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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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October 12, 2026Episode 5639 min

56. Stanley Chen - Blurring of Fiction and Reality

Stanley Chen was my first guest on Imaginize World podcast back 3 years ago. Talking again in 2026, he shares his insights on the evolving relationship between humanity and technology. (Transcript: https://imaginize.world/stanley-chen-y26-transcript/#0003) He believes that the boundary of fiction and reality is becoming increasingly blurred, that technology is advancing faster than ever. Reality may even be outpacing fiction. We need to build a symbiotic relationship between humans and AI; we need to exist together.It’s not just about adaptation – it’s a question of evolution. 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.

August 19, 2026Episode 5538 min

55. Luigi Ceccaroni: Citizen Science, Innovation at Earthwatch

Luigi Ceccaroni is a researcher in the fields of citizen science, environmental sciences and artificial intelligence. He manages strategic innovation at Earthwatch Europe. (transcript: https://imaginize.world/luigi-ceccaroni-transcript/#0003) He has worked on European Commission projects studying how to analyze and evaluate citizen-science impacts. Luigi compares two citizen-science models: 1. Crisis-driven such as Japan’s Safecast (led by Pieter Franken, interviewed here ) —which was rapidly created after the Fukushima incident to crowdsource high-quality radiation measurements. 2. African initiatives that respond to slower, structural environmental changes and focus on community empowerment rather than short-term emergencies. Luigi is a co-editor of The Science of Citizen Science . His passion for citizen science is a motivation for all of us. 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.

August 10, 2026Episode 5434 min

54. Jillian Reilly: Ten Permissions in the AI Era

In our first conversation, we talked about Permissions in the context of what Jillian called adulting. Today we talked about Permissions in the context of AI. More including a transcript: https://imaginize.world/jillian-reilly-transcript-2026/ What's the human contribution? What is human value? While very uncomfortable and while very confusing at this moment and deeply destabilizing, might over time be an incredibly beneficial and meaningful conversation for humanity more broadly. We talked about navigating the fluid world we live in and the role of AI in that fluidity. We need to engage in the impact of this, what it makes possible, what it makes desirable, and what it makes acceptable. These are the conversations that we all need to be having right now. 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 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 h e won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award and the recognition of his podcast for its global impact on innovation practice Aidan 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.