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    Quantum London. An interview with Andrew Lord.

    Quantum London. An interview with Andrew Lord.

    This week, my esteemed guest is Andrew Lord from BT. Andrew recounts his transition from a fresh Oxford physics graduate to becoming an influential figure in the UK's optical and quantum industry. Our conversation takes us from the roots of subsea telephony to the cutting-edge developments in fiber optics, including the transformative impacts of WDM and the coherent revolution. Andrew sheds light on the ongoing optical research at BT and shares his insights on the applications of fiber optics in the renewed exploration of quantum technologies. In this episode, we navigate some complexities of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and its role in building scalable quantum networks. Andrew walks us through the groundbreaking trial in the Bristol and the advancements made during the subsequent London trial with Toshiba. The discussion unveils the architecture needed to efficiently connect customers and the integration challenges of quantum equipment with existing telecom frameworks. 

    Hear how practical key management and security considerations come into play when servicing multiple clients and how pioneering companies like EY and HSBC are pushing the boundaries towards commercial quantum network viability. Rounding off, Andrew and I tackle the hurdles of quantum network implementation, focusing on the implications of coexisting quantum and classical channels within the same fiber. We delve into the nuances of fiber performance, the impact of reflections and Raman scattering, and wavelength selection. We close with a look ahead at the future of quantum security, where QKD meets the demands of an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. Tune in as we discuss the potential harmonious coexistence of Post-Quantum Cryptography with QKD to safeguard the most sensitive data at the core of our networks.

    (01:20 - 04:28) Andrew and BT's Background in Quantum  (188 Seconds)

    (15:00 - 16:49) Scaling a Quantum Network for QKD (109 Seconds)

    (24:30 - 25:06) One-Time Pair Encryption With QKD Keys (36 Seconds) 

    (28:53 - 30:48) Coexistence Challenges in Quantum Networks (115 Seconds) 

    (33:56 - 34:59) Options for Customer Network Encryption (63 Seconds) 

    (38:34 - 39:06) Standards and Assurance in QKD (32 Seconds) 

    (45:11 - 46:30) Future Market for Quantum Key Distribution (80 Seconds) 

    (49:10 - 51:03) Enhancing QKD With Satellite Technology (113 Seconds) 

    (52:12 - 54:09) Exploring the Future of Quantum Communications (116 Seconds)

    The future of computational imaging

    The future of computational imaging

    Using math to improve photographs, with expert guest Gordon Wetzstein. Such methods have exploded in recent years and have wide-ranging impacts from improving your family photos, to making self-driving cars safer, to building ever-more-powerful microscopes. Somewhere in between hardware and software, he says, is the field of computational imaging, which makes cameras do some pretty amazing things. Wetzstein and host Russ Altman bring it all into focus on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.

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    Chapters:

    (00:00:00) Introductions 

    Host Russ Altman introduces the guest, Gordon Wetzstein as well as the concept of non-line-of-sight imaging.

    (00:02:58) Computational Imaging 

    Gordon Wetzstein explains the concept of computational imaging and the way it integrates hardware and software for optimal image capture.

    (00:04:22) High Dynamic Range (HDR) Imaging  & Focal Stacking

    An explanation of what HDR is and how it captures high-contrast scenes, and the similar process of focal stacking, using multiple images to create depth. 

    (00:09:56) Non-Line-of-Sight Imaging 

    (00:15:51) Optical Computing: Extending Hardware Capabilities 

    Insights into optical computing, explaining how specially designed hardware can preprocess data for AI algorithms.

    (00:18:08) Applications of Optical Computing 

    Exploration of applications for optical computing in power constraint systems and increased efficiency in data centers.

    (00:23:07) The Intersection of AI, Physics, and Computer Graphics 

    Synergy between AI, physics, and computer graphics in creating 3D content and models. 

    (00:25:47) Generative AI to Create 3D from 2D 

    Exploring the challenge of generating 3D digital humans from unstructured 2D images using algorithms

    (00:32:02) Challenges & Advancements in VR and AR Design 

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    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority.  AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras.

    However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.

    Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats.

    She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.

    This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organisations and what we can learn from it.

    We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6

    Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

    About this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182
    Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/
    2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.
    Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401
    Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority.  AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras.

