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Stanley Chen  was my first guest on Imaginize World podcast back 3 years ago. Talking again in 2026, he shares his insights on the evolving relationship between humanity and technology. (Transcript: https://imaginize.world/stanley-chen-y26-transcript/#0003) He believes that the boundary of fiction and reality is becoming increasingly blurred, that technology is advancing faster than ever. Reality...

Luigi Ceccaroni  is a researcher in the fields of citizen science, environmental sciences and artificial intelligence. He manages strategic innovation at Earthwatch Europe. (transcript: https://imaginize.world/luigi-ceccaroni-transcript/#0003) He has worked on European Commission projects studying how to analyze and evaluate citizen-science impacts. Luigi compares two citizen-science models:  1. C...

In our first conversation, we talked about Permissions in the context of what Jillian called adulting. Today we talked about Permissions in the context of AI. More including a transcript: https://imaginize.world/jillian-reilly-transcript-2026/ What's the human contribution? What is human value? While very uncomfortable and while very confusing at this moment and deeply destabilizing, might ov...

Nicholas Omonuk has done much work to raise awareness and build climate justice. He created End Fossil Occupy Uganda, a local climate movement demanding a phase-out of fossil fuels. He co-founded Plant for My Future, which mobilized youth across Africa. (More here including transcript: https://imaginize.world/nicholas-omonuk-climate-justice-accelerator/) He has attended COP events. He has strong m...

Steve Stroh is a well-known expert in amateur radio and creator and writer of Zero Retries , a widely read weekly newsletter about amateur radio. He talks about today and tomorrow. (more here including transcript https://imaginize.world/steve-stroh/) He explains software defined radios, the uses of amateur radio by different people for a wide range of needs. He talks about StarLink the first telec...

(Transcript: https://imaginize.world/aidan-mccullen-transcript/#0003/) Aidan talks about how individuals can cultivate an “undisruptable” gig mindset to navigate constant change, drive innovation, and collaborate meaningfully with emerging technologies like AI.  He is the creator and host of The Innovation Show and author of Undisruptables. In 2025 h e won the Thinkers50 Innovation Award and the r...

Marc Alessi, a climate science fellow at the Union of Concerned Scientists, discusses the challenges and advancements in climate science and policy. He highlights the increasing communication battle between factual scientific work and disinformation fueled by corporate interests, particularly from fossil fuel companies. (More here: https://imaginize.world/marc-alessi-climate-expert-concerned-scien...

Ai Jiang, a Chinese Canadian writer, explores themes of societal influence, cultural assimilation, and the intersection of technology and humanity in her work. Her narratives often depict the struggles of individuals caught between different realities, reflecting on the power dynamics between the wealthy and the less affluent. Read more here: https://imaginize.world/ai-jiang-society-culture-techno...

Instead of rigid step-by-step training, AI is enabling dynamic, simulation-based learning. Mark Gröb reveals how using a Socratic approach, learners ask questions, receive personalized  guidance, and practice through adaptive simulations that respond to their progress in real time. (More here: https://imaginize.world/immersive-technology-mark-grob-podcast/)   IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape o...

End Plastic Pollution is a waste management organization that started in Uganda and focuses on the intersection between people, the environment, and the economy. (More here: https://imaginize.world/end-plastic-pollution-with-godfrey-ssekiziyivu/) The organization is implementing a zero waste model for local communities and has developed the Kollect app, a technological platform designed to transfo...

Lionel Robert talks about a new frontier, one that changes the relationship between robots and humans. (Read more here: https://imaginize.world/human-and-robot-relationships-the-next-frontier-with-lionel-robert/ ) He talks about a range of issues: data protection, regulation and innovation, security versus privacy, automation and urbanization, robots integrated into families and becoming companion...

Cortney explains how we are currently in the "meta present" stage, similar to Web 1.0, where AI and VR are tools used intentionally rather than integrated into daily life. (more here https://imaginize.world/cortney-harding-spatial-race/) She outlines four key ways humans can "future-proof" themselves against AI disruption: through emotional skills, enhancement of work, unique e...

