Best Foresight Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Allison Duettmann | On Existential Hope & Existential Risk | Xhope Worldbuilding Course 9:55

7d ago9:55

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Speaker Allison Duettmann is the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. She founded Existentialhope.com, co-edited Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy, co-authored Gaming the Future, and co-initiated The Longevity Prize. She advises companies and projects, such as Cosmica, and The Roots of Progress Fellowship, and is on the Executive Comm…

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Season three of Foresight Africa podcast is coming soon 1:01

2d ago1:01

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Season three of Foresight Africa podcast will debut soon with new episodes that celebrate the dynamism and optimism across Africa. This season, we’ll be talking again to policymakers, industry and civic leaders, and contributors to our flagship report, Foresight Africa, on topics ranging from the continent’s digital transformation to governance tre…

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Jeff Sebo | Investigating Digital Minds 55:34

14d ago55:34

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Jeff Sebo is an American philosopher. He is a clinical associate professor of environmental studies, director of the animal studies MA program, and affiliated professor of bioethics, medical ethics, and philosophy at New York University. Summary In this episode, Jeff discusses the consciousness, sentience, agency, and moral and legal status of non-…

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Jules Hedges | Compositional Game Theory – Towards Incentives Modelling at Scale 51:07

21d ago51:07

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Jules Hedges is a mathematician and computer scientist who was a pioneer of the recently developed field of applied category theory. He is a co-founder of the Institute for Categorical Cybernetics (https://cybercat.institute), a nonprofit organization for research and open-source software development, and 20squares (https://20squares.xyz/), a start…

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#69 - Building a Competitive Edge with AI | Andreas Welsch | Intelligence Briefing 48:31

23d ago48:31

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"One of the ways that I see humans are creating a problem for AI is that these large models... rely at the end of the day on data that humans have created and even that humans have curated." In this engaging episode of the Innovation Rockstars podcast, we converse with Andreas Welsch, Chief AI Strategist at Intelligence Briefing and Adjunct Lecture…

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Existential Hope Special: David Pearce | A future without suffering 1:02:34

29d ago1:02:34

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This month, we talk to David Pearce, a thought leader who is always pushing the boundaries of human potential. Pearce, a philosopher and bioethicist, is best known for his advocacy of transhumanism – the movement that seeks to enhance human capabilities through technology. We'll explore his ideas on overcoming aging, achieving radical life extensio…

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The Art of Building Trust with Bill Pirolli, CPA, Executive Vice President of the Succession Institute. 40:11

1M ago40:11

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“Genuineness and passion matter; they are the center of everything I’ve done in my career.” This interview explores trust as the foundation of business success.By Erik Thompson

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Sumner Norman | Neurotech for Mental Health 52:14

1M ago52:14

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Sumner Norman is a pioneering figure at the nexus of neuroscience, engineering, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. His research in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is forging new paths in neurotechnology to transform the lives of those with neurological injuries or diseases. Sumner is the co-founder and CEO of Forest Neurotech, a non-profit “focus…

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#68 - Beyond the Boardroom: The Open Strategy Revolution | Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler | Warwick Business School 49:10

1M ago49:10

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"Identify your most important problems as an organization, and then think whether you have a way to address them. That's the sweet spot where you should concentrate your strategy on." In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Christian Stadler, a strategic management expert and Professor of Strategy from the Warwick Business School. To…

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Trent McConaghy | A Solarpunk Vision from AI, Web3 & BCI 28:25

1M ago28:25

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Trent McConaghy is the Founder and CTO of Ocean Protocol and BigchainDB, specializing in AI and blockchain technology to democratize data and AI. His work includes advancing decentralized data solutions and ensuring equitable access to AI technologies. McConaghy also contributes to the IPDB Foundation and advises the Estonian E-residency program Ke…

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Vision Weekend France: Biotech Panel 37:43

