Informing Choices Mini-Pod

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  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind - Survival of the Greenest: the ecoF Metaverse Games with Valentina Contini

    ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? Is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate, through the lens of Ecofascism.

    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.

    In this episode, Innovation Designer, Futures Engineer and Outspoken echnofutrist Valentina Contini discusses her chapter in the book which describes the how the metaverse ecoF games challenge participants to revolutionise the perception of sustainability.

    You can learn more about Valentina as follows:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentinacontini

    Website: https://www.valentinacontini.eu

    Learn more about ECOFASCISM: leviathan or

    lifejacket of humankind? and download a free copy of the book here: https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof

    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives

    and projects https://www.oneday2050.org

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    12 min
  • Mobility Futures with Trisha Mehta

    As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, converging with societal shifts, environmental and sustainability concerns, the mobility landscape is on the brink of a revolution.

    So to explore the future of mobility, we are going to delve into four scenarios developed by Design Futurist and Social Entrepreneur Trisha Mehta as part of her “2050 Mobility Futures” report.

    You can learn more about Trisha and her work as

    follows:

    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/trishamehta

    Website trishamehta.com

    Trisha’s “2050 Mobility Futures” report: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/trishamehta_mobility-futures-2050-activity-7254068927444537345-9XDd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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    24 min
  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? - The Next Stage of Evolution with Sohail Inayatullah

    ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate, through the lens of Ecofascism.


    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.


    In this episode, we welcome futurist and UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies Sohail Inayatullah to talk about his chapter in the book in which he describes how the Gaia-based government takes over the planet and imposes fascist control. The environment improves, but questions remain!


    You can learn more about Sohail as follows:

    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sohail-inayatullah-6b7b765

    Web metafuture.org; jfs.tku.edu.tw; and meta-future.org


    Learn more about ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind?

    https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof

    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives

    and projects https://www.oneday2050.org


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    12 min
  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? - The Great Earth Day Referendum of 2050 with Javier Creus

    ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate, through the lens of Ecofascism.

    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.

    In this episode, Founder at Ideas for Change Javier Creus shares an overview of his chapter entitled “The Great Earth Day Referendum of 2050” which explores calls for a global referendum to include animals and plants.

    You can learn more about Javier and his work as follows:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/javicreus

    Twitter / X @javicreus

    Learn more about, and download a free copy of ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? here: https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof

    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives and projects here: https://www.oneday2050.org

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    12 min
  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? - Jack’s dogs, or Jack’s baby? with Bronwyn Williams

    ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate, through the lens of Ecofascism.

     

    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.

     

    In this episode, Futurist, economist, strategist, trend analyst Bronwyn Williams outlines her chapter in the book entitled “Jack’s dogs, or Jack’s baby?” which describes a woman's dilemma: deciding between having a baby or keeping the dogs as the state strictly controls personal energy consumption.

     

    You can learn more about Bronwyn and her work as follows:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynwilliams

    Twitter @BronwynWilliams

    Flux Trends website https://www.fluxtrends.com.

     

    Learn more about ECOFASCISM: leviathan or

    lifejacket of humankind? and download a free copy here: https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof

    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives

    and projects here: https://www.oneday2050.org

     

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    17 min
  • The Future of Connected Entertainment Experiences (part 2) with Rachel Noonan

    In this episode, in collaboration with Sylvia Gallusser and Silicon Humanism, we are continuing our exploration of “The Future of Connected Entertainment Experiences” with Forward Studio Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Noonan.


    A quick reminder that our working definition of a "Connected Entertainment" refers to a new paradigm of interactive, personalized, and networked experiences across digital media. It represents a shift from passive consumption of content to dynamic engagement, where complimentary technologies collaborate to deliver more intelligent, adaptive, and connected entertainment.


    In the last episode, we looked at definitions, current trends, and the near future for seamless contemporary connected entertainment experience. In this episode, we are exploring some scenarios and the potential implications for life, society, and business.