    However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.

    Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats.

    She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.

    This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organisations and what we can learn from it.

    We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6

    Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

    About this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182
    Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/
    2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.
    Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401
    Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority.  AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras.

    However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.

    Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats.

    She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.

    This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organisations and what we can learn from it.

    We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6

    Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

    About this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182
    Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/
    2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.
    Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401
    Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority.  AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras.

    However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.

    Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats.

    She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.

    This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organisations and what we can learn from it.

    We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6

    Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

    About this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182
    Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/
    2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.
    Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401
    Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority.  AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras.

    However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.

    Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats.

    She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.

    This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organisations and what we can learn from it.

    We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6

    Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

    About this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182
    Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/
    2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.
    Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401
    Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    AI and conservation: Striking the right balance

    Alongside tackling global warming, conservation and protecting the diversity of our natural world is a global priority.  AI plays a huge role, from analysing satellite imagery of reforestation efforts to identifying wildlife from acoustic scanners or trip cameras.

    However, there’s an issue in these biomes where many people live - these efforts are taking place without their permission. Privacy, data protection and individual rights can potentially be sidelined in the quest for a tech-driven solution to a global problem.

    Joining us today is Joycelyn Longdon. She’s a PhD Student in the Department of Computer Science at Cambridge University. Her research is around looking at the technical, AI-based solutions to environmental protection, and respect local populations, whilst trying to protect our natural habitats.

    She also runs Climate in Colour, an organisation dedicated to making conversations around climate more diverse and accessible.

    This is Technology Now, a weekly show from Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Every week we look at a story that's been making headlines, take a look at the technology behind it, and explain why it matters to organisations and what we can learn from it.

    We'd love to hear your one-minute review of books which have changed your year! Simply record them on your smart device or computer and upload them using this Google form: https://forms.gle/pqsWwFwQtdGCKqED6

    Do you have a question for the expert? Ask it here using this Google form: https://forms.gle/8vzFNnPa94awARHMA

    About this week's Guest, Joycelyn Longdon: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk/people/jl2182
    Climate in Colour: https://climateincolour.com/
    2021: Longdon, J. 2020. “Environmental Data Justice.The Lancet 4 (November). DOI:10.1016/S2542-5196(20)30254-0.
    Technology Untangled Season 4 Episode 1 - Unconscious Bias: Is AI dividing us? https://link.chtbl.com/TechnologyUntangled_401
    Global competition for a limited pool of technology workers is heating up: https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/fandd/issues/2019/03/global-competition-for-technology-workers-costa

    Can technology help to rebuild after disasters?

    Can technology help to rebuild after disasters?

    2022 saw 421 registered natural disasters worldwide, including floods, drought, famine and earthquakes. It also saw new or escalating conflicts in Sudan, Syria and Ukraine. Thousands of NGOs, activists and charity groups do what they can to help those in need, whilst Governments and research groups try to come up with better ways of predicting, mitigating and avoiding disasters.

    But you may be surprised to know there's a whole heap of ways that tech can help with rebuilding and prevention efforts. In this episode, we look at how grassroots groups and major organizations work together to leverage lateral thinking, agile mindsets, and technological expertise to mitigate the effects of societal upheaval, and even help in rebuilding efforts.

    This episode was inspired by meeting Valerie Kuzmenko, a tech executive from Donetsk, who had to flee when the area became the epicentre of the original Ukraine war in 2014. In 2022, she found herself in Kyiv at the start of the invasion, and had to flee to London with her family and nothing more than a suitcase. Since recording this episode, she's found work as the Chief Marketing Officer at ScaleLabTech. 

    Using tech to rebuild society is a field which draws together large and small organisations in partnership. At the larger end of the scale are organizations like Airbel labs. They are the research arm of the International Rescue Committee. Atish Gonsalves heads up their EdTech wing. Airbel partner with a number of large organizations such as Whatsapp to provide educational solutions in areas where schooling is difficult, and work hard to provide not only resources for children who would otherwise be out of education for long periods, but also to help teachers continue to operate through tough times and disaster recovery. 

