The Great Transformation

Dec 19 2023 15 ep. 33 mins 1

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In his new series Tim Harcourt, The Airport Economist, is joined by expert guests as they examine the challenges and opportunities for Australia and a world facing rapid transformational change.

From shifts in the geo political landscape, the future of international trade, how we will invest, work, adapt to changes in our environment, the challenge of the rise of AI and many more you'll understand who will be best placed to seize the opportunities that are waiting to be realised in the fastest period of transformation the world has ever experienced.

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How will we be more Innovative, Larry Marshall

Dec 19 2023 26 mins

Tim Harcourt is joined by guest Larry Marshall Entrepreneur, Physicist and former CEO of CSIRO.to explore the factors that drive innovation and how we can harness the skills required to be a more innovative nation in the future.

How will we Learn- Professor Roy Green

Dec 12 2023 18 mins

They say knowledge is power and lifting everyone through education solves everyone’s problems and ultimately, society’s. But are our schools and universities up to the challenge? Tim Harcourt discusses the future of education with Professor Roy green from UTS.

How will we Entertain Ourselves- Andrew Stewart

Dec 05 2023 19 mins

As Robbie Williams says “Let me entertain you”. But how? There are so many options now in 21st Century Australia. The digital and streaming world has opened new options in entertainment, gaming, news, music and more. Tim harcout discusses the future that awaits us with Andrew Stewart, Partner from Baker McKenzie.

How will we Trade- the future of trade and global logistics, Christine Holgate

Nov 28 2023 17 mins

What is the future of world trade? After dealing wth pandemics, wars and continuing extreme weather conditions, will the challenges for global logistics and trade get worse or have we learned to deal with adversity? Tim Harcourt discusses these issues and more with Christine Holgate CEO of The Toll Group.

How will we live with AI - Dr Catriona Wallace

Nov 21 2023 33 mins

Artificial Intelligence has great potential but also has caused major reservations. The benefits include automation and efficiency across the global economy but there is also fear that AI will destroy jobs,cause inequality and may be more sinister in the wrong hands. Tim Harcourt discusses our AI future with Dr Catriona Wallace.

How will we Work- Dom Price, Atlassian

Nov 14 2023 71 mins

Covid-19 saw the acceleration of the work from home (WFH) movement with implications for job design, managing teams, productivity and legal compliance. In this special 3-part episode Tim Harcourt discusses the implications and the future trends with Work Futurist Dom Price from Atlassian and Michael Michalandos from Baker McKenzie.

How will we adapt to changes in our environment- Tanya Ha

Nov 07 2023 27 mins

Science Communicator and Environmental behaviour expert Tanya Ha joins Tim Harcourt to discuss how we can adapt to changes in our environment caused by climate change and our rapid move to decarbonisation. What are the challenges and strategies involved and how do we encourage the public to join us on this journey.

How will we feed the World- Lyall Howard

Oct 31 2023 37 mins

What is the future of Australian agriculture? -Lyall HowardTim Harcourt looks at the future of Australian agriculture and whether we can help feed the World, with guest Lyall Howard Chair of Salmon Tasmania and former Deputy CEO of the National Farmers Federation.

How will we stay healthy- Elisabeth White

Oct 24 2023 22 mins

Will Humans live forever?Tim Harcourt is joined by Elizabeth White from Baker McKenzie to discuss advances in medicine, health, ethics and longevity to answer the question will we live forever?

How will we Trade. Christopher Pyne

Oct 17 2023 40 mins

Tim Harcourt is joined by Christopher Pyne, former Australian Defence Minister to discuss the World's shifting geo political landscape, it's effects on diplomacy and future trade and will there be a new world order.