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Ai Jiang, a Chinese Canadian writer, explores themes of societal influence, cultural assimilation, and the intersection of technology and humanity in her work. Her narratives often depict the struggles of individuals caught between different realities, reflecting on the power dynamics between the wealthy and the less affluent. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/ai-jiang-society-culture-technology-future. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

3/9/26 • 30:41

Instead of rigid step-by-step training, AI is enabling dynamic, simulation-based learning. Mark Gröb reveals how using a Socratic approach, learners ask questions, receive personalized  guidance, and practice through adaptive simulations that respond to their progress in real time. (More here: https://imaginize.world/immersive-technology-mark-grob-podcast/) IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

3/2/26 • 34:05

End Plastic Pollution is a waste management organization that started in Uganda and focuses on the intersection between people, the environment, and the economy. (More here: https://imaginize.world/end-plastic-pollution-with-godfrey-ssekiziyivu/)The organization is implementing a zero waste model for local communities and has developed the Kollect app, a technological platform designed to transform how waste is managed.The Kollect app includes recyclers, collectors, waste generators, and green earth campaigners, allowing users to submit waste requests and enabling nearby collectors to pick up materials. The app uses cryptocurrency for payments to facilitate worldwide integration. When a user submits waste, a nearby collector is notified and picks it up; the collector then notifies recyclers with accumulated waste volumes, creating a circular economy model. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

2/6/26 • 28:32

Lionel Robert talks about a new frontier, one that changes the relationship between robots and humans. (Read more here: https://imaginize.world/human-and-robot-relationships-the-next-frontier-with-lionel-robert/)He talks about a range of issues: data protection, regulation and innovation, security versus privacy, automation and urbanization, robots integrated into families and becoming companions. And much more.He says we need to figure out where we stand on good versus bad before things get out of control. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

11/28/25 • 38:15

Cortney explains how we are currently in the "meta present" stage, similar to Web 1.0, where AI and VR are tools used intentionally rather than integrated into daily life. (more here https://imaginize.world/cortney-harding-spatial-race/)She outlines four key ways humans can "future-proof" themselves against AI disruption: through emotional skills, enhancement of work, unique experiences, and personal brand/ego.She emphasizes the importance of addressing infrastructure and connectivity issues, as well as concerns around data privacy and ownership, as crucial guardrails for emerging technologies.She says that effective storytelling and building trust will be critical as AI as the metaverse become more prevalent. very important: Cortney discusses the ethical challenges posed by these technologies. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

10/27/25 • 46:33

Deb Chachra is a professor of engineering at Olin College. She works at the intersection of technology and society, with an emphasis on systems, education, design, and materials. (More here) In 2023 she wrote How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World. As she explains on her website, "our infrastructural networks – water and sewage, electricity, communications, transportation, and more – shape our lives, often in ways we don’t even think about. This is a book about learning to see what they have in common, why they work the way they do, and how they can be better, for everyone." This book will give you a perspective on infrastructure you will not forget. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

10/18/25 • 43:08

Xueting Ni is a writer and curator of contemporary Chinese culture and literature. She has compiled the anthology Sinopticon, which shows the diversity and depth of the Chinese science fiction tradition. (More here)  In this interview, she discusses the inspiration and purpose behind Sinopticon, highlighting how science fiction can explore important social and political issues through allegory and imagined worlds. She also touches on the role of storytelling in shaping the future, as well as ethical dilemmas surrounding technology, privacy, and the distribution of resources.  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

9/28/25 • 34:35

Ross Dawson is a futurist and entrepreneur. He helps people think about the future and learn by doing. We talk about ethics, science fiction, and what people can do from a practical viewpoint to help shape the future. More here: https://imaginize.world/building-a-better-future-together-humans-ai-with-ross-dawson/He created a global community called the "Humans + AI Explorers" that is exploring different models and dynamics of human-AI collaboration. The community has various focus areas. Key themes they are exploring include human agency, creativity, and intellectual property in the context of AI-augmented processes.  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

