The Soft Technologies of Democracy with Ed Gillespie

Ed has spent his career thinking systemically about the future and consulting with governments and corporations on topics as varied as the environment, politics, healthcare and education.He's also the co-host of hit podcast 'Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts' alongside comedian Jon Richardson and fellow Futurenaut Mark Stevenson.Given Ed's varied expertise I wasn't quite sure where this conversation would go, but I needn't have worried. What unfolded was a great chat about climate, politics, and the soft technologies of technology that we need to make better use of to solve our toughest problems.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ed's Work04:22 The Role of a Futurist07:17 Asking the Right Questions10:23 The Politicization of Climate Change13:12 The Transition to Renewable Energy16:01 Motivations Behind Climate Action18:57 The Economic Case for Renewables22:01 The Challenge of Unburnable Carbon25:17 Exploring Economic Models: Degrowth vs. Abundance29:59 Grassroots Perspectives on Climate Action34:43 Bystander Leadership: The Call for Courage40:20 Finding Hope Amidst Challenges46:41 Envisioning a Future of Bio-Regionalism