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Essential Ingredients Podcast
032: Eat Adventurously: Embrace the Unexpected Flavors of Overlooked Local Ingredients with Becky Selengut

Essential Ingredients Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 34:29 Transcription Available


“The individual decision is the difference maker.” —Becky Selengut   Our local markets and farms are brimming with a diverse array of ingredients. Yet, many of us pass them by because of their peculiar appearance or because we may be unsure of how to incorporate them into our cooking. But, by moving past our assumptions of how food should look like and embracing the unique qualities of these “ugly” and “misunderstood” vegetables, we can unlock a world of delicious, nutritious possibilities and transform our palates and perspectives while forging a deeper connection to the land.   Becky Selengut is an author, chef, and educator who has dedicated her career to inspiring home cooks to embrace overlooked, locally-sourced ingredients. Through her books, cooking classes, and advocacy work, Becky encourages people to look beyond the familiar and explore the diverse array of produce available in their own communities.    Join the conversation as Justine and Chef Becky highlight specific examples of overlooked local ingredients, the reasons these ingredients are often misunderstood, the importance of curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to try new things when it comes to expanding our culinary repertoire, the impact of individual food choices, the divide between eating organically versus domestically, and how eating locally contribute to sustainability and improved local food systems.   Meet Becky:  Becky Selengut is an author, instructor, podcaster, and chef based in Seattle. Her books include: Misunderstood Vegetables, How to Taste, Shroom, Good Fish, and Not One Shrine. Selengut is the co-host of the local foods podcast Field to Fork. When Selengut is not the chef aboard the M/V Thea Foss, she forages, makes a mean Manhattan, and shares her life with her wife April Pogue, their lovably loony pointer mix Izzy and their semi-feral gray floof Jinx.    Website Facebook X Instagram YouTube Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 00:34 Misunderstood Vegetables  07:29 “Ugly Vegetables” for Global Problems   13:14 Eating Locally and Sustainably  19:38 Organic vs Local 23:00 Individual vs Systemic Change 28:55 Reduce Plastic  

80k After Hours
Highlights: #189 – Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problems

80k After Hours

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 26:27


This is a selection of highlights from episode #189 of The 80,000 Hours Podcast.These aren't necessarily the most important, or even most entertaining parts of the interview — and if you enjoy this, we strongly recommend checking out the full episode:Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problemsAnd if you're finding these highlights episodes valuable, please let us know by emailing podcast@80000hours.org.Chapters:Luisa's intro (00:00:00)What is market shaping? (00:00:25)Why some countries didn't have COVID vaccines sooner (00:05:04)Designing incentives for pull mechanisms (00:09:12)Using pull mechanisms to get a universal COVID vaccine (00:13:31)Pull mechanisms to incentivise repurposing of generic drugs (00:18:20)Specific interventions versus systemic reform in education (00:23:25)Highlights put together by Simon Monsour, Milo McGuire, and Dominic Armstrong

The Valmy
#189 – Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problems

The Valmy

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 168:51


Podcast: 80,000 Hours Podcast Episode: #189 – Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problemsRelease date: 2024-05-29"You can't charge what something is worth during a pandemic. So we estimated that the value of one course of COVID vaccine in January 2021 was over $5,000. They were selling for between $6 and $40. So nothing like their social value. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't think that they should have charged $5,000 or $6,000. That's not ethical. It's also not economically efficient, because they didn't cost $5,000 at the marginal cost. So you actually want low price, getting out to lots of people."But it shows you that the market is not going to reward people who do the investment in preparation for a pandemic — because when a pandemic hits, they're not going to get the reward in line with the social value. They may even have to charge less than they would in a non-pandemic time. So prepping for a pandemic is not an efficient market strategy if I'm a firm, but it's a very efficient strategy for society, and so we've got to bridge that gap." —Rachel GlennersterIn today's episode, host Luisa Rodriguez speaks to Rachel Glennerster — associate professor of economics at the University of Chicago and a pioneer in the field of development economics — about how her team's new Market Shaping Accelerator aims to leverage market forces to drive innovations that can solve pressing world problems.Links to learn more, highlights, and full transcript.They cover:How market failures and misaligned incentives stifle critical innovations for social goods like pandemic preparedness, climate change interventions, and vaccine development.How “pull mechanisms” like advance market commitments (AMCs) can help overcome these challenges — including concrete examples like how one AMC led to speeding up the development of three vaccines which saved around 700,000 lives in low-income countries.The challenges in designing effective pull mechanisms, from design to implementation.Why it's important to tie innovation incentives to real-world impact and uptake, not just the invention of a new technology.The massive benefits of accelerating vaccine development, in some cases, even if it's only by a few days or weeks.The case for a $6 billion advance market commitment to spur work on a universal COVID-19 vaccine.The shortlist of ideas from the Market Shaping Accelerator's recent Innovation Challenge that use pull mechanisms to address market failures around improving indoor air quality, repurposing generic drugs for alternative uses, and developing eco-friendly air conditioners for a warming planet.“Best Buys” and “Bad Buys” for improving education systems in low- and middle-income countries, based on evidence from over 400 studies.Lessons from Rachel's career at the forefront of global development, and how insights from economics can drive transformative change.And much more.Chapters:The Market Shaping Accelerator (00:03:33)Pull mechanisms for innovation (00:13:10)Accelerating the pneumococcal and COVID vaccines (00:19:05)Advance market commitments (00:41:46)Is this uncertainty hard for funders to plan around? (00:49:17)The story of the malaria vaccine that wasn't (00:57:15)Challenges with designing and implementing AMCs and other pull mechanisms (01:01:40)Universal COVID vaccine (01:18:14)Climate-resilient crops (01:34:09)The Market Shaping Accelerator's Innovation Challenge (01:45:40)Indoor air quality to reduce respiratory infections (01:49:09)Repurposing generic drugs (01:55:50)Clean air conditioning units (02:02:41)Broad-spectrum antivirals for pandemic prevention (02:09:11)Improving education in low- and middle-income countries (02:15:53)What's still weird for Rachel about living in the US? (02:45:06)Producer and editor: Keiran HarrisAudio Engineering Lead: Ben CordellTechnical editing: Simon Monsour, Milo McGuire, and Dominic ArmstrongAdditional content editing: Katy Moore and Luisa RodriguezTranscriptions: Katy Moore

