Podcast appearances and mentions of george siosi samuels

"Aue, aue... when it's time to find home, we know the way." ⛵️ // For the island nation of Tuvalu, the effects of climate change are more than a warning; they're an eviction notice. Estimates vary as to when the small chain of coral islands could vanish beneath the waves, but experts agree that Tuvalu may be uninhabitable long before then, prompting its people to set sail for a new frontier… the metaverse. Within this digital landscape, Tuvalu could potentially preserve its lands, heritage, and governance, effectively pioneering a new model for nationhood, in which a nation and its people exist in two realms—physical and virtual. But how does one go from sand to silicon while maintaining the essence of a culture? And what is the real-world environmental impact of storing a nation's worth of data? Whether we take Tuvalu's proposal literally or view it as a symbolic call to action, unpacking the logistics of such an ambitious project offers a glimpse at the expertise required to bring it to life—from tech experts grappling with blockchain governance to cultural preservationists digitizing traditional art and oral histories. The work forces us to ask: Can you really backup a country the way you backup a computer? And if so, what does that mean for the future of nationhood, identity, and the planet itself?Additional ResourcesEpisode transcriptsConnect with Grace Andrews: LinkedIn.Connect with Amy Tobey on LinkedIn.Connect with Mathr de Leon on LinkedIn.Connect with David M. Carballo at Boston UniversityConnect with Ron Chapple on LinkedInConnect with Jonathan Gliboff on LinkedInConnect with Simon Kofe on LinkedInConnect with George Siosi Samuels on LinkedInFollow us on X and YouTube CreditsTraceroute is a podcast from Equinix and Stories Bureau. This episode was hosted by Grace Ewura-Esi and Amy Tobey, and was produced by Mathr de Leon with help from Lixandra Urresta. It was edited by Joshua Ramsey, with mixing and sound design by Brett Vanderlaan, and additional mixing by Jeremy Tuttle. Our fact-checker is Ena Alvarado. Our staff includes Tim Balint, Mathr de Leon, Suzie Falk, Lisa Harris, Alisa Manjarrez, Sadie Scott, Stephen Staver, John Taylor, and Rebecca Woodward. Our theme song was composed by Ty Gibbons.Enjoyed This Episode?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and colleagues! Introduce them to the people and organizations who played a role in inventing the internet.

In this episode, Joe chats with George Siosi Samuels, a digital wayfinder bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and the technological revolution.  Discover how George delved into his Polynesian ancestry to find profound knowledge that guides him in navigating the complexities of the new technological world. As George shares his insights, we realize that history has a way of repeating itself, and the emergence of AI follows the pattern of previous groundbreaking advancements. Join Joe and George as they shed light on the disruptive nature of new technologies and the significance of paying attention when the masses push back. Discover how a profound paradigm shift is occurring in society regarding AI, challenging our preconceived notions and opening doors to endless possibilities.  Ultimately, we come to understand that while AI may seem capable of making certain things obsolete, its true power lies in teaching us more about ourselves than any other technology before.  As George eloquently expresses, expertise still holds immense value in the era of AI, as it empowers us to leverage technology to amplify our capabilities and accelerate our progress. Some topics discussed in this episode: Unleashing Ancient Wisdom: Discover how George tapped into his Polynesian ancestry to navigate the fast-paced technological world with newfound knowledge and insight. History Repeats Itself: Witness how the emergence of AI follows the familiar pattern of previous technological advancements, reminding us that lessons from the past can guide us into the future. Breaking Ideological Barriers: Explore how shifts in ideology surrounding technology have paved the way for the exponential growth of AI, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The Convergence of AI and Blockchain: Dive into the fascinating intersection where the power of artificial intelligence meets the decentralized potential of blockchain technology. Redefining Ownership: Witness the evolution of ownership in a blockchain-driven world, where new paradigms emerge and traditional notions are challenged. Embracing Disruption: Recognize that significant pushback from the masses in response to new technology is often a sign that profound changes are underway, urging us to pay attention. Shifting the Paradigm: Experience the societal transformation unfolding in relation to AI, as our perceptions and understanding of this revolutionary technology undergo a profound shift. AI's Mirror to Humanity: Discover how AI not only has the potential to render certain processes obsolete but also serves as a powerful tool to unravel the depths of human nature and self-discovery. The Value of Expertise: Understand that even in the era of AI, expertise remains invaluable, as it complements the speed and efficiency of technology, bringing a human touch and insight to complex challenges. Other podcast episodes like this one that you might like: The AI Revolution: Exploring the Power and Profit of Future Tools with Matt Wolfe Unleashing the Power of AI: Revolutionizing Your Business & Audience Engagement with Joe Fier How to contact George: George Siosi Website George on Linkedin George on Twitter George on Youtube References & links mentioned: Deep Thinking by Garry Kasparov Notion.so Maxwell Chikumbutso - Zimbabwean Inventor Connect With Joe: joe@hustleandflowchart.com  Hustle & Flowchart Podcast Bot: https://www.HustleandFlowchart.com/Bot Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Hustle & Flowchart Podcast! If the information in these conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes (or wherever you listen), subscribe to the show, and leave me an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help me continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help me reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!

