Highlights Take 2: The Future of Human-Robot Collaboration
Release Date: 12/09/2024
Michael A. Taylor: Climate Adaptation and Caribbean Resilience
Planet Classroom
Caribbean climate scientist Professor Michael A. Taylor explains how climate change is already affecting daily life—hotter nights, flash flooding, and coastal loss—and what communities can do now. In this Net Zero Speaks episode, hosted by Pranav Kumar Gahadwal, Taylor shares water security, heat-safety, and storm-resilience strategies. Produced and edited by Gabriela Zavala.
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Gernot Wagner: Follow the Money
Planet Classroom
In Net Zero Speaks, Columbia climate economist Gernot Wagner joins Ana Hanhausen to explain the economics behind the clean energy transition. He shows why electrification is accelerating, how policy sequencing and grid reform drive results, and what credible net zero investment looks like. He also addresses guardrails for solar geoengineering research.
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Ambassador Shea Gopaul: AI and the Future of Decent Work
Planet Classroom
C. M. Rubin speaks with Ambassador Shea Gopaul (IOE/UN) on how AI can power decent work and inclusive growth. From apprenticeships to green and blue skills, she shares a pragmatic roadmap for responsible innovation—balancing opportunity, fairness, and safety across global labor markets.
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Net Zero Speaks with Danny Harvey
Planet Classroom
Climate scientist Danny Harvey (U of T; IPCC) and POP host Sahil Soni share a practical brief: three city policies to pass now, a sub-$2,000 home upgrade, how to read climate models correctly, diet shifts that work, and one hard-to-decarbonize sector with a real solution. Edited by Sergio Castaneda.
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AI for a Better World - Pearse Keane
Planet Classroom
Host C. M. Rubin interviews ophthalmologist Pearse Keane about the Moorfields Mission: building AI to cut avoidable sight loss. They explain how AI helps clinicians interpret eye scans faster, triage urgent cases, and reach patients earlier while safeguarding consent, bias mitigation, and transparency. Clear, hopeful, practical—an accessible guide to trustworthy health tech for educators today.
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Take 2: AI for a Better World — Max Einhorn
Planet Classroom
C. M. Rubin interviews Max Einhorn, CEO of Gennie, on AI for a Better World. 'Killer Kings' is billed as the first documentary series with AI‑generated reenactments, reshaping historical storytelling. From cost savings to ethical guardrails, this episode explores how AI is transforming nonfiction filmmaking while prompting fresh questions about truth, creativity, and transparency.
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AI for a Better World – Human Creativity: Our Edge in the AI Era
Planet Classroom
Host C.M. Rubin interviews Yale creativity scientist Dr Zorana Ivcevic Pringle on why human imagination remains the ultimate competitive edge in an AI era. Produced by Sergio Castaneda, the episode spotlights risk, resilience, “problem finding,” and six tips to spark breakthrough ideas. Learn how The Creativity Choice reframes creativity as a daily decision.
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Net Zero Speaks with Alexis Abramson
Planet Classroom
In this youth-driven Net Zero Speaks episode, Columbia Climate School Dean Dr. Alexis Abramson shares her bold vision for climate education and climate action. From AI-powered building efficiency to global clean energy access and inclusive STEM education, her insights will inspire the next generation of innovators to build a sustainable, equitable future. Net Zero Speaks with Alexis Abramson is produced by Sergio Castaneda.
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Take 2 – StudyFetch
Planet Classroom
In this AI for a Better World episode, host C.M. (Cathy) Rubin interviews Study Fetch CEO Esan Durrani. Produced by Sergio Castaneda, the show explores how AI-powered tutoring, game-based learning, and LMS integration are transforming remote education. Discover how Study Fetch is solving real challenges—and reshaping the future of global learning through trusted AI.
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Highlights Take 2 AI & Aging: Dor Skuler on ElliQ’s Impact
Planet Classroom
Discover how ElliQ, the world’s first AI companion for older adults, is transforming senior care. In this Planet Classroom podcast, C.M. (Cathy) Rubin interviews Intuition Robotics CEO Dor Skuler to explore real stories of AI reducing loneliness, enhancing cognitive health, and easing caregiver strain. A must-listen for aging and AI innovators.
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