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Natalia Nastaskin is a proven music industry executive, dealmaker and counsel with a stellar track record of guiding careers, developing businesses and acquiring and integrating companies over a 20+ year tenure in the music business.

Natalia Nastaskin is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry, currently serving as Chief Content Officer at Primary Wave, a leading independent music publisher and talent management company. With a background spanning over two decades, Natalia brings a wealth of experience in artist management, A&R, and content strategy to her role. Known for her innovative approach to talent development and keen eye for emerging trends, Natalia is dedicated to shaping the future of the music industry while championing the creative vision of artists under Primary Wave's roster. Natalia is responsible for the development of unique content strategies for PrimaryWave's legendary artists, including Prince, Bob Marley, Stevie Nicks, Aerosmith, James Brown, Def Leppard, and Ray Charles.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-nastaskin-72625/

Primary Wave: https://primarywave.com/

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

James Villarrubia is a CTO, an Applied AI Expert, and the Presidential Innovation Fellow at NASA. He is a creative technologist and champion of positive social change through engineering.

He believes his role as an engineer is to improve the world around him. His 15-year career has been dedicated to solving critical community problems in the private and public sectors.

In this episode, we dive into the future impacts of artificial intelligence (AI), its ethical considerations, and its potential to revolutionize both society and education. 

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Gregory Johnson has become one of the leading voices in the digital asset and blockchain industry on topics ranging from digital transformation, virtual assets, tokenization, CBDCs, cryptocurrency regulation, and governance.

He is the founder and CEO of Rubicon Digital Assets. As well as an adjunct professor at New York University's School of Professional Studies. For over two decades, Greg has been a CEO and senior executive at Fortune 500 companies in the financial sector, including American Express and Ameriprise Financial. In addition to his work at Rubicon, Greg is a member of the Bretton Woods Committee and part of the GeoTech Action Council for the Atlantic Council GeoTech Center.

This episode revolves around the rise and significance of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, exploring its origins, factors driving its value, implications for central banking systems, and views of industry leaders. The conversation analyzes elements like demand-supply dynamics, the onset of Bitcoin ETFs by BlackRock, and the concept of decentralization. It highlights the role of the financial crisis in Bitcoin's adoption, its safety, and its finite supply. We also get into the impact of CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), concerns about privacy intrusion by governments, and how technology can help to regulate.
 
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Greg Johnson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-c-johnson/

Rubicon Digital Assets: https://www.rubicon-digital-assets.com/

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Danny Yatom is the Former Head of Israel's Mossad. He also served as Chief of Staff and security advisor to Prime Minister Ehud Barak 1999 -2001. He was a top military officer and political officer. Therefore, he is one of the most qualified to talk about Israel's military, intelligence, and security landscape in regard to the war with Palestine.

In this episode, Yatom talks about: 

• Israel's technological advancements in the military 
• The failures of October 7th 
• The role of intelligence in the war
• Why the Prime Minister should resign
• The struggle for peace and a Two-State Solution

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Book: The Labyrinth of Power: By The Former Director of the Mossad 

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Steve Howe is a rock and roll legend. He is a guitarist, songwriter, and musician best known for his work in Yes, Asia, GTR, Tomorrow, and his solo music. Recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes, Steve is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitar players of all time.

In this conversation, Steve discusses his life from his early musical career in London to his present. He talks about his experiences in the music scene during the 60s, the historic UFO club, and his encounters with other musical greats such as Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles. Howe also shares his concern for the environment and emphasizes the importance of renewable energy and embarking on sustainable practices. 

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Marc is a Senior Fellow of Emerging Technologies at NYU, the CEO of DMA United, and is on the New York State Bar Association's Taskforce for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets.

Cryptocurrency has had a complicated relationship with the mainstream. Casey Craig joins us to break it all down. 

Casey Craig is the Global Head of Communications for CoinDesk, the award-winning media platform for cryptocurrencies and Web3. In this role, she manages all communications and public relations.

With nearly a decade of experience in strategic media and communication services for fintech and blockchain organizations, Craig has previously overseen public relations for Publicis Sapient’s digital banking clients, including Goldman Sachs, Lloyds, and HSBC.

