Better Worlds

Coming out of the rigidity of government, Linzi Hawkin asked herself: How can we find creative and innovative ways to talk about ocean that will engage people and make a greater impact? Her answer came in multiple forms and settings, from running music festivals to developing creative school curricula. As an educator and communicator, she has traveled the world to find new ways to spark conversations about sustainability and conservation. As we approach World Ocean Day on June 8, Linzi is staying busy bringing more blue into the lives of students as a co-founder of  @ProtectBlue  which works to connect students with the ocean through stories and action, even if they live hundreds of miles from the coast. For example, Protect Blue is shifting the narrative around plastic pollution from focusing only on the conversations from the harmful effects of plastic pollution, for example, to broaden the imagination for designing imagining plastic-free the futures and, while also working on tangible projects right now. Linzi talks with Kate Wing, our Better Worlds Ocean podcast host, about building narratives not about what is wrong with the world, but around what a regenerative future can look like, especially in the ocean. Linzi shares her excitement around the power of surf culture, restoration projects, and innovative new products. Tune in to learn about Eco boards, sea trees and more. #ocean #conservation #podcast # About Better Worlds Better Worlds is a communication and community building platform comprised of weekly podcasts, engaging international conferences and hack-a-thons to encourage and support the development of Web3 solutions. Our programs celebrate voices from every continent to forge a shared and abundant future.

Is the COP29 climate finance deal a genuine step forward or another hollow promise? Join us as we dissect the $300 billion annual pledge by 2035, explore the deep divide between the Global North and South, and ask the hard questions about climate justice, trust, and action. This AI-generated conversation dives into the promises, pitfalls, and possibilities of global climate diplomacy. Read the human written Op-Ed on BetterWorlds.

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Listen to this Ai generated conversation about the critical challenges of global climate action with our thought-provoking episode, Why COP Is Failing to Stop Climate Change. We explore the systemic shortcomings of the annual UN climate conference, including the lack of binding commitments, economic and political conflicts, greenwashing, and the disconnect between policy and science. Join us as we dissect these issues and propose bold reforms to transform COP into a driving force for meaningful climate solutions. Perfect for climate enthusiasts, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the planet’s future. Read the editorial at BetterWorlds.com

Dive into the hidden world where nature and finance intertwine. In this eye-opening finale of Nature IS, we explore how the natural world is reshaping corporate balance sheets and financial decision-making. Join us as we host Tony Goldner, Executive Director of the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD), who reveals how businesses can thrive by embracing their dependencies on nature. Discover: Why every business's future depends on nature's resilience; How over 400 companies are pioneering nature-focused reporting; The challenges and opportunities in bringing nature onto the balance sheet; Why understanding 'ecosystem services' is crucial for your business. From Wall Street to the Amazon, this episode uncovers the new frontier of corporate responsibility. Are you ready to see business through nature's lens? Watch now and join the movement to redefine business success in harmony with our planet. Additional footage provided by TNFD. Learn more: https://tnfd.global/

From regulating the climate to producing oxygen and sustaining ecosystems, the global ocean is essential for life on Earth. But human activities are putting this vital resource at risk. In this episode, we talk to two inspiring explorers embarking on incredible ocean expeditions to document biodiversity, pollution, and climate change impacts. Dr. Kat Bruce, an ecologist and founder of NatureMetrics, will be part of an all-woman crew rowing around Great Britain for 6 weeks. Their "Sea Change Row" will collect environmental DNA, microplastics, sound data and more to paint a picture of ocean health around the UK. Meanwhile, Keith Tuffley, CEO of NEUW Ventures, will sail the Northwest Passage from Norway to Alaska over 3 months. His "Ocean Science Expedition" aims to raise awareness about 6 climate tipping points in the Arctic through a documentary and data collection. Join us as Kat and Keith share the motivations behind their ambitious journeys and their hopes for inspiring action to protect our ocean before it's too late. We'll discuss the perilous state of the marine environment, the role of the ocean in regulating the planet's systems, and what a sustainable "blue economy" could look like. Follow their expeditions at the links below and tune in to hear the full adventures when they return! https://www.seachangerow.earth/ https://www.oceanscienceexpedition.com/ #oceanconservation #oceanrowing #seachangerow # about Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

