IMAGINIZE.World

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  • 17. Ten minutes with Robin Vincent-Smith: Humanity has no Borders for MSF

    See transcript here: https://imaginize.world/robin-vincent-smith-podcast/
    Robin is particularly working on how MSF is adapting its operations to the reality of climate change  and reducing its environmental footprint.
    His focus is how people work together. We talk about a wide range of issues around and beyond the humanitarian world. His perspective is unique because it blends reality on the front lines with the big picture of how you can bring change, how you can share learning.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    10 min
  • 16. Ten minutes w/ Sugata Mitra Preparing Children for Their Future, Not Our Past

    See transcript here: https://imaginize.world/sugata-mitra-podcast/
    Sugata Mitra is a physicist, educational pioneer  He was the creator of the famous “Hole in the Wall” experiment which was the inspiration for the School in the Cloud and for Self-organized Learning Environments, or SOLE which led the one million dollar TED prize in 2013, given to forward thinkers with bold ideas and a vision and strong wish for making global change. 
    Sugata believes the internet will become so integrated into our lives, it will blur the line between knowing and not knowing

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    10 min
  • 15. Ten minutes with Art Kleiner and the AI Dilemma

    See transcript here: https://imaginize.world/art-kleiner-transcript/
    The subject of this podcast episode is his new book The AI Dilemma: 7 Principles for Responsible Technology, co-authored with Juliette Powell. 

    We all need to get a grasp on AI, what it means for us, the benefits and potential harms. The AI Dilemma offers principles to help us frame our thinking. Principles are more important today than solutions. Solutions can only be partial as we are all exploring this new territory together.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    10 min
  • 14. Building a Culture of Peace with Mandar Apte

    Mandar describes himself as "Thought Leader, Social Innovator, Meditation Teacher and Storyteller". He adds: "I collaborate with changemakers, leaders and organizations to reimagine their purpose & impact." (Read more including transcript: https://imaginize.world/mandar-apte-building-culture-peace/)
    In 2017, Mandar produced and directed the film From India With Love, a documentary about a trip to India about the transformational experience of a group of victims of violence across India.
    Until 2016, Mandar worked at Shell for 17 years at Shell International, where he managed Shell’s GameChanger social innovation program.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    43 min
  • 13. Ten minutes on AFTER WORLD with Debbie Urbanski

    See https://imaginize.world/debbie-urbanski-podcast/ for transcript.
    We talked about her first novel, After World, and Debbie explained her unusual idea of a Great Transition and a New Awakening. She is comfortable talking about the conflicting priorities we face with climate crisis, and the choice between preserving human life and/or  earth. AI is more than “artificial intelligence” in After World. It is a strong force that comes alive as it witnesses the life of the last human on earth and falls in love.


     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    9 min
  • 12. David Weinberger and Unanticipation

    From the Cluetrain Manifesto in 2001, to Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity and How We’re Thriving in a New World of Possibility in 2019, Weinberger's books have helped shape many people’s ideas about technology and how it influences us. He helps us understand the effect of machine learning on business strategy and our lives in general.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    1 hr 1 min
  • 11. Ten minutes on Immersive technology with Mark Gröb of UPS

    See https://imaginize.world/mark-grob-podcast/ for transcript. Mark is head of the Immersive Tech Center for UPS. He works with subject matter experts to develop  innovations that solve real business problems. Their goal is to make immersive technology a normal business practice for UPS and partner companies.

    I talked with Mark over a year ago when I interviewed him for my Bold New Breed podcast episode about eXtended reality. So much has happened since then, it was time to get a real-life update. Mark is an industry-recognized pioneer in immersive technology. Immersive technology is a relatively recent term that encompasses a range of virtual reality capabilities.

    Whatever your job is, whatever industry you’re in, or even if – or especially if – you’re an independent worker, you owe it to yourself to discover what Mark shares in our conversation.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    9 min
  • 10. Ten minutes with Chen Qiufan on AI, humans and what scifi really is.

    Chen Stanley Qiufan sees himself as a storyteller rather than a science fiction writer. See more here: https://imaginize.world/stanley-chen-podcast/
    He believes science fiction should go beyond the boundaries of traditional scifi and explore interdisciplinary topics, including spirituality and mysticism. Themes: going beyond borders, the invisible people, our sense of self worth, the possibility of AI reuniting us as a species.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    10 min
  • 9. DAO Age and Work Reimagined with Joachim Stroh

    Joachim Stroh discusses decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and their potential to fundamentally change the way organizations function. 
    More here: https://imaginize.world/dao-age-work-reimagined-with-joachim-stroh/
    He explains that DAOs are different from traditional organizations and operate on the principles of decentralization and trust. Stroh describes how DAOs are built on blockchain technology and use tokens as a means of value exchange. He also discusses the decision-making processes within DAOs, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and consensus. Stroh highlights the potential applications of DAOs in various sectors, such as education and healthcare, and encourages individuals to explore the opportunities presented by Web 3.0 and DAOs.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    53 min
  • 8. Wikimedia, essential infrastructure for open knowledge with Florence Devouard

    Florence Devouard, a long-time member of the Wikimedia Foundation, discusses various aspects of the organization and its future. She highlights the Wikimedia ecosystem, which consists of the Wikimedia Foundation and numerous entities around the world. Devouard emphasizes the importance of expanding the presence of Wikipedia in Africa. She addresses concerns about reliability and verified, validated information. She also discusses the challenges facing Wikimedia in the next 10-15 years, including financial sustainability, adapting to changing user preferences, and the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on information consumption. Devouard stresses the need for financial support and the redistribution of resources within the organization. She talks about change and the importance of sharing data to improve articles on this and similar high-impact topics. Overall, Devouard expresses optimism about the future of Wikimedia and its mission to provide open knowledge to everyone.

     IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld
    Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

    1 hr 4 min

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