In this inaugural episode of The Ethical Futurists Podcast, hosts James Taylor and Alison Burns introduce themselves and their vision for the podcast. They discuss the motivation behind creating the podcast and provide a preview of the exciting topics and guests lined up for the first season.
Key Points:
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Introduction of Hosts:
- James Taylor and Alison Burns welcome listeners and introduce themselves as The Ethical Futurists.
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Podcast Overview:
- The Ethical Futurists Podcast will delve into the world of sustainable innovation.
- The first season consists of 10 episodes, released weekly on Wednesdays at 5 AM Central Time.
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Purpose of the Podcast:
- To explore and discuss ideas, initiatives, businesses, and technologies contributing to a more ethical and sustainable future.
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Season 1 Highlights:
- Filmed in Dubai, covering a wide range of topics including:
- Sustainable finance
- Carbon capture
- Marine conservation
- Vertical farming
- Carbon credits
- Circular economy
- Solar power
- Plant-based foods
- Hydro and wind power
- Green hydrogen
- Climate change regulations
- Net zero goals
- Use of artificial intelligence in ESG and sustainability
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Notable Guests:
- Omar Saif from COP28
- Handy Akdede Erbay of IBM
- Muna Merghani of Haggar Group
- Hassan Habib, futurist and author
- Yasin Kasirga of GE Vernova
- Marian Fletcher of The Climate Consultancy
- Daniel Gribbin of Deloitte
- David Auriau of Zero Positive
- Edward Hamod of Switch Foods
- Raya Makawi of 3M
- Bryanne Tait of Jumeirah Hotels
Closing Remarks:
- James and Alison express their excitement for the upcoming season and invite listeners to join them on this journey of exploration and discovery in the realm of sustainable innovation.
Call to Action:
- Enjoy the show and stay tuned for the first full episode!
Contact Information:
- Follow The Ethical Futurists on social media for updates of visit https://www.theethicalfuturists.com/