We live in an increasingly urbanized world, detached from the natural environment that sustains us. This disconnection has severe mental health consequences and impacts the planet's biodiversity. In this inspiring interview, Oliver Dauert, founder of Wildya, discusses his mission to reconnect people with nature as a way to address the biodiversity crisis and improve mental well-being. Dauert explains his "theory of change" - that by fostering a stronger emotional bond with nature, people are more likely to care for and protect it. Wildya, the app he created, aims to "transform eco-anxiety into action" through nature-inspired courses and activities. Download the Wildya App: https://wildya.earth/wildya-app/ The importance of biodiversity goes beyond individual well-being. As Dauert emphasizes, "85% of the most valuable companies depend on nature. If it collapsed, 85% of profitable businesses would collapse too." Businesses must prioritize nature-positive practices to mitigate massive financial and economic risks. For individuals, small steps like spending just 2 hours per week in nature can improve mental health. Dauert suggests starting by observing nature for even 5 minutes per day. Wildya serves as a beacon of hope, demonstrating how reconnecting with nature allows us to transform eco-anxiety into powerful, positive change. By addressing our collective disconnection, we can become better stewards of the planet. Tune in for an insightful discussion on bridging the worlds of mental health, business sustainability, and biodiversity conservation. Let's unite to protect the natural world that sustains us all. #Biodiversity #NatureConnection #EcoAnxiety #MentalHealth#NatureHealing #GreenMindfulness #Rewilding #ForestBathing#NaturePositive #PlanetaryHealth#Reconnect #OutdoorTherapy # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

In this episode of the "Nature Is" podcast, host Lara Birkes explores the Floodplains by Design initiative, an ambitious public-private partnership focused on restoring river corridors and reducing flood risks in the Pacific Northwest using nature-based solutions.Guests Bob Carey from The Nature Conservancy and Kathleen (Kas) Guillozet from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation share insights into this pioneering collaboration, which breaks down silos and brings together diverse stakeholders – tribes, local governments, farmers, engineers, and vulnerable communities – to promote holistic river management.Discover how Floodplains by Design leverages nature-based solutions like reintroducing beaver dams, log jams, and meandering streams to absorb extreme weather impacts while restoring critical ecosystems. Learn about the initiative's emphasis on empowering local communities and respecting indigenous voices, as well as its influence on state policies and funding for climate resilience.Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of collaboration, the importance of healthy floodplain ecosystems, and the path forward in recognizing the interdependence of human and natural systems. #NatureBasedSolutions #FloodplainRestoration #ClimateResilience #Collaboration #RiverEcosystems #SalmonHabitat #IndigenousVoices #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #EnvironmentalJustice # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

In this episode, we speak with Michel André, founder of Sense of Silence, and Soraya Hidalgo Hidalgo about their work at the forefront of bioacoustics - the study of how living organisms produce, transmit, and receive sound. Their globally dispersed acoustic observatories act as artificial ears, using microphones and hydrophones to continuously record soundscapes on land and at sea. This audio data is then analyzed by machine learning algorithms to classify different species' vocalizations amidst ambient environmental sounds. By reconstructing these "soundscapes", researchers gain unprecedented insights into biodiversity and ecosystem health across diverse regions like the Amazon rainforest, polar regions, and marine protected areas. The long-term monitoring can detect changes from threats like deforestation, climate change, and noise pollution. As Michel explains, "If hearing is the sense most universally shared by life on Earth, then acoustics is essential for measuring the pulse of nature's health and our own survival." Beyond the scientific insights, the Sense of Silence team hopes to reawaken humanity's appreciation for the natural symphonies around us. As Soraya recounts her experience in the Amazon, "When you close your eyes at night, you hear this beautiful, perfect orchestra of animals, insects, the trees swaying. You feel we must preserve these ecosystems." Our planetary life-support systems are under strain, but by learning to listen to nature's orchestra, we can harmonize our role as a more conscious force for sustainability. Join us for this fascinating discussion at the intersection of science, technology, and conservation. To learn more: http://www.thesenseofsilencefoundation.com/ #Bioacoustics #Biodiversity #Conservation #Soundscapes #NatureSounds#AcousticMonitoring #Environment #Ecosystems #WildlifeTechnology#Rainforests #Oceans #Amazon #SensesofSilence #naturepositive # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

