Ed has spent his career thinking systemically about the future and consulting with governments and corporations on topics as varied as the environment, politics, healthcare and education.He's also the co-host of hit podcast 'Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts' alongside comedian Jon Richardson and fellow Futurenaut Mark Stevenson.Given Ed's varied expertise I wasn't quite sure where this conversation would go, but I needn't have worried. What unfolded was a great chat about climate, politics, and the soft technologies of technology that we need to make better use of to solve our toughest problems.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ed's Work04:22 The Role of a Futurist07:17 Asking the Right Questions10:23 The Politicization of Climate Change13:12 The Transition to Renewable Energy16:01 Motivations Behind Climate Action18:57 The Economic Case for Renewables22:01 The Challenge of Unburnable Carbon25:17 Exploring Economic Models: Degrowth vs. Abundance29:59 Grassroots Perspectives on Climate Action34:43 Bystander Leadership: The Call for Courage40:20 Finding Hope Amidst Challenges46:41 Envisioning a Future of Bio-Regionalism

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