The Valmy
#189 – Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problems

The Valmy

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 168:51


Podcast: 80,000 Hours Podcast Episode: #189 – Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problemsRelease date: 2024-05-29"You can't charge what something is worth during a pandemic. So we estimated that the value of one course of COVID vaccine in January 2021 was over $5,000. They were selling for between $6 and $40. So nothing like their social value. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't think that they should have charged $5,000 or $6,000. That's not ethical. It's also not economically efficient, because they didn't cost $5,000 at the marginal cost. So you actually want low price, getting out to lots of people."But it shows you that the market is not going to reward people who do the investment in preparation for a pandemic — because when a pandemic hits, they're not going to get the reward in line with the social value. They may even have to charge less than they would in a non-pandemic time. So prepping for a pandemic is not an efficient market strategy if I'm a firm, but it's a very efficient strategy for society, and so we've got to bridge that gap." —Rachel GlennersterIn today's episode, host Luisa Rodriguez speaks to Rachel Glennerster — associate professor of economics at the University of Chicago and a pioneer in the field of development economics — about how her team's new Market Shaping Accelerator aims to leverage market forces to drive innovations that can solve pressing world problems.Links to learn more, highlights, and full transcript.They cover:How market failures and misaligned incentives stifle critical innovations for social goods like pandemic preparedness, climate change interventions, and vaccine development.How “pull mechanisms” like advance market commitments (AMCs) can help overcome these challenges — including concrete examples like how one AMC led to speeding up the development of three vaccines which saved around 700,000 lives in low-income countries.The challenges in designing effective pull mechanisms, from design to implementation.Why it's important to tie innovation incentives to real-world impact and uptake, not just the invention of a new technology.The massive benefits of accelerating vaccine development, in some cases, even if it's only by a few days or weeks.The case for a $6 billion advance market commitment to spur work on a universal COVID-19 vaccine.The shortlist of ideas from the Market Shaping Accelerator's recent Innovation Challenge that use pull mechanisms to address market failures around improving indoor air quality, repurposing generic drugs for alternative uses, and developing eco-friendly air conditioners for a warming planet.“Best Buys” and “Bad Buys” for improving education systems in low- and middle-income countries, based on evidence from over 400 studies.Lessons from Rachel's career at the forefront of global development, and how insights from economics can drive transformative change.And much more.Chapters:The Market Shaping Accelerator (00:03:33)Pull mechanisms for innovation (00:13:10)Accelerating the pneumococcal and COVID vaccines (00:19:05)Advance market commitments (00:41:46)Is this uncertainty hard for funders to plan around? (00:49:17)The story of the malaria vaccine that wasn't (00:57:15)Challenges with designing and implementing AMCs and other pull mechanisms (01:01:40)Universal COVID vaccine (01:18:14)Climate-resilient crops (01:34:09)The Market Shaping Accelerator's Innovation Challenge (01:45:40)Indoor air quality to reduce respiratory infections (01:49:09)Repurposing generic drugs (01:55:50)Clean air conditioning units (02:02:41)Broad-spectrum antivirals for pandemic prevention (02:09:11)Improving education in low- and middle-income countries (02:15:53)What's still weird for Rachel about living in the US? (02:45:06)Producer and editor: Keiran HarrisAudio Engineering Lead: Ben CordellTechnical editing: Simon Monsour, Milo McGuire, and Dominic ArmstrongAdditional content editing: Katy Moore and Luisa RodriguezTranscriptions: Katy Moore

80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin
#189 – Rachel Glennerster on how “market shaping” could help solve climate change, pandemics, and other global problems

80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 168:51


"You can't charge what something is worth during a pandemic. So we estimated that the value of one course of COVID vaccine in January 2021 was over $5,000. They were selling for between $6 and $40. So nothing like their social value. Now, don't get me wrong. I don't think that they should have charged $5,000 or $6,000. That's not ethical. It's also not economically efficient, because they didn't cost $5,000 at the marginal cost. So you actually want low price, getting out to lots of people."But it shows you that the market is not going to reward people who do the investment in preparation for a pandemic — because when a pandemic hits, they're not going to get the reward in line with the social value. They may even have to charge less than they would in a non-pandemic time. So prepping for a pandemic is not an efficient market strategy if I'm a firm, but it's a very efficient strategy for society, and so we've got to bridge that gap." —Rachel GlennersterIn today's episode, host Luisa Rodriguez speaks to Rachel Glennerster — associate professor of economics at the University of Chicago and a pioneer in the field of development economics — about how her team's new Market Shaping Accelerator aims to leverage market forces to drive innovations that can solve pressing world problems.Links to learn more, highlights, and full transcript.They cover:How market failures and misaligned incentives stifle critical innovations for social goods like pandemic preparedness, climate change interventions, and vaccine development.How “pull mechanisms” like advance market commitments (AMCs) can help overcome these challenges — including concrete examples like how one AMC led to speeding up the development of three vaccines which saved around 700,000 lives in low-income countries.The challenges in designing effective pull mechanisms, from design to implementation.Why it's important to tie innovation incentives to real-world impact and uptake, not just the invention of a new technology.The massive benefits of accelerating vaccine development, in some cases, even if it's only by a few days or weeks.The case for a $6 billion advance market commitment to spur work on a universal COVID-19 vaccine.The shortlist of ideas from the Market Shaping Accelerator's recent Innovation Challenge that use pull mechanisms to address market failures around improving indoor air quality, repurposing generic drugs for alternative uses, and developing eco-friendly air conditioners for a warming planet.“Best Buys” and “Bad Buys” for improving education systems in low- and middle-income countries, based on evidence from over 400 studies.Lessons from Rachel's career at the forefront of global development, and how insights from economics can drive transformative change.And much more.Chapters:The Market Shaping Accelerator (00:03:33)Pull mechanisms for innovation (00:13:10)Accelerating the pneumococcal and COVID vaccines (00:19:05)Advance market commitments (00:41:46)Is this uncertainty hard for funders to plan around? (00:49:17)The story of the malaria vaccine that wasn't (00:57:15)Challenges with designing and implementing AMCs and other pull mechanisms (01:01:40)Universal COVID vaccine (01:18:14)Climate-resilient crops (01:34:09)The Market Shaping Accelerator's Innovation Challenge (01:45:40)Indoor air quality to reduce respiratory infections (01:49:09)Repurposing generic drugs (01:55:50)Clean air conditioning units (02:02:41)Broad-spectrum antivirals for pandemic prevention (02:09:11)Improving education in low- and middle-income countries (02:15:53)What's still weird for Rachel about living in the US? (02:45:06)Producer and editor: Keiran HarrisAudio Engineering Lead: Ben CordellTechnical editing: Simon Monsour, Milo McGuire, and Dominic ArmstrongAdditional content editing: Katy Moore and Luisa RodriguezTranscriptions: Katy Moore

Redefining AI - Artificial Intelligence with Squirro
Spotlight Seven: AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare - Using AI to Navigate Global Problems

Redefining AI - Artificial Intelligence with Squirro

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 2:03


Season Three - Spotlight Seven Our seventh spotlight of this season is a snippet from our upcoming episode:⁠ Lisa Thee - AI: Illuminating the Shadows of Human Trafficking and Healing in Healthcare. Join host Lauren Hawker Zafer as she engages in a moving discussion with Lisa Thee. Together, they explore insights from Lisa's expertise, as she discusses a range of topics including ethical considerations in AI implementation, combatting human trafficking using AI, challenges in AI healthcare applications, as well as common themes in technology and society and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs prioritizing ethics! This episode is a unique listen about the application of AI in areas of necessity. Who is Lisa Thee? Lisa Thee is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, Lisa has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in an ever-changing world. Lisa's passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honored with numerous awards, including the "2023 International Impact Book Award" for her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year - Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her AI Ethics consulting firm. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard, an AI software company dedicated to online safety, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organizations, including Microsoft and UCSF's Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation. Lisa's TEDx talk, "Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI," exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organizations at the forefront of technology, ethics, and human rights. Connect with Lisa and discover more about her work, insights, and transformative ideas. Join her on a journey of empowerment, innovation, and ethical leadership. Website: www.lisathee.com Book Order link : https://a.co/d/aBb8z0F Listen to the full episode, as soon as it comes out by subscribing to Redefining AI and please do share your excitement about the episode with your own network! #ai #data #redefiningai #techpodcast #generativeai

The Course
Episode 101 - Peter Littlewood: "We have to solve these global problems globally."