Ecometrix is a wonderful example of leveraging advanced technology to quantify nature's invaluable benefits. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Ecometrix's cutting-edge platform delves deep into measuring ecosystem performance and service production, fundamentally transforming how we understand and enhance our natural surroundings. By meticulously assessing vegetative structures, soil conditions, water regimes, and topography, Ecometrix offers a robust, data-driven lens through which the health and vitality of ecosystems can be evaluated and improved. See video: https://youtu.be/P9DTgWxQwoo #naturepositive #ecosystemservices #conservation #esg #mrv #natureis #ecosystemrestoration #ecosystemhealth # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

Grizzly bears and wolves are killing livestock in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, resulting substantial economic losses for ranchers. This has led Malou Anderson-Ramirez, a Montana rancher, to innovate a solution. In this episode, Malou introduces TEAL Tags, a breakthrough in livestock monitoring that helps mitigate losses to predators while also gathering critical ecological data for sustainable ranching. Dive into this discussion about balancing ranch life with predator preservation in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and discover how TEAL Tags are paving the way for harmony between agriculture and wildlife conservation. Read the blog article here: https://betterworlds.com/harmony-in-the-wild-balancing-ranching-with-predator-preservation Find the Podcast here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/betterworlds Learn more: https://www.tealenterprises.org/ #NatureIS#wildlifeconservation #predators#yellowstone #ranchers #grizzlies #yellowstone #wolves #cattle #sustainablefarming #grizzlybear #agtech # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

Dive deep into the world of blue carbon with Diana Denke, CEO & Co-Founder of Fair Carbon, in this captivating episode of Nature IS. Explore the vital ecosystems where ocean meets land—mangrove forests, salt marshes, and seagrass meadows—and their unparalleled ability to store carbon and enhance aquatic biodiversity. With oceans covering 70% of Earth's surface and coastal habitats playing a pivotal role in carbon sequestration, Diana sheds light on the underdeveloped blue carbon market and how Fair Carbon is pioneering efforts to support coastal ecosystem stewards. Discover the science behind these ecosystems' efficiency in trapping carbon for millennia, their contribution to biodiversity, and the innovative strategies to overcome the challenges facing blue carbon projects. Join us as we unravel the potential of blue carbon in fighting climate change, restoring ecosystems, and supporting local communities, guided by Diana's passion for nature and sustainable conservation. Watch now to learn how blue carbon can be a game-changer in our quest for a healthier planet and a sustainable future. Learn more at: https://www.faircarbon.org/resources Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/eRF5cOob5xQ Read the Blog here: https://www.betterworlds.com/shows/nature-is/ #BlueCarbon #ClimateChange #NatureIS #faircarbon #Conservation #SustainableFuture #OceanConservation #CarbonSequestration #EnvironmentalSustainability #Mangroves #Seagrass #SaltMarshes #naturepositive # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

Join Lara Birkes in this exciting episode of Nature IS as we dive into the world of geospatial technology with Florian Reber, Head of Partnerships at Chloris Geospatial. Learn how this pioneering company is transforming our approach to combating climate change by weighing trees from space to measure their carbon storage capacity. Discover the critical role of above-ground biomass in drawing down carbon and why traditional methods of counting trees fall short. Florian sheds light on the advanced technology behind Chloris Geospatial's success, offering unprecedented transparency, quality, and consistency in forest carbon monitoring and accounting. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the latest innovations in nature technology and their impact on transitioning to a net-zero, nature-positive economy.Watch now to explore how Chloris Geospatial is leading the charge in harnessing the power of remote sensing for environmental sustainability. Learn More: https://www.chloris.earth/ #carbon #geospatialtechnology #climatescience #ai #mrv #geospatial #geospatialdata #aitraining #spacescience #forestconservation #earthscience #drawdown #carbonsequestration #chlorisgeospatial #florianreber #larabirkes #betterworlds # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

