Imagine 2080

By The Walrus Lab

What will Canada be like in 2080? We're asking people to look generations ahead. In this podcast, we'll hear future-focused ideas—research, possibilities and ambitions that could steer Canada forwa

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The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

Imagine 2080 episodes:

March 19, 2024 Building Worlds
The first step in creating a more equitable and sustainable world in 2080, is to imagine it. In this episode, we explore the power of dreaming new futures into existence through art, collaboration and innovation. With a perspective rooted in reality and an understanding of the past, how might hope guide our actions as we plan for the future?
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36min
March 12, 2024 A future for everyone
When we imagine the future, who are we imagining it for? In this episode, we discuss the importance of equity in building better societies and cities that work for the many, rather than the few. By dismantling structures of exclusion and creating a stronger social safety net, is it possible to create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive?
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28min
March 05, 2024 A new economy
What might the economy look like in 2080? In this episode, we explore the connections between democracy, public policy and the economy. Can increased competitiveness, environmental considerations and civic engagement lead us to a better economy that is more equitable and sustainable?
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21min
February 27, 2024 Thinking generations ahead
2080 isn’t just a few years into the future—it’s two generations away. How can the Indigenous concept of 7 generation thinking inform how we understand our current circumstances and influence the decisions we make today? As we shift our focus to consider generational impact, we ask how young people envision the future and explore how AI may change the way we think and interact.
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21min
February 20, 2024 Why 2080?
In this first episode of Imagine 2080, we explore how looking decades ahead provides the space to explore what hopeful futures might look like for Canada. Featuring perspective-shifting conversations that acknowledge our country’s past and present challenges, this episode asks us to imagine what Canada could look like in 2080 and what we might do now to build a future we aspire to.
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25min
January 12, 2024 Introducing Imagine 2080
What are the possibilities for Canada in the year 2080? And what kind of Canada do we want to live in? In this five-part series, we’re asking people to imagine generations ahead as we look at the research, possibilities and ambitions that could steer Canada forward. Subscribe now to Imagine 2080, a podcast made possible by McMaster University, produced by The Walrus Lab. Find it wherever you get your podcasts. Look out for our first episode in February 2024.

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3min

FAQs about Imagine 2080:

How many episodes does Imagine 2080 have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.