    Likewise, Hewlett Packard Enterprise use their technological expertise to provide solutions and assistance on some of the most pressing humanitarian issues, for example working with the American Red Cross to use AI to help route and maintain supplies of donated blood. However, HPE Head of Global Social Impact and Deputy Director of the HPE Foundation Fred Tan explains, it's by helping provide solutions and partnering with smaller, grassroots organisations that can encourage new ways of thinking and problem solving which can make a truly global difference, as well as encouraging HPE to think about its own operations.

    And on the ground, small organizations are doing truly remarkable work with technology. We're joined by Oksana Simnova and Vatalii Lopushanskyi of RebuildUA and UADamage respectively. These two groups grew out of very different fields - RebuildUA was in Argitech working on drone mapping Ukraine's enormous farms, and UADamage grew out of a team working on Neural Network and AI applications. They now work closely together, using drones and satellite images to map out damage to buildings in Ukraine, and then logging and assessing the damage caused and matching it against pre-war imagery to assess the need for repair. They are hopeful that their findings will help rebuild Ukraine, but also be useful in mine clearing activities in future war zones. 

    Læringsstile, intuition og sansning

    Læringsstile, intuition og sansning

    Episode 107: Kender du det at være anderledes? I dag taler om hvordan vi lærer baseret på enten sanserne, som vi referer til som sensing, eller baseret på mønstergenkendelse, som vi kalder intuitiv læringsproces. Den sansende læringsproces er baseret på det der håndgribeligt kan opleves eller er oplevet. Og den intuitive læringsproces er baseret på mønstergenkendelse. 
    Man antager at 75% af befolkningen lærer baseret på sanserne og derfor er der mange intuitive, der føler sig anderledes og at de ikke bliver taget alvorligt.
    Disclaimer:
    I Myers-Briggs er der 3 andre dikotomier og ikke to som Pia siger. i denne episode. De tre andre dikotomier er introvertion > < ekstrovertion,  føler >< tænker og judger > < perceiver.

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    #6. Psychic predicts Uncle Tics' life 🕊️

    #6. Psychic predicts Uncle Tics' life 🕊️

    Gees...this one's hecky bobecky man. Psychic Susan joined us to give Uncle Tics his first ever psychic reading and it all went to hell in a hand basket REAL quick...

    On the podcast this week:

    3 - Spirits are surrounding Uncle from the get go

    6 - Next 3 months

    9 - Psychic predicts something Uncle's never told anyone

    11 - Death on the horizon?

    14 - What's in store for Spring?

    20 - Who is standing right next to Uncle as we record the podcast?

     

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    Why did Semtech buy Sierra Wireless?

    Why did Semtech buy Sierra Wireless?

    As we reported on IoT-Now.com, the US-based semiconductor, IoT systems and Cloud connectivity service provider, Semtech recently completed its acquisition of Sierra Wireless. To find out what lay behind the US$1.2 billion purchase of Canada’s specialist in cellular IoT and device-to-cloud IoT solutions, we sat down with Julie McGee, Semtech’s Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Officer. 
     
     By way of background, Julie joined Semtech last year and has more than 30 years’ experience in semiconductors, including as an executive at Intel Corp., where she held positions in finance, marketing, business strategy, and supply chain. She also served as Chief of Staff to Intel’s chairman of the board and led several corporate transformation projects, taking Intel through its first Olympic Games. In doing that she brought 5G, artificial intelligence, drones and e-sports technologies together onto a global stage. Julie holds an MBA from the University of Oregon, she completed the Kellogg School of Management CMO program and the Harvard Women on Boards program. So her experience is broad, high level and topical. 

    Autonomous vehicles: Are we steering in the right direction?

    Autonomous vehicles: Are we steering in the right direction?

    Autonomous vehicles are a hot topic. Their incredible ability – and at times lack of it – is a source of controversy as much as a source of wonder, from avoidable crashes to drivers literally sleeping at the wheel. What's undeniable is that you can now theoretically sit in a car and let it take control as it guides you along the road. But is that actually a good idea? Is technology truly ready to take the wheel? In this episode, we’ll be meeting some of the people and organisations aiming educate us about the limitations - and build appropriate levels of trust - in autonomous vehicles.


