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The Future, This Week

Sydney Business Insightssbi.sydney.edu.au

Dr Sandra Peter and Prof Kai Riemer meet each week to put their spin on news impacting the future of business. From Sydney Business Insights at the University of Sydney.

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Episodes

The future of generative AI

This week: the speed, visibility and hype of generative AI, and goodbye. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-future-of-generative-ai/ Listen to our other podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow us to keep updated wit...

May 12, 202319 min

The future of seafood with Aryé Elfenbein

This week: we discuss lab-grown seafood and the future of fish with Wildtype Co-Founder, Aryé Elfenbein. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-future-of-seafood-with-arye-elfenbein/ Listen to our other podcast, The Unlearn P...

Apr 28, 202326 min

Megaprojects and getting big things done with Bent Flyvbjerg

This week: a discussion with Bent Flyvbjerg on the factors that lead projects to fail, whether big or small, and the research-based principles that can make them succeed. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/megaprojects-and-ge...

Apr 14, 202343 min

Generative AI and life advice for the future with Kevin Kelly

This week: we talk with Wired Magazine co-founder Kevin Kelly about artificial intelligence, group think, and excellent advice for living. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/generative-ai-and-life-advice-for-the-future-with-k...

Apr 05, 202332 min

Platform capitalism with Cory Doctorow and Rebecca Giblin

This week: we interview Rebecca Giblin and Cory Doctorow, authors of Chokepoint Capitalism, about how platforms capture value in creative markets. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/platform-capitalism-with-cory-doctorow-and-...

Mar 31, 202325 min

Noise and other distractions with Daniel Kahneman

This week: a special episode with Daniel Kahneman. Good judgment is not just an admirable personal quality, it’s a valuable life skill. Nobel Prize winner and renowned author, Professor Daniel Kahneman has spent his life exploring how people make decisions and what are the factors that lead us to make good – or bad - decisions. This podcast is an edited highlight of a conversation with Professor Kahneman and Sandra Peter, including questions from the audience. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insig...

Mar 03, 202326 min

ChatGPT and generative AI

This week: our ChatGPT and generative AI special. What is it? How does it work? What to do with it? Where to next? Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/chatgpt-and-generative-ai/ Subscribe to our other podcast, The Unlearn Proj...

Jan 24, 202333 min

The 4-day work week with Juliet Schor

This week: what if we all worked four days a week? We talk with Professor Juliet Schor about her research into the 4-day work week and the trials happening around the world. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-4-day-work-w...

Dec 12, 202233 minSeason 12Ep. 13

Best business books of 2022

This week: corporate self-help, pandemics, climate, toxic stuff and socio-tech broccoli: our 2022 best business books for your holiday reading list. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/best-business-books-of-2022/ Subscribe to...

Nov 25, 202228 minSeason 12Ep. 12

Temu – Chinese apps going global

This week: Pinduoduo’s Temu marks another high-profile entry in the e-commerce market from a Chinese tech giant. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/temu-chinese-apps-going-global/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Pro...

Nov 20, 202226 minSeason 12Ep. 11

COP27 and moving forward with climate change responses

This week: we talk to Christopher Wright about COP27 and how to move forward with responses to climate change. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/cop27-and-moving-forward-with-climate-change-responses/ Subscribe to our new po...

Nov 14, 202236 minSeason 12Ep. 10

Generative AI and creative work

This week: how generative Artificial Intelligence and synthetic media changes the business of creative work. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/generative-ai-and-creative-work/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Projec...

Nov 06, 202224 minSeason 12Ep. 9

Universal Basic Income with Scott Santens

This week: Universal Basic Income (UBI) trials have taken place all over the world from Namibia to Alaska. We talk with researcher and advocate Scott Santens about the future of the basic income and the impact of the pandemic. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on ou...

Oct 31, 202241 minSeason 12Ep. 8

Patagonia goes profit for purpose

This week: we discuss what happens when a company is owned by a foundation, how profit benefits purpose. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/patagonia-goes-profit-for-purpose/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project ...

Oct 14, 202220 minSeason 12Ep. 7

9 things we learned about hybrid work

This week: we take stock and discuss nine important things we learned about hybrid work. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/9-things-we-learned-about-hybrid-work/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can fo...

