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.
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