Her exceptional work in raising the profile of CoinDesk’s journalists has been showcased in several high-profile publications, including The New York Times, Business Insider, CNN, New York Magazine, The Verge, and The Information. This recognition is for CoinDesk’s work in financial journalism, notably the breaking news story that led to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried’s $32 billion crypto empire collapsing within a matter of days, earning it the prestigious George Polk Award.

In this interview, Casey and Mark discuss Cyrpto's complicated relationship with the mainstream. They delve into the realities of a volatile industry influenced by key players like Elon Musk, and the future prospects of crypto regulation following recent scandals. Finally, Casey shares insight into her stint on a reality TV show and how it contrasts with her experiences in the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/caseycraig_?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseycraigpr/

Coindesk: https://www.coindesk.com/

Articles referenced:

• Divisions in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Empire Blur on His Trading Titan Alameda’s Balance Sheet
• Bankman-Fried’s Cabal of Roommates in the Bahamas Ran His Crypto Empire – and Dated. Other Employees Have Lots of Questions
• Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest Cryptocurrency

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Danny Ayalon is an Israeli diplomat, columnist and politician. He served as Deputy Foreign Minister and as a member of the Knesset. He was the Israeli Ambassador to the United States from 2002 until 2006. Previously, he worked as senior foreign policy advisor to Prime Ministers Ariel Sharon, Ehud Barak, and Benjamin Netanyahu.

In this episode, Danny discusses the events surrounding October 7th, describing it as the worst day in the modern history of Israel. He talks about technology's role and the failure to correctly utilize it, contributing to the tragedy. Danny gives insight into the nature of Hamas and how their tactics resulted in a devastating large-scale attack. He discusses the role of global politics and the influence of different countries and groups such as Iran, the US, and the UN on Israel. The interview also touches at-depth on the messaging strategies of both Israel and the Palestinians, emphasizing Israel's diverse and democratic approach to global positioning versus the uniform and often harmful messaging from radical Muslim groups. Danny concludes by envisioning a future day where Israel will be a hub of technology and inspiration offering solutions to regional challenges and being a beacon of peace, stability, and prosperity.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambassador-danny-ayalon-24aa69147/?originalSubdomain=il
Website: https://silverroadcapital.com/

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Whether you feel passionate about climate change, or think it's a hoax, technology is bringing changes to the energy system.

Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies.

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape. 

In this episode, we look at the commitments of various countries, including the U.S. and Canada, towards renewable energy, before turning to the topic of how changing to clean energy will influence the economy. We also touch on the potential conflicts between economic commitment and implementation of renewable technologies. In particular, how the cost of fossil fuels versus renewable energy technologies might affect developing nations. Amy emphasizes the transformational potential of renewable energies over fossil fuels, referencing particularly their positive impacts on job creation and decarbonization. The conversation also explores the geopolitical implications of the renewable energy shift. In light of current global instability, Amy underscores the importance of strategic diplomacy alongside a concerted push for renewable energy implementation worldwide.

Key Topics:

• Understanding Renewable Energy & Technology
• The Role of Technology in Energy Transition
• The Role of Government and Private Sector in Energy Transition
• The Role of Politics in Climate Change
• The Growth of Clean Energy in the US
• The Geopolitical Implications of Climate Change

Episode Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/
• Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/
• Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413
• Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

Books:
Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

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Nicholas is a serial start-up master, super successful entrepreneur and a former banker who has raised over US$92B in the public and private equity capital markets. With a career that includes working at Robert Fleming where he was a director of equity capital markets and head of technology private placements, as well as being a vice president at JPMorgan, Nicholas is a guy who has been at the very top of his field for over 25 years. His work has seen him co-start Crescent, a bayesian machine learning technology company as well as AdAstra, a systematic CTA Hedge fund which was sold to Aspect Capital. As well as advising on a wide array of businesses, Nicholas is the founder of Arkeytyp Holdings, Valu.Earth and Advisor to Verus.io. He manages a portfolio of Intellectual Property, Digital Assets in Blockchain software and secure hardware.

