Best AG The Architect Podcasts (2025)

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103. Source Code 57:02

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The universe's most sophisticated R&D lab has been running experiments for 4 billion years—and we're just learning how to read the results. The revelation? Nature's laboratory has field-tested solutions for health and resilience—we need human discernment to look in the right places, ask the right questions, and apply the right tools. Dr. Martin Kus…

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102. Orchestrated Autonomy: The Ecosystem Accelerator Government Misses 38:57

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The Apollo Program achieved humanity's most significant technological leap through "orchestrated autonomy"—a hidden methodology for ecosystem velocity and optimization that modern government partnerships miss. Breakthrough insight? True innovation requires autonomous components working independently first, then strategic orchestration second. Lieut…

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101. The 1-Ton Shock: Why Single Solutions Fail Complex Systems (Quantum Cities Reveal All) 43:00

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The revelation that shattered systems thinking: Replacing every combustion car with electric vehicles improves urban efficiency by only 6%—revealing why isolated optimizations fail in complex ecosystems. Dr. Parfait Atchadé from MIT Media Lab discovered this through quantum-enhanced urban modeling in Boston's Kendall Square. His breakthrough: human…

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100. Infrastructure 2.0: Your Next Airport Powers More Than Planes 51:39

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Transportation infrastructure is about to flip inside-out. The revelation? Advanced Air Mobility isn't just creating flying cars—it's concurrently addressing energy opportunities by transforming airports from power consumers into community power providers. While mobility experts focus on autonomous aircraft, they're missing the bigger disruption: t…

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99. Reality Architects: How Master Deceivers Reveal Fatal Flaws in "Smart" Systems 1:37:08

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Harvard scientists fell for table-flipping séances while 8-year-olds saw through million-dollar magic tricks. The revelation? Your organization's most intelligent people systematically miss the most obvious solutions and risks —and this expertise blind spot is limiting every "intelligent" system we build. Stacy Alan, licensed therapist turned menta…

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98. Mind the Gap: Where Ecosystems Miss 50% of Human Behavior 59:53

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Many ecosystems fail because they're designed for rational actors. The revelation? Humans are systematically irrational—and the ecosystems that embrace this reality dramatically outperform those that don't. While ecosystem architects optimize for logical decision-making, they overlook the implicit forces that drive actual stakeholder behavior. Dr. …

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97. Ecosystemic Design: How Nature Redirects 1,200 G-Forces 48:43

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Engineering often builds systems to withstand extreme forces. Nature's ecosystems build interconnected systems that never experience them through geometric redirection. Woodpeckers don't have super-strong skulls that absorb 1,200 G-forces—they instead have interconnected geometric features that fragment and redirect energy, so the brain never exper…

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96. Unraveling Linear Thinking: Unlocking $500B in Hidden Economic Value Through Ecosystemic Transformation 44:08

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Linear thinking squanders $500 billion annually. The revelation? Ecosystemic collaboration across value chains unlocks it. Textile innovators shatter assumptions—strategic design choices create immediate circular economics. Dr. Rawaa Ammar, Chief Sustainability & Impact Officer at Resortecs, reveals a counterintuitive reality: While companies optim…

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95. High-Velocity Market Ecosystems: ASEAN's Integrated Industrial Exchanges 51:15

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Global consensus is the enemy of market efficiency. The solution lies in interconnected market ecosystems that work, while others debate. Many business leaders assume that global alignment is necessary first, followed by implementation. But ASEAN is proving the opposite—regional market ecosystems can out-innovate global bureaucracy. Dr. Renard Siew…

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94. Connected Care Networks: How Strategic Technology Adoption Reshapes Healthcare Ecosystems 45:36

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🔗 How do you scale from a startup to $2 billion in revenue while transforming healthcare delivery models? Denise Hatzidakis cracked this code at WellBe Senior Medical, directing 8,000 developers at Deutsche Bank (achieving 40% faster delivery), and enabling $50+ million in hospital savings at Premier Healthcare Alliance. Her strategic approach reve…

