Category: Technology and Humanity
New Podcast: Speaking across differences – Futurists Bill Halal and Gerd Leonhard
gerd leonhard and bill halal podcast on speaking across differences
Is Degrowth a useful approach to combat global warming and for designing “The Good Future”?
One could argue (and many have) that the solution to global warming would be to radically stop anything that creates more CO2, such as flying (or traveling, in general), eating meat, going to work in an office (i.e. work IRL rather than virtual), and so on. In fact, this is one of the key themes […]
The Future of Education: STEM & HECI (Humanity, Ethics, Creativity, Imagination). A short explanation (video)
The end of routine is coming, but it's NOT the end of human work. If we focus on what only humans can do - the human-only skills, traits and mindsets.
Must-watch video: Futurist Gerd Leonhard Explains: Nature Deficit Disorder & Digital Obesity
Many people have asked me to explain what nature deficit disorder is, and what I mean when I speak about digital obesity. So I made this short video!
Join me for Gerdtalks #12 on August 1st: Why there is hope, and how The Good Future is possible.
A special Gerdtalks show with Aline Frankfort, Shapership Leader, Visiting Professor, Club Of Rome Member: Why there is hope for the future!
New: Futurist Friday Podcast Interview with Gerd Leonhard: TheGoodFuture?
In this interview, Gerd Leonhard points out that “the future is already here, we just haven’t paid enough attention to it.” He talks about how technology is making us superhuman, that we are in the biggest shift in history as far as energy and climate are concerned, and that machines and artificial intelligence are starting to emulate humanity.
New Interview with Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s comments on Digital Obesity
Swiss-German futurist and writer Gerd Leonhard drew attention to the vital risks of "digital obesity" in a forum organized by TedMEM Ankara, Turkey.
Beyond Knowledge and Global Consciousness? Here are the videos from Gerdtalks #11
This is a special Gerd Talks show with guest Bill Halal (GWU, Techcast, Author) on the coming era of Global Consciousness and Bill's latest book "Beyond Knowledge".
The World beyond Covid-19: What’s ahead for People, Consumers, Retail and E-Commerce
I touch on many fashion & apparel industry-related topics such as sustainability and the Experience Economy, and of course on my key topic "The Good Future" and explain what the next 10 years are likely to bring
Should we detach ourselves from nature? Can humanity leave nature behind? (Must-Read via BBC.com)
“In the face of environmental collapse, humanity may need to turn to artificial replacements for nature – how might we avoid the most dystopian of these futures? Researcher Lauren Holt makes the case for a broader form of “offsetting” to help balance technology with natural systems”
Read more
Futurist Gerd Leonhard featured on the ‘Age of Aquarius’ Podcast
Futurist Gerd Leonhard joined Jacy Nova to discuss what are some of the biggest challenges humanity is facing today.
The Future of Social Media: Gerd Leonhard’s recent live-streaming show GerdTalks#3
“Technology is morally neutral until we use it”, you probably heard me say this countless times (quoting William Gibson). In this event, below, that was live-streamed on Youtube, LinkedIn, Twitch and many other platforms on Feb 21, 2022, I discussed the future of Social Media – more specifically Facebook / Meta. You can watch this […]
Join Gerd Leonhard for Gerdtalks #3: Why Facebook / Meta must be dismantled, how to reboot social media: Feb 21!
Futurist Gerd Leonhard has kicked off this year with a special new show called GerdTalks, a bi-weekly series of free LIVE events broadcasted via his YouTube channel, LinkedIn, Twitch and many other platforms (not on Facebook :). Updated URLs will be shared the day before the event – Please sign up here (Eventbrite) for the next one […]
The Future of Education: Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s video for EduCanada
I was delighted to be invited by the Embassy of Canada in Switzerland to create this presentation discussing the Future of Education and why Canada is leading the way. Here are some snippets of some key points I spoke about, on this topic.
Announcing ‘GerdTalks’, my new live-streaming show on Youtube!
I am kicking off this year with a special new show called GerdTalks, a bi-weekly series of free LIVE events broadcasted via my YouTube channel (and probably on LinkedIn, soon, as well). Each show features 15 minutes of fast-paced presenting on current yet future-relevant topics (such as this thing called the Metaverse), after which my […]
What will 2022 bring? Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s foresights in the media
Every year I get some requests to chime in on what we should expect in the coming year. Here are some of my recent interviews featured in the media, about 2022...
What will 2022 bring? Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s foresights quoted in the media
Every year I get some requests to chime in on what we should expect in the coming year. Here are some of my recent interviews featured in the media, about 2022...
‘The Good Future EXPLAINED’: Futurist Gerd Leonhard’s new must-see video on why the future is better than we think
Since "The Good Future" film's release, I have received many comments requesting to dive deeper into each topic, and to provide more context. Hence this new film: The Good Future EXPLAINED
Futurist Gerd Leonhard releases new film: ‘The Good Future EXPLAINED’
Since "The Good Future" film's release, I have received many comments requesting to dive deeper into each topic, and to provide more context. Hence this new film: The Good Future EXPLAINED
Futurist Gerd Leonhard collabores with CIANDT on ‘Break’ series: short content experiences to make you think.
Futurist Gerd Leonhard, was one of the futurist speakers featured, talking about digital humanism and how to create a good future.