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Artwork for Future Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education &

Future Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education &

One Planet Podcast · Creative Process Original Series
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability
Mental Health
Climate Crisis
Utopian Studies
Cultural Memory
Environmental Sustainability
Neuroscience
Art
Politics
Urban Planning
Climate Migration
Climate Education
Intelligence
Environmental Impact
Richard Sennett
Sustainable Development Goals
15-Minute City
Education

What will the city of tomorrow look like?We are living in the Century of the City. Cities are the main drivers of creativity and innovation. Yet, a great number of people have little or no conception of what their future will look like when it comes to creating resilient, sustainable, and liveable cities. Even though a significant majority are intent on learning more about climate disruption, ener... more

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Artwork for Future Cities · Sustainability, Energy, Innovation, Climate Change, Transport, Housing, Work, Circular Economy, Education &

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If you live in a city, you’ve probably had that moment in the middle of the night. You hear a scratching in the walls, or you catch the glowing eyes of a raccoon peering out from a dumpster, and for a second, the concrete world feels a lot less 'cont... more

"So synanthropes are animals that have adapted to human-modified environments, and the Greek translation essentially is together with humans, so synanthrope. And they're a fascinating subset of wild animals that they're all around us, but we don't re... more

“Architecture should bring a true sensation of wellbeing. We were really lucky to experience that as children, and now as architects, we try to bring all that we learned into our practice.”Salwa and Selma Mikou are the founders of Paris-based Mikou A... more

Today, we examine how we will adapt to a changing climate and learn to listen to the Earth.(0:00) Abrahm Lustgarten(Reporter, ProPublica) (3:00) Jon Gertner (Author, The Ice at the End of the World) (5:32) Bill Hare (CEO, Climate Analytics) (6:35) Ro... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Werb
Award-winning epidemiologist and author of Our Wild Familiars
Author, Scientist
Episode: Our Wild Familiars - DR. DAN WERB on Animals that Live Among Us & Urban Wildlife Conservation - Highlights
Salwa Mikou
Co-founder of Mikou Architecture (Ferris-based), Morocco
Mikou Architecture
Episode: Future Cities: Building Bridges Between Memory, Nature & Architecture w/ SALWA & SELMA MIKOU
Selma Mikou
Co-founder of Mikou Architecture (Ferris-based), Morocco
Mikou Architecture
Episode: Future Cities: Building Bridges Between Memory, Nature & Architecture w/ SALWA & SELMA MIKOU
Abrahm Lustgarten
Environmental journalist
ProQuest / environmental journalism
Episode: Cities of the Future: Regeneration and Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Jon Gertner
Environmental journalist
New York Times / journalism
Episode: Cities of the Future: Regeneration and Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Ben Goldfarb
Author and journalist
Author of Growing a Revolution
Episode: Cities of the Future: Regeneration and Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Liza Featherstone
Writer
Writer and commentator
Episode: Cities of the Future: Regeneration and Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Rebecca Tickell
Documentary filmmaker
filmer
Episode: Cities of the Future: Regeneration and Redesigning Our Relationship with Nature
Tom Chi
Physicist, inventor, founding partner of At One Ventures
At One Ventures
Episode: Why Do We Listen to the Talkers More Than the Builders Saving the Planet? - TOM CHI - Highlights

Host

Mia Funk
Host of the One Planet Podcast and The Creative Process. Known for engaging discussions on sustainability, creativity, and urban futures, and connecting diverse voices in the field.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 197 ratings
  • Superb series on the future of smart cities!

    Love the format and guests

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Charles Duruis
    France3 years ago
  • Very good ideas here about our future

    New fan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sophie Gillum121
    France3 years ago
  • Amazing!

    What sets this podcast apart is its ability to make complex urban issues accessible and engaging. It features diverse voices from urban planners to community leaders, all working to reimagine and reshape our cities for the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabouti
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Stories

    So many examples of neat projects people are undertaking is optimism that is needed. All the different variations: design, writing, activism etc. help understand all the positive changes that will occur.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    case-I
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing!!

    This topic of conversation is super important and I love how this podcast encourages us to expand our minds and think about future generations and what will soon be our reality..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Faithhoangg
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging format and diverse guest insights that effectively make complex urban issues accessible.
Many enjoy the podcast's focus on hopeful and innovative solutions to pressing challenges in urban planning and climate change.
The discussions often prompt reflection on personal responsibility and community engagement in response to environmental issues.

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How Animals Are Adapting to Cities & Reshaping the Natural World w/ Author & Epidemiologist DAN WERB
Q: What can cities do to coexist with these synanthropes without compromising safety or ecology?
Implement waste containerization, create green corridors or stepping-stone habitats, and design urban spaces that accommodate wildlife movement while reducing human-wildlife conflict.
How Animals Are Adapting to Cities & Reshaping the Natural World w/ Author & Epidemiologist DAN WERB
Q: What drew these particular species to live in cities, and how are they changing as a result?
Werb explains that species are pulled into cities by resources and urban fragments, with garbage acting as a key energy source; over generations, they adapt behaviors and even develop new social structures to thrive in urban environments.
Future Cities: Building Bridges Between Memory, Nature & Architecture w/ SALWA & SELMA MIKOU
Q: How do you bring memory, culture, and place into your architectural projects to make spaces meaningful for people?
We start from the site's traces and narratives, layer memory with contemporary program, and design around a central, shared space that allows diverse activities to interconnect; this creates spaces that feel alive and resonant with users.
MAX BENNETT - Author of A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains - CEO of Alby
Q: What are your reflections on the importance of the environment and whether the new technologies, AI can help with that?
Bennett emphasizes the necessity of keeping Earth healthy and in ecological balance, no matter the technological advancements we achieve.
MAX BENNETT - Author of A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains - CEO of Alby
Q: How do you define yourself as having consciousness?
Bennett explains that consciousness and intelligence are often conflated, noting that one can be aware without necessarily being intelligent, and vice versa.

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Covering a wide array of topics related to urban living, this podcast examines the future of cities amidst critical themes like sustainability, climate change, and social innovation. Guests include urban planners, scientists, and activists who share insights and innovative ideas on transforming urban spaces to create more resilient and equitable environments. The discussions are enriched by diverse perspectives, emphasizing local economies, the integration of technology, and the importance of community engagement in shaping sustainable urban futures. Each episode encourages listeners to engage actively with the pressing challenges and opportunities present in urban development today, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in th... more

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