If we follow reputable news sources these days, we are presented with a dark and gloomy vision of the world. Europe is at war with Russia while the US appears strongly committed to rapidly transform itself from a global peacemaker to an autocratic pariah state. History seems to be reversing course, moving us back to a bygone, expansionist era that is now broadcasted through social media, instead of noisy radio signals and black-and-white televisions.

While it’s important to acknowledge and articulate these dark political turns, there are also a plethora of positive stories out there we are rarely exposed to. They don’t nearly sell as many newspaper subscriptions or draw as much attention on social media. These are the unheard stories we focus on in today’s conversation.

Sam Matey works as an environmental scientist, climate journalist, and geospatial data analyst.

In our conversation, we talk about Sam’s life as a digital nomad, how to deal with social media, how AI will affect climate change, and how we can remain hopeful and optimistic for the future.

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