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John Podesta - Cities Respond to Climate Change

To reduce or even stop the threat of global warming, it stands to reason that the first line of defense is to avoid using fossil fuels in the first place. In this overview followed by questions from the audience, John Podesta suggests that this can be done by focusing on greater energy efficiency--both at small and large levels--from everyday items to international policy.
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Panel Discussion - Will Biofuels Starve Us or Save Us?

On the one hand, biofuels offer a green substitute against petrol-based fuels such as gasoline. On the other, they are still expensive to produce and are causing a steep inflation in food prices the world over. A panel of experts debates the root causes of the increase in food prices, and the need to produce biofuels vis-a-vis the measures to tackle the economic and political side effects of its production.
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Panel Discussion - Strategies to End Hunger

A food crisis is upon us. Prices of food commodities have risen dramatically. Shrinking supply, due to weather and the production of biofuels, combined with spiking petroleum prices, has lead to rising demand and instability in countries the world over. Robert Hormats, Helene Gayle, and Jacqueline Novogratz discuss the roles that the financial sector, NGOs, and small farmers around the world play as well as what they can, and must do, to reverse this alarming situation.
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Craig Venter - New Ideas, New Fuels

Craig Venter, a pioneer in genetic research, continues to advance the state of science in genomics and synthetic life. In this interview, he discusses some of his key discoveries, as well as a few goals for the future. In his current work on DNA programming and building synthetic organisms, he's using the building blocks of life to approach society's most pressing problems such as energy and food.
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Panel Discussion - Women in Charge

Four high-profile female political professionals discuss Hillary Clinton's candidacy for president in this panel discussion. They cover how her run for office affected the future of women in politics and the benefits and weaknesses of women in political leadership.
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Dan Burden - Building Livable, Walkable Communities

In his many walkability audits, Dan Burden has studied and defined what makes for a pedestrian-friendly community. Even more importantly, he knows why such places are so valuable for everyone - walkers and drivers alike. In this presentation concluding with questions and answers, he discusses why walkability is crucial to the sustainability of communities, and what they can do to encourage it.
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Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach - Global Regulation and the Digital Economy

There is an increasing argument for regulation of the internet. Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach presents the challenges faced by such regulation and the digital economy tied to the web. He talks about basic problems that cyberspace poses, and how the potential for harm is growing at the same rate as the internet itself. He emphasizes the necessity of global institutions and frameworks to bring order to the internet.
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Paul Saffo - Embracing Uncertainty and Forecasting

"The future whispers," says oft-quoted forecaster Paul Saffo. This interview covers a range of interesting subjects, including different forecasting methodologies, Japanese robots, and the rise of the city state. Saffo distinguishes between forecasters and futurists, and discusses what indicators he looks for. In particular, he explains the significance of people taking their Roombas on vacation.
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David Brooks - Neuroscience and Sociology

What does the ability to resist marshmallows have in common with a successful life? David Brooks of the New York Times gives a fascinating talk about neuroscience and sociology, what these seemingly disjointed topics have in common, and why he feels that these topics are important. He explores why some people succeed, and why some people don't, and how success fits into the transformation from a global, physical economy to a global, human-capital economy.
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Joseph Stiglitz - The Economics of Information

Asia Society President Vishakha N. Desai interviews Nobel Prize winning economist and globalization "rockstar" Joseph Stiglitz. The conversation focuses on his new concept of economics, "The Economics of Information," and his latest book, "Making Globalization Work". In this fascinating in-depth interview, Stiglitz discusses intellectual property rights, the shifting global balance of power, challenges facing Africa, and much more.
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