La conferencia de Naciones Unidas sobre el clima tendrá lugar este año en Egipto. El país africano, junto con otros países en desarrollo, quiere poner en el centro de las negociaciones la cuestión de las pérdidas y daños. Pero este punto de las negociaciones climáticas provoca reticencias entre los países más industrializados, ya que implicaría reparaciones económicas a los países más vulnerables al cambio climático. Fue un golpe mediático y al mismo tiempo un grito desesperado. Durante la última conferencia climática en Glasgow, el ministro de relaciones exteriores de otro archipiélago del Pacífico, las islas Tuvalu, grabó un mensaje con los pies en el agua para concientizar a las delegaciones del mundo sobre la amenaza existencial que representa la subida del nivel del océano en su país. Y es que el calentamiento global, producto de las excesivas emisiones de CO2 y otros gases con efecto invernadero, causa dos fenómenos: la dilatación del océano, y el derretimiento glaciar provocando el incremento global del nivel del agua. En 2016, investigadores australianos reportaron que el nivel del mar en las Islas Salomón había subido alrededor de 10 mm por año durante las dos últimas dos décadas. La cifra parece mínima, pero la erosión y la subida de las aguas sumergieron cinco islas del archipiélago del Pacífico que tiene territorios a nivel del mar. La tendencia podría agravarse en las próximas décadas: según indica el grupo de expertos internacionales sobre el clima, el nivel global del mar podría subir alrededor de 77 cm en 2100 comparado con el inicio del siglo. La subida podría alcanzar 110 cm si no se corrige la trayectoria actual de emisiones de gases con efecto invernadero. Reubicar un país en el metaverso Varios estados insulares del Pacífico ya han registrado pérdidas de terrenos habitables o agrícolas. Ante esta amenaza, un empresario de nuevas tecnologías oriundo de Tuvalu, George Siosi Samuels tuvo una idea curiosa, pero que ilustra la amenaza existencial a la que están expuestas ciertas naciones: para salvar la cultura, la historia, la tradición oral de su archipiélago antes de que desaparezca bajo las aguas, propone replicar el país en el metaverso, el mundo virtual de la empresa Meta, casa Madre de Facebook. Con la desaparición de territorio, la destrucción de bienes y tierras, el exilio de familias por las consecuencias del cambio climático, los países insulares fueron los primeros en lanzar un grito de alerta en las conferencias climáticas. Y este año, en la COP27 que tendrá lugar en Egipto, la cuestión de las pérdidas y daños será uno de los temas centrales de las negociaciones con la adaptación al cambio climatico y la reducción de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, que se denomina “mitigación”. Fueron las islas Vanuatu las que empezaron a impulsar el concepto de pérdidas y daños debido al cambio climático, recuerda Alejandro Alemán, coordinador de la Red de Acción climática, una coalición de defensa del medioambiente que agrupa a decenas de ONG en más de 14 países de América latina y el Caribe. “Es un pequeño estado insular del Pacífico que empezó a hablar de pérdidas y daños en los años 90 cuando observó que los incremente del nivel de mar se comían sus costas. Vanuatu dijo ‘aquí no es posible la adaptación'”.