The Course

Play Episode Play 33 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 23:56 Transcription Available


Professor Peter Littlewood is the chair of the University of Chicago's Department of Physics. He was formerly the Associate Lab Director and then Lab Director at Argonne National Lab. Professor Littlewood also serves on the advisory boards of several institutes, including the Faraday Institution, the Simons Foundation, the Paul Scherer Institute, the Carnegie Institute for Science, and the Max Planck Institutes at Halle and Hamburg. In this episode, he shares his journey to creating and teaching as a scholar and his aspirations for the future.

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala - Rector, United Nations University; Under-Secretary-General, United Nations - Collaborative Research And Education To Resolve Pressing Global Problems And Transform The World

Progress, Potential, and Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 49:11


Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala is the Rector of the United Nations University ( https://unu.edu/about/staff/tshilidzi-marwala ) and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations. The United Nations University (UNU) is the think tank and academic arm of the United Nations. Headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, with diplomatic status as a UN institution, its mission is to help resolve global issues related to human development and welfare through collaborative research and education ( United Nations University - Strategic Plan 2020–2024 - https://i.unu.edu/media/unu.edu/attachment/100694/UNU-Strategic-Plan-2020-2024.pdf ). Prior to taking up the role of UNU Rector, Prof. Marwala served as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (South Africa) and had previously served as that university's Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Internationalization and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment. Prior to those roles Prof. Marwala progressively held the positions of Associate Professor and Full Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa); as Executive Assistant to the Technical Director at South African Breweries; and as a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Imperial College (then University of London). Prof. Marwala has been a visiting scholar/professor at universities in the USA, the UK, China, and South Africa and has extensive academic, policy, management, and international experience, and is a co-holder of multiple patents. His research has been multi-disciplinary, involving the theory and applications of artificial intelligence to engineering, social science, economics, politics, finance, and medicine. He has served on a variety of global and national policymaking bodies, and has worked with such United Nations entities as UNESCO, UNICEF, WHO, and WIPO. Prof. Marwala holds a PhD degree from the University of Cambridge (UK) with a focus on AI and engineering, a Master of Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Pretoria (South Africa), and a Bachelor of Science degree (magna cum laude) from Case Western Reserve University (USA). He also completed management and leadership programs at the Columbia Business School and Harvard Business School. Prof. Marwala is, inter alia, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), the Academy of Science of South Africa, and the African Academy of Sciences. Prof. Marwala is the author of more than 20 books, including Leadership Lessons from Books I Have Read and Leading in the 21st Century: The Call for a New Type of African Leader; dozens of book chapters, journal papers, and conference papers; and more than 200 magazine articles and newspaper op-eds. Support the show

Global Governance Podcast
Rebecca Shoot on Global Solutions to Global Problems

Global Governance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 44:02


Rebecca Shoot, Executive Director of Citizens for Global Solutions, a US-based organization closely aligned with the ideals of the world federalist movement, is an international lawyer and democracy and governance practitioner with extensive experience supporting human rights, democratic processes, and the rule of law on five continents. In a wide ranging interview, she discusses our climate emergency, the need to give the United Nations a greater role in advancing disarmament, the role of the International Court of Justice in the peaceful settlement of international disputes and how to boost the role of women in global security initiatives. The role of youth in helping us bring about a more hopeful future is also an important core message.Learn more on GlobalGovernanceForum.org

World Today
Why China views sustainable development as a "golden key" to solving global problems

World Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 52:01


At an informal dialogue between APEC leaders and the host nation in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping described sustainable development as a "golden key" to solving current global problems. On sustainable development, what are the issues on which it is possible for APEC member economies to build consensus? Thursday local time saw Xi hold bilateral talks with Japan's Fumio Kishida. Is there a chance for China and Japan to pursue mutually-beneficial relations despite frictions? The meeting between Xi and Biden is continuing to generate headlines in media. Will this key moment help stabilize the bilateral ties? Host Ding Heng is joined by Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Professor Shen Dingli from the Institute of International Studies, Fudan University; Professor Joseph Siracusa, Dean of Global Futures with Curtin University.

Silicon Curtain
256. Annette Bohr - Ukraine's Fight is Our Fight - Victory is Key to Resolving many Other Global Problems

Silicon Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 44:07


SUMMARY: Moscow's war of reconquest against Ukraine has confirmed in the most brutal terms how Russia rejects the values underpinning European security – the same values agreed between Moscow and the West at the end of the Cold War. As a revisionist power, Russia has made itself the primary obstacle to peace and security in Europe and beyond. For stability to be restored and protected, it is essential that the outcome of the war in Ukraine leads to a situation in which – in addition to the expulsion of occupying forces – the exercise of Russian power is contained rather than encouraged. Over time, Russia's leadership must also be persuaded to renounce its expansionist ambitions. It's now or never for Ukraine. A protracted or frozen conflict benefits Russia and hurts Ukraine, as does a ceasefire or negotiated settlement on Russia's terms. If Ukraine is to avoid these outcomes and turn tenacious defence and incremental battlefield gains into outright victory, it needs far more ambitious international military assistance than it has received to date. This report presents the case for an immediate and decisive increase in such support, seeks to dispel overhyped concerns about provoking Russia, and counsels against accommodating Moscow's demands. ---------- WATCH NEXT: James Nixey https://youtu.be/xokGSejENPU Orysia Lutsevych https://youtu.be/Pq9AOxBvBlA Simon Smith https://youtu.be/QGh4YSs71cU John Lough https://youtu.be/DI3fdMp2pRE Timothy Ash https://youtu.be/UDAdyBgPwfk Keir Giles https://youtu.be/6qwNNs5ukMY Kateryna Busol https://youtu.be/ctRbhbANCvU ----------

All Souls Unitarian Church
'WISE AND OTHERWISE' - Rev. Randy Lewis

All Souls Unitarian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 20:09


The message was delivered on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Rev. Randy Lewis, Assistant Minister. SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIO PODCAST: WATCH THIS MESSAGE ON YOUTUBE: SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: GIVE A DONATION TO HELP US SPREAD THIS LOVE BEYOND BELIEF: or text LOVEBB to 73256 LET'S CONNECT: Facebook: Instagram: All Souls Church Website:

