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Live(ish) from COP28UAE: Al Gore, Solarpunk, and Creativity with Visions2030

Dec 6, 2023

Former Vice President Al Gore joins the podcast to discuss the urgency of addressing climate change and the role of AI. They also explore Visions 2030's immersive experiences and AI-driven software. The Lumisphere project aims to change conversations about the future and climate, while SolarPunk offers an optimistic view of the future. They recommend reliable sources like Yale School of Climate Communications and highlight Bruce Mao's design thinking tools.

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Quick takeaways

Visions2030's Lumisphire project aims to engage people in climate change conversations by harnessing artistic imagination and using AI technology to render visual records of future visions.

The cultural sector, including arts and culture institutions, has the potential to change the climate conversation, inspire action, and provide valuable insights to policymakers.

Deep dives

The Lumisphire: A Tool for Positive Climate Conversations

Elizabeth Thompson and Chris Hayes introduce Visions 2030 and their project, the Lumisphire, which aims to harness the artistic imagination to engage more people in climate change conversations. The Lumisphire is an immersive experience where participants imagine and share their vision for the future, which is then rendered into a visual record using AI technology. The goal is to create a positive mindset, galvanize action, and reduce climate anxiety.

Introduction

3min

Al Gore's Urgent Message, AI's Potential, and Visions 2030

4min

The Lumisphere: Changing Conversations about the Future and Climate

16min

Exploring Climate Change Information and Inspiration

2min

Wrap-up Discussion, Al Gore and the Digital Earth Initiative

2min

Welcome back to Wicked Problems. The climate tech podcast and newsletter that Al Gore agrees with - like we told you yesterday, do not mess with Mary Robinson.

Elizabeth Thompson and Chris Hayes of Visions2030, a project that seeks to bring to harness the creative imagination of all of us to envision a future less Blade Runner’s Cyberpunk and more Wakanda’s Solarpunk.

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Elizabeth - et@visions2030.studio

Chris - christopherhayes@visions2030.studio

Catalysts

Massivechangenetwork.com - Bruce Mau

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Yale Program on Climate Change Communication

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