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Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World

MaRS Discovery District
Climate Change
Sustainable Agriculture
Canadian Tech Sector
Microplastics
Lab-Grown Meat
Innovation Economy
Food Technology
Mars
Infrastructure
Insect Protein
Artificial Intelligence
Sustainability Reporting
Diversity In Tech
Covid-19
Sustainability
Infectious Diseases
Electric Vehicles
Battery Recycling
Obesity
Methane Leaks

Solve for X uncovers what’s next. Join journalist Manjula Selvarajah as she dives into the latest tech innovations shaping our world. How are satellites revolutionizing the fight against climate change? Could music be the medicine we need? What will it take for Canada to lead the global tech scene and achieve a zero-emission future? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the next seas... more

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Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have been allowing humans to control objects with their minds for nearly half a century. But in recent years, thanks partly to advances in AI, the technology has evolved dramatically; wearable and implantable devices ... more

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The fashion industry has its fair share of dirty secrets, but one of the lesser-known is how much it pollutes our waterways. Every year, garment factories use as much as 2 trillion gallons of water to dye clothes, and most of that water, now filled w... more

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There’s no denying that technology plays — and will continue to play — a critical role in addressing the climate crisis. But could super-intelligent AI actually solve the problem for us, as several tech billionaires claim? Or is this over-reliance on... more

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Our energy grid is something most of us only think about when it isn’t working. But growing demand for electricity is placing an even greater strain on a system that’s already facing increased pressure from extreme weather events. Can we build a more... more

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Recent Guests

Macarena Cataldo
Chemical engineer, CEO and co-founder of Viridis
Viridis
Episode: Colour block: When it comes to water, can the textile industry clean up its act?
Adam Becker
Astrophysicist, science journalist, author of More Everything Forever, AI Overlords, Space Empires, and Silicon Valley's Crusade to Control the Fate of Humanity
Independent writer/researcher
Episode: Infinity quest: Is the hubris of tech billionaires endangering the planet?
Dana Tizya-Tramm
Chief of the Vantakwtjinn First Nation
Vantakwtjinn First Nation
Episode: The grid: Is it time to rethink our power systems? (Replay)
Josh Wong
Founder and CEO, Opus One Solutions
Opus One Solutions
Episode: The grid: Is it time to rethink our power systems? (Replay)
Destenie Nock
Energy equity expert and professor
Carnegie Mellon University
Episode: The grid: Is it time to rethink our power systems? (Replay)
Eleni Myrivili
UN's Chief Heat Officer and former chief resilience officer for Athens, Greece
United Nations
Episode: Heat warning: Are we ready for a hotter climate?
Martina Albert
Works for the National Tree Seed Centre on the Indigenous Seed Collection Program.
National Tree Seed Centre
Episode: Regrowth strategy: To adapt to a changing climate, restoring nature is critical. But do we have the seeds we need?
Blaine Peason
Founder and CEO of Seedark, focused on building a digital database of seeds for restoration.
Seedark
Episode: Regrowth strategy: To adapt to a changing climate, restoring nature is critical. But do we have the seeds we need?
Faisal Moola
Professor of Geography at the University of Guelph and expert in conservation management.
University of Guelph
Episode: Regrowth strategy: To adapt to a changing climate, restoring nature is critical. But do we have the seeds we need?

Host

Manjula Selvarajah
Journalist and host focusing on innovative technology and climate change solutions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • This podcast is really well researched and put together. Super underrated!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Bastard_Bill
    4 months ago
  • Well done

    Good selection of guests. High production value. I always learn something new.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FatRatTheThird
    Canada2 years ago
  • All about trees

    I learned stuff! Loved the botanist playing with airplanes in Thailand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ConeNifer
    Canada4 years ago
  • Solve for X

    Great listen! Manjula bring to life in the most important topic of our generation with inspiring guests tackling climate change in innovative and simple ways!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ksomask
    Canada4 years ago
  • Extremely informative and enlightening!

    Solve for X brilliantly describes the depths of issues pertaining to climate change. My kids are in a tech program and this is a must listen for all ages. As we sit presently in a heat wave with forest fires in part of the world, the topics definitely hit home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Sringistan
    Canada4 years ago

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Several reviews highlight the podcast's refreshing, solution-oriented outlook on climate change, contrasting it with more typical doom-and-gloom narratives.
Overall, the discussions are described as enlightening, applicable to diverse audiences, and essential for understanding current innovations facing our world.
The informative nature of the series is frequently praised, emphasizing its focus on practical solutions in environmental conservation and healthcare.
Listeners appreciate the high production value and the selection of expert guests, often mentioning that they learn something new from each episode.

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#47
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Infinity quest: Is the hubris of tech billionaires endangering the planet?
Q: What is the most important mindset shift for innovators, investors, and policymakers to make right now regarding climate action?
Embrace a realistic, system-level view that prioritizes evidence-based, scalable solutions over grandiose, carbon-intensive fantasies, and strengthen democratic oversight and regulation to align tech progress with the public good.
Infinity quest: Is the hubris of tech billionaires endangering the planet?
Q: Hi, this is Marcus Extavour. Is it valuable or possible to separate critiques of tech billionaires from critiques of the individuals doing the daily work to advance technology?
Yes, we can critique systems and leadership without condemning the many professionals who contribute to science and technology; the key is recognizing accountability, supporting workers, and ensuring diverse voices influence how technologies are developed and deployed.
Heat warning: Are we ready for a hotter climate?
Q: How do you think future generations will look back on our current handling of extreme heat?
They will likely view our inaction with frustration, recognizing that we had the knowledge but failed to act on it.
Heat warning: Are we ready for a hotter climate?
Q: Can you describe to me what it feels like to be in the middle of a category three heat wave?
It feels breathless, making it difficult to breathe, and it reduces motivation to do anything.
Cracking the code: How generative biology could transform medicine
Q: Which part do you see changing the fastest in drug discovery with generative biology?
The discovery phase will change really quickly; we're convinced that 100% of protein therapeutics will be created through these methods.

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