8/20/25 • 23:39

AI that aligns with human values and ethical principlesAI may sound intelligent, but at its core, it’s just math — a “stochastic parrot” repeating patterns without understanding human values. Rawn Shaw explains how making AI safe is an active, ongoing process, shaped entirely by the humans behind it. More here: https://imaginize.world/exploring-responsible-ai-with-rawn-shah/The phrase “stochastic parrot” describes AI perfectly: semi-random, great at stringing sentences together, but lacking any real grasp of ethics. Rawn Shaw explains how responsible AI isn’t automatic — it’s something we have to build, monitor, and constantly adapt.AI’s statistical brain doesn’t naturally understand morality, ethics, or human values. Rawn Shaw explains why we have to program responsibility into it — and why the question remains: who gets to decide what “responsible” means? IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

8/12/25 • 36:19

Gargi Mishra, a long-time expert in the mining industry, discusses why mining is an important issue that everyone should care about. Mining provides the raw materials for nearly everything we use, and the industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation. (More here: https://imaginize.world/future-mining-gargi-mishra/She emphasizes the importance of sustainability, ethical practices, and community engagement in mining operations. She describes the shift towards autonomous and remote mining, as well as the need to increase the representation of women in the industry. Her vision for the mine of the future involves smaller, data-driven, and co-governed operations that are regenerative and circular in nature. Mining is becoming more participatory, technologically advanced, and environmentally responsible. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

7/31/25 • 30:40

This conversation covers a discussion on vibe coding,  its impact on traditional software development and how new approaches are needed today. You can learn more here: His explanations about what vibe coding is and how it can be used are eye-opening. He also discusses the broader impact of AI on the future of work, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability, especially for the younger generation. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

7/24/25 • 35:08

Henrique Dias is founder and CEO of NoHarm, A nonprofit startup in Brazil that develops AI-based tools to improve patient safety in the public healthcare system.(More here: https://imaginize.world/noharm-innovative-ai-with-henrique-dias/) The startup’s unique approach of providing its solution for free to public hospitals while charging private hospitals has allowed it to scale and make an impact in Brazil.NoHarm analyzes patient data such as exams, prescriptions, and clinical notes to identify inconsistencies or potential issues with patient treatment, and provides this information to healthcare professionals.NoHarm has received awards and project grants from the Google Research Awards for Latin America, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES), and the Meta Llama Innovation Awards. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

7/7/25 • 19:39

Michelle is the Editorial Director at Digital Content Next, a not-for-profit organization representing over 60 media brands, from The New York Times and Financial Times to NBCU and Vox Media. More here including transcript: https://imaginize.world/the-future-of-media-with-michelle-manafy/ She leads editorial teams, develops content strategies, and more. I have known Michelle for several decades and can attest to her passion and skills in  journalism, publishing, and digital media. She focuses on the importance of trust, in digital media and the whole media ecosystem. You'll hear her passion on the podcast of our very stimulating conversation. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

6/16/25 • 29:51

Have you heard of antifragile organizations? They go beyond resilience and give us hope for the future, according to Janka Krings-Klebe, co-author of a new book, The Antifragile Organization: From Hierarchies to Ecosystems.  More here: https://imaginize.world/the-antifragile-organization-with-janka-krings-klebe/ IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

6/4/25 • 45:23

Jillian Reilly has explored the future and change making for many years. Her new book is The Ten Permissions: with the intriguing subtitle Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. She is a change facilitator and keynote speaker. More here https://imaginize.world/the-ten-permissions-with-jillian-reilly/In 2012 at the age of 23 she wrote a book about her own experiences as an aid worker in Zimbabwe during the peak of the HIV/AIDS outbreak. The book “Shame: Confessions of an Aid Worker in Africa” is a hard, honest narrative about the reality on the ground. Jillian addresses the fundamental problem with international aid and how to work within this broken system for social change.In all her work and writing she combines activism, future-oriented thinking and practical ways to move forward. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

5/28/25 • 46:40

Sachin Joshi is an education activist, and a highly recognized leader in education in India. He is the founder of the Espalier Experimental and Heritage Schools that in fact got the first prize by the Maharashtra government in 2014. More here: https://imaginize.world/ai-on-wheels-with-sachin-usha-vilas-joshi/Espalier follows the Gandhi Montessori philosophy which involves holistic child development, experiential learning, and hands-on activities.Sachin was the first Indian to deliver a lecture on "Education and Democracy" at the European Council and European Parliament in 2016.He created Education on Wheels 6 years ago, then it evolved into AI on Wheels. He describes it in detail in the podcast and why and how it happened. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

