The Trump Putin meeting would seem to be a good occasion to review the existential threat liberal democracy finds itself under in multiple countries today. I have the impression that the way this narrative has taken shape since 2016 has taken most of us by surprise. This slide show is my best effort at a concise summary of relevant extracts from the Future Today chronology.
Presentation.. media and challenges of global corruption slideshareMuhammad Ahmad
The document discusses challenges faced by media in exposing corruption globally and domestically. It provides examples of major corruption scandals exposed by media, including Watergate and Absam scandals. Internationally, Panama Papers exposed hidden wealth and tax evasion of world leaders. Domestically, Pakistani media exposed scandals involving politicians, judges and businessmen. However, media faces challenges like lack of resources, censorship, legal hurdles, and influence of powerful interests. International cooperation and protection of whistleblowers and journalists is needed to more effectively combat corruption through investigative reporting.
How liberal democracy can die ....on our watch: A pictures-and-charts summary...Jeremy Leggett
The UK enters the most important week in the history of its ancient democracy at a time when trends in social attitudes and tech capabilities bode ill for the future of democracy in multiple countries. Some of the numbers in this presentation will amaze you, if you have not already encountered them. All who care need to act, and soon. Beyond the need for immediate pressure for the empowerment of true democrats, my starter for ten is in the last slide.
This presentation is an update of my last summary on this subject, in July 2018.
Why I have finally quit Facebook and deleted all the data they hold about me ...Jeremy Leggett
I believe in the potential for corporations to do social good, and potentially - collectively - for them to tip the balance positively in the current global struggle to fashion a viable future. In my quarter-century-plus of corporate campaigning I have seen a good few corporations change profoundly for the better. I have been hoping for more than two years to see the same thing happen at Facebook….
This document summarizes the debates around the potential upsides and downsides of AI and robotics technologies. It provides examples of how these technologies have helped improve lives through applications like medical diagnoses, but also risks like mass unemployment and the possibility of autonomous weapons. Both advocates and critics of AI call for international cooperation to maximize benefits and prevent harms as the technologies continue to advance rapidly.
Democracy: The Least Bad Form of GovernmentVYTIS MALECKAS
The document discusses the history and future of democracy. It notes that while democracy is widely viewed as the best system today, it was not always seen that way and was rarely used throughout history. The rise of advanced algorithms and AI threatens some core principles of democracy by potentially allowing computers to better understand public preferences and policy choices than voters or politicians. This could further reduce voter turnout and participation. Looking to ancient Greece, the first widespread democracy, the document suggests that democracy emerged as a solution to not having obvious rulers, but declined when leaders like Alexander were viewed as divine or superhuman. Advanced technologies may similarly undermine democracy's claims of being the most efficient and just system if they are seen as having godlike knowledge and abilities that sur
The document discusses various trends for 2018 including growing fears related to terrorism, economic instability, and hacking; an increased focus on self-care, introspection, and personal well-being; a desire for more anonymity and less oversharing on social media; and a movement towards fluidity and lack of long-term commitments as rigid categories continue to break down. Many of these trends reflect anxieties about the current political and information landscape as well as a preference for flexibility and an emphasis on individual needs and priorities. Brands are encouraged to promote optimism, transparency, and understanding of consumer preferences and priorities.
2018 Q3: A chronology in pictures & charts of developments in climate, energy...Jeremy Leggett
The state of play in deterioration of the global climate and efforts to address it, the global energy transition, the uses and abuses of tech, all as they relate to the prospects for humankind
Social media in conflict situations - Ushahidi, Twitter and Morespieli
The presentation analyses with the different views on how social media are used in conflict related situations, comparing the arguments of Evgeny Morozov and Clay Shirky. Examples used are the "Green Uprising" in Iran, the Sichuan Earthquake in China and the Minsk Flash Mobs.
Presentation.. media and challenges of global corruption slideshareMuhammad Ahmad
The document discusses challenges faced by media in exposing corruption globally and domestically. It provides examples of major corruption scandals exposed by media, including Watergate and Absam scandals. Internationally, Panama Papers exposed hidden wealth and tax evasion of world leaders. Domestically, Pakistani media exposed scandals involving politicians, judges and businessmen. However, media faces challenges like lack of resources, censorship, legal hurdles, and influence of powerful interests. International cooperation and protection of whistleblowers and journalists is needed to more effectively combat corruption through investigative reporting.
How liberal democracy can die ....on our watch: A pictures-and-charts summary...Jeremy Leggett
The UK enters the most important week in the history of its ancient democracy at a time when trends in social attitudes and tech capabilities bode ill for the future of democracy in multiple countries. Some of the numbers in this presentation will amaze you, if you have not already encountered them. All who care need to act, and soon. Beyond the need for immediate pressure for the empowerment of true democrats, my starter for ten is in the last slide.
