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Marc Alessi, a climate science fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists, discusses the challenges and advancements in climate science and policy. He highlights the increasing communication battle between factual scientific work and disinformation fueled by corporate interests, particularly from fossil fuel companies. (More here: https://imaginize.world/marc-alessi-climate-expert-concerned-scientist/ )The Union of Concerned Scientists, originally formed to address nuclear weapons issues, now advocates for climate science and policy, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy-making. 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.

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.

Mark Gröb, immersive technology lead at UPS who builds XR training and explores AI for adaptive learning. He discusses AI-powered, simulation-based training that personalizes practice in real time. He explains RAG and procedural generation for realistic scenarios. He also covers legal, sustainability, and trust challenges around deploying AI in enterprises.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.