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93. Cultivating Tomorrow: The Ag-Powered Future 42:29

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Cultivating Tomorrow: The Ag-Powered Future 🌱 How do you ensure humanity thrives when traditional agriculture faces supply chain disruptions and geographic constraints? Most food security solutions focus on single variables, such as increasing yield, improving efficiency, or reducing costs. But as global populations urbanize and supply chains becom…

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92. Vertical Integration: NEOM's Ground-Up Approach to eVTOL Ecosystems 51:58

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Vertical Integration: NEOM's Ground-Up Approach to eVTOL Ecosystems 🚁 How do you build the future when no blueprint exists? Most breakthrough technologies fail not because of technical limitations, but because we try to solve them sequentially: we develop the technology first, then figure out the regulation, then build the infrastructure, and then …

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91. Navigating the Cognitive Revolution: What Makes Us Human in an AI World 49:22

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As AI systems approach and potentially surpass human cognitive benchmarks, how do we design hybrid intelligence frameworks that preserve human agency while leveraging artificial cognitive enhancements? In this exploration of human-AI convergence, anthropologist and organizational learning expert Dr. Lollie Mancey presents a framework for the "cogni…

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90. From Silos to Ecosystems: Rebuilding Construction Futures with Advanced Technologies 46:31

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The $13 trillion construction industry is experiencing its first systemic transformation in decades. In this groundbreaking episode, we examine how advanced technologies are dismantling the silos that have trapped the $13 trillion construction industry in decades of declining productivity. Francesco "Frio" Iorio, CEO of Augmenta and pioneer of gene…

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89. The Renaissance Graduate: Education for Complex System Challenges 47:41

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How can higher education cultivate versatile, adaptable graduates prepared to navigate the increasingly complex systems of our technological world? In this episode of Ecosystemic Futures, we engage with Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki, whose expertise spans business education, workforce development, and technological innovation. The conversation explores h…

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88. Orchestrating Urban Mobility Ecosystems: The Convergence of Technology, Infrastructure, and Human Experience 49:07

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How can we transform fragmented urban transportation networks into resilient, adaptive ecosystems that drive economic value while addressing complex societal challenges? In this episode of Ecosystemic Futures, host Marco Annunziata engages with Robin Hutcheson, whose multifaceted expertise spans the complex urban transportation ecosystem. The conve…

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87. Edge Systems Thinking: Navigating Innovation Paradoxes 55:53

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How do boundary zones fuel innovation breakthroughs in complex organizations? Join host Marco Annunziata as he welcomes Jaspar Roos, a member of the European Commission's OISP innovation group and founding partner of the Human and Tech Institute. With MIT credentials in AI Strategy and implementation experience with ISO56001 innovation frameworks, …

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86. Quantum Resonance: The Hidden Patterns Connecting All Systems 1:42:56

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How might understanding the interconnected nature of quantum physics, consciousness, and anomalous phenomena transform our approach to ecosystemic innovation? This episode of Ecosystemic Futures explores how seemingly disparate knowledge systems form an interconnected knowledge ecosystem. Dr. Hal Puthoff, Dr. Diana Pasulka, and John von Blauch join…

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85. Fluid Systems, Firm Results: Architecting The First Mile of the Innovation Ecosystem 1:01:20

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The complex challenges of our interconnected world demand new approaches to discovery and collaboration. In this powerful episode from NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works, innovation expert Teri Schindler tackles how the traditionally chaotic "first mile of innovation" can be transformed from a bottlene…

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84. Silk's Surprising Superpowers: How Nature's Ancient Fiber is Revolutionizing Modern Technology 40:52

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What can a 5,000-year-old textile teach us about cutting-edge technology? In this episode of Ecosystemic Futures, presented by NASA's Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project in collaboration with Shoshin Works, host Marco Annunziata explores the revolutionary potential of silk as a biomaterial platform with Dr. Fiorenzo Omenetto, the Frank C. Dobl…