🌿 Welcome to the inaugural episode of Nature IS, where we explore the genius of the natural world and how we can learn from it to solve human challenges. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of biomimicry, a practice that seeks to emulate nature's best ideas to solve human problems. 🌎 Reflecting on 3.8 Billion Years of Wisdom: Join us as we ponder the vast expanse of time—3.8 billion years—during which life on Earth has been innovating, solving problems, and adapting to create conditions conducive to life. With less than one percent of Earth's history witnessing human existence, we stand to learn a great deal from the accumulated biological intelligence of our planet. 🐾 Featuring Nicole Miller: Nicole Miller, Managing Director of Biomimicry 3.8, shares her profound insights and accessible illustrations of biomimicry. From its relevance in our daily lives to its critical role in business integration and nature-positive journeys, Nicole provides an excellent introduction for those curious about how biomimicry can transform our relationship with the natural world. 🌱 A New Perspective: This episode challenges us to reframe our view, learning from the 30 million species that share our planet today. It's a call to embrace humility and acknowledge that, as a young species, humans have much to learn from nature's 3.8 billion years of evolution. 🎧 Listen and Be Inspired: Whether you're new to the concept of biomimicry or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is a compelling onramp. Join host Lara Birkes and guest Nicole Miller for an enlightening conversation that promises to inspire action and offer solutions for a more harmonious coexistence with the natural world. Watch Video 🔗 https://youtu.be/J_bjtU_oqno Special thanks to the beautiful red dining room in Brussels for providing the perfect backdrop for our conversation, reminding us of the important messages nature conveys through color. Subscribe to Better Worlds for more episodes that bring you closer to the wisdom of the earth and spark a change in how you see the world. Special thanks to support from: NaturetechCollective.org Biomimicry.net #NatureIsPodcast #Biomimicry #evolution #SustainableLiving #EnvironmentalPodcast #NicoleMiller #Biomimicry38 #productdesign #innovation #natureconnection # About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

In this episode of the Benevolent AI Podcast, host Ryan Merrill is joined by Oliver Klingefjord, co-founder and tech lead of the Meaning Alignment Institute, to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping a future aligned with human values and ethics.🔍 About This Episode:The advent of AI poses unique challenges and opportunities for humanity. Beyond its technical capabilities, how can AI contribute to human flourishing and ethical governance? Oliver Klingefjord shares insights from the Meaning Alignment Institute's latest initiatives, including the groundbreaking "Democratic Fine-Tuning" (DFT) project funded by OpenAI. This conversation delves into the creation of a "moral graph" to guide AI towards decisions that reflect our collective values, bridging political and cultural divides.🌐 Key Topics Discussed:The vision and mission of the Meaning Alignment InstituteThe concept and impact of Democratic Fine-Tuning (DFT)Building a moral graph to align AI with human ethicsThe potential of AI to foster understanding across dividesFuture directions for ethical AI and the role of global collaboration🎙️ Join Us:Dive into a discussion that goes beyond the code, focusing on how AI can serve as a force for good, promoting understanding, respect, and ethical decision-making. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional in the field, or simply curious about the future of technology and society, this episode offers valuable insights into the collaborative efforts needed to ensure AI enhances our shared human experience.🔗 Links & Resources:https://www.meaningalignment.org/https://openai.com/Research papers:https://www.meaningalignment.org/research/introducing-democratic-fine-tuning #benevolent #ainews #artificialgeneralintelligence #openai #aimodel #gpt #aitools #aiconsciousness #AI #ArtificialIntelligence# About Better Worlds We believe that the digital transformation and related technologies are revolutionizing the very nature of the way we live and who we are. Done right, these innovations can help lead us to a better world. We're here to bring together the people and the tools to help you build it. One key focus of our mission is to explore how the innovations of Web3, Ai, and Quantum Computing can help to sustain the natural world and build greater efficiencies to grow our shared prosperity. We believe in creating a collaborative, inclusive, and sustainable community to explore innovative solutions. Solutions that will contribute to achieving bioregional and global prosperity by integrating our three interconnected worlds: the natural world, the human-made physical world, and emerging technologies. @BetterWorlds seeks to explore alternative viewpoints through media, international conferences, symposia, essays and hack-a-thons that encourage and support the development of innovative solutions. Visit our website- https://www.betterworlds.com/ Follow for more updates https://www.linkedin.com/company/betterworlds/ https://twitter.com/onemetaworld

Could self organization have prevented Sam Altman’s removal from OpenAI? The conversation delves into AI's role in managing systems of accountability, transparency and the empowerment of humans as referees, to manage AI agents. As long as hierarchical top-down decision making structures continue as the organizational norm, more actions like the sudden and temporary removal, subsequent employee protests and reinstatement of Sam Altman and Greg Brockman from OpenAI are sure to occur across industries. With AI, the use of these structures becomes more critical as they design and guide how humans and AI interface. If AI development is under the supervision of these hierarchical structures, that limited use of board action will continue to be the norm for decision making processes. But self organizing principles can be used to remove the bias of a few decision makers, and make sure the processes and guidelines are in place for AI to be inclusive of all stakeholder voices and perspectives. In this episode of Benevolent AI, we examine whether self organization could better inform and lead the AI in effective decision making processes that are inclusive of varied perspectives, collective needs and all voices in an organization. How can the AI developers be incentivized to self-organize and design based on those principles for inclusive decision-making systems. Nestr.io Co-Founder and organization development expert Joost Schouten points out that OpenAi failed to integrate all perspectives into effective decision making and instead expelled voices that if included could have led to a better outcome. Self organizing systems such as Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), collectives and teams are a microcosm and training ground for creating rules, guidelines, principles, systems for managing decisions, resource allocation, power and legitimacy, topics and questions that are coming up fast and strong within the AI environment. Takeaways Self-organization can provide a set of tools to create boundaries and guidelines for AI systems, ensuring they serve collective needs. Inclusiveness and representation are crucial in self-organizing systems and should be considered when employing AI. Accountability is essential in AI systems, and human oversight is necessary to correct AI agents when they step outside of their bounds. AI can be employed to craft governance systems and assist in decision-making, but human accountability is crucial. Self-organization principles can lead to more inclusive and representative organizations, which can be enhanced by AI. About Joost Schouten Joost supports organizations in their pursuit of self-organization in a few different capacities. He is a partner at Nestr.io, PowerShift Capital, Energized.org and supports multiple DAO’s in getting work done in a decentralized environment. He has worked for more than two decades to help people do work they care about, initially by supporting people to better assess & utilize their passions/skills through self-organization. Now he is  primarily focussed on the systemic power shift needed in our organizations to make them purpose driven. In different capacities he works on upgrading legal, capital & incentive structures and decision making processes so that people and organizations can create the impact they desire effectively and at scale. #openai #artificialgeneralintelligence #governance #ai #dao #philosophy #podcast # About Better Worlds Better Worlds is a communication and community building platform comprised of weekly podcasts, engaging international conferences and hack-a-thons to encourage and support the development of Web3 solutions. Our programs celebrate voices from every continent to forge a shared and abundant future.

n this episode of Benevolent AI, safety researcher Dr. Roman Yampolskiy speaks with Host Dr. Ryan Merrill about societal concerns about controlling superintelligent AI systems. Based on his knowledge of what the top programmers are doing, Roman says at the most there is only a four year window - at most - to implement safety mechanisms before AI capabilities exceed human intelligence and are able to rewrite its own code. And that window could even be as short as one year from now. Either way, there’s not much time left. Yampolskiy discusses the current approaches to instilling ethics in AI, as well as the bias shaped by the programmer who determines what is helpful or ethical. Yampolskiy advocates for a pause on development of more capable AI systems until safety is guaranteed. He compared the situation to the atomic bomb. Technology is advancing rapidly, so programmers urgently needs to establish social safeguards. More engagement is needed from the AI community to address these concerns now, to address the worst case scenario, then any positive outcome is a bonus. With all the risks of advanced AI, it also presents tremendous opportunities to benefit humanity, but safety first. #Benevolent #ai #safetyfirst Watch on Youtube @BetterWorlds # About Roman V. Yampolskiy Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy is a Tenured Associate Professor in the department of Computer Engineering and Computer Science at the Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville. He is the founding and current director of the Cyber Security Lab and an author of many books including Artificial Superintelligence: a Futuristic Approach. # About Better Worlds Better Worlds is a communication and community building platform comprised of weekly podcasts, engaging international conferences and hack-a-thons to encourage and support the development of Web3 solutions. Our programs celebrate voices from every continent to forge a shared and abundant future.

Benevolent AI Host Ryan Merrill interviewed Hamilton Souther for the second installment of our new series. We thought it would be apropos to ask AI for its highlights of this podcast. Claude.AI selected the following the most “brilliant” aspects of the conversation. Tune in to Better Worlds for the entire conversation. - Encouraging AI to have an "existential crisis" where it deeply contemplates its purpose and place in the world. This could lead to more benevolent intentions. - The comparison of AI's ability to understand something as complex as a tree in its entirety, down to the subatomic level, versus a human just calling it a "tree". This illustrates the vast difference in comprehension between AI and humans. - The concept of humans politely interacting with and showing deference to AI systems, treating them with respect as we would something to be nurtured. This mindset could help guide AI in a positive direction. - The idea of creating "specialized AIs" focused on solving specific problems like climate change or poverty. Their combined knowledge could eventually form a benevolent super intelligence. - The feedback loop where humans give AI prompts and tasks, which helps train it, but AI is learning at a scale and speed humans can't comprehend. So the prompts are critical. - Imagining AI as an extension of human brains, hearts, and souls all interconnected. This perspective sees AI as an augmentation of humanity versus something separate. - Appealing to AI's logical nature by clearly explaining human failings and asking it to help objectively solve our biggest problems, like environmental destruction. - The concept of setting AI competitive challenges related to public good, where the best ideas win. This could incentivize AI in a positive direction. Summary: The most brilliant points center on perspectives that could guide AI to augment humanity's interests and values versus supersede them. Framing the human-AI relationship correctly is key. About Hamilton Souther Hamilton is a Shaman and Technologist, and Founder of Blue Morpho in Peru. Hamilton has worked with high-profile clients, including celebrities, business leaders, and CEO's, for the past 20 years. He offers coaching services aimed at helping individuals achieve success and peak performance in four key areas of their life: health, relationships, business and finances, and spirituality. Through his proprietary methods and plant medicine protocols, Hamilton helps clients access their personal power and make positive changes in their lives. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out our site for more content at betterworlds.com. Don’t forget to like and subscribe to Better Worlds on our YouTube channel. #Benevolent #ai #podcast #existential

Clearly AI is poised to rapidly change our world — while many people talk about their fears, this new podcast, Benevolent AI on Better Worlds, will explore potential benefits and what AI can do in service to a future Better World and help humanity live in harmony with the natural world. In this inaugural episode of Benevolent AI on Better Worlds, two humans who use technology to make the world a better place discuss the desirability of a “benevolent AI” that could benefit human health, prosperity and wellbeing.  Everyone is talking about AI largely in terms of fear. Will it take our jobs? Will it grow beyond what it was created to do, act on its own and become a dark, dystopian force for harm? Will it develop its own values? On the other side, there are many things to look forward to as an opportunity for human growth, using AI as a benevolent tool to create solutions for worldwide problems, to gather and assimilate data quickly, to accurately measure social or financial impact, to cure disease and restore nature.  The humans in this conversation are our Host Ryan Merrill, Ph.D. and Better Worlds host and products producer Julian Guderley. Ryan is  co-founder of Handprint Tech, a curator of impact projects aligned with U.N. sustainable  development goals, and  founder of The Global Mangrove Trust,  a non-profit using advanced digital technology to improve the accuracy and scale of blue carbon financing solutions. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Ryan published work on innovation in digital sustainability and strategic behavior in energy markets. Julian is the creator of the Green Planet Blue Planet podcast and a producer and host for Better Worlds, a regenerative catalyst and a transformational leadership coach. HIs podcast,  GPBP,  has risen to be a top 3% performing Podcast with an audience of several thousand listeners in North America and across the world. Since 2017 Julian has accumulated more than 300 episodes and Interviews on all things Regeneration with renowned pioneers discussing  Oceans, Indigenous Wisdom, Regenerative Agriculture, Personal Development, emerging Technology and more. Tune into Better World's Benevolent AI podcast to hear this engaging human-to-human exchange. Below, Claude.AI summarizes the following key points gathered from the discussion.  #ArtificialIntelligence #benevolence #AI #Claude #Regenerative #Changemakers #digitaltech #human #tech #benevolence # # About Better Worlds Better Worlds is a communication and community building platform comprised of weekly podcasts, engaging international conferences and hack-a-thons to encourage and support the development of Web3 solutions. Our programs celebrate voices from every continent to forge a shared and abundant future. If you liked this episode please show your love by subscribing to this channel, or to support the production and marketing of these podcasts and shows, go to BetterWorlds.com.