In this episode, we discuss how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology and how it can be a massive set forward for humanity.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How brands can use cryptocurrency to transfer value and strengthen consumer relationships
• How blockchain can cut out the middlemen and give us full ownership of our information and identity
• The Importance of information in the digital world
• Why we need to move toward decentralization and how blockchain technology can help
• How Verus aims to be a scalable public infrastructure for the world
• Who is Satoshi, the creator of Bitcoin

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Nicholas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-lyons-20015230/

Verus: https://verus.io/

Valu. Earth: https://valu.earth/

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Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Roberto Hernandez is the Chief Innovation Officer at PwC's Customer Transformation Practice and PwC's Global Metaverse Leader. He has over twenty years of experience in financial services, customer experience and innovation. In this episode of 'Some Future Day', Roberto discusses technology, more specifically the rise of the metaverse and how it impacts different sectors such as business, creativity, gaming, and customer experiences. Roberto mentions the importance of immersive experiences for retention rates, particularly in training, education, and multinational projects. He suggests the metaverse can create a more delightful end-to-end journey for consumers and businesses alike. Furthermore, Roberto argues that generative AI will enhance productivity and expression in the creative fields, rather than replace human creativity. This conversation is full of insights into the opportunities and impacts that emerging technologies have to offer.

Key Topics:

• What is the Metaverse?
• How immersive technology like augmented and virtual reality will impact companies and consumers
• The impact of AI on creativity and creative professionals
• The future of wearable technology

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Roberto on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertohernandez1/

PwC and the Metaverse: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/technology/metaverse.html

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Some Future Day is produced and edited by Jon Bumhoffer at Make More Media

Hillel Fuld is a renowned entrepreneur and advisor to leading tech companies such as Google, Oracle and Huawei. He sits at the center of the new tech ecosystem. He was referred to by Forbes as the "Man Helping Transform Startup Nation Into Scale-Up Nation," and he was recently named Israel's top marketer. On this episode, he discusses why he thinks technology can be used to make our lives better. He reflects on Israel's presence on a global scale as a leader in innovation and the development of technological advancements like Waze, WaterGen, Iron Dome, and more. Fuld also mentioned the impact of Israeli innovation on sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education. The discussion also centers on the rise of global anti-Semitism, the impact of radical Islam and the recent atrocities committed by Hamas in October 2023.

Key Topics:

• Why Israel is Leading the Way in Technological Innovation
• How Technology Can Improve Our Lives if Used in the Right Way
• Missile Defense Systems
• Artificial Intelligence 
• Autonomous Cars
• Atmospheric Water Generation

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Website: https://www.hillelfuld.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilzfuld/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hilzfuld

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With over 20 years of experience in higher education as a professor and currently associate dean and clinical professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University, Dr. Carolyn Kissane is a leading educator and researcher in energy, environment, and geopolitics. She teaches graduate-level courses on comparative energy politics, regional specialization in Central Asia, and resource security, among others. She founded the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab, a multidisciplinary platform for research and innovation on global energy and environmental challenges.

In this interview, Dr. Kissane provides insightful perspectives on various climate change issues from our energy evolution to corporate greenwashing to COP28.

Key Topics:

• The current state of climate change
• The evolution of renewable energy and hydrocarbons
• Corporate greenwashing 
• The UN's effort to support the world's most vulnerable
• What to expect from COP28

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Carolyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-kissane/

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Kristin Patrick is a forward-thinking executive who has been responsible for repositioning brands across lifestyle industries, including entertainment, beauty, fashion and CPG. She is currently the Exec VP and CMO and part of the executive team leading the transformation of youth culture brand Claire’s Inc. She was most recently the CMO of Pepsi. During her 20+ year career, Kristin has developed a distinguished reputation for being a disruptive, trend-setting brand steward, general manager, and strategist at Disney, Calvin Klein, Gap, Inc, Revlon, PespsiCo, Liz Claiborne, and Playboy. 

In this episode, we talk about the future of marketing and how Generation Z and Alpha are impacting the way that brands and companies need to show up. 

