Episode 1 of SSF’s Implications for the Future Series: Time to Rethink Our Technology Choices

Originally aired July 30, 2021

In the first episode of SSF’s Implications for the Future series, futurist and economist Hazel Henderson joins SSF President Ed Saltzberg to challenge the assumption that more technology is always the answer to our most pressing problems. Drawing on decades of work in alternative economics and sustainable development, Henderson argues that a fundamental rethinking of our values — not just our tools — is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

Speakers

Hazel Henderson

Futurist; Author; Founder, Ethical Markets Media

Hazel Henderson was a world-renowned futurist, evolutionary economist, and author of numerous books on sustainable development and ethical markets. She founded Ethical Markets Media, a Certified B Corporation, and developed the Ethical Markets Quality of Life Indicators as an alternative to GDP-based measures of progress. Her work influenced generations of policymakers, economists, and sustainability leaders worldwide.

Ed Saltzberg

President, Sustainability Science Forum (SSF)

Ed Saltzberg is the President of the Sustainability Science Forum, where he has led efforts to connect science, policy, and practice on sustainability challenges for over a decade. He facilitates dialogue among leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners working to address climate change, energy, and environmental issues.