WISE Words
80: Accelerating Humans to Solve Global Problems - Nadeem Nathoo

WISE Words

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 56:55


A few weeks ago, some of the top AI leaders in the world representing big names like OpenAI, Deepmind, and Google came together to sign a statement that urged caution to AI development worldwide. While there is plenty to be excited for, there is of course a lot of concern. Time Magazine recently wrote a piece comparing the development of this technology to the way nuclear energy was propagated. Some would even liken it to an AI arms race. Amidst this chaos of such easily accessible and generated information, we have to ask ourselves a fundamental question: Are our education systems falling behind in teaching us the most important lesson of all: the purpose and meaning of learning? In this episode of WISE On Air, Nadeem Nathoo, co-founder of The Knowledge Society (TKS), a global innovation program for teens aged 13-17. The conversation covers various topics related to emerging technologies and their impact on education, including the role of AI in education, how to develop a growth mindset, and the importance of understanding the purpose and meaning of learning. Nadeem also goes into detail about the founding of TKS and the program's approach to training young people to solve real-world problems using emerging technologies. ------ Relevant links: The Learning Society: https://tks.world Time Magazine article - AI is Not an Arms Race: https://bit.ly/3MY4SDb Learn more about GEF & WISE @ Medellin: https://www.wise-qatar.org/gef-wise-medellin/ ------ If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org Twitter: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ Linkedin: bit.ly/2JKThYf

English Academic Vocabulary Booster
1572. 147 Academic Words Reference from "Bright Simons: To help solve global problems, look to developing countries | TED Talk"

English Academic Vocabulary Booster

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 131:51


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Faith Responders
Responding to the Global Problems that are Matching Biblical Prophecy

Faith Responders

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023


English Academic Vocabulary Booster
1200. 111 Academic Words Reference from "Colombe Cahen-Salvador: A global movement to solve global problems | TED Talk"

English Academic Vocabulary Booster

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 101:35


This podcast is a commentary and does not contain any copyrighted material of the reference source. We strongly recommend accessing/buying the reference source at the same time. ■Reference Source https://www.ted.com/talks/colombe_cahen_salvador_a_global_movement_to_solve_global_problems ■Post on this topic (You can get FREE learning materials!) https://englist.me/111-academic-words-reference-from-colombe-cahen-salvador-a-global-movement-to-solve-global-problems--ted-talk/ ■Youtube Video https://youtu.be/WBA3CVJ3kc4 (All Words) https://youtu.be/82wW4IABH8Y (Advanced Words) https://youtu.be/CbOAz4g-Ye4 (Quick Look) ■Top Page for Further Materials https://englist.me/ ■SNS (Please follow!)

Making Sense
Big global problems behind lower oil prices, from US banks to the total wipeout in China.

Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 17:34


The Chinese reported renewed declines for their imports, including a big one in crude oil. When OPEC announced production cuts, they could see China wasn't living up to reopening hype and the latest data absolutely confirms it (while driving a stake in the narrative). Not only are steelmakers there urging production cuts, too, US bank credit is about to become lights out if only to make things even worse. Eurodollar University's Money & Macro AnalysisTwitter: https://twitter.com/JeffSnider_AIPhttps://www.eurodollar.universityhttps://www.marketsinsiderpro.comhttps://www.PortfolioShield.netRealClearMarkets Essays: https://bit.ly/38tL5a7THE EPISODESYouTube: https://bit.ly/310yisLVurbl: https://bit.ly/3rq4dPnApple: https://apple.co/3czMcWNDeezer: https://bit.ly/3ndoVPEiHeart: https://ihr.fm/31jq7cITuneIn: http://tun.in/pjT2ZCastro: https://bit.ly/30DMYzaGoogle: https://bit.ly/3e2Z48MReason: https://bit.ly/3lt5NiHSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3arP8mYPandora: https://pdora.co/2GQL3QgCastbox: https://bit.ly/3fJR5xQPodbean: https://bit.ly/2QpaDghStitcher: https://bit.ly/2C1M1GBPlayerFM: https://bit.ly/3piLtjVPodchaser: https://bit.ly/3oFCrwNPocketCast: https://pca.st/encarkdtSoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3l0yFfKListenNotes: https://bit.ly/38xY7pbAmazonMusic: https://amzn.to/2UpEk2PPodcastAddict: https://bit.ly/2V39XjrPodcastRepublic:https://bit.ly/3LH8JlVDISCLOSURESJeffrey Snider (The Promoter) is acting as a promoter for an investment advisory firm, Atlas Financial Advisors, Inc. (AFA). Jeffrey Snider is affiliated with AFA as a promoter only and is not in any way giving investment advice or recommendations on behalf of AFA. The Promoter is being compensated by a fee arrangement: The Promoter will receive compensation on a quarterly basis, based on the increase in account openings that can be reasonably attributed to the Promoter's activity. The Promoter will not be receiving a portion of any advisory fees. The Promoter has an incentive to recommend the Adviser because the Promoter is being compensated. The opinions expressed on this site and in these videos are those solely of Jeffrey Snider and Eurodollar University and do not represent those of AFA.

Start a ripple ...
Howard Foster | From global problems to local solutions

Start a ripple ...

Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later May 2, 2023 41:44


Howard Foster is a Marine Conservations and Founder of Big Blue Foundation - a UK based charity  that combines cutting-edge science and traditional knowledge to empower global communities to safeguard their oceans. Howard shares his journey into how he got into conservation work and the importance it has on his own personal life for maintaining his mental health. Instagram -@thebigbluefoundationPhoto - @apartphotographyYou can find this episode on iTunes, Spotify and many other podcast platform If you have any questions or would like to suggest a guest please get in touch! You can email India via finandflowuk@gmail.com or send a message via Instagram  @with_india / @finandflow / www.indiapearson.weebly.com/ www.finandflow.co.uk~Music - Caleb Howard Almond / @oakandalmondcarpentry 

Beginner's Mind
SP 6: Saving the World from Extinction: A Review of Andy Weir's 'Project Hail Mary

Beginner's Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 2:51


In this video, I review the science fiction novel "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir. As a fan of the genre, I was excited to dive into this action-packed and thought-provoking book that takes a critical look at some of the global issues we face today. I discuss the strengths and shortcomings of the book, as well as its potential pleasures and delights for science fiction enthusiasts. Join me as I explore the captivating story of Ryland Grace, a science teacher who wakes up alone in a spacecraft and must use his knowledge and skills to save the earth from an alien threat. Don't forget to leave a comment with your thoughts on the book and whether you would recommend it to others.

Talkin’ Solutions: Highlighting Impact Driven Companies Doing Societal Good
Welcome to Talkin' Solutions: Highlighting solutions to societal and global problems

Talkin’ Solutions: Highlighting Impact Driven Companies Doing Societal Good

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 1:13


Welcome to the Talkin' Solutions Podcast! This is a quick trailer to give you a rundown of what to expect on this show. You'll learn about solutions from individuals working hard to change the world for the better from CEO's, startup founders, impact investors, non-profit leaders and more. Learn about solutions solving problems for climate change, agriculture, diversity, women's rights and health, and much, much more.  I'm your host Will Cheshier and I look forward to hearing from you as we highlight leaders working hard to solve some of our bigger challenges.