Oct 07, 202224 minSeason 12Ep. 6

Data is not the new oil with Genevieve Bell

This week: our 300th episode. We’re joined by Professor Genevieve Bell to settle once and for all – if data is not the new oil, then what is it? Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/data-is-not-the-new-oil-with-genevieve-bell/ ...

Sep 29, 202249 minSeason 12Ep. 5

State of the Digital in 2022 (and the future) with Simon Kemp

This week: don’t believe the hype – the surprising truth about what is really going on online, with our expert Simon Kemp Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/state-of-the-digital-in-2022-and-the-future-with-simon-kemp/ Subscri...

Sep 20, 202235 minSeason 12Ep. 4

Weird new jobs

This week: the AI whisperer, AI artist managers, data detectives, metaverse supply chain strategy consultants, and more cool jobs in the digital era. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/weird-new-jobs/ Subscribe to our new pod...

Sep 09, 202219 minSeason 12Ep. 3

The business of movies is changing

This week: the business of movies is changing, with Mike Seymour. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-business-of-movies-is-changing/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . Join us at DISRUPT.SYDNEY ! Use the ...

Sep 02, 202243 minSeason 12Ep. 2

Instagram, are you TikTok?

This week: as Instagram tries to become more like TikTok, small businesses protest. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/instagram-are-you-tiktok/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow us to keep up...

Aug 26, 202222 minSeason 12Ep. 1

AI fluency in Australia with Kellie Nuttall

This week: a special on artificial intelligence in Australian organisations and AI fluency with Deloitte’s AI Lead, Dr Kellie Nuttall. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/ai-fluency-in-australia-with-kellie-nuttall/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow us to keep updated with our latest insights on Flipboard , LinkedIn , Twitter and WeChat . Send us your news ideas to sbi@sydney.edu.au . We read...

Jul 29, 202230 min

Revisiting the Asian century with Kishore Mahbubani

This week: we revisit our 2020 discussion with Singaporean diplomat, academic and author, Kishore Mahbubani. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/revisiting-the-asian-century-with-kishore-mahbubani/ Subscribe to our new podcast...

Jul 08, 202219 min

Another delivery drone trial and food security futures

This week: delivery drones - where are they, and why are they taking so long? Plus fake milk discussions and food security futures. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/another-delivery-drone-trial-and-food-security-futures/ Su...

Jun 23, 202225 minSeason 11Ep. 13

Buy now, pay later and the evolution of innovation

This week: the evolution (or revolution) in the BNPL disruption story. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/buy-now-pay-later-and-the-evolution-of-innovation/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow u...

Jun 10, 202225 minSeason 11Ep. 12

Facial recognition and public data

This week: all things facial recognition and the implications of using public data. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/facial-recognition-and-public-data/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow us ...

Jun 02, 202228 minSeason 11Ep. 11

Stablecoins, not-so-stable cryptocurrency

This week: as cryptocurrencies plummet, some stablecoins are not so stable. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/stable-coins-not-so-stable-cryptocurrency/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow us t...

May 20, 202223 minSeason 11Ep. 10

The future of sand

This week: the world is running out of sand. The most-exploited resource after water should be recognised as a strategic material and regulated like a mineral commodity. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-future-of-sand/ ...

May 10, 202224 minSeason 11Ep. 9

The future of geopolitics

This week: the future of geopolitics. From Australia’s place in Asia to the war in Europe, we discuss new ways of thinking, with Professor Marc Stears. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/the-future-of-geopolitics/ Subscribe t...

Apr 29, 202237 minSeason 11Ep. 8

Hybrid office fashion

This week: what should you wear to work: the end of suit and heels and more hybrid office fashion. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https://sbi.sydney.edu.au/hybrid-office-fashion/ Subscribe to our new podcast, The Unlearn Project . You can follow u...

Apr 26, 202221 minSeason 11Ep. 7

Unlearn music

This week: we’re on a break but we have something interesting in store for you, we discuss how the way we engage with music is fundamentally changing — from something we listen to, to something we create with. Sandra Peter (Sydney Business Insights) and Kai Riemer (Digital Futures Research Group) meet once a week to put their own spin on news that is impacting the future of business in The Future, This Week. You can find transcripts, links for the curious and more episodes on our website: https:...

Apr 15, 202250 min
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