulwich College (Singapore), speaks with Sophie Hughes, Head of Business Development at Lightfoot Travel, as she provides valuable insights into the post-pandemic travel landscape in Singapore. The discussion covers evolving travel trends, emphasising the shift towards personalised itineraries and im…

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FFM #1: Ocean policy with Elizabeth Mendenhall 1:05:22

10M ago1:05:22

1:05:22

This is the first episode in a new series on the Future of Fisheries Management (FFM), conducted in collaboration with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University as well as the Center for Governance and Markets at the University of Pittsburgh. In this episode, Michael speaks with Elizabeth Mendenhall, Associate Professor of Marine Affairs at th…

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Ep 169: Bridging the Sustainability Gap: Driving Sustainable Transformation – Featuring Brendan May, Chairman and Founder, Robertsbridge 44:09

11M ago44:09

44:09

In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, Brendan May, Chairman and Founder of Robertsbridge, speaks with Lorena Paglia, Data and AI Global Business Programs and Operations Lead and Sustainability Ambassador at Microsoft and Member of the Board at the British Chamber of Commerce - exploring the challenges and nuance of…

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118: Using games to teach about collective action and the commons with Eric Klopfer 1:19:46

11M ago1:19:46

1:19:46

In this episode, Michael speaks with Eric Klopfer, the chair of the department of Comparative Media Studies and Writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT. At MIT Eric is also the director of the Scheller Teacher Education program as well as the Education Arcade. Eric is a leader in the space of game design for education. He recen…

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Ep 168: Redefining Education: Fostering Global Citizens, Embracing Change, and Prioritising Wellbeing - Featuring Ceri Jones, Headmaster, Caterham School 27:21

11M ago27:21

27:21

In this podcast episode, our Executive Director, David Kelly, speaks with the Headmaster of Caterham School, Ceri Jones, discussing the importance of British education and exploring factors as to why it continues to be so highly regarded even as educational landscapes and needs have been subject to change over the years. Through the conversation, C…

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Insight Episode #54: Dan Holland 16:23

11M ago16:23

16:23

This Insight Episode comes from full episode 111 with Dan Holland. Dan is a senior scientist at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center within the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, more commonly known as NOAA. Dan is also an affiliate professor at the University of Washington, Chair of the Science and Statistical Committee of the P…

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Ep 167: In Conversation with Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG 19:52

12M ago19:52

19:52

In light of Singapore International Cyber Security Week, we are delighted to have with us, in this very special segment of our In Conversation series, Baroness Neville Rolfe DBE CMG, talks to David Kelly, Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore. Baroness Lucy Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG has been a minister in the Cabinet Office at…

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Insight Episode #53: Dan Brockington on the myth of fortress conservation 12:47

12M ago12:47

12:47

This insight episode comes from full episode ninety-four with Dan Brockington. Dan is a professor and director of the Sheffield Institute for International Development at the University of Sheffield. Michael and Stefan talk with Dan about his book, Fortress Conservation: The Preservation of the Mkomazi Game Reserve, Tanzania, specifically looking a…

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Science and Practice #13: Land Conservation with Peter Stein 57:41

12M ago57:41

57:41

In this episode, Michael speaks with Peter Stein, a managing director at The Lyme Timber Company in Hanover, New Hampshire. In addition to his current work, Peter has a long history of work in the land conservation movement. He was one of the founding staff of the Trust for Public Land, eventually becoming a senior vice president there. Michael and…

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Ep 166: Talent Acquisition and Retention: Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs - Featuring Steve McArthur, Managing Director/Resident CHRO at Insights & Solutions Asia 26:58

12M ago26:58

26:58

In this episode of our podcast series, we draw from the insights of our recent business sentiment survey, spotlighting two of the top challenges businesses reflected they were facing – attraction of talent and retention of talent. Putting a lens on small businesses, we explore the challenges they are facing within these realms, providing thoughtful…

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Ep 165: The Role of Financial Institutions in Driving Climate Action: Featuring Søren Nikolajsen, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific at NatWest Markets 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

In this episode of our podcast series, Bridging the Sustainability Gap, we explore the topic of green finance, putting a lens on the role financial institutions play in enabling business to meet their sustainability goals and effectively mitigate climate change. Going beyond just the green, we take the conversation further, diving into the importan…

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117: Coral reefs and collaborative science with Joshua Cinner 54:56

1y ago54:56

54:56

In this episode, Stefan speaks with Joshua Cinner. Josh is a distinguished professor in the social sciences at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia, and is one of world's leading researchers on human-environment interactions in fisheries, marine conservation and coral reef systems. His research brings together a wide range of social scien…

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Insight Episode #52: Erin O’Donnell on the rights of nature 17:44

1y ago17:44

17:44

This insight episode comes from full episode 102 with Erin O'Donnell. Erin is an Early Career Academic Fellow at Melbourne Law School at the University of Melbourne, where she is a water law and policy specialist focusing on water markets and governance. Erin and Michael discuss the evolution of how the environment is seen and understood within the…

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