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Shifting to a nature-positive economy is not just better for the planet, it’s also the best investment we’ll ever make. Our conference recap has all you need to know in a nutshell.
Read the articleCan AI Decode the Language of Nature?
Digital & Technology
Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we could understand what animals say? That’s why the Earth Species Project is working on a universal translator for animal communications.
Read the articleElection Year 2024: Democracy in Danger?
Society & Politics
Lisa Witter, Co-founder of Apolitical, explains why so many voters seem frustrated with politics, how to give government an upgrade and increase citizen involvement.
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Generative AI in 2024: “The Year of Delivery”
McKinsey digitalization expert Rodney Zemmel explains where AI brings real benefits and how companies can best implement the technology in their businesses.Read the Article - Social & Politics
“Democracy Has a Delivery Problem”
Why is trust in government so low, where does widespread anger at politics come from? Lisa Witter, Co-founder of Apolitical, shares ideas on how to strengthen democracy and encourage citizen…Read the Article - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Eat Chocolate to Protect the Rainforest? Sweet!
With her company Perú Puro, tropical biologist Frauke Fischer supports farmers in the Andes – and delights the taste buds of her customers.Read the Article - Art & Design
“We Need Stories that Show Human Capacity for Action”
Harvard professor Martin Puchner describes how ancient links between literature and environmentalism offer insights for a better future.Read the Article - Life & Science
“If We Leave It to the Market, Renewables Will Win”
What does it take to make the green energy transition a success? “Remove all fossil-fuel subsidies”, Prof. Michael Sterner argues.Read the Article
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“We’re seeing more and more scale-ups, more and more unicorns coming out of Europe, more and more companies really shaping the global stage.”
“We have laid out a common European vision for the future of this technology – one where AI is more democratic, one where AI systems are safe.”
“What kind of AI do we actually have now? I would argue that we have an AI that is both technically and morally inadequate.”
“I had faith in this idea that chess could give a child from the slums and poverty an intellectual identity. And I picked up a chess board and I put it in front of them.”
““To be green and to be clean, that’s going to be a real challenge.”