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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. New episodes every Wednesday and Sunday. Take back your personal data with Incogni! Use code ppf at the link below and get 60% off annual plans: https://incogni.com/ppf

In the 16th century, control of colonies and gold bullion gave Spain the edge; 17th-century Netherlands profited from trade and finance; 18th-century France gained from its larger population, while 19th-century British power rested on its primacy in the Industrial Revolution and its navy. In the era of Kennedy and Khrushchev, power resources were measured in terms of nuclear missiles, industrial capacity, and numbers of men under arms and tanks lined up ready to cross the plains of Eastern Europe. But the global information age of the 21st century is quickly rendering these traditional markers of power obsolete, remapping power relationships

Since the start of the Trump era, the United States and the Western world has finally begun to wake up to the threat of online warfare and the attacks from Russia. The question no one seems to be able to answer is: What can the West do about it? Central and Eastern European states, however, have been aware of the threat for years. Nina Jankowicz has advised these governments on the front lines of the information war. The lessons she learnt from that fight—and from her attempts to get US congress to act—make for essential listening.

In the year 2050, Wolfgang embarks on an extraordinary journey to the socialist city of New York, traveling through a pneumatic tube that glides beneath the ocean. He writes to his friend Hannevig, filled with enthusiasm as he describes the wonders of this vast metropolis. With an eye on the implications of true gender equality and liberation from traditional work, Wolfgang paints a vivid picture of a society striving for utopia. However, the reality for the citizens of New York is far from ideal, leading to unexpected consequences. (Jennifer Fournier)

'On Future War' is a 12-part series exploring the evolving landscape of military strategy and defense technologies with a focus on the Pacific. Visit the On Future War website. Brought to you by Authentic Media and Cubic Defense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inventing the Future is a bold new manifesto for life after capitalism. Against the confused understanding of our high-tech world by both the right and the left, this book claims that the emancipatory and future-oriented possibilities of our society can be reclaimed. Instead of running from a complex future, Nick Srnicek and Alex Williams demand a postcapitalist economy capable of advancing standards, liberating humanity from work and developing technologies that expand our freedoms.

The FutureLakes podcast takes you behind the scenes of an ambitious European project rethinking how we protect and restore lakes. Through conversations with researchers, practitioners, and local partners, it explores the ideas, challenges, and innovations shaping a new blueprint for healthier lakes and biodiversity.~FutureLakes is pioneering the transformation of lake restoration across Europe by demonstrating a variety of in-lake and catchment solutions to restore lake water quality and biodiversity. By embracing nature-based, circular economy, and biodiversity-focused solutions, the project ...

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.

AI Futures is a serialized problem-space exploration of artificial intelligence and its quiet disruption of modern society.This is not a sci-fi podcast. There are no killer robots, no sentient machines, and no sudden collapse. Instead, this series examines a more plausible trajectory: a world where AI integrates smoothly, efficiently—and outcompetes human labor without ever declaring war on it.Each episode isolates a single variable—full-scale AI adoption—while holding everything else constant. No new laws. No universal basic income. No political reset. Just today’s economic, ...

An accessible, compelling introduction to today’s major policy issues from the New York Times columnist, best-selling author, and Nobel prize–winning economist Paul Krugman. There is no better guide than Paul Krugman to basic economics, the ideas that animate much of our public policy...

History meets geopolitics in this podcast as we go behind today’s headlines and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of modern nations. Why do certain countries behave the way they do? What do they fear the most? And what does their history mean for our future?

The Day the Chariot Moved is a tribute to people who make permanent change happen in one lifetime. A unique book on the imperatives for institutional leadership that is relevant across sectors, it humanizes the development agenda for policymakers in the government. It makes change agents from...

From the University of Virginia’s Democratic Futures Project, "The Power of Many" brings you the voices of democracy advocates, activists and scholars from around the world. We unpack the urgent challenges facing nonviolent resistance, while exploring how to breathe life into democracy and human rights movements. Join our hosts, Félix Maradiaga and Emily Mellen, as they engage guests from around the world in conversations that connect on-the-ground activism with scholarly insight, building bridges between theory and practice. Maradiaga is a democracy advocate and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. ...

The Future Policing Podcast is the official podcast of the Future Policing Institute. It examines issues that affect the future of policing. Social, technological, economic, environmental and political factors in our world constantly change. Many of these affect policing today – and will certainly affect it in the near future. Our guests have expertise and perspectives in a wide breadth of areas important to a future where policing is viewed as effective, empathetic and just. To learn more about the Future Policing Institute and its Center on Policing and Artificial Intelligence visit us at ...

'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...

In the near future, wars will be fought not over land, but over data. Machines will quickly discover individualized treatments for diseases, and with the help of virtual reality, AI will inspect buildings that have not yet been built. With the rising interest in these technologies by both China and the US, who will emerge as the victor of this technological race? When AI Rules the World is an investigation and call to action into AI technologies for a nation that does not yet comprehend the full gravity of the AI revolution.

Welcome to The Ireland's Future Podcast hosted by Andree Murphy and Rev Karen Sethuraman. In each podcast, Andree and Karen will chat to a special guest on how best we should prepare for a referendum on Irish unity. Ireland’s Future promotes the shared responsibility of delivering constitutional change within the framework of the Good Friday Agreement. We support respectful political and civic dialogue that embraces everyone on our shared island. We campaign for a new and united Ireland that will be successful and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic growth isn't working, and it cannot be made to work. Offering a counter-history of how economic growth emerged in the context of colonialism, fossil-fueled industrialization, and capitalist modernity, The Future Is Degrowth argues that the ideology of growth conceals the rising inequalities and ecological destructions associated with capitalism, and points to desirable alternatives to it.

Presented by the Silicon Valley Young Republicans (SVYR). Step into the heart of Silicon Valley’s conservative movement with Voices of the Future— a radio show amplifying the perspectives of the next generation of Republican leaders. Each episode features dynamic conversations with young professionals, students, and policymakers who champion the values of limited government, free enterprise, and individual liberty. From grassroots activism to tech-driven policy debates, this show is your front-row seat to the ideas shaping a freer, stronger America. Empowering voices. engaging dialogue. ...

The first hopeful book about climate change, The Future Earth shows readers how to reverse the short- and long-term effects of climate change over the next three decades. The basics of climate science are easy. We know it is entirely human-caused. Which means its solutions will be similarly...