This presentation is an update of my last summary on this subject, in July 2018.
Why I have finally quit Facebook and deleted all the data they hold about me ...Jeremy Leggett
I believe in the potential for corporations to do social good, and potentially - collectively - for them to tip the balance positively in the current global struggle to fashion a viable future. In my quarter-century-plus of corporate campaigning I have seen a good few corporations change profoundly for the better. I have been hoping for more than two years to see the same thing happen at Facebook….
This document summarizes the debates around the potential upsides and downsides of AI and robotics technologies. It provides examples of how these technologies have helped improve lives through applications like medical diagnoses, but also risks like mass unemployment and the possibility of autonomous weapons. Both advocates and critics of AI call for international cooperation to maximize benefits and prevent harms as the technologies continue to advance rapidly.
Democracy: The Least Bad Form of GovernmentVYTIS MALECKAS
The document discusses the history and future of democracy. It notes that while democracy is widely viewed as the best system today, it was not always seen that way and was rarely used throughout history. The rise of advanced algorithms and AI threatens some core principles of democracy by potentially allowing computers to better understand public preferences and policy choices than voters or politicians. This could further reduce voter turnout and participation. Looking to ancient Greece, the first widespread democracy, the document suggests that democracy emerged as a solution to not having obvious rulers, but declined when leaders like Alexander were viewed as divine or superhuman. Advanced technologies may similarly undermine democracy's claims of being the most efficient and just system if they are seen as having godlike knowledge and abilities that sur
The document discusses various trends for 2018 including growing fears related to terrorism, economic instability, and hacking; an increased focus on self-care, introspection, and personal well-being; a desire for more anonymity and less oversharing on social media; and a movement towards fluidity and lack of long-term commitments as rigid categories continue to break down. Many of these trends reflect anxieties about the current political and information landscape as well as a preference for flexibility and an emphasis on individual needs and priorities. Brands are encouraged to promote optimism, transparency, and understanding of consumer preferences and priorities.
2018 Q3: A chronology in pictures & charts of developments in climate, energy...Jeremy Leggett
The state of play in deterioration of the global climate and efforts to address it, the global energy transition, the uses and abuses of tech, all as they relate to the prospects for humankind
Social media in conflict situations - Ushahidi, Twitter and Morespieli
The presentation analyses with the different views on how social media are used in conflict related situations, comparing the arguments of Evgeny Morozov and Clay Shirky. Examples used are the "Green Uprising" in Iran, the Sichuan Earthquake in China and the Minsk Flash Mobs.
How the ultra rich could save the world, if they wanted to, in 22 pictures an...Jeremy Leggett
1) The world needs $8.2 trillion per year in clean infrastructure investment to meet climate goals, which would yield $2.4 trillion in annual economic gains.
2) The world's 255,810 ultra-high net worth individuals have $31.5 trillion in collective wealth, yet only 39% invest over 1% of assets ethically.
3) If the ultra-rich contributed even a small fraction of their wealth, it could trigger the $8 trillion per year needed for a sustainable future, but many are instead developing contingency plans to escape societal collapse.
This document summarizes a presentation on artificial intelligence given by David Roscoe. In 3 sentences: The presentation discussed the current capabilities and rapid development of AI, noting that AI will transform every industry and lead to profound societal changes. It highlighted both opportunities, like improved healthcare, and challenges, such as job disruption and ensuring AI is developed and used in a way that aligns with human values. The presentation concluded by considering the implications of developing superintelligent AI that exceeds human abilities.
How will the future of politics and political campaigning look like? Who will be the heroes in the future political battles? Where will the battle take place - on the streets or in the virtual world? What weapons will the future political parties use?
In this report, the Institute of Customer Experience raises many of such questions and presents possible scenarios that might become a reality given the present trends.
In the 2010s, open data and open source technologies are connecting people and changing everything. Governments and organizations are making more data and content openly available, empowering citizens and journalists to analyze information and develop new applications. However, ensuring privacy and addressing data illiteracy remain ongoing challenges to realize the full potential of openness.
The article discusses ethical issues in news reporting, specifically regarding objectivity, fairness, and accuracy. It gives examples of three main New Zealand television news programs - One News owned by a government-owned broadcaster, and Three News owned by a privately-owned broadcaster. While news programs aim to present information objectively without bias, in reality complete neutrality can be difficult to achieve due to the influence of owners, advertisers, and other external factors.
Lies, Spies and Big Data: How Fake News Is Rewriting Political LandscapesRussian Council
On November 7, 2016, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States after a bitterly-fought campaign against Hillary Clinton. The election was very closely-run, with Hillary Clinton winning the popular vote, but losing the presidency based on the U.S. electoral college structure. However, months after Donald Trump was declared President of the United States, questions remain about the legitimacy of the U.S. elections. The central issues are the emergence and use of so-called ‘Fake News’ and the accusation that Russia, through espionage and online hacking operations, sought to influence the presidential elections to promote Donald Trump and denigrate the reputation of Hillary Clinton.
