Ep 16: A Climate+ Future for Cities

Future Forward

In this conversation, Reza and Seyi discuss the importance of humanity in addressing climate change and the challenges faced by communities in the face of rising sea levels. The discussion is with Lincoln Bleveans Executive Director, Sustainability & Energy Management, Stanford University. They also explore the role of AI in finding solutions to climate change and the need for behavior change alongside technological innovation. The conversation highlights the need for a proactive approach to adaptation and mitigation and the importance of maintaining our humanity in the face of these challenges.

keywords

humanity, climate change, rising sea levels, AI, behavior change, adaptation, mitigation

takeaways

• The focus on humanity is crucial in addressing climate change and the challenges faced by communities.
• AI can play a significant role in finding patterns, identifying priorities, and understanding feedback loops in the context of climate change.
• Technological innovation must be accompanied by behavior change to achieve meaningful impact.
• A proactive approach to adaptation and mitigation is necessary to address the challenges of climate change.
• Maintaining our humanity and finding solutions that prioritize the well-being of communities is essential.

titles

• The Importance of Humanity in Addressing Climate Change
• The Role of AI in Finding Solutions to Climate Change

Sound Bites

• "I was so taken by his focus on humanity."
• "AI can be a solution to helping us with climate change."
• "Stadiums have become a third place."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:15 Introducing Climate Plus and Influences

10:10 The Challenges and Opportunities of Climate Change

15:39 The Impact of Climate Change on Communities

20:47 Maintaining Humanity in the Face of Change

25:37 Behavior Change and Technology Innovation

28:10 The Importance of Community Resilience

29:48 From Admiring the Problem to Embracing Solutions

32:00 The Human Aspect of Climate Change and Migration

34:38 AI's Role in Addressing Climate Change

35:15 Exploring Migration through the Lens of 'East West'