    We'll be meeting with Dr Claire Blackett of the Institute for Energy Technology in Norway, an expert in human-centred design who is keen to ensure that the flawed human driver isn't forgotten in the race for automation. We'll also be chatting to Dr Lionel Robert of the University of Michigan, who specialises in building trust in autonomous vehicles, and sees a near future of blended driving where driver and machine will share the burden as we slowly build to full automation.


    We'll also talk to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Chief Technologist, Matt Armstrong-Barnes, to discuss how far away we truly are from real AV's (spoiler, it's decades) and ways we can safely transition to a driverless world through small steps, and an increasing use of emerging AI technologies.


    And finally, we'll be talking to Erik Coelingh, head of product at Volvo-Owned automotive safety firm, Zenseact. They are focusing on using incremental steps in autonomous vehicle technology and AI to make humans the best drivers they can be in a world where automotive technology increasingly encourages us not to concentrate.

    The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/HPE-Blog-UK-Ireland/Autonomous-vehicles-are-we-steering-in-the-right-direction/ba-p/7170668#.YtZUTXbMKUk 

    Greg Githens: Strategically Think & Contribute to Your Success

    Greg Githens:  Strategically Think & Contribute to Your Success

    EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    Leaders' perceptions of their strategic thinking abilities

    Reactive strategic thinking 

    Sensing, sense making and programming

    Leaders who don't think strategically

    Operational thinking vs Strategic Thinking

    5 P's of Operational Thinking

    Landmarks on the map of Strategic Thinking

    The secret sauce of strategy

    Biggest question ask yourself as an organization

    How to pick up on weak signals to predict the future

    Preparation, planning & anticipation as discovery

    20 Micro-skills of Strategic Thinking

    Shoulder Angels:  metacognition

    Sunflower Bias & "Devalorization"

    Organizations that Strategically Think

    Top 5 Movies to learn how to Strategically Think

    Greg's LinkedIn Profile

    LinkedIn Group:  Practitioners of Strategic Thinking MicroSkills

    Tony's LinkedIn Profile

    www.crestcom.com

    www.wellroundedleaders.com

    World poverty: Is technology the great leveller?

    World poverty: Is technology the great leveller?

    Since 1990, the global rates of extreme poverty have gone from around 40% to around 10%, and ending World Poverty entirely by 2030 is one of the UN’s Key Sustainable Development Goals, announced in 2015. However, progress is slowing, and 710 million people around the world still live in extreme poverty - currently earning below $1.90 per day. So how can technology help? In this episode, we’ll be meeting some of the people and organisations aiming to eradicate poverty through the use of technology. 

    The long show notes for this episode can be found here: https://community.hpe.com/t5/HPE-Blog-UK-Ireland/World-poverty-Is-technology-the-great-leveller/ba-p/7169364#.Ys7vh3bMKUk

    World hunger: Can technology help feed the world?

    World hunger: Can technology help feed the world?

    Ending World Hunger by 2030 is one of the UN’s Key Sustainable Development Goals, announced in 2015. We’re now half way to the final milepost, but estimates still put the number of people in the world who are suffering from hunger and malnutrition at around 811 million, more than 9% of the world's population. So how can tech help? In this episode, we’ll be meeting some of the amazing people at the cutting edge of ending world hunger through the use of technology.

    A view from above:

    Satellite technology could be a game-changer in connecting remote rural communities to the outside world, helping small-scale farmers produce better yields, and allowing them to more effectively ship and sell their produce. Mark Jarman, CEO of Colombia-based satellite project development firm AgriTierra, shares his thoughts on how the emergence of small, cheap constellations of satellites allows constant, real-time monitoring of land and economic conditions in ways which weren’t possible just five years ago - even to those with only the bare minimum of connectivity.

    Uniting the public sector and private business:

    Speaking of bare-minimum of connectivity, one of the most important ways in which rural economies can grow and become more efficient and productive is to get access to communications technology, a aunting task when they don’t necessarily have the financial ability or education and training to do so. Combating that is Isabelle Mauro, Head of Information, Communications & Technology (ICT) Industries at the World Economic Forum. The WEF is the world body bringing together the public and private sectors, and has been pushing for greater co-operation and work on lifting developing communities out of hunger and poverty. Isabelle believes that the practical means to connect communities exist: rather, the challenge is to provide a financial incentive for companies and Governments to reach out to poorer areas where the business case for connection might not be so obvious.