Key Topics:

• How to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha
• The Impact of a Design-led Culture
• Utilizing Robloxing to Connect with a Fanbase
• The Importance of Empathy for Modern Brands
• Brands Taking a Front-line Position for Positive Cultural Change
• Entering the Consumer's Entire Ecosystem

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Clyde Vanel is a New York State Assemblyman. He serves as the Chair of the Subcommittee on Internet and New Technology and Chairs the Committee on Oversight, Analysis and Investigation. He has sponsored numerous landmark bills, such as legislation to create a robotics, automation and artificial intelligence commission; license high-risk AI systems; and create a cryptocurrency and blockchain study task force. He is focused on emerging technologies and works to close the digital divide among marginalized communities.

Vanel is an attorney, entrepreneur, and pilot from Queens. He is the owner and operator of Vanel Law Firm, P.C., he has extensive entrepreneurial experience, including owning and operating a restaurant and lounge, Vanel on First, in Lower Manhattan for five years., and he is also the founder of the New York Metro chapter of the Black Pilots of America, Inc. 

In this episode, Marc and Clyde discuss the challenges and opportunities in closing the digital divide and supporting underprivileged communities. Join us as we uncover the potential of technology to shape a better future and empower individuals to build their own opportunities.

Key Topics:

• Why we need to close the "Digital Divide"
• How Assemblyman Vanel used artificial intelligence to draft a bill
• How technology can help provide more access and opportunities for underprivileged communities
• Why there is confusion over cryptocurrency
• What we need to do to keep talent in the government

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Joseph Braude is the Founder and President of the Center for Peace Communications. He is an expert on the nexus of culture and politics in Arab societies and an active presence in the region’s media and policy debates. He studied Near Eastern languages at Yale and Arabic and Islamic history at Princeton. He developed his Arabic to broadcast quality over a seven-year stint on Moroccan national radio and added Persian to his Arabic and Hebrew as a graduate student at the University of Tehran.

In this episode, we dig into the extraordinary investigative audio series he created to share the voices of those in Gaza, "Whispered in Gaza," and most recently "Voices from Gaza".

Key Topics:

• How simple technology is being used to share the stories of Gazans via Whispered in Gaza and Voices from Gaza
• What the people of Gaza think and feel about Hamas
• Why Gazans don't want a ceasefire or a truce
• The distinction between Palestinians and Hamas

Episode Links:

Whispered in Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgMrrtQlw2QNQ0o6WAqH-_FiEiEYn0g3U

Voices from Gaza: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrmLYxJul_s&list=PL8RMFyRb2PguhnosCo40UbXMtwdROmKfw

The Center for Peace Communications: https://www.peacecomms.org/

Articles Referenced:

https://www.deseret.com/2023/11/8/23942938/gen-z-millennial-support-for-israel

https://www.timesofisrael.com/years-of-subterfuge-high-tech-barrier-paralyzed-how-hamas-busted-israels-defenses/

https://apnews.com/article/israel-hamas-war-news-11-6-2023-51286d15dddd77ae0dd7ea76ee52bc71

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/moment-hamas-fighters-seen-paragliding-31129872

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/oct/30/israeli-restrictions-leave-palestinians-facing-digital-divide

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Sebastien Borget is the Co-founder and COO of The Sandbox, a unique virtual world where players can build, own, and monetize their gaming experiences using NFTs & SAND, the main utility token of the platform. 

Sebastien is also the President of the Blockchain Game Alliance, a non-profit organization of 250 key members of the industry. And je was recently named in the Top #100 most influential people in crypto by CoinTelegraph.

Sebastien joins the show to talk about his journey as the co-founder of The Sandbox, the growth of the video game industry, and so much more.

Key Topics:

• Sebastien's Journey as a co-founder of The Sandbox
• How The Sandbox is empowering creators and unlocking revenue opportunities
• The Sandbox's growth in the gaming industry
• AI's impact on the future of games design and creation
• Why international markets are leading in web3 and game development
• Why Virtual Real Estate is an important part of The Sandbox

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Matthew Fraser is  New York City's Chief Technology Officer of the Office of Technology & Innovation (OTI). The Chief Technology Officer plays a central role in City government, coordinating technology-related projects and policy Citywide. The Chief Technology Officer leads the Office and Technology and Innovation which is a consolidation of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, and the former NYC Cyber Command Center, the Mayor’s Office of Information Privacy, the Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics, and the Algorithms Management and Policy Officer. Consolidating the City’s entire IT agency portfolio, CTO Fraser is uniquely qualified to put forward a central strategy that will bring agility, efficiency, and modernization to the City’s IT infrastructure. He is committed to democratizing technology. He oversees projects to expand broadband and make City services easier to use for all. CTO Fraser also runs the Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC). JSOC is a new cybersecurity hub that allows city, state, and federal entities to coordinate efforts against cyber threats.