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83. Anticipating the Curve: Strategic Ecosystem Navigation in Transitional Economies 47:52

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Is your organization built for a world where 90% of organizational value now comes from intangibles? Rita McGrath explores why traditional hierarchies are dissolving into ecosystem constellations. In this thought-provoking episode of Ecosystemic Futures, host Marco Annunziata welcomes Columbia Business School professor and strategy expert Rita McGr…

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82. Nanotech Networks: Systems Thinking at Molecular Scale 46:08

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Could the next nanotechnology breakthrough come from a college student's laptop rather than a million-dollar lab? In this Ecosystemic Futures episode, Marco Annunziata speaks with Dr. Aaron Santos, physicist and president of DNP123 Company. Santos examines nanotechnology as complex molecular networks rather than isolated components. Santos explains…

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81. The Space-Earth Ecosystem: How Orbits Shape Our Future 55:00

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In this enlightening episode of Ecosystemic Futures, Shelli Brunswick, CEO & Founder of SB Global LLC and former Chief Operating Officer of Space Foundation, reveals the measurable impact of space innovation on Earth's most pressing challenges. The numbers tell a compelling story: The global space economy, valued at $630 billion in 2023, is project…

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80. Orchestrating Ecosystems: Creating Harmonious Innovation 57:20

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In this eye-opening episode of Ecosystemic Futures, hosts Marco Annunziata and Vikram Shyam welcome Dr. Giulia Ajmone Marsan, Head of Startups and Inclusion, at the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia. Dr. Marsan challenges conventional wisdom about innovation with complex data. In just 20 years, the global share of patenting activi…

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79. Biology as Technology: Advanced Biosystems for Space Exploration 54:38

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In this data-driven episode of Ecosystemic Futures, host Marco Annunziata interviews Dr. Tiffany Vora, a molecular biologist, Singularity Fellow in Biotechnology, and Vice President for Innovation Partnerships at ExploreMars. Drawing from her background in pharmaceutical research, teaching at Stanford University, and extensive work in space innovat…

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78. The Wisdom Bridge: Ancient Practices for Digital Ecosystems 44:03

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In this fascinating episode of Ecosystemic Futures, host Marco Annunziata interviews Himanshu Bharadwaj, a design strategist who applies cognitive science principles from Eastern traditions to modern digital ecosystems. Trained at the National Institute of Design and Syracuse University, Bharadwaj presents empirical observations on how his Joyful D…

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77. The Health Dividend: How Organization Wellness Pays 3X Returns 41:28

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What's the measurable return on organizational health? Through rigorous assessment frameworks and 25 years of transformation data, former IBM Change Leader Dr. Donna-Marie Arias quantifies the dividends of workplace wellness. She unpacks a landmark case study: a troubled global financial institution's 3.5-year journey to becoming an industry health…

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76. Advanced Air Mobility: Transforming Aviation Infrastructure & Urban Ecosystems 40:42

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Join host Marco Annunziata in conversation with Gloria Bouillon, distinguished aviation strategist and founder of Aviatrice Advisors, for a critical discussion on one of the nation's most strategic infrastructure opportunities. As global competition in advanced air mobility intensifies, the U.S. faces a pivotal moment in transforming its aviation i…

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75. Future, TBD 46:20

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What happens when industrial design meets strategic foresight? Lucy Ziegler, founder of TBD Futures and former McKinsey design strategist, reveals how leaders can transform business uncertainty into opportunity. Through scenario planning and design thinking, she demonstrates why the future isn't something to predict—it's something to design. Highli…

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74. From Fringe to Frontier: Material Futures from UAP 1:09:41

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Stanford professor Dr. Garry Nolan reveals how UAP observations should refactor our approach to materials science. In this compelling episode, Dr. Nolan demonstrates how studying anomalous phenomena provides unprecedented insights, reshaping materials research and development. Drawing from his pioneering work in biotechnology and advanced analysis,…

