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Discover how forward thinkers, young activists and scifi visionaries see the future and how we can move in that direction.

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May 18, 2026Episode 5336 min

53. Nicholas Omonuk: Climate Justice Activist

Nicholas Omonuk has done much work to raise awareness and build climate justice. He created End Fossil Occupy Uganda, a local climate movement demanding a phase-out of fossil fuels. He co-founded Plant for My Future, which mobilized youth across Africa. (More here including transcript: https://imaginize.world/nicholas-omonuk-climate-justice-accelerator/)He has attended COP events. He has strong messages about how the Global South and Global North should be interacting. He has powerful insights into how we can each help make a difference. 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.

May 16, 2026Episode 5259 min

52. Steve Stroh and the Vibrant Future of Amateur Radio

Steve Stroh is a well-known expert in amateur radio and creator and writer of Zero Retries, a widely read weekly newsletter about amateur radio. He talks about today and tomorrow. (more here including transcript https://imaginize.world/steve-stroh/)He explains software defined radios, the uses of amateur radio by different people for a wide range of needs. He talks about StarLink the first telecommunication system that was born natively in the 21st century. Also about a new population of users the “new tech hams”. He emphasizes the importance of open source and the influence and use of embedded AI in radio systems. He goes into what he calls the “vibrant future ahead” of amateur radio. Have a listen! 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.

April 1, 2026Episode 5150 min

51. Aidan McCullen - Undisruptable and Innovation

(Transcript: https://imaginize.world/aidan-mccullen-transcript/#0003/)Aidan talks about how individuals can cultivate an “undisruptable” gig mindset to navigate constant change, drive innovation, and collaborate meaningfully with emerging technologies like AI. He is the creator and host of The Innovation Show and author of Undisruptables. In 2025 he won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award and the recognition of his podcast for its global impact on innovation practiceAidan says reinvention—breaking apart existing identities, jobs, or business models and recombining them—is harder but more necessary than traditional innovation, especially in a world where the previous “four years of college, forty years in one company” model is not longer relevant. 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.

March 27, 2026Episode 5035 min

50. Marc Alessi, Climate Attribution and Concerned Scientist

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.

March 9, 202630 min

49. The future and the past— blended in society, culture and technology with Ai Jiang

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.

March 2, 2026Episode 4834 min

48. AI, The Future of Adaptative Training - Mark Gröb of UPS

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.

February 6, 2026Episode 4728 min

47. Circular Economy for Waste Management with Godfrey Ssekiziyivu

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.

November 28, 2025Episode 4638 min

46. Human and Robot Relationships, the Next Frontier with Lionel Robert

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.

October 27, 2025Episode 4546 min

45. The Spatial Race: Skills, Ethics and Trust

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.

October 18, 2025Episode 4443 min

44. Infrastructure and Our Collective Future with Deb Chachra

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.