5/14/25 • 17:41

Portalmania is a series of stories written over 7 years. In Debbie's work, portals are both openings and closings. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/portalmania-with-debbie-urbanski/They are transitions between us and others, and between different versions of ourselves. The impact on people who go through them is powerful. She talks about a terrifying and wide open future for our children and hopes they will see and live things we cannot.People are different and as relationships develop, differences may be accepted or rejected. Or people may try hard to change you.Can you imagine going through a portal into a new world? Listen to Portalmania and then decide!  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

4/17/25 • 26:20

Sundeep is a leading thinker the future, what may or will happen, and how to prepare. He is the author of the much-read book "A World Without War". Read more here: https://imaginize.world/a-world-without-war-in-our-global-future-with-sundeep-waslekar/Chairman of the Strategic Foresight Group, an India-based think tank that has worked with or on 65 countries since its founding in 2002, he is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for the Resolution of Intractable Conflicts in Oxford.He says more and more our problems are civilizational, but our responses are national. This results in a fundamental malfunctioning of the international system. We run risks in even the short term from nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence that is badly used. Sundeep works with organizations - national and global - to help find workable solutions. He tells us more in his podcast below. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

3/23/25 • 30:03

Agatha talks about how we need to face our dreams. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/agatha-akullu-read-us-africa/We need to think: What can I do for others? Not what can they do for me. She explains how her aunt started with her when she was 3 years old. Read, write and get a sweet. Covid lockdown started a fast-growing bookclub which led to the creation of Read Us Africa, whose goal is to empower young Africans as readers, writers, and leaders. This involves a publishing house, a bookstore and gradually reaching a million readers. The goal is to reach 8 million by 2030.Her goal is to inspire the next generation of African leaders through  Read Us Africa. She is a member of USAID Youth Leaders Advisory Board (YLAB), SDG-4 Global Youth Ambassador with Their World, a Global Peace Ambassador and a 2023 UNICEF Youth Innovation Winner  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

2/23/25 • 15:57

Sohail Inayatullah is a world-renowned futurist and the UNESCO Chair in Future Studies. He discusses his work in futures thinking, which aims to open up the present and past to create alternative futures. He developed the futures technique of causal layered analysis (CLA), which examines issues at four levels - data, systems, worldviews, and narratives/metaphors. This allows for deeper analysis and the creation of transformative solutions.He emphasizes the importance of connecting futures work to real-world impact, helping organizations and individuals change their mindsets and behaviors. His goal is to foster global cooperation and abundance by challenging existing paradigms.HE discusses ethical dilemmas around technology (algorithms of oppression vs. emancipation) and global inequities, arguing that with our current capabilities, we have a moral duty to create a more equitable and sustainable world.Sohail is optimistic about humanity's future but believes we must make the "creative jump" to new forms of global governance and economic systems based on cooperation and shared prosperity, rather than competition and consolidation of power. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

2/2/25 • 36:26

A young activist, Nicholas Omonuk has done much work in a few short years to raise awareness and build climate justice.He has seen and lived the impact of climate changes from the front lines. He grew up in a pastoralist family in Pallisa, Eastern Uganda. He comes from the Iteso tribe, where boys take care of livestock and girls search to find water.In December 2022, Nicholas represented the Most Affected People and Areas (MAPA) at COP27 alongside prominent young activists. In 2023, he founded End Fossil Occupy Uganda, a local climate movement demanding a phase-out of fossil fuels and a just transition for Africa. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

1/26/25 • 38:21

Learning is more important than knowledge. (More here: https://imaginize.world/bill-fischer-idea-hunter-innovation-enthusiast/) Scalable learning, the challenge. Relationships matter, including weak ties. Fischer has worked extensively with Haier, the innovative Chinese appliance maker who has integrated zero distance from the customer into all their work and built a network of autonomous unites that are small, fast and closer to the customer.  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

