Point of View: A future-focused perspective (new episode)!
Point of View: A future-focused perspective (new episode)!
The comeback episode of Amdocs CMO Gil Rosen’s podcast features futurist and author Gerd Leonhard, in a discussion that spans everything from capitalism, climate change, and Covid-19, and a possible answer to the question: “Are we doomed?”
We’re heading into a new decade, where everything we though we knew – the business model, capitalism, how we plan our future, where we invest our money – is subject of renewed debate.”
Reorganizing the world
“Point of View” is back with a bang!
On the first episode of the podcast’s new season, Gil sits down with Gerd Leonhard, a German futurist, speaker, and author of several books, including “Technology Vs. Humanity.” They dive into what can be done to create solutions, the impact of free market capitalism, and the incentives needed to create a better society for everyone. Here, Leonhard puts forward his “People, Planet, Purpose and Prosperity” idea for the future:
“Free market capitalism will not be enough to combat climate change, fix the healthcare system on a global level, or change food and water inequality or poverty. We need a new way of looking at what we want, and how we want to organize the world. If we want to be happy in the future, we’re going to have to rethink how things work in a very fundamental way. I call this People, Planet, Purpose and Prosperity.”
“So...are we doomed?”
As 2021 nears its end, Gil and Gerd also discuss how COVID-19 exposed several shortcomings in today’s society, both from a healthcare and economic perspective. In applying lessons learned throughout the pandemic, Leonhard believes real action on climate change is also possible.
“People don’t change voluntarily. We only change through pain, or love. And we experienced a lot of pain related to the pandemic. So we’ve made adjustments and produced a vaccine. The same kind of commitment the world has shown to tackling the coronavirus – we must now show in tackling climate change.”
So what’s next for those who want to ensure a better future? And are we doomed, after all? Listen to the full episode.
Point of View explores today’s digital landscape through a critical lens. In each episode, Amdocs CMO Gil Rosen interviews leading authors, entrepreneurs and experts to help listeners view the online world from a different vantage point, and demystify your most burning questions. Subscribe and tune in for bi-weekly episodes discussing everything from fast fashion to the psychology of the internet.