“Los incrementos del nivel de mar generan no únicamente pérdidas de costas y de tierras de cultivo, sino que además generan salinificación de los acuíferos”, enfatiza Alemán. Entrevistado en vísperas de su partida rumbo a la conferencia climática Cop 27 en Egipto, el activista ambientalista Alejandro Alemán indicó a RFI por qué las ONGs y los países más vulnerables insisten en que el concepto de daños y pérdidas sea un tema central de la agenda de negociaciones. “Para las islas del Pacífico, el tema de pérdidas y daños y la necesidad de abordar algún tipo de responsabilidad de los mayores contaminadores globales para con estas poblaciones severamente afectadas, es sumamente importante”.“Cuando los impactos del cambio climático rebasan las posibilidades de adaptación, hablamos de pérdidas y daños: sequías prolongadas, huracanes que devastan infraestructuras, vidas, acervo cultural”, ejemplifica el activista. A lo largo de las conferencias climáticas, sin embargo, la temática se ha convertido en la manzana de la discordia entre países ricos y pobres. “Por años, esta discusión se ha venido posponiendo, particularmente por parte de las mayores emisiones globales de gases de efecto invernadero”, recuerda Alejandro Alemán. “Los pequeños estados insulares a través del G77+China han tenido varios intentos de introducir el tema en la agenda de la convención de cambio climático y en las negociaciones, con una oposición férrea principalmente de Estados Unidos y, por detrás, de la Unión Europea que han impedido hasta ahora asumir algún tipo de responsabilidad jurídica o compensación por los daños ocasionados a estos países”. Egipto que preside este año las negociaciones climáticas quiere insistir justamente en el capítulo de pérdidas y daños. “ Luego de casi 30 años de negociaciones, están sobre la mesa dos mecanismos: el mecanismo de Varsovia sobre pérdidas de daños, para comprender mejor cómo se generan los efectos de pérdidas y daños (…). Hay una gran cantidad de investigación. De allí en la Cop25 en Madrid se generó la Red de Santiago de pérdidas y daños que es como una instancia de asistencia técnica, pero todavía sin los recursos para pagar por las pérdidas y daños asociadas al cambio climático. ¡Dejemos de filosofar!”, urge Alemán. "Siento que va a ser una de las conferencias climáticas más polarizantes" entre el norte y el sur global, anticipa el activista. En América Latina también, el cambio climático ya se percibe desde hace varios años, como constata el científico ambiental Manuel Calvo Buendía, de origen peruano y copresidente de una de las mesas de trabajo del Grupo Internacional de Expertos sobre Cambio Climático (IPCC, en inglés). Desde fenómenos extremos como huracanes, alteración de trayectorias en el Caribe, incremento de sequías en Centroamérica, hasta cambios en la distribución de enfermedades como la malaria o el dengue -que se van trasladando a zonas de mayor altitud al elevarse el mínimo de temperaturas-, la lista de los impactos se alarga. En vísperas de las negociaciones internacionales sobre la lucha contra el cambio climático, el Secretario General de Naciones unidas, Antonio Guterres presionó a los dirigentes del mundo con un mensaje claro: las medidas implementadas hasta ahora para reducir las emisiones de gases con efecto invernadero son insuficientes, indicó. Con las políticas actuales, el mundo se encamina a un aumento de 2.6 grados de las temperaturas globales en lugar de 1.5 grados de aumento según el objetivo acordado en la conferencia de París en 2015.