The issues thrown up in the wake of the U.S. presidential election have fundamentally undermined trust in the workings of the international media and further damaged U.S.–Russia relations. A report by the U.S. intelligence services accusing Russia of attempting to influence the outcome of the election, prepared for President Obama and published in the election’s immediate aftermath, led to the expulsion1 of 35 Russian diplomats from Washington just days after the results were announced. President Putin, on the other hand, opted not to expel any U.S. diplomats from Russia. The investigation into Russia’s involvement and influence on the U.S. elections continues today.
This policy brief provides an overview of how the gathering and dissemination of news has changed in a globalized digital environment, how consumers digest and share news at an ever-increasing pace, and how the management of big data can influence electorates across borders. It will also define ‘fake news’ and the extent to which it might have influenced the results of the U.S. elections.
The document is a study guide for the Human Rights Council that discusses two topics: the right to privacy in the digital age and addressing the increase in domestic violence. For topic A on the right to privacy, the summary provides background on worldwide surveillance programs like the Five Eyes alliance and how digital technology has impacted privacy. It outlines different bloc positions, with China and Russia expressing concerns about privacy violations and data collection, while the UK and US take different regulatory approaches. The timeline highlights key events in surveillance programs and social media privacy issues.
This document discusses the future of digital technology and artificial intelligence. It explores the social, economic, political and future impacts of AI, including how AI is changing how stories are told in the communication industry. The document also examines the risks and benefits of AI, and how different countries like China are positioning themselves as global leaders in AI through large investments. The future of AI is seen as both promising for benefits like automated jobs, but also worrying if not properly regulated.
Shift AI 2020: Mission Collision: AI in the era of social justice reforms" - ...Shift Conference
Shift AI was a success, connecting hundreds of professionals that were eager to propel the progress of AI and discuss the newest technologies in data mining, machine learning and neural networks. More at https://ai.shiftconf.co/.
Talk description:
A daily scan of news headlines shows that technology has become invasive and pervasive in every aspect of modern civil life. The increasing use of artificial intelligence technology by law enforcement and criminal justice institutions is raising serious issues for civil liberties and social justice. “Bad data” disproportionately targets already marginalized populations that have faced historical systemic discrimination. This discussion will touch on the consequences of the current application of Artificial Intelligence technology on initiatives to achieve equity and justice in our civil institutions.
2018 Q2: A chronology in pictures and charts of selected developments in clim...Jeremy Leggett
The state of play in deterioration of the global climate and efforts to address it, the global energy transition, the uses and abuses of tech, all as they relate to the prospects for humankind
Welcome to Planet Hoax 8th Issue Infowars Magazineinfowarrior78
Rod Sterling’s quote from the Obsolete Man, a much loved 1961
episode of The Twilight Zone, has never been so relevant for
today’s society, a world in which common sense has been sub-
verted and reality is frowned upon by an establishment that
sustains its own power on a steady diet of universal deceit.
Presentation by Gabriela Jacomella at the 2019 CMPF Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners - Covering Political Campaigns in the Age of Data, Algorithms & Artificial Intelligence
The document discusses the challenges of foreign state-sponsored disinformation in the digital age. It provides context on how disinformation spread on social media and Russian propaganda during the Ukraine conflict. The key points made are:
1) Social media has disrupted traditional media and allowed for easy spread of disinformation by states and individuals.
2) Disinformation exploits vulnerabilities in the information ecosystem, including how platforms are designed to optimize viral content, use of bots and fake accounts, and exploitation of human biases.
3) On average, false stories spread much more quickly than the truth on social media, especially for political topics, undermining trust in information. Understanding the interplay between technology, media and human behavior is needed to
The document discusses several major geopolitical risks for 2024, with a primary focus on the dysfunctional state of American politics and the upcoming US presidential election. Key points:
- The US political system is more divided than ever, with low public trust in institutions. The 2024 election will feature two candidates, Trump and Biden, who are widely seen as unfit for office.
- The election outcome is uncertain but will likely further damage America's social fabric, political stability, and international standing regardless of who wins. Trump may contest any loss and claim fraud.
- If Trump wins, it will weaken the US globally as allies hedge against his policies. If he loses and refuses defeat, it could cause
Alternative facts, misdirection, and outright propaganda seem to dominate the news media landscape today in a way that is quite different from the past. How can viewers and listeners navigate the flood of untruths? Can democracy survive the viral uptake of social media memes and myths?
Social media has negative effects on society by being highly distracting and giving people a fake sense of purpose. It plays on human weaknesses like greed, lust, and herd mentality. It has lowered the quality of content by incentivizing