The Evolved Leadership Podcast
#18 Using The Art Of Rhetoric To Solve Complex Organisational And Global Problems, with Tony Golsby-Smith, Founder and former CEO of 2nd Road

The Evolved Leadership Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 66:19 Transcription Available


My guest is Tony Golsby-Smith. Tony is the founder and former CEO of 2nd Road, a strategic innovation consultancy that Tony built over two decades and eventually sold to Accenture.Some of the highlights of our conversation include the challenges of building a consulting business from the ground up, touching people at an unconscious level to create deep transformation, the 2nd Road story of using the art of rhetoric to solve complex organisational and global problems, and hearing Tony speak about his eventual acceptance of the fact that big organisations will inevitably crush innovation. Enjoy the conversation.   If you'd like to learn more about Mimesis Labs, go to: https://www.mimesislabs.com To learn more about what it takes to be an evolved leader, and to check out our other podcast episodes, go to:  https://www.evolvedstrategy.com.au

Redefiners
Thriving Through Adversity: How WTO's Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Solving Global Problems (Re-release)

Redefiners

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 36:53 Transcription Available


Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thrives on challenge. As the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi is responsible for negotiating seemingly impossible deals on global finance, trade, sustainability, and social welfare. We talk with her about her sense of purpose, values, and her firm belief in the power of trade to lift developing countries out of poverty and help them to achieve economic growth and sustainable development. We'll also discuss another key leadership attribute: courage – in Dr. Ngozi's case, growing up in war-torn Nigeria, taking on some of the world's most consequential roles in the public sector, and persevering in her cause even when her mother's kidnappers demanded Dr. Ngozi resign. This is a conversation about resolve, duty, and embracing risk you won't want to miss.  If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these other Redefiners episodes: Daring to Build a More Sustainable World with Kate Brandt and Sophia Mendelsohn Power, Politics and Purpose: Leadership Lessons with Former PM of Australia Julia Gillard Risk-taking and Dealmaking with Global MedTech Leader, Kevin Lobo

Perfect English Podcast

Perfect English Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 36:30 Transcription Available


Subscriber-only episodeIn this episode of Let's Talk Topics, we will focus on global problems. We will talk about poverty, climate change, inequality, political conflict and the spread of infections diseases. Find the interactive transcript on our website https://englishpluspodcast.com/lets-talk-about-global-problems/ Visit our website Support the showSubscribe and Listen to all our Premium Episodes

Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger
Christianity, Atheism, and the Global Problems in the 21st Century - Jakub Ferencik - S2E3

Speaking Up with Andrew Pledger

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 47:25


Jakub Ferencik is Slovakian Canadian who lived in England, Barcelona, and Warsaw. For much of his life, he was a firm believer in Christianity but I left it after his time in Oxford. After that, he moved on to study political science and philosophy at UBC. Presently he is working as a research assistant and doing his master's degree in the history of populism in the Visegrad states (Czechia, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary).Connect with Jakub FerencikInstagramLinktreeHis BooksUp in The Air: Christianity, Atheism, and the Global Problems of the 21st CenturyBeyond Reason: Why We Fail at Understanding Each OtherConnect with Andrew PledgerLinktreeSupport on PatreonInstagramTikTokTwitterYouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin
#79 Classic episode - A.J. Jacobs on radical honesty, following the whole Bible, and reframing global problems as puzzles

80,000 Hours Podcast with Rob Wiblin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 155:29


Rebroadcast: this episode was originally released in June 2020. Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs, always hated Judge Judy. But after he found out that she was his seventh cousin, he thought, "You know what, she's not so bad". Hijacking this bias towards family and trying to broaden it to everyone led to his three-year adventure to help build the biggest family tree in history. He's also spent months saying whatever was on his mind, tried to become the healthiest person in the world, read 33,000 pages of facts, spent a year following the Bible literally, thanked everyone involved in making his morning cup of coffee, and tried to figure out how to do the most good. His latest book asks: if we reframe global problems as puzzles, would the world be a better place? Links to learn more, summary and full transcript. This is the first time I've hosted the podcast, and I'm hoping to convince people to listen with this attempt at clever show notes that change style each paragraph to reference different A.J. experiments. I don't actually think it's that clever, but all of my other ideas seemed worse. I really have no idea how people will react to this episode; I loved it, but I definitely think I'm more entertaining than almost anyone else will. (Radical Honesty.) We do talk about some useful stuff — one of which is the concept of micro goals. When you wake up in the morning, just commit to putting on your workout clothes. Once they're on, maybe you'll think that you might as well get on the treadmill — just for a minute. And once you're on for 1 minute, you'll often stay on for 20. So I'm not asking you to commit to listening to the whole episode — just to put on your headphones. (Drop Dead Healthy.) Another reason to listen is for the facts: • The Bayer aspirin company invented heroin as a cough suppressant • Coriander is just the British way of saying cilantro • Dogs have a third eyelid to protect the eyeball from irritants • and A.J. read all 44 million words of the Encyclopedia Britannica from A to Z, which drove home the idea that we know so little about the world (although he does now know that opossums have 13 nipples). (The Know-It-All.) One extra argument for listening: If you interpret the second commandment literally, then it tells you not to make a likeness of anything in heaven, on earth, or underwater — which rules out basically all images. That means no photos, no TV, no movies. So, if you want to respect the bible, you should definitely consider making podcasts your main source of entertainment (as long as you're not listening on the Sabbath). (The Year of Living Biblically.) I'm so thankful to A.J. for doing this. But I also want to thank Julie, Jasper, Zane and Lucas who allowed me to spend the day in their home; the construction worker who told me how to get to my subway platform on the morning of the interview; and Queen Jadwiga for making bagels popular in the 1300s, which kept me going during the recording. (Thanks a Thousand.) We also discuss: • Blackmailing yourself • The most extreme ideas A.J.'s ever considered • Utilitarian movie reviews • Doing good as a writer • And much more. Get this episode by subscribing to our podcast on the world's most pressing problems: type 80,000 Hours into your podcasting app. Or read the linked transcript. Producer: Keiran Harris. Audio mastering: Ben Cordell. Transcript for this episode: Zakee Ulhaq.

An Informed Life Radio
Can Soil and Air Solve Global Problems?

An Informed Life Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 110:55


In the first hour, Randy Lee, author of The Mitochondriac Manifesto and Gut-Brain Secrets, discusses the connection between food quality and global problems; and in the second hour, Dr. Ted Fogarty joins live from AeroNautiX Hyperbaric Clinic with updates on the healing power of pressurized air. Reference Links: https://www.thepurplepowder.com/ https://aeronautixperformance.com

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW
An Informed Life Radio 12 - 09 - 22 Can Soil and Air Solve Global Problems?