Pacific island nation Tuvalu is working on a survival plan in case of a worst case sea level rise

Tuvalu may be the fourth smallest country in the world, but it hasn’t let that get in the way of its giant ambitions. The island nation announced in December 2020 that it plans to create the world’s first national digital ledger, using Bitcoin SV (BSV) blockchain technology.The plan is to migrate to a completely digital infrastructure, with Tuvalu choosing BSV for its scalability and efficiency. The news has already made waves in the BSV ecosystem but could it go further and show the world what can be done on BSV?One of those behind the project, Brendan Lee, CEO of Elas Digital, certainly thinks so. He told Charles Miller, on this week’s episode of CoinGeek Conversations that he is confident the project will be an “eye-opener to other people who are looking in, at just what’s possible when you use Bitcoin in this way.”He believes that the scheme is “a fabulous opportunity… to demonstrate what’s possible” and hopes that the success of the project will encourage other nations, even the US, to follow suit.The digital transformation is being led by a partnership between Elas Digital, developers nChain, BSV consultancy firm Faiā and the Tuvaluan government.Brendan first heard about the project after seeing an article on Medium by his former colleague, the MD of Faiā, George Siosi Samuels. He was intrigued and reached out to George who was keen to involve him.The three companies all bring unique strengths to the project. Elas has been integral in designing the initial concept, nChain brings developmental expertise and Craig Wright’s Metanet while Faiā’s community-driven approach will ensure the project’s utility for the people of Tuvalu. They aim to build “the highest velocity financial and administrative service in the world.” This will include the digitisation of government documents and the introduction of a tokenised cash system which will sit on top of the Tuvaluan currency (the Australian dollar). The digitisation of government records will make it easier for the government to access and verify the source of data. And Brendan believes that a digital cash system will also prove extremely valuable for Tuvalu, a country which has “a very difficult time actually keeping enough cash in circulation for the economy to function properly.”Brendan explains that his understanding of the islands’ needs is derived from public consultations and ongoing dialogue with government ministers.He has also been able to lean on George’s Tuvaluan heritage. George’s mother was born on one of the islands. This has allowed the team to approach the project with a better understanding of what’s appropriate and how the ledger will fit into islanders’ lives.This has been vital as one of Brendan’s core goals is eventually “handing it over to them and allowing them to use it to build a record of their own culture and heritage.”At the moment, Brendan is focusing on a few starter projects, including a portal for citizenship applications which he hopes to have up and running by the end of the year. After that, he is confident that the process will speed up and prove to the world just what’s possible on BSV. 

On my recent interview on the It Will Come show, George Siosi Samuels and I discussed: The difference between networks and communities What can business owners do today from a community perspective to prepare for an upcoming recession/depression Differences between Eastern and Western philosophies and approaches to community, and the shift that's happening right now The relationship between community and tech and more. Enjoy the chat. What are YOU doing right now to strengthen your own community? Want some tools and training to become an authentic leader, and to grow your business and influence online? Head to http://authenticinfluence.co/gift. Original recording at https://youtu.be/0e2ByY3HwxY #communities #communitymanager #communitybuilding #covid19 #smallbusiness --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/authenticinfluence/message

The Bitcoin revolution is most often discussed in terms of technology or finance. But for George Siosi Samuels, its success will depend as much on the human dimension. George is managing director of a consultancy called Faiā, which offers the usual mix of blockchain integration and community management.George argues for more emphasis on the users of Bitcoin SV: “it’s so classic in the technical world to think that how you will get adoption is by selling the technical benefits. But if you’re looking for global adoption, if that’s our mission, you have to remember the end users. What are they motivated by?” While Bitcoin miners may have a purely capitalist motive - to make money -, the users’ priorities are more complex: “remember that not everyone is motivated by money. And when we’re looking at branding and communities, you’ll find that a lot of time, people will ‘work’ for things other than money.”If you’re selling the technical benefits of Bitcoin SV, George says, that’s only one part of what the customer’s decision will be based upon. A consumer’s choice might be to impress one’s boss, for instance. And so “I think there’s not enough focus on the people aspect”.George makes an analogy with the rivalry between Apple and Microsoft, where Apple “made [their brand] mean a lot more”. They understood that “people will buy for simplicity, not for all the technical features. The average person doesn’t care.”In terms of the people who work in Bitcoin SV, George is cautious about labelling them as a community: “I have seen that when things get really tough, the ‘community’ splits very easily.” If relationships are purely transactional, motivated by money, that isn’t the definition of community that George wants to use. George says that in time Bitcoin will become less prominent in discussions about its applications - in the same way that “when we’re talking about business on the Internet, we don’t need to mention the Internet. Bitcoin is the plumbing system: it’s boring, and simple, but it’s so vital.”Just as PCs used to be sold to consumers by boasting that they had ‘Intel Inside’, “maybe at the beginning if we want to say ‘Powered by Bitcoin’ or something, we can, but I do envision the future where it just fades into the background - and that would be a good sign.”It’s the same with how Faiā works to change culture in a community, George says: “when you’re looking to intentionally create a culture within a community, you do all these things at the beginning and you’re very vocal about it. But the intention is that you then sort of fade away in the background, and the culture does its thing.”So now we just need to “start focusing more on the products and the ecosystems that will really take Bitcoin to the next level.”