2M ago37:43

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t Panellists: Alex Fedintsev, Leon Peshkin, Yuri Deigin, and Aleksandra Singer. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights They discussed the field's growth in public acceptance and funding over the past five years – they noted that, whilst reprogramming and longevity research are advancing, overall outcomes in the field haven't been as…

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Vision Weekend France: Energy and Space Panel 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Panellists: Andre Losekrug, Michael Gibson, Anders Sandberg, and Robin Hanson. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Energy Key Highlights: Excitement about energy advancements, specifically in the field of fusion. This could lead to an increased focus on policy changes to address climate change and the building of reactors. The growing entrepren…

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Existential Hope: Danielle Strachman | Education, Agency, and the Ability to Experiment 49:55

2M ago49:55

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Danielle Strachman is a cofounder and general partner of 1517. She has worked with young entrepreneurs for about a decade. In 2010, during the founding of the Thiel Fellowship, Danielle joined to lead the design and operations. She's worked with some of the most prestigious founders, such as Vitalik Buterin and Ritesh Agarwal. Previous to her work …

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Cultivating Leadership Presence: Lessons from Neuroscience with Fred Travis, Ph.D., Director, Brain Center at Maharishi International University 52:13

2M ago52:13

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Developing the inner creativity of your employees is the best investment. This interview explores cultivating authenticity, a key trait of the most effective leaders.By Erik Thompson

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Nextcasts | From Lab Bench to Market: Unlocking Innovation at Universities with Eva Maria Håkanson & Darren Cooke 48:23

2M ago48:23

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In this episode of "Nextcasts" from Swissnex in San Francisco, we dive into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and innovation in the academic sphere. Our special guests, Darren Cook from UC Berkeley and Eva Maria from the University of Zurich, share their unique insights and experiences in fostering startup culture within their respective in…

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Vision Weekend France: Intelligent Cooperation Panel 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Panellists: Divya Siddarth, Jonathan Prasserat-Palmbach, Lewis Hammond, Primavera De Filippi, Stuart Armstrong, and Trent Mcconaghy. Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights Panellists discussed the potential development of intelligent cooperation between humans and AI, focusing on secure collaboration and cryptography methods. Concer…

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Vision Weekend France: Neuotech Panel 40:55

3M ago40:55

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Panellists: Anders Sandberg, Bradley Love, Robin Hanson, Brett Kagan Recorded at Vision Weekend France 2023. Key Highlights The panel explored how brain emulation is increasingly becoming a viable possibility with technological advancements. They discussed the availability of tools that help understand the neurochemistry and biology of cells, which…

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The Power of Compassion to Get Business Results with Patrick Bonnaure, COO, CPA.com 39:57

3M ago39:57

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Humans are vulnerable to taking things personally. Business teams are no exception. This interview explores the use of compassion to minimize this distraction.By Erik Thompson

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Vision Weekend France: Molecular Machines Panel 35:29

3M ago35:29

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Panellists: Alexis Courbet, Erik Benson, Stephane Redon, Dean Thomas. Recorded at Vision Weekend France. Key Highlights The panel discusses molecular nanotechnology and the potential for compact machines to replace industrial facilities. They discuss advances in the field, which include protein design, protein folding, and dynamic structures that r…

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Existential Hope: Gus Docker | Beyond Survival 47:11

3M ago47:11

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Gus Docker hosts The Future of Life Institute podcast, which features conversations with prominent researchers, policy experts, philosophers, and influential thinkers of all kinds. Gus studied philosophy and computer science at the University of Copenhagen and is active in Effective Altruism Denmark. Despite the ongoing threat of existential risks …

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#67 - Carolin Šalé & Steffen Kuhn | Detecon Consulting | Über den Nutzen von Foresight und Szenarien 43:32

3M ago43:32

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„Foresight ist etwas, das man kontinuierlich betreiben sollte und nicht erst im Krisenmodus. Wenn ich mich kontinuierlich mit der Zukunft beschäftige, dann werde ich in der Regel auch nicht so oft überrascht und kann die eine oder andere Sache viel schneller umsetzen in der Organisation oder vielleicht eine Strategie anpassen.“ In dieser Folge habe…