Key Topics:

• NYC's Cybersecurity Efforts
• How NYC is Handling the Use of Artificial Intelligence
• NYC's Ban on TikTok
• NYC's Use of Facial Recognition 
• NYC's MyCity Platform
• NYC's Initiative to Provide Access to Broadband with Big Apple Connect

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Raphael Malavieille is the co-founder of World of Women. He co-founded World of Women along artist and partner Yam Karkai to champion an inclusive web3. 

World of Women is a decentralized global network of individuals with a gender equality-focused mission. Essentially, a community built on the back of a gorgeous collection of digital artwork NFTs. In July 2021, World of Women launched with a bang, surpassing $1 million in primary sales. Less than one year later, in 2023, the World of Women Galaxy Collection eclipsed its launch revenue by generating $80 million in one day. Today, the community is comprised of over 20,000 individuals across North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Africa. And it boasts an A-list lineup of celebrity community members, including Reese Witherspoon, Madonna, Steve Aoki, Gary Vee, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Key Topics:

• The United Nations' report on gender equality
• The role of major corporations in NFT communities, 
• The future of NFT's in digital artwork
• World of Women's "network as a service" model
• World of Women's partnership with Ledger and the Sandbox

Episode Links:

• World of Women: https://www.worldofwomen.art/
• World of Women on Twitter: https://twitter.com/worldofwomennft
• Raphael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/raphfac
• Raphael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelmalavieille/?originalSubdomain=pt

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Yorke Rhodes is the Director of Digital Transformation, Blockchain at Microsoft in the Cloud Hardware Supply Chain group. He focuses on supply chain strategy and transformation using blockchain as a pillar of change. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Digital & Ecommerce Marketing at NYU. 

In this episode, Yorke dives into the new internet tech stack of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3. From self-sovereignty and control over personal data to the potential for digital asset ownership, we explore the possibilities and advancements in the blockchain space. Join us as we discuss Microsoft's evolution with AI in productivity tools, the emergence of Web 3 technologies, and the importance of trust and authenticity in the digital realm. 

Key Topics:

• The New Internet Tech Stack: AI, Blockchain, and Web3
• Digital Identity & Ownership
• Zero-knowledge Proof
• Deep Fakes: Digital Authenticity & Provenance
• Worldcoin & biometric security
• How Artificial Intelligence is impacting programming and coding
• Acquisition of Activision the impact on Microsoft
• AI as a copilot: Microsoft's evolution with AI enhancement across its product suite

Episode Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yorkerhodes/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/yorkerhodes
• Microsoft Copilot: https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/; https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2023/09/21/announcing-microsoft-copilot-your-everyday-ai-companion/

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Amy Myers Jaffe is an energy consultant and leading expert on the geopolitics of oil, energy, security, and risk, and an influential thought leader on global energy policy and sustainability. She is currently serving as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice, and Sustainability Lab and a research professor at New York University’s School of Professional Studies.

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Amy where we evaluate technology's role in climate change and the current geopolitical landscape. 

In this episode, we look at macro topics, including multiple war fronts, the grab for energy power, trade wars, and evaluate how this is impacting areas in the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan, and we even get into chaos agents like North Korea.

Key Topics:

• The struggle for energy power
• Harmful Use of Emerging Technologies
• Historical Conflicts
• Trade Wars
• Chaos Agents
• Post Trust / Post Truth
• Failure of governments to protect and provide personal safety

Episode Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-jaffe-80baaa9/
• Website: https://www.amymyersjaffe.com/
• Her Podcast (The Energy Gang): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-energy-gang/id663379413
• Energy's Digital Future: https://www.amazon.com/Energys-Digital-Future-Harnessing-Innovation/dp/0231196822

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