Societal Futures

Global Futures in Focus with Dominic Barton

The fundamental structure of society is being influenced by five factors: rising inequality, polarization of media and politics, increasing displacement of technology, increasing displacement from trade, and geopolitical instability. In this episode, Dominic Barton discusses what’s at stake if we don’t respond thoughtfully and inclusively.

We hear from tech, environmental and political science experts including Dr. Jimmy Lin, co-director of the Waterloo Artificial Intelligence Institute and Dr. Bessma Momani, senior fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Featured in order of appearance:
Dr. Vivek Goel
Dr. Ashley Mehlenbacher
Dr. Mary Wells
Dr. Bessma Momani
Dr. Charlie Clarke
Dr. Jimmy Lin
Dr. David Drewery
Elder Myeengun Henry
Savannah Sloat
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