Climate endgame: Exploring catastrophic climate change scenarios
It is time for the scientific community to grapple with the challenge of better understanding catastrophic climate change.
The case for philanthropy to step up with an intersectional approach
Currently, as India is emerging from the pandemic, we are at a critical inflection point, where philanthropy has an opportunity to become strategic by applying the approach of intersectionality.
Framing the next paradigm and the challenge facing democratic governance with Philip W. Yun
Omega founder Michael Lerner and guest Philip Yun engaged a discussion about the nature of the struggle ahead for democratic governance in the new world we are facing.
Rescue: From global crisis to a better world with Ian Goldin
Despite acknowledging that the global system is broken, Ian is positive about its potential.
Meet the MetaModerns: An emerging movement has a radical alternative approach to social change
In this Omega Conversation, Omega founder Michael Lerner is in conversation with Rufus Pollock, a global expert on the information society. They discuss a radical alternative to social change that considers wiser, more holistic ways for humans to live together.
Ukraine: Nuclear security & nuclear safety Dr. Tatsujiro Suzuki
A rapid response webinar on the nuclear implications of the invasion of the Ukraine. Professor Tatsujiro Suzuki will cover:
The age of energy disruptions
In this Omega Collaborative webinar, Joan Diamond & Nate Hagens speak with François-Xavier Chevallerau about his newly released paper, The Age of Energy Disruptions.
Planetary health: Protecting nature to protect ourselves
Omega founder Michael Lerner discusses planetary health with two of the leaders of the field, Sam Myers and Howard Frumkin
Ministry of the Future
Author Kim Stanley Robinson discusses his latest book, “Ministry for the Future.”
Power: Limits and prospects for human survival
In this Omega conversation, Omega founder Michael Lerner is in conversation with Richard Heinberg from the Post Carbon Institute.
“Nature has ceased to trust us”
Nature always loves balance. Therefore, [the old people] say we have lost the trust of nature. The way we dealt with her led to this.
Kevin Kelly: The case for optimism
Words on optimism from Kevin Kelly, the founder of Wired Magazine and author of several books, among them The Inevitable.
The climate refugees are coming: Countries and international law aren’t ready for them
For generations, our approach to asylum has centred on war and political persecution, not natural disaster. Unless we change that soon, mass migrations to the developed world will end in violence
America’s (likely) violent future
Does the nation have a new lease on life? One would like to think so. Sadly, however, it looks to me as though the current period of relative calm may be brief, to be followed by worsening civil hostility.
Underestimating the challenges of avoiding a ghastly future
An international group of 17 leading physical and social scientists, including Omega Advisory Board member Joan Diamond, have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilization, warning that the outlook is more dire and dangerous than is generally understood.
Underestimating the challenges of avoiding a ghastly future
An international group of 17 leading physical and social scientists, including OMEGA Advisory Board member Joan Diamond, have produced a comprehensive yet concise assessment of the state of civilization, warning that the outlook is more dire and dangerous than is generally understood.