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A New York Times Bestseller From one of our leading technology thinkers and writers, a guide through the twelve technological imperatives that will shape the next thirty years and transform our lives Much of what will happen in the next thirty years is inevitable, driven by technological trends...

Books preserve ideas, yes, but they also provoke new ones— they are true tools for thinking. In The Idea Machine, Joel J. Miller shows that books are one of the most important but overlooked factors in the making of our contemporary world.

The top 1 percent of Americans control 40 percent of the nation's wealth. And, as Joseph E. Stiglitz explains, while those at the top enjoy the best health care, education, and benefits of wealth, they fail to realize that "their fate is bound up with how the other 99 percent live." Stiglitz draws on his deep understanding of economics to show that growing inequality is not inevitable. He examines our current state, then teases out its implications for democracy, for monetary and budgetary policy, and for globalization. He closes with a plan for a more just and prosperous future.

'Fuel for the post-Christmas lunch argument' Financial Times Death and taxes are our inevitable fate. We've been told this since the beginning of civilisation. But what if we stopped to question our antiquated system? Is it fair? And is it capable of serving the needs of our rapidly-changing...

Tech Observer is your go-to podcast for deep dives into the latest innovations, trends, and breakthroughs in technology. Hosted by industry expert Peter, the show explores everything from AI and machine learning to cybersecurity, fintech, and beyond. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a professional in the field, or just curious about how technology shapes our world, Tech Observer delivers insightful analysis, expert interviews, and thought-provoking discussions to keep you ahead of the curve. Tune in and stay informed on the future of tech!

Our Future Hood is a series of shows produced by Portobello Radio to look at the ways community, council and social enterprises are working together in North Kensington to create a greener future for residents and at the same time saving some money and our bit of the planet. The shows look at issues like the zero waste kitchen, mindful gardening, better recycling and active travel with conversation, facts and tips. It is born out of the Notting Dale Future Neighbourhoods 2030 Project, supported by Mayor of London, which aims to develop a blueprint that can be replicated across London and the ...

The grid is an accident of history and of culture, in no way intrinsic to how we produce, deliver and consume electrical power. Yet this is the system the United States ended up with, a jerry-built structure now so rickety and near collapse that a strong wind or a hot day can bring it to a grinding halt. The grid is now under threat from a new source: renewable and variable energy, which puts stress on its logics as much as its components.

One day this world is going to be in the hands of all of us young people. We have feelings and thoughts about what’s going on in today’s society and I am here to bring them to you. It is after all going to be our problem in the future.

Our Future Now is the official podcast of the National Children's Campaign. NCC is a national, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst to inspire and empower America to make children a priority by promoting health, education, safety, economic and environmental security through the power of media, grassroots, internet partnerships, business and community leaders, celebrities and subject matter experts.

Presented by Our Future Now, this is the Our Future Pod. Our Future Pod offers radical, but pragmatic solutions to Canada's biggest political challenges. Each week, Jesse hosts a special guest, including experts, former politicians, NGO leaders, and activists - where they will dive deeper into a relevant issue impacting the lives of Canadians now and into the future.

Ever wondered why you don't have anything to wear? Or asked yourself, how you can actually buy less but better?Fashion Our Future is your crash course in how the fashion industry really works and how it's handling demands for better ethical practices... and better quality clothing. Knowledge is power and you're about to hear from some of the most revolutionary leaders in sustainability to the most innovative designers that are challenging the status quo.Across five series, Craftsmanship and Luxury, Untangling The Supply Chain, Empowering Fashion Workers, The Next Generation of Influence and ...

We find experts in future-building and kindness to mine their expertise on how we can all participate in building the future we want to live in, one kind act at a time. Along with great conversations, we also include kindness challenges each week, and current positive depictions of the future of humanity in art, literature, film, and media.

Are you tired of politicians and our elected leaders NOT representing your interests? Join Dr. Jesú Estrada, activist, educator, YouTuber, and mother of two small children, as she interviews activists, poets, writers, musicians, educators, and students.

Bert Broadhead & guests explore developing themes in innovation, technology & futurology in real estate and the built environment.

Securing Our Future is a podcast and publication from New North Ventures (NNV). NNV is a venture capital fund that is solving large and unmet national security problems and commercial opportunities. To learn more about how commercial and national security sector collaboration can accelerate innovation subscribe to our newsletter at securingourfuture.us

The Future of War - which covers civil wars to as yet unknown nuclear conflicts, proxy wars (real) to the Cold War (not), fashionably small wars to the War to End All Wars (it didn't) - is filled with insight and fascinating nuggets of military history and culture from one of the most brilliant military and strategic historians of his generation.

A revolution is taking place. Around the world, ordinary people are turning to courts seeking justice for environmental damage. At the forefront of this movement, pioneering barrister Monica Feria-Tinta advocates not only for the people fighting for their homes and livelihoods, but also for those who have no voice: for rivers, forests and endangered species.

Ireland is among the highest waste producers in Europe per person. We’re a small nation now with but our population is growing as fast as our appetite for consumerism. So we’re going to have to understand and decide how we are going to manage it all. Otherwise, the big decisions could be taken out of our hands.In 1995, over 90% of Irish household waste went to landfills. Evidently, this led to our landfills reaching capacity, And, around the same time, the European Union started to crack down on this method of waste disposal due to the high volume of emissions that landfills produce. So, ...

What is Australia’s place in the new global landscape? Are we ready for our post-American future? In an era of rising danger for all, and dramatic choices for Australia, Hugh White explores how the world is changing and Australia should respond. Under Donald Trump, America's retreat from global leadership has been swift and erratic. China, Russia and India are on the move. White explains the big strategic trends driving the war in Ukraine, and why America has "lost" Asia.

A provocative exploration of how humans are wired to seek short-term success at the expense of long-term survival—an evolutionary “glitch” that explains everything from toxic workplaces to climate change “Essential reading . . . a lively, ultimately hopeful examination of how...