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Conversations on Climate

Season 3 : episode 19 – in conversation with Marc Buckley

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In the debate of AI vs. natural intelligence, which should you trust for a brighter future? 

In this episode of “Conversations on Climate”, host Chris Caldwell sits down with the Regenerative Futurist Marc Buckley to discuss the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of building resilience and regeneration into our systems. 

Marc shares his background and how he became interested in sustainability and regeneration. He also talks about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the need to achieve them to create a better future for all. 

Marc also touches on AI’s role in shaping the future and the importance of ensuring that it is used in a way that benefits all of humanity. Using examples of civilisations such as Mesopotamia, Incas, Mayas, Greeks, and Romans, Marc emphasises the importance of building resilience into our systems to ensure that we can withstand future challenges. 

This is a thought-provoking conversation that raises important questions about the potential of AI and the need to create a more sustainable and regenerative future.

Watch this video to learn more! 

 

REFERENCES:

About Marc: https://marcbuckley.earth/biography

Marc Buckley Earth: https://marcbuckley.earth

Marc’s Podcast – Inside Ideas with Marc Buckley: https://amzn.to/44Cg80M

 

HIGHLIGHTS (YouTube Video):

 

00:05 Need for unified vision to avoid the wrong path

02:34 A regenerative futurist creates conditions for life to thrive and flourish in the future.

07:17 Transitioning to a more sustainable world by achieving sustainable development goals

09:36 Transition from farming background to global environmental work

14:38 Importance of ecological economics in challenging capitalism

17:10 Need to change current systems for a sustainable future

21:04 Systems thinking is crucial for solving complex problems

23:13 Systems in our world work in harmony together and need each other to thrive.

27:49 Civilizations collapse due to ecological collapse and societal hierarchy.

30:13 Lack of buy-in from migrant workers in organizations and countries.

34:24 Promoting hope and optimism for a better world through new terminology.

36:32 Emphasising importance of indigenous wisdom and modern sustainability balance.

41:20 Regenerating the natural world through innovation and symbiosis.

43:51 Innovations in nature driving towards abundant and thriving life.

48:34 Importance of depth and substance in understanding AI

50:34 Balancing AI growth with preserving natural resources

55:05 Leaders’ impact on climate agenda

57:07 Promoting sustainable development and empowering global citizens.

 

If you liked this conversation you may also like:

Season 3: episode 16 – in conversation with Antoinette Vermilye

Season 3: Episode 9 – in conversation with Professor Sir Dieter Helm

Season 3: Special Episode – How Are We Going To Regenerate Our World? with Marc Buckley

 

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