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73. From Taboo to Testimony: Technology, Citizen Science, and the Evolution of UAP Research with Leslie Kean, Ryan Graves, and Christine Kim 1:19:17

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The landscape of UAP research has transformed dramatically over the past two decades from a taboo topic to congressional testimony. In this pivotal episode, pioneering investigative journalist Leslie Kean bridges past discoveries with current developments, including the latest wave of mass sightings across multiple states. Featuring crucial insight…

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72. Engineering the Impossible: UAP Insights Transforming Space, Medicine, and Global Innovation 1:06:27

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In this groundbreaking discussion, intelligence veteran and former Pentagon UAP program director Lue Elizondo reveals how classified research drives innovation across multiple industries. This episode explores how UAP-related discoveries could revolutionize human longevity, space exploration, and global technological leadership, from quantum comput…

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71. Scientific Storytelling: Transforming Healthcare Ecosystems Through Communication 46:11

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Join host Marco Annunziata and guest Dr. Sophia Ononye, Founder and CEO of The Sophia Consulting Firm, as they explore how scientific storytelling reshapes healthcare ecosystems and drives systemic transformation. In this illuminating discussion, discover how emerging communication models are breaking down traditional boundaries between scientists,…

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70. More Shots on Goal: Scaling Up Space Manufacturing for Earth's Future 3:12:04

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*Expanded Content Release Due to Popular Demand* Join this expanded version of the popular and groundbreaking discussion with global leaders in aerospace, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing as they explore the "More Shots on Goal" initiative - a collaborative effort to dramatically scale up manufacturing capabilities in low Earth orbit. From…

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69. Beyond Conventional Physics: Extended Electrodynamics, Lattice Confinement Fusion, Zero-Point Energy & Advanced Propulsion 2:43:40

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Join an extraordinary panel of experts in aerospace, energy, and ultra-advanced technologies as they explore the absolute outer bounds of physics and engineering. This groundbreaking discussion, co-hosted by Anna Brady-Estevez, Dr. Hal Puthoff, Larry Forsley, and Dyan Finkhousen, convenes the world’s leading researchers and innovators to examine ex…

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68. The Architecture of Change: Building Sustainable Industry Ecosystems 45:04

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In this inspiring episode, we explore how ecosystem approaches and collaborative leadership reshape global industries with Amina Razvi, former CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and current Chief Partnerships Officer at Travalyst. Drawing on her unique background spanning architecture, sustainability, and industry transformation, Razvi reveal…

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67.Leadership Intelligence: The Eight Dimensions of Transformative Leadership 57:27

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In this comprehensive episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of modern leadership with Dr. Brenda Fellows, President and CEO of Fellows Corporate Consortium. She is a distinguished industrial, organizational, and clinical psychologist who partners with corporate boards and C-Suite executives across Fortune 20-500 companies. Drawing on over two…

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66. Reinventing Education: Technology, Innovation, and the Future of Learning 57:43

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In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the transformation of education in an era of rapid technological change and workplace evolution. Dr. Steven Johnson, founder and CEO of EDSENSE and former senior vice president of innovation at Harvard University, examines how emerging technologies, changing workforce demands, and new learning models ar…

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65. Beyond Paradigms: Ultra-Advanced Technologies, Anomalous Phenomena, and the Future of Innovation 2:21:05

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This landmark episode convenes leading aerospace, energy, and advanced technologies experts to explore game-changing innovations that challenge our current understanding of what's possible. From quantum physics to advanced propulsion, we examine operational technologies displaying capabilities previously confined to science fiction - including craf…

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64: AI and Autonomous Systems: Building Ethical Frameworks for Future Flight 55:39

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Description In this insightful episode, we explore the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and human decision-making in aerospace applications. Through the lens of national security and technological innovation, we examine the critical pathways and challenges in deploying AI capabilities responsibly. The disc…