    Learn more about Rachel and her work here:

    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/rachelnoonan

    Forward Studio website https://www.forward.studio


    Learn more about the Near Future of Connected Entertainment report here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/forwardstudio_its-here-people-our-most-recent-foresight-infused-activity-7224864748280893440-Ej_e?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop


    You can learn more about Sylvia and her work by connecting with her as follows:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/ in/sylviagallusser

    Blog https://siliconhumanism.home.blog

    Twitter @SGallusser


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    27 min
  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? - Until Meat Do Us Part with Elina Hiltunen

    ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate, through the lens of Ecofascism.


    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.


    In this episode, Forbes listed Futurist Elina Hiltunen talks about her chapter in the book entitled “Until Meat Do Us Part” which tells the story of eco-terrorists who cannot eat meat being tortured by being given only meat to eat!


    You can learn more about Elina as follows:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinahiltunen

    Learn more about ECOFASCISM: leviathan or

    lifejacket of humankind? and download a free copy here: https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof


    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives and projects https://www.oneday2050.org


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    13 min
  • The Future of Connected Entertainment Experiences (part 1) with Rachel Noonan

    In this episode of the podcast, in collaboration with Sylvia Gallusser and Silicon Humanism, we are going to explore “The Future of Connected Entertainment Experiences”.

    "Connected Entertainment" refers to a new paradigm of interactive, personalised, and networked experiences across digital media. It represents a shift from passive consumption of content to dynamic engagement, where complimentary technologies collaborate to deliver more intelligent, adaptive, and connected entertainment.
    For example, AI enhances content personalisation by analysing user preferences and behaviours to create customised experiences, while immersive technologies
    make these experiences more engaging by blurring the line between physical and digital realities. Entertainment systems can be networked, allowing for shared, real-time interactions between users globally, often integrating social elements, multiplayer platforms, and virtual communities.
    To explore the Future of Connected Entertainment Experiences, Sylvia and I are joined by Forward Studio Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer Rachel Noonan.

    Learn more about Rachel and her work:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelnoonan
    Forward Studio website https://www.forward.studio
    Learn more about the Near Future of Connected Entertainment report here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/forwardstudio_its-here-people-our-most-recent-foresight-infused-activity-7224864748280893440-Ej_e?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
    You can learn more about Sylvia and her work by connecting with her as follows:
    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/ in/sylviagallusser
    Blog https://siliconhumanism.home.blog
    Twitter @SGallusser
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    24 min
  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? - Forced Transition from ‘Winner Takes All’ Capitalism to Global Equity with Rhona Morell

    ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? Is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate, through the lens of Ecofascism.


    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.


    In this episode, Founder at iReGen Ltd Rhona Morell talks about her chapter in the book entitled “Forced Transition from ‘Winner Takes All’ Capitalism to Global Equity” where the Ecofascist party make a global system shift from capitalism to global equity through law enforcement.


    You can learn more about Rhona as follows:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhona-morrell
    Web: Www.iReGen.online
    Insta: The Rhona Morrell Podcast


    Learn more about ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof

    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives
    and projects https://www.oneday2050.org


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    15 min
  • ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind? – Roanoke with Fernando Gutiérrez Olaizola

    “ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind?” is a multi-author book featuring 36 top futurist voices who have come together to explore of our climate future beyond purely climate data, through the lens of Ecofascism.


    The premise for all the stories in the book is this: The year is 2050. Temperatures have risen over +2ºC. Global population has reached 9.8 billion. Pressure on natural systems is at its peak. A new global movement has arisen; a totalitarian system has been enforced, based on the minimum climate footprint on every aspect of our society.


    In this episode, Florida-based futurist Fernando Gutiérrez Olaizola outlines the context for the book and shares an overview of his chapter entitled “Roanoke” which describes a plea for assistance from Earth by the head of the first Mars colony.


    You can learn more about Fernando and his work here:

    LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/latinofuturist


    Learn more about "ECOFASCISM: leviathan or lifejacket of humankind?" here https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof">https://www.oneday2050.org/ecof

    Learn more about other One Day in 2050 initiatives

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    18 min

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