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Dr. Scott Hubbard | Exploring Mars: Following the Water 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

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Dr. Scott Hubbard has been a leader in space exploration for almost 50 years. His career includes a National Lab, a start-up venture, NASA, and Stanford. At NASA, Dr. Hubbard is best known as Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center, the first Mars Program Director (aka the "Mars Czar"), and the founder of NASA's Astrobiology Institute. Key Highligh…

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Mark Hamalainen | A Coherent, Executable Plan to Achieve Unlimited Healthy Lifespan 51:02

4M ago51:02

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Mark Hamalainen is cofounder of the Longevity Biotech Fellowship. His career has progressed from manual bench work in academia, to lab automation at Synthego, to longevity movement building - always seeking better methods and higher leverage ways to accelerate progress. He shares an actionable roadmap for an unlimited healthy lifespan, divided into…

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Leading by Managing Self with an Adult Sibling 37:32

4M ago37:32

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Leading by Managing Self with an Adult Sibling: Interview with Bob Noone A masterful example of overcoming high stakes relationship challenges. How can we overcome long-standing differences by managing ourselves? How can we improve adult sibling relationships? Bob shares an insightful and humorous story about resolving conflicts with his older brot…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Jason Crawford | Progress: An Ever-Evolving Journey 49:51

4M ago49:51

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Jason Crawford is the founder of The Roots of Progress, where he writes and speaks about the history of technology and the philosophy of progress. Previously, he spent 18 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and startup founder. Session Summary: Jason envisages a future marked by dynamic, continuous progress, encapsulated in the conce…

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Visionary Crossroads: Charting the Evolution of Silicon Valley and Swissnex in San Francisco with Christian Simm, Founder of Swissnex in San Francisco, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6 42:17

4M ago42:17

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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 6”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Christian Sim, the founder of Swissnex of Swissnex in San Francisco, about his background and the early days of Silicon Valley. They discuss the excitement and dreams of the internet age, the Silicon Valley mindset, and the evolution of the tech …

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Casey Handmer | Why Mars is Hard 49:18

4M ago49:18

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Casey Handmer is the founder of Terraform Industries, a company dedicated to gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis. His method of creating hydrocarbons promises to be a cheaper and cleaner alternative to traditional oil wells. Known for his work as an astrophysicist, innovator, and Mars aficionado, Casey is eager to guide us through the intri…

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Imagining Tomorrow: Fostering Foresight and the Artist's Role in Future Cities with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5 39:22

4M ago39:22

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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 5”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Sara Skvirsky, Research Director at the Institute for the Future (IFTF). They discuss the importance of thinking about the future and developing a foresight mindset. Sara explains that while we can't predict the future, we can be smart about look…

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Crafting Connections: Exploring Interspecies Bonds and Sustainable Urbanism with Carolina Marques Bernard, Book Designer and Researcher, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4 38:34

4M ago38:34

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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 4”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Carolina Marques Bernard a book designer and independent researcher. Carolina discusses her work in book design and design research, with a focus on culture, anthropology, and the arts. She introduces her project, Speaking Bread, which explores i…

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Matjaz Leonardis | Interpretability and Security of AI Models 9:28

5M ago9:28

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Matjaž Leonardis, in collaboration with David Deutsch at the University of Oxford, is advancing the understanding of a theorem by Popper and Miller from 1983, offering new insights into Bayesian updating and its standard interpretations. His research interests span learning and creativity in both humans and machines. Beyond his academic pursuits, M…

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Leadership Lessons from a Soul Explorer: Interview with Sara Byers 52:49

5M ago52:49

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Episode Three: Sara Byers, Co-Owner and President, Leonardo's Pizza “Sharing Love Through Pizza” isn’t just new branding for her family business, but also Sara’s philosophy of life. How does viewing the world as literally made of love translate to business success? Sara says, “Love is everything.” Why does leading with authenticity and honesty reso…