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63: Balancing the AI Equation: Why AI Needs More Than Just Algorithms 37:38

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In this episode, Wendy Gonzalez, CEO of Sama, joins us to discuss the complexities and opportunities of AI implementation. Together, we explore the balance between business strategy, cost, and environmental impact in AI, along with the rising energy demands and potential of renewable solutions. Gonzalez highlights the importance of regulatory compl…

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62: The Internet of Skills: Revolutionizing Healthcare and Arts Through Remote Collaboration 40:45

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In this episode, we are joined by guest Mischa Dohler, Vice President of Emerging Technologies at Ericsson, as we explore the revolutionary concept of the "Internet of Skills." Dohler explains how emerging technology seeks to democratize access to skills by enabling remote, real-time expertise transfer through digital platforms. One of the most pro…

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61: AI Simulations: Shaping Societal Governance and the Future of Interaction 52:55

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In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge world of AI simulations and their transformative impact on societal governance. Rob Auten, CEO and co-founder of Hexgram, shares insights from his experience developing AI-powered worlds for gaming and beyond. Joined by Marco Annunziata, the discussion explores how AI-driven simulations reshape how we …

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60: Resilience Reimagined: Tackling Societal Challenges with AI and Network Orchestration 50:24

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In this episode, we explore innovative solutions for climate resilience, emphasizing the role of AI, big data, and effective communication. Guest Sharron McPherson and co-hosts Dyan and Vik discuss the challenges of defining and measuring resilience, aligning stakeholder values, and implementing scalable solutions for small and medium-sized busines…

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59: The Integration of Technology into the Human Experience 52:50

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In this episode of the Ecosystemic Futures Podcast we explore the integration of technology into the human experience with Dr. Ali Hossaini, Research Fellow at the Institut d'études avancées de Nantes at King's College in London . Dr. Ali and our hosts Dr. Vikram Shyam and Dyan Finkhousen explore the parallels between biological ecosystems and busi…

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58: Healthcare Futures: Innovation, Incentives, and Governance 47:51

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In this episode of the Ecosystemic Futures podcast, we explore the transformative potential of advanced technologies in healthcare with Katie Meyer, Vice President of Public Affairs at Novocure. Katie discusses the crucial role of incentive systems and governance in driving healthcare innovation and highlights the challenges of navigating a highly …

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57: Navigating the Frontier of Deep Tech: Balancing Innovation, Sustainability, and National Security 33:46

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This episode of the Ecosystemic Futures Podcast explores the opportunities and challenges of deep tech innovation, with a focus on emerging technologies like quantum computing, fusion energy, and their implications for society, industry, and national security. The conversation features insights from Laura Thomas, a former CIA case officer and curre…

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56: The Sky is No Longer the Limit: Exponential Potential of the Space Ecosystem 45:46

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Anna Brady-Estevez and our hosts discuss what it takes to stand up a new layer of infrastructure - extending our industries, economies, and possibilities into the vast expanse of the space economy. On track to triple in the next decade, the space economy offers an extraordinary environment for innovation, entrepreneurship and investment. Successful…

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55: The Future of Urban Ecosystems: Technology, Sustainability and The New Cognitive Generation 49:12

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Join us for an inspiring glimpse into the making of NEOM - arguably the world's leading sustainable, cognitive city and a living lab platform to evaluate the application of advanced technologies to elevate the human experience. In this episode, co-hosts Vikram Shyam and Marco Annunziata connect with our guest, Mansoor Hanif to explore the intersect…

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54: Designing Better Futures: AI, Time and Human Relationship 50:27

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In the latest episode of the Ecosystemic Futures Podcast, co-hosts Dyan and Marco engage with guest Dr. Julia Mossbridge in a compelling discussion on the interplay between love, artificial intelligence (AI), and time. The conversation explores the transformative potential of integrating unconditional love with AI to enhance professional and person…