Hey Everyone, Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Also happy birthday weekend to myself! As a gift to you all and myself, i decided to put out this fresh episode with George that I had tonight. It's very interesting because I'm at the intersection of Enterprise B2B technology and the future of community + blockchain, which now that I learned about it a little, is super interesting and I can better understand why there are over 4,000 of these bitcoin groups around the world on Meetup's platform. Okay you'll hear the context of the episode and I hope you enjoy it and share with your friends, or anyone else who might be interested in: Creativity Words From the Community Legend @ Managing and Leading People Empathy Resourceful People Skills Rare Bringing out the best in people Wondrous How to be an effective and easy to talk to Communicator Awesome Facilitator Community Strategy Community Leadership Coaching Employee Experience (EX) Design George, by day, is the Managing Director at Faiā, who helps brands manage communities more wisely. Their mission is to bridge the gap between people and technology, one community at a time. By night, he hosts the It Will Come Show podcast, and is the founder of an accountability mastermind group called The Pack. George typically work with community-minded organisations, but also has worked with startup founders, SMEs, fintech enterprises, and community influencers. Love this quote that's on the It Will Come About Page - “We guide the way by sharing talks with others who are trailblazing their way.” This agenda is here to serve as a guide. Feel free to adventure away from the script with an emphasis on the topics and ideas you're most excited to discuss together. Topic 1: What was it like growing up.. Transition into how you got started to being the Managing Director at Faiā. Topic 2: What communities did you start and why? What do they look like today? It Will Come Faiā Others? Topic 3: How do you stay connected and grounded in your world? Patience→ GaryVee - played it everyday on his way to find the next job Topic 4: Let's talk about the different ways you've learned from on your journey. What skills or lessons were self taught? Conversations Random meetings and through conversations with people From others? Books? Topic 5: Many positions in his career - George had 13 and I had 21 different jobs/projects so far Tell me about the experiences that are not on your resume Topic 6: What community or people if any do you look up to, and why? Family International School → always somewhere there and no matter how much has passed by, it's like no times were passed. Being in it but not fully in it Topic 7: Talk to us about some upcoming trends you're seeing.. Community Community Strategy Community Leadership Coaching Creativity Empathy Topic 8: What's next? Topic 9: Freestyle - feel free to insert any current challenges you're facing, what your dream community or initiative would look like, or anything that you'd like to discuss. Maybe more learnings that will relevant for young entrepreneurs? Will update the show notes in the future and the episode with my new intro music that is being produced at the moment. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is a George Siosi Samuels Founder of Faia. The passion that keeps us going & igniting inspiration is whats rooted within us. George is the founder of a tech marketing firm connecting people with technology. Tune in to find out how you can keep that fire burning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/latenighttalksew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latenighttalksew/support

George Siosi Samuels is the founder and Managing Director of Faiā, a marketing and consulting agency specialising in blockchain communities. You can learn more about George here: @faiabrand This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite. Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: http://authorsunite.com/. Thank you for listening to The Business Blast Podcast! Tyler --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/authorsunite/support

IWCF19 - How To Lead A Business With Purpose by George Siosi Samuels

George Siosi Samuels is a cultural animator, entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book Animated Spirit. He’s animated a series, been featured by Adobe, and labeled Top 50 Young & Extraordinary by the Foundation for Young Australians. He typically consults entrepreneurs, communities and organizations on culture, digital media and flow. Below are two free resources to IGNITE your Entrepreneurial journey!FreePodcastCourse.com: A free 15-day course that will teach you how to create, grow, and monetize YOUR Podcast!TheWebinarCourse.com: A free 10-day course that will teach you how to create and present Webinars that convert!

Cynthia Kahn interviews animator and anipreneur George Siosi Samuels.

George Siosi Samuels is a cultural animator, entrepreneur and Author of the forthcoming book Animated Spirit. He has animated a series, been featured by Adobe and was labeled Top 50 Young & Extraordinary by the Foundation for Young Australians. He typically consults entrepreneurs, communities and organizations on culture, digital media and flow.

George Siosi Samuels is a cultural animator, entrepreneur and Author of the forthcoming book Animated Spirit. He has animated a series, been featured by Adobe and was labeled Top 50 Young & Extraordinary by the Foundation for Young Australians. He typically consults entrepreneurs, communities and organizations on culture, digital media and flow.