    IoT in the soil:

    One of the firms leading the charge to bring rural communities into the digital age is Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Brian Tippens is their Head of sustainability, and has been working closely with WEF, and partners around the world such as Purdue University, to bring HPE’s experience in data and connectivity to the farm, with solutions as diverse as networked soil-sample and moisture analysis units, which can tell farmers exactly what the conditions are like in any part of their farm (or in the community as a whole) at any one time. Their end goal? For the field to act almost as a data centre in itself, storing and analysing data at source, and in real-time.

    Meat the Future:

    But what about advances away from the farm, or produce supply chain? The world has an insatiable appetite for meat, and one which is only growing as people are lifted out of poverty. That puts a huge strain on farmland and the planet due to the intensive effort required to raise livestock, and the poullution that causes. However, with the advent of STEM cell technology and improved compute power and data analysis, another option is on the horizon: Cultured or lab-grown meat. Daan Leuning is Co-Founder and CTO at Meatable, a company which is scaling up the production of lab-grown beef and bacon to commercial levels, using cutting edge technology. They believe that creating cruelty-free meat with low-space and energy requirements could revolutionise the way we eat, as well as eventually providing cheap, nutritious food to large parts of the world.

    So whether we’re looking down from space or down into a petri-dish, there’s plenty of exciting developments which could help end world hunger by 2030. Will it be enough? Well, that depends on the appetite of those in power to make a change.

    Key takeaways:

    • Within the last five years, satellite and connected communications technology has become more available, low-cost, and low-latency - to the point where it can now help poor farmers in remote areas.
    • The best way to lift the world out of hunger is through public-private partnerships which provide funding and a business case to spread this technology through the developing world.
    • Within a decade, non-traditional vertical and cultured farming could revolutionise the way we consume food, as well as drastically reducing the environmental impact of storing, shipping and producing what we eat.

    Links and resources:

    The UN Sustainable Development Goals

    The World Economic Forum’s Edison Alliance

    What if we could solve world hunger? An article by HPE CEO, Antonio Neri

    Tech Impact 2030 - How HPE is driving positive change through technology

    Meatable - revolutionising the way we think about meat.

    AGRITierra - Empowering digital solutions for a resilient agricultural and environmental future

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    What Nature Can Teach Us About Power with Larissa Conte

    What Nature Can Teach Us About Power with Larissa Conte

    #011 - Rites of passage guide Larissa Conte understands that humans are not separate from nature and brings this perspective into her work to bridge diverse worlds as an integrative systems coach, helping business leaders enhance their “power literacy” along the way. In this heart-centered conversation, we explore the art of transformation (aka living and dying), the difference between self-care and selfishness, the power of paying attention to subtle things, and the potential each of us has to be a healer.

    To get the links and show notes for this episode, head to:

    https://www.facilitatorforum.com/episodes/011

    Dancer with an intuitive edge with Christine Gaeta

    Dancer with an intuitive edge with Christine Gaeta

    Oh this chat was such a gift! This interview is a message to anyone that wants to receive clarity about trusting their intuition.

    Christine is a dancer who has gone through a lot of exploration and found her “calling” and business in helping people by being an intuitive guide. We speak about giving clarity, coaching and her embodiment session.

     

    In this episode we talk about about:

    • Believing yourself and your path.
    • Asking questions without hesitation.
    • Not being limited to who you truly are.
    • Being the present and not the past.

     

    ABOUT CHRISTINE:

    Christine Gaeta is a Latina from Orange County, CA.  She is an Intuitive Guide and dancer. She was in a competitive Hip Hop team for 4 years.

    She trained in Los Angeles for 3 years taking part in training at International Dance Academy LA (former studio), Galen Hooks Method Intensives, and performing at local venues such as Club Posers, and Carnival.

    Recently, she has gone through an uprooting in her career path. She is stepping into this new role of being an intuitive guide. She is passionate about helping people to feel empowered in expressing their truth and tapping into their higher selves.

     

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    RESOURCES:

    Text: CREATE to 323-524-9857 to apply for my Get Up Girl Gang community

     

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