Deb Chachra is a professor of engineering at Olin College. She works at the intersection of technology and society, with an emphasis on systems, education, design, and materials. ( More here ) In 2023 she wrote How Infrastructure Works: Inside the Systems That Shape Our World . As she explains on her website, "our infrastructural networks – water and sewage, electricity, communications, trans...

Xueting Ni is a writer and curator of contemporary Chinese culture and literature. She has compiled the anthology Sinopticon , which shows the diversity and depth of the Chinese science fiction tradition. ( More here )  In this interview, she discusses the inspiration and purpose behind Sinopticon , highlighting how science fiction can explore important social and political issues through allegory...

Ross Dawson is a futurist and entrepreneur. He helps people think about the future and learn by doing. We talk about ethics, science fiction, and what people can do from a practical viewpoint to help shape the future. More here: https://imaginize.world/building-a-better-future-together-humans-ai-with-ross-dawson/ He created a global community called the "Humans + AI Explorers" that is ex...

AI that aligns with human values and ethical principles AI may sound intelligent, but at its core, it’s just math — a “stochastic parrot” repeating patterns without understanding human values. Rawn Shaw explains how making AI safe is an active, ongoing process, shaped entirely by the humans behind it. More here: https://imaginize.world/exploring-responsible-ai-with-rawn-shah/ The phrase “stochasti...

Gargi Mishra, a long-time expert in the mining industry, discusses why mining is an important issue that everyone should care about. Mining provides the raw materials for nearly everything we use, and the industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation. (More here: https://imaginize.world/future-mining-gargi-mishra/ She emphasizes the importance of sustainability, ethical practices, an...

This conversation covers a discussion on vibe coding,  its impact on traditional software development and how new approaches are needed today.  You can learn more here:  His explanations about what vibe coding is and how it can be used are eye-opening. He also discusses the broader impact of AI on the future of work, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability, especially for...

Henrique Dias is founder and CEO of NoHarm, A nonprofit startup in Brazil that develops AI-based tools to improve patient safety in the public healthcare system. (More here: https://imaginize.world/noharm-innovative-ai-with-henrique-dias/) The startup’s unique approach of providing its solution for free to public hospitals while charging private hospitals has allowed it to scale and make an impact...

Michelle is the Editorial Director at Digital Content Next, a not-for-profit organization representing over 60 media brands, from The New York Times and Financial Times to NBCU and Vox Media. More here including transcript:  https://imaginize.world/the-future-of-media-with-michelle-manafy/  She leads editorial teams, develops content strategies, and more. I have known Michelle for several decades...

Have you heard of antifragile organizations? They go beyond resilience and give us hope for the future, according to Janka Krings-Klebe, co-author of a new book, The Antifragile Organization: From Hierarchies to Ecosystems.  More here: https://imaginize.world/the-antifragile-organization-with-janka-krings-klebe/   IMAGINIZE.WORLD The goal is to shape our future before it shapes us. YouTube channel...

Jillian Reilly has explored the future and change making for many years.  Her new book is The Ten Permissions : with the intriguing subtitle Redefining the Rules of Adulting in the 21st Century. She is a change facilitator and keynote speaker. More here https://imaginize.world/the-ten-permissions-with-jillian-reilly/ In 2012 at the age of 23 she wrote a book about her own experiences as an aid wor...

Sachin Joshi is an education activist, and a highly recognized leader in education in India. He is the founder of the Espalier Experimental and Heritage Schools that in fact got the first prize by the Maharashtra government in 2014. More here: https://imaginize.world/ai-on-wheels-with-sachin-usha-vilas-joshi/ Espalier follows the Gandhi Montessori philosophy which involves holistic child developme...

Portalmania is a series of stories written over 7 years. In Debbie's work, portals are both openings and closings.  Read more here: https://imaginize.world/portalmania-with-debbie-urbanski/ They are transitions between us and others, and between different versions of ourselves. The impact on people who go through them is powerful. She talks about a terrifying and wide open future for our chil...

Sundeep is a leading thinker the future, what may or will happen, and how to prepare. He is the author of the much-read book "A World Without War".  Read more here: https://imaginize.world/a-world-without-war-in-our-global-future-with-sundeep-waslekar/ Chairman of the Strategic Foresight Group, an India-based think tank that has worked with or on 65 countries since its founding in 2002,...