Bronwyn Williams

Bronwyn Williams, a trend translator and finance expert, discusses the influence of family wealth on personal success, drawing insights from her book 'Inheritocracy.' Mike Ratcliffe, co-founder of Villa Fonte, shares his expertise on the wine industry, including current market trends and challenges. They delve into the impact of US tariffs on South African automotive and boat manufacturing, warning of potential job losses. The conversation highlights the need for strategic policy changes to navigate the evolving economic landscape.

Guests Andrew Bud, Founder and CEO of iProov, and Bronwyn Williams, a futurist and economist, discuss biometric face verification, the advantages of face biometrics, the potential issues with a centralized global infrastructure for digital identities, the rise of digital injection attacks, the responsibility of using biometrics to deliver human rights, generative AI and identity manipulation, building trust frameworks for digital identity, and the implications of quantifying and managing things.

Theo Priestley and Bronwyn Williams, both futurists and authors, discuss our collective trajectory towards the future. They critique dominant narratives in futurism, emphasizing the importance of diverse viewpoints. The conversation covers the absurdities of transportation innovation, the impact of automation on meaningful work, and the complexities surrounding space exploration. They advocate for critical thinking in futurism and address ethical issues like life extension and superintelligence. Get ready for a thought-provoking exploration of the potential futures ahead!