Human Affairs

In the global struggle between the free world and the axis of authoritarian imperialism; we, the defenders of freedom, see a level of confusion that makes the other side have an upper hand. In this podcast, I am sharing a perspective that can bring clarity and help us turn the tide in this global hybrid war, one that will define the future of humanity and our planet.

In an era when the state of global affairs is making humanity being at the verge of self imploding, the large majority that remains silent , living in a gray zone , is preventing humanity to win its war against the forces of evil currently dominating the global agenda.

Hope is not a given and it is in high demand these days. Exhausted from the cycle of tragic news and unprecedented personal and collective challenges, we may often feel hopeless. The Road to Hope is based on the pursuit of finding a way forward into a new hope, one based on the intersection of realistic, mindful, emotional and aspirational pillars. As we drive into destination "Hope", we take into...

A handshake that is worth more than any words: UN secretary general smiling while greeting human rights ongoing offender Iran, as it starts heading a UN Human Rights committee, symbolizes the collapse of global diplomacy as we have known it for almost a century.

When freedom of speech is used without a moral compass, spitting on the suffering enhances a world dominated by hatred and collective bullying. History shows where that leads. As we are living historical moments, we shall regain the freedom of speech for a human conversation without the inhumane beasts controlling now the global voice.

When the murdering cruelty of a barbaric Middle Ages terror group as Hamas becomes part of the legitimate discourse of global society, the risk for humankind to lose its humanity is at its highest alert level. Reporting directly from Tel Aviv, Jorge Diener shares a global and human perspective on the struggle ahead for those who are still hopeful that evil can be defeated.

AI or better said Any Intelligence for Humanity frames the current fuzz on Artificial Intelligence in the context of how we use any intelligence for good.

Is Self-Development the solution to human existence? Can the investment on our selves bring human progress? Building a new paradigm for focusing on developing the "other" in a caring human society.

Learning lessons from the current crisis in Israel as we look at the power of the fourth pillar of demo-cracy playing the ultimate check & balance

On how the naiveté of the many millions actively walking the streets of global societies challenged by darkness, will make humanity prevail.

In the opening episode of Season 2 of Human Affairs, Jorge Diener is moving the conversation from the "making sense of a world in disarray" to bringing a colorful framework of actual ideas and actions to deal with the challenges of the present and the future.

As we approach the end of an extraordinary year , this season finale reflects on human aspirations beyond happiness in the making of a new era.

A human perspective behind the scenes of the world's biggest sport party.

When 10 million people in Ukraine are freezing due to the cruel destruction of their country's infrastructure and 500 million people in the world are at the risk of starvation because of cruel violence by armies of evil; we can't remain immune to human suffering. Adapting to go on with our lives doesn't mean being indifferent, but should mean allocating part of our time, resources and purpose in d...

On how the struggle between stability and disruption can trigger progress for ourselves, our businesses and the world.

Finding Purpose at the edge of Global Transformations

Lessons from Evolution and Cell Biology & the transformative power of Stem Cells in rebuilding lives, literally and metaphorically.

When algorithms are the queens and kings of the new balance of power and their owners decide what reality we see and we live, netizens can transform the digital scene by creating an open space towards a renewed free society.

From customers who are not always right, to bitcoin secrecy, through disruption that actually preserves and win-win models that are outdated. An attempt to move away from transactional into relational societies, companies and organizations; removing transactions as the basic DNA of current human interactions.

When the dystopian future is here today, we may unlock the active power of envisioning a human values-based future and get closer to Utopia, an ideal benevolent community.

From a 7.6 Richter scale earthquake in Mexico City to the Abba Voyage concert in London Arena; a leap of faith on empathic societies.

On how being the free-thinking underdog gives you a winning edge. Business Strategy lessons from the dynamics of the war in Ukraine and a little bit of "All you need is love" by The End.

In a world where balance is challenged, geopolitics can't provide anymore an answer. Human agency may write a new path, one that each one needs to explore.

Making sense of a world in disarray