1/26/25 • 38:21

Seeing Around Corners. (Rita's page https://imaginize.world/rita-mcgrath-strategies-corners/)How do you provide enough structure and coherence that the organization operates well as a whole, but give people the freedom to really let their humanity flourish and let their ingenuity flourish? Humans are ingenious creatures, and I think that’s the skill that we are facing today. So organizations, not so much as machines where you turn a crank and predictable things happen, but as entities that are capable of responding to changing circumstances, I think that’s the magic. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

1/23/25 • 25:41

Chris Luebkeman and Jonelle Simunich talk about their initiative [y]our 2040 and crafting the future through stories. The goal of their initiative is “to create impactful and actionable solutions that enable radical transformation to create a clear positive pathway for our future.”  IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

12/27/24 • 39:41

Global Futurist Blending Tradition and Technologyhttps://imaginize.world/storytelling-shapes-pasts-presents-futures/Nigerian science fiction author Wole Talabi describes into his unique writing process, shaped by his engineering background and the concept of convergence problems. Talabi’s work explores African futurism and its global significance, blending African culture with futuristic themes. Notable stories like “Encore” and “A Dream of Electric Mothers” illustrate the intersection of technology and tradition, offering a fresh perspective on how imagination can drive societal progress. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

12/9/24 • 42:53

Pieter Franken is co-founder of Safecast, one of the most successful citizen science projects in the world. More here: https://imaginize.world/pieter-franken-safecast-citizen-science/Safecast was created in 2011, a few days after the Fukushima nuclear disaster. Pieter tells us how it operates, why it’s successful, and, most importantly, how it can be an example for people who really want to make a difference in the world.Wired magazine talks about Pieter's work: "A non-profit organization is trying to transform those spontaneous initiatives into an international movement. Safecast was founded after the Japanese government failed to properly represent the scale of the nuclear fallout from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in 2011.” IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

11/3/24 • 42:32

Cortney Harding on the new virtual reality world and how the world has reached this point. More on her page: https://imaginize.world/cortney-harding-pioneering-virtual-technologies-expert/She covers her personal journey, how #legal is late to the game, how growth roles are coded female. She talks about how #learning never ends, the positive effect VR can have on lives, the missing #ecosystem of VR creators, and how filming from your head creates an experience contrary to documentaries. She says we will never figure it all out, and closes with how we are "lost in #transition" between and our old world and the new one which has not yet really started. Cortney is a #virtualreality and #ai expert. She is a winner of multiple awards including “Best VR/AR” at Mobile World Congress and was an SXSW Innovation Award Finalist. #imaginize.World explores how forward thinkers, social activists and scifi #visionaries imagine the future and how we can move in the direction we want to make a better world for our children. Critical issues for us: people and society, education, AI and humans, the earth and survival. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

9/8/24 • 54:01

David Weinberger's vision of the future, today!More here: https://imaginize.world/david-weinberger-unanticipation/From the Cluetrain Manifesto in 2001, to Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity and How We’re Thriving in a New World of Possibility in 2019, Weinberger's books have helped shape many people’s ideas about technology and how it influences us. He helps us understand the effect of machine learning on business strategy and our lives in general. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

8/23/24 • 09:57

Joyce Kimutai is a #climate #scientist based in Kenya. She investigates the connection between humans and extreme weather caused by climate change. Her work bridges the gap between #legalpractice and science, showing the causation between human activities and harm and damage from climate change. #climatechangeimpacts.She works with the IPPC, the UN group (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change). The legal system today is not built for dealing with responsibility and liability for climate change impact. Joyce works to help build this bridge. IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

7/15/24 • 23:58

Nirere Sadrach is founder and organizer of “End #plastic Now”. He started it in 2020 in Uganda.(Read more including transcript: https://imaginize.world/nirere-ending-plastics/)End Plastic Now is a youth movement whose goal is to end single-use plastic by corporations. Nirere is involved in the very original Kollekt Village which is a model for how local communities can deal with #wastemanagement He says plastic is not a thing, but rather a material with a life cycle. That means we need to manage it differently from what we are doing today. #circulareconomy #plasticfree environment #brandaudit IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ImaginizeWorld Also see A Global Vision for 2043 from 200 people around the world.

7/6/24 • 30:12