Alternative Talk- 1150AM KKNW

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 111:10


In the first hour, Randy Lee, author of The Mitochondriac Manifesto and Gut-Brain Secrets, discusses the connection between food quality and global problems; and in the second hour, Dr. Ted Fogarty joins live from AeroNautiX Hyperbaric Clinic with updates on the healing power of pressurized air. Reference Links: https://www.thepurplepowder.com/ https://aeronautixperformance.com

Redefiners
Thriving Through Adversity: How WTO's Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Solving Global Problems

Redefiners

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 37:15


Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala thrives on challenge. As the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi is responsible for negotiating seemingly impossible deals on global finance, trade, sustainability, and social welfare. We talk with her about her sense of purpose, values, and her firm belief in the power of trade to lift developing countries out of poverty and help them to achieve economic growth and sustainable development. We'll also discuss another key leadership attribute: courage – in Dr. Ngozi's case, growing up in war-torn Nigeria, taking on some of the world's most consequential roles in the public sector, and persevering in her cause even when her mother's kidnappers demanded Dr. Ngozi resign. This is a conversation about resolve, duty, and embracing risk you won't want to miss. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like these other Redefiner episodes: · Bridging Cultures & Building Brands: Marketing CEO Emily Chang Masters Both · Power, Politics and Purpose: Leadership Lessons with Former PM of Australia Julia Gillard · Leadership for Good: FinTech Transformation in Asia   

The Joyful Frugalista
87: Prof le Coutre talks about the global problems of food security and food waste

The Joyful Frugalista

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 32:50


Ever wondered if the problems of accessing things like lettuce are just an Australian problem or a global one?  And whether food prices will go up or down?  Or what about the facts facing food waste? In this podcast, Serina chats with Professor Johannas le Coutre, who is Professor Food & Health at UNSW.  His research is based on cellular agriculture to strengthen food security and alleviate the agricultural burden on the environment.  Professor le Coutre holds a PhD in biophysics and has an extensive and impressive CV that includes working in the US, Switzerland, England and Tokyo. Before joining UNSW, in addition to his research activities, he served as the Secretary-General for Nestlé's Scientific Advisory board and as coordinator of the International Nutrition Symposium, an annual event featuring world-leading scientists debating critical topics in food and nutrition.

Global Tech Leaders' Podcast
Woman in Tech Series: Melissa Cheong, Managing Partner at Blackhorn Ventures shares her view on global problems.

Global Tech Leaders' Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 44:21


Welcome to the Woman in Tech Series from the Global Tech Leaders Podcast. Today we are speaking to Melissa Cheong who is a Managing Partner at Blackhorn Ventures. They invest in entrepreneurs who are improving resource efficiency with science and engineering-based market solutions. She is very passionate about opportunities to use the market to drive scalable, social and environmental impact and believes that together technology and entrepreneurship have deep potential to transform markets and the way that we do business today. She has helped to build and grow organisational platforms allowing them to thoughtfully and efficiently deploy capital at scale. She has worked in various finance and investment roles with organisations such as Zoma Capital, Imprint Capital, Treehouse Investments and so much more. We kick off our episode by asking Melissa to share her journey and what has led her to where she is today. She was a banker in London and New York and was a hedge fund investor. Focus on social entrepreneurship. Customized profiles. Tech-based business models. Early-stage investment funds. Global problems. We ask Melissa how their diversity policy has impacted their organisation. It is very top of mind for the entire team. Diverse organisation. A fair number of women on the team change the culture and rhythm. Structural built into policies. Value creation. Next, we ask Melissa how they find that level of nurturing and how that impacts their profile companies. Leadership and Development Coach A well-rounded skill set. Mitigating risk. Then we ask Melissa, about female-led businesses, and what could be done to connect them to private equity firms. Seeing growth in infinity groups. Not being overly transactional. We all make time for it. Embrace your own experiences and what you are good at. Surround yourself with people who are good at the things you are not good at. Know when to call a friend. Expert generalist. Technical female founders. Eliminate subconscious bias. We ask Melissa who or what has been her influence. Confidence was debilitating. Linear activities. Problem solver. New mother. Lastly, we ask Melissa if she has a gadget that helps her stay organised. Voice to text. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gloabl-tech-leaders/message

The Dissenter
#670 Steve Hamm - The Pivot: Addressing Global Problems Through Local Action

The Dissenter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 53:50


------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao ------------------Follow me on--------------------- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedissenteryt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDissenterYT This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/ Steve Hamm is a freelance writer, journalist and documentary filmmaker. He is the author of The Pivot: Addressing Global Problems Through Local Action, and Bangalore Tiger, and co-author with John Kelly of Smart Machines. In this episode, we focus on The Pivot. We talk about Pivot Projects, including its creation, its goals, the motivations behind it, its approaches (systems thinking, AI systems), and its future. We also discuss climate change, economic inequality, the COVID-19 pandemic, and managing risk. -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: KARIN LIETZCKE, ANN BLANCHETTE, PER HELGE LARSEN, LAU GUERREIRO, JERRY MULLER, HANS FREDRIK SUNDE, BERNARDO SEIXAS, HERBERT GINTIS, RUTGER VOS, RICARDO VLADIMIRO, CRAIG HEALY, OLAF ALEX, PHILIP KURIAN, JONATHAN VISSER, JAKOB KLINKBY, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, JOHN CONNORS, PAULINA BARREN, FILIP FORS CONNOLLY, DAN DEMETRIOU, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ARTHUR KOH, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, SUSAN PINKER, PABLO SANTURBANO, SIMON COLUMBUS, PHIL KAVANAGH, JORGE ESPINHA, CORY CLARK, MARK BLYTH, ROBERTO INGUANZO, MIKKEL STORMYR, ERIC NEURMANN, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, BERNARD HUGUENEY, ALEXANDER DANNBAUER, FERGAL CUSSEN, YEVHEN BODRENKO, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, DON ROSS, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, OZLEM BULUT, NATHAN NGUYEN, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, J.W., JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, IDAN SOLON, ROMAIN ROCH, DMITRY GRIGORYEV, TOM ROTH, DIEGO LONDOÑO CORREA, YANICK PUNTER, ADANER USMANI, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, AL ORTIZ, NELLEKE BAK, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, NICK GOLDEN, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, EDWARD HALL, HEDIN BRØNNER, DOUGLAS P. FRY, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, DENISE COOK, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, TRADERINNYC, TODD SHACKELFORD, AND SUNNY SMITH! A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, IAN GILLIGAN, LUIS CAYETANO, TOM VANEGDOM, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, VEGA GIDEY, THOMAS TRUMBLE, AND NUNO ELDER! AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MICHAL RUSIECKI, ROSEY, JAMES PRATT, MATTHEW LAVENDER, SERGIU CODREANU, AND BOGDAN KANIVETS!

The Irish Tech News Podcast
Making Satellite Sense for Global Problems with Matt Tirman, CCO of Satellogic

The Irish Tech News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 22:44


In this podcast Melanie Boylan chatted to Matthew Tirman about how Satellogic has spearheaded low orbit research in climate change, resource differentials and even for finance and insurance. They have also built strong relationships with researchers who can tap the data flow for ongoing Earth research as often as they want. Compelling information! Founded in 2010 by Emiliano Kargieman and Gerardo Richarte, Satellogic (NASDAQ: SATL) is the first vertically integrated geospatial company, driving real outcomes with planetary-scale insights. Satellogic is creating and continuously enhancing the first scalable, fully automated EO platform with the ability to remap the entire planet at both high-frequency and high-resolution, providing accessible and affordable solutions for customers. Satellogic's mission is to democratize access to geospatial data through its information platform of high-resolution images and analytics to help solve the world's most pressing problems including climate change, energy supply, and food security. Using its patented Earth imaging technology, Satellogic unlocks the power of EO to deliver high-quality, planetary insights at the lowest cost in the industry. With more than a decade of experience in space, Satellogic has proven technology and a strong track record of delivering satellites to orbit and high-resolution data to customers at the right price point.

New Scientist Weekly
#129 BlueDot special: Mysteries of the universe; stories of hope and joy; growing tiny human brains; solving global problems

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 45:10


Welcome to a special edition of the show recorded live at the bluedot music festival. On the panel are New Scientist journalists Rowan Hooper and Abby Beall, along with Emmy-nominated composer Hannah Peel and geoscientist and broadcaster Chris Jackson.With the awesome Lovell radio telescope dominating the sky above the festival, this episode begins with astronomy news, and in particular stories from the James Webb Space Telescope - including its mission to look at the atmosphere of rocky planets in the search for extraterrestrial life. There's also a nod to the late great James Lovelock, who has died at the age of 103.The panel brings their stories of joy and hope. Abby brings news of the saving of a research centre for intelligent birds. Chris marvels at an impressive global geological event which highlights the power of collaboration. Hannah dreams up a story about “nanoskin” which happens to be very similar to a real story we reported. And Rowan comes with the news that chimps have been found to treat each other using medicinal insects.The panel discusses the ethics and possibilities of brain organoid research. These are tiny human brains grown in a lab, which have recently been shown to give off brain waves equivalent to those seen in fetuses. The whole team is gifted with an imaginary $100 million, and asked how they'd use it to save the world. Rowan wants to refreeze the Arctic. Then there's a vibrant Q&A session with the audience. And for the boy who asked about brain organoids playing Pong, here's the story.InsideTracker: insidetracker.com/NewScientistHow We're Wired from The Bertarelli FoundationNew Scientist Live event: newscientist.com/nslbd See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Made in America with Ari Santiago
How Chemistry Can Help Solve Global Problems with Bill Smith, Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen

Made in America with Ari Santiago

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 41:17


This week's Made in America podcast episode features Bill Smith, President and CEO of Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen! Bill joins Ari to discuss why he enjoys working in the fuel cell industry, how they are using chemistry for space and underwater exploration and attracting talent for their exciting missions.  He also discusses what is powering their growth and how they are addressing climate change challenges. He is confident that green hydrogen can help replace fossil fuels and lead to a more optimistic future! Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen's Website: https://infinityfuel.com/ Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infinity-fuel-cell-&-hydrogen/ Infinity Fuel Cell and Hydrogen's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfinityFuelCellHydrogen Bill's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-smith-4a79a41a/ Ari Santiago, CEO, CompassMSP Company Website: https://compassmsp.com/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MadeinAmericaPodcast Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/made-in-america-podcast-with-ari Company YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MadeinAmericaPodcastwithAri Ari's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asantiago104/ Podcast produced by Miceli Productions: https://miceliproductions.com/

VISION VIBES | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
A Gen Z Response to Global Problems: Avi Schiffmann / Internet Activist

VISION VIBES | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 18:17


Generation Z computer wiz Avi Schiffmann uses his coding skills to confront global crises, with websites tracking the coronavirus outbreak and connecting Ukrainian refugees with temporary housing. Here's what we talk about in this episode: Activism, Communiction, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Future, Gen Z, Global issues, Human rights, Inspiration, Technology

POLITICO Dispatch
Biden's got global problems. The G-7 won't solve them

POLITICO Dispatch

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 10:42


The coziest club on the global summit circuit is back together, but its inability to solve inflation, Russia's war in Ukraine, and climate change is raising questions about whether G-7 leaders need to spend more time out of their democratic comfort zone. Ryan Heath reports.

The Inspiring Conversations Podcast
From "The Salon--Deep Conversations" Podcast--Continuing The Conversation With Andy Schmookler--A Deep Dive Into The Systemic Nature Of America's Crisis

The Inspiring Conversations Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 62:17


A summa cum laude graduate of Harvard College, Dr. Schmookler went on to earn his doctorate at the University of California at Berkeley and the Graduate Theological Union in a program specially created to accommodate his comprehensive theory of cultural evolution.Andrew Bard Schmookler is the author of the prize-winning book The Parable of the Tribes: The Problem of Power in Social Evolution (hardback from the University of California Press, 1984; paperback from Houghton Mifflin, 1986; second edition from SUNY Press, 1995), Out of Weakness: Healing the Wounds that Drive Us to War (Bantam Books, 1988), and Sowings and Reapings: The Cycling of Good and Evil in the Human System (Knowledge Systems, 1989). His most recent books are The Illusion of Choice: How the Market Economy Shapes Our Destiny (SUNY Press, 1993) and Fool's Gold: The Fate of Values in a World of Goods (Harper Collins, 1993).Schmookler's commentaries on social and political issues appear regularly in the Christian Science Monitor, the Baltimore Sun, and the San Francisco Chronicle. He has been a regular commentator on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered" and "Living on Earth," and on Monitor Radio. He has appeared on such nationally broadcast programs as "The Jim Bohannon Show" and "New Dimensions Radio" to discuss his books. An interview with him was included in Bill Moyers' and Elie Wiesel's PBS television program, "Beyond Hate." In regular appearances on the nationally syndicated "Paul Gonzalez Show" and the regional "Mid-Day Show" from Harrisonburg, VA, Dr. Schmookler discusses with callers the cultural and moral issues now confronting the American people.As a speaker, Schmookler has presented his ideas to audiences at such places as Harvard University, St. John's College in Annapolis, the University of Wisconsin, as Presidential Lecturer at the University of Montana and at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars. He has also appeared as an invited speaker at conferences at Findhorn in Scotland, the Isthmus Institute in Dallas, the Institute for Noetic Sciences in Washington and New York, and the Harmonia Mundi Conference in California.Dr. Schmookler has also worked as a consultant on transformation to major American corporations. He is a member of the "Global Problems and Opportunities Group" at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C. In 1985, Andrew Bard Schmookler was selected by Esquire Magazine as "one of the men and women under forty who are changing the nation."

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Who's to Game? | 5-24-22

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 224:11


Frank dives in on "Sunday Scaries" on a Tuesday, and asks callers how one person can change the world for the better. Frank is "Pushing P" out of his legal name, when he figured out he has a middle initial he never knew about. Studies show video games actually help children in moderation, but studies are still developing on if they help improve a radio host's skills. It's Tuesday, so Frank reads your mail and femail alike. Director of research at the American Economic Liberties Project, Matt Stoller sits down with Frank to breakdown how Amazon is a true monopoly, and explains the roots of what is causing the nationwide baby formula shortage, and what can be done about it in the future. Founder and CEO of Clean the World joins The Other Side of Midnight to talk about he managed to change the world with leftover hotel soap. Managing Editor of New Scientist magazine and author of the new book “How to Spend a Trillion Dollars: The 10 Global Problems we can Actually Fix,” Rowan Hooper calls in from across the pond to talk about his new book, and how we can truly save the world with a trillion dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank Morano
Rowan Hooper | 5-24-22

Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 11:39


Managing Editor of New Scientist magazine and author of the new book “How to Spend a Trillion Dollars: The 10 Global Problems we can Actually Fix,” Rowan Hooper calls in from across the pond to talk about his new book, and how we can truly save the world with a trillion dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Camano Voice
Dean Hirsch - Working with Global Leaders to Solve Global Problems

Camano Voice

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 52:33


Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode: World Vision ( https://www.worldvision.org/ ) Farmers Cafe ( http://farmerscafefamilydining.com/ )

William Ramsey Investigates
133-Summer Solstice-Global Problems-Joel Skousen

William Ramsey Investigates

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 51:16


Spotlight on the Community
Impactful Sandbox puts teens at the forefront of developing solutions to local or global problems through innovative social good curriculum

Spotlight on the Community

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 27:35


Monte Kalisch, Director of Technology for the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, is joined by his colleague, Bianca Alvarardo, Program Specialist for the Institute, to chat about the Institute's ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox pilot program; the Pactful social good innovation curriculum; and the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge.

Watching the Watchers with Robert Gruler Esq.
#WEF Day 1: SCHWAB Starts with XI & FAUCI Warns About DISINFORMATION

Watching the Watchers with Robert Gruler Esq.

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 76:58 Transcription Available


Members of the World Economic Forum gather for The Davos Agenda, being held virtually. Over the week, esteemed members will address the problems of the global community. International leaders converge to share their collective intelligence with one another as they work tirelessly, not out of self-interest, but for the love of person-kind. On today's show, criminal defense lawyer Robert Gouveia reviews Day of 1 of the World Economic Forum, including:

Regeneration International
Helena Norberg-Hodge - Local Solutions to Global Problems

Regeneration International

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 38:38


Helena Norberg-Hodge is a pioneer of the new economy movement and recipient of the Alternative Nobel prize, the Arthur Morgan Award and the Goi Peace Prize for contributing to “the revitalization of cultural and biological diversity, and the strengthening of local communities and economies worldwide.” She is author of the inspirational classic Ancient Futures, and Local is Our Future (2019). She is co-author of Bringing the Food Economy Home and From the Ground Up, and producer of the award-winning documentary The Economics of Happiness. Helena is the founder and director of Local Futures and The International Alliance for Localisation, and a founding member of the International Commission on the Future of Food and Agriculture, the International Forum on Globalization and the Global Ecovillage Network.

Sharanya talks about the world
Misinformation in the media/ western media part I/II & global problems

Sharanya talks about the world

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 13:25


Hello:) welcome back!! In this episode I will be discussing world issues and western media/misinformation in the media. Hope you enjoy

Den of Rich
Dmitri Bondarenko | Дмитрий Бондаренко

Den of Rich

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 118:00


Dmitri Bondarenko is an anthropologist, historian, and Africanist. Dmitri has graduated with MA (cum laude) in World History, Anthropology and English from Lomonosov Moscow State University and completed PhD (World History and Anthropology) at the Russian Academy of Sciences from which he also holds the Doctor Habilitatus degree in the same disciplines. He holds the titles of Professor in Ethnology from the Lomonosov Moscow State University, Professor in Global Problems and International Relations from the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences in History. Dmitri is Vice-Director for Research of the Institute for African Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences, Director of the International Center of Anthropology, National Research University Higher School of Economics, and Full Professor in Ethnology, Russian State University for the Humanities. Bondarenko was a visiting scholar with the Program of African Studies of Northwestern University (Evanston, USA), Institut für Geschichte (Göttingen, Germany), and Maison des sciences de l'homme (Paris, France). Besides several Moscow-based universities, Dmitri has taught at the Agostinho Neto University in Angola. He has delivered guest lectures at universities of the USA, Egypt, Tanzania, Slovenia, Uganda, and Russia. Dmitri is a co-founder and co-editor of the international journal ‘Social Evolution and History'. His major research interests include anthropological, social, and historical theory, political anthropology, pre-modern societies, culture and history of Africa south of the Sahara, socio-cultural transformations and intercultural interaction (including ethnic, racial, and religious aspects) with special focus on Africa and people of African descent worldwide. Bondarenko has conducted fieldwork in a number of African countries (Tanzania, Nigeria, Benin, Rwanda, Zambia, and Uganda), as well as among people of African origin in Russia and the USA. Dmitri has authored over 500 publications, including seven monographs published in Russia, Germany, USA, and UK. FIND DMITRI ON SOCIAL MEDIA LinkedIn | Facebook ================================ SUPPORT & CONNECT: Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/denofrich Twitter: https://twitter.com/denofrich Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denofrich YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/denofrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_of_rich/ Hashtag: #denofrich © Copyright 2022 Den of Rich. All rights reserved.

The Orbit Shift Podcast
S02E04: Simone Strey, Founder and CEO of Plantix on how entrepreneurs can leverage technology to solve global problems

The Orbit Shift Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 34:57


A few years ago, the Plantix app would have been the stuff of science fiction. All you have to do is take an image of a plant that's sick and the app identifies the disease and recommends the treatment to cure the plant. But now it's a reality. The app has helped more than one million small-scale farmers improve productivity. On the latest episode of the podcast, we sit down with Simone Strey the Founder and  CEO of Plantix, and talk about her journey from a researcher to an entrepreneur; how she built Plantix: what metrics she tracks to scale the app; how she's looking to monetize the platform; the company's strategy to hire;  and how she approached investors to fund a pre-revenue organization.   Get $10,000 free credits to use Freshworks products (including the brand new Freshworks CRM packed with AI-based lead scoring, phone, email, activity capture, and more) by joining the Freshworks for Startups program. Click here to check eligibility.About the GuestSimone Strey is the Founder and CEO of Plantix. During her Ph.D. in Brazil, she and her husband Robert Strey worked with farmers in the Amazon. Here the idea was born to train machine learning algorithms to become digital plant experts. Plantix is an app that allows users to take an image of crop diseases on their smartphone and then diagnose the ailments and prescribes the remedy for the plant. More than 30% of the worldwide harvest is lost due to plant diseases and pests - Plantix is there to change this. Simone studied Geography and Botany in Hannover, Germany.   Sign up for regular updates from The Orbit Shift PodcastThe Orbit Shift Podcast is Powered by Freshworks Inc. a global SaaS company headquartered in San Mateo, California. If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, consider giving us a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Host and Producer - Jayadevan PKAssistant Producer - Shashwath JAudio Engineer - Rajesh Subramanian  

The Building a Better World Podcast
Episode 02: The Biggest Environmental Problems... and Some Solutions

The Building a Better World Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 15:38


The list of global problems is huge. But a lot of them are related. This episode covers 5 problems that are holding us back from living a happy, healthy, life on a sustainable planet. And since Shawn doesn't enjoy talking about the problems, he'll also start introducing some solutions for each of them.The five biggest environmental problems are:1. Environmentalist vs. Environmentalist: Greenwashing and infighting are holding us back from making massive progress.2. The Wicked Lies About Light Bulbs: Lighting is such a trivial part of our environmental impact and yet it seems to be the only thing that a lot of people want to talk about.3. Carbon Footprint: A changing climate has significant impacts on the Earth's ecosystem, which we rely on for our food, our shelter, our air, and so much more.4. Petroleum Footprint: Very much related to #3 but focused on separately because it's also a limited resource. We need to learn to live with way less of it eventually. Might as well start now.5. Toxic Footprint: People are getting sick at an alarming rate. Nearly everyone seems to be taking some thing for some problem.For each of these problems, there are things we can do at home to make a significant difference. Things that can save money and provide us a more luxuriant life! To learn more, visit buildingabetterworldbook.com.