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#66 - Daria Krivonos | Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies | Navigating Tomorrow's World: Insights into Futures Studies 47:12

5M ago47:12

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"The future is always important but never urgent". In this episode, we step into the world of foresight and future studies by introducing you to Daria (Dasha) Krivonos, CEO of the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies. We kick things off with a glimpse into what the institute is all about, setting the stage for an exploration of how the field of…

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Dr. Anders Sandberg | WBE History and Overview 25:52

5M ago25:52

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Dr. Anders Sandberg is a Senior Research Fellow at the Future of Humanity Institute at Oxford University, where he specializes in the management of low-probability, high-impact risks and future technology capabilities. With a Ph.D. in computational neuroscience from Stockholm University, his expertise spans computer science, neuroscience, and medic…

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Kipply Chen | Fireside Chat on AI Alignment 12:31

5M ago12:31

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Kipply Chen is part of the data team at Anthropic. Key Highlights The swift pace of alignment potentially outpacing AI advancements. Challenges of coordinating predictive and base model alignment across labs. Security and policy's critical role in AI safety. A likely surge in legal issues concerning training data misuse. The push for an open-source…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Trent McConaghy | From Starships to Tokens: Pioneering Futures 51:30

5M ago51:30

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Trent McConaghy is the founder of Ocean Protocol, a decentralized platform aimed at democratizing AI data sharing while maintaining privacy. With a career starting in AI research for national defence, McConaghy transitioned to entrepreneurship, where his first startup, ADA, was acquired by Synopsys in 2004. His work continued with Solido, an AI ven…

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David Dalrymple | Rethinking Uploading Given 10-Year AI Timelines 8:24

5M ago8:24

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David Dalrymple, with a background from MIT and Harvard, is known for his study on Caenorhabditis elegans' nervous system, featured in Nature Methods. At Oxford University, his work spans neuroinformatics, machine learning, and software engineering. He is also a co-inventor of Filecoin. Key Highlights A 10-year plan for brain uploading, dismissing …

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#65 - Barbara Schandl | Mondelēz International | Crunching Numbers and Trends in the Snack Industry 50:07

6M ago50:07

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"Even more important than looking at the snacking industry is looking outside the box to see what is changing in consumer behavior, but also to see how certain trends complete the bigger picture." In this episode, we welcome Barbara Schandl from Mondelēz International. With more than 25 years of experience in consumer research and marketing at a gl…

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Existential Hope Special: Six Hopeful Visions of the Future 10:18

6M ago10:18

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Speaker Beatrice Erkers reads six Existential Hope Scenarios. Beatrice is the program manager of the Existential Hope program, and Chief of Operations at Foresight Institute. The positive scenarios were a collaborative output from our 2023 Existential Hope Day attendees. Session Summary This podcast has been created from our 2023 Existential Hope D…

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Jan Leike | Superintelligent Alignment 9:57

6M ago9:57

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Jan Leike is a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind and a leading voice in AI Alignment, with affiliations at the Future of Humanity Institute and the Machine Intelligence Research Institute. At OpenAI, he co-leads the Superalignment Team, contributing to AI advancements such as InstructGPT and ChatGPT. Holding a PhD from the Australian National U…

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Existential Hope Podcast: Emilia Javorsky | The Future of AI, Bioengineering, and Human Empathy 55:12

6M ago55:12

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Emilia Javorsky, MD, MPH, is the Director of the Futures Program at the Future of Life Institute. A physician-scientist and entrepreneur, she specializes in the development of medical technologies and is a mentor at Harvard's Wyss Institute. Recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 and a Global Shaper by the World Economic Forum, Javorsky is committed to…

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Building a Circular Future: Redefining Sustainability in Construction with Circular Engineering for Architecture from ETH Zürich, Nextcasts, Metropolis Episode 3 35:47

6M ago35:47

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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 3”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Arabelle de Saussure from Circular Engineering for Architecture (CEA) at ETH Zürich. The CEA develops research on matching reused architectural materials & projects through digitalization for circularity. Arabelle and Emilia cover a variety of to…

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#64 - Ronja Stoffregen | DB Schenker | Next-Level Venture Clienting @ DB Schenker 41:36

6M ago41:36

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“Make sure you actually solve the problem and make sure you know your audience. By that I mean know who's your champion inside the organization.”In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Ronja Stoffregen, Head of Global Startup Management at DB Schenker, co-author, and lecturer at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. Together with Ronja…

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Rethinking Wastewater Management: Innovations in Nutrient Recycling with VunaNexus, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2 23:57

6M ago23:57

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In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 2”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with David DeChambrier from Vuna Nexus, a Swiss Startup with the goal to reduce water waste by recycling urine. David and Emilia cover a variety of topics, ranging from the origins of Vuna Nexus to the different types of water treatment as well as the…

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Mark Miller | Paperclips and Pyramids: Misdiagnosing AI Risks 49:09

6M ago49:09

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Mark S. Miller is the Chief Scientist at Agoric. He is a pioneer of agoric (market-based secure distributed) computing and smart contracts, the main designer of the E and Dr. SES distributed persistent object-capability programming languages, inventor of Miller Columns, an architect of the Xanadu hypertext publishing system, a representative of the…

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Creating Sustainable Cities: The Architects' Perspective with MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1, MacIver-Ek Chevroulet 43:59

6M ago43:59

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Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1 In “Nextcasts: METROPOLIS Episode 1”, the CEO of Swissnex in San Francisco, Emilia Pasquier, talks with Anna MacIver-EK and Axel Chevroulet from MacIver-Ek Chevroulet, a Swiss architecture office. Anna, Axel, and Emilia cover a variety of topics, from the difference between Scandinavian and Swiss approaches over thei…

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Dr. Thomas Macrina | AI for Whole Brain Circuit Mapping 56:07

7M ago56:07

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Dr. Thomas Macrina, CEO of Zetta AI and possessing a rich background in deploying deep learning to map neural circuits via 3D electron microscopy datasets, explores the rapid advancements in AI-analyzed neuroimaging, offering insights into the accelerated recovery of synaptic-level neural circuits. Key Highlights Substantial progress has been reali…

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Leadership Presence: Interview with Mari McClure 45:53

7M ago45:53

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Episode Two: Leadership Presence Interview with Mari McClure “As a CEO, I have found the relationship between responsiveness and presence hard to reconcile. It has almost felt like, when I am very present, I am not very responsive. And when I’m really responsive, I am not very present. Being self aware about it … I have prioritized presence.” ”The …

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#63 - Jana Uthayakumar | Ericsson ConsumerLab | XR Unleashed: The Future of Reality Tech 47:54

7M ago47:54

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“There is an appetite for XR experiences to break out of just entertainment. So there is a real chance for XR to make it into our daily lives. It can really break the mold of the mundane routines that we do by making it really more convenient for us.” In this episode we welcome Jana Uthayakumar, Global Foresight, Data & Analytics Lead from the Eric…

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Robert Zubrin | The Mars Society 1:01:15

7M ago1:01:15

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Robert Zubrin is an American aerospace engineer, author, and advocate for human exploration of Mars. He and his colleague at Martin Marietta, David Baker, were the driving force behind Mars Direct, a proposal in a 1990 research paper intended to produce significant reductions in the cost and complexity of such a mission. Summary Zubrin recaps his e…

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A Leader's Humanity: The Effectiveness Super Charger Interview with Mary Powell 1:01:01

7M ago1:01:01

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Erik Thompson interviews Mary Powell, the CEO of Sunrun, the largest residential solar, storage, and energy services company in the U.S. She is the former CEO of Green Mountain Power (GMP), the 2018 Vermont Business of the Year. Is there a place for love at the edgy negotiating table? According to the Harvard School of Business, positive negotiatio…

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