A podcast from the University of Waterloo
Listen to each of the five episodes wherever you get your podcasts.
About the podcast
We are living in the most disruptive era in 200 years. The world continues to face multiple, compounding crises that cut across society, health, the environment, technology and the economy. Global Futures in Focus, examines the intersections of the transformational forces guiding our future and that space in between where solutions can be uncovered to make the world a better place for all. You’ll hear from Dominic Barton alongside leading experts from the University of Waterloo on the challenges and solutions that are shaping our future.
About Dominic Barton
Dominic is celebrated for his profound strategic insights and unparalleled expertise in business, governance and economic development. As Waterloo’s former Chancellor from 2018-2024, elected by the University’s Senate, he presided over convocation ceremonies, conferring degrees to graduates and serves as the University's leading ambassador. Dominic has held leadership positions at McKinsey & Company, served as Canada's Ambassador to China and currently chairs LeapFrog Investments and Rio Tinto.
Episodes
Listen to each of the five episodes: Health, Economic, Technological, Societal and Sustainable Futures wherever you get your podcasts.
Trailer
We are living in the most disruptive era in 200 years. Global Futures in Focus explores how transformative forces shape our future and uncover solutions to create a better world for everyone.
Health Futures
The world has emerged from a pandemic, but beyond the obvious impact of this global health issue and other chronic diseases, there are broader forces at play transforming our health.
Economic Futures
Shortages, disruptions and threats have exposed vulnerabilities in the global economy. This episode discusses the intersections of societal and technological changes.
Technological Futures
Innovation and technology propel every sector, reshaping how we live, work and play. This episode explores how we can safely lead the next technological transformation.
Societal Futures
Five factors — rising inequality, media and political polarization, technological displacement, trade disruption, and geopolitical instability — shape society's structure.
Sustainable Futures
Climate change poses an existential threat globally. Dominic Barton explores sustainability as a key driver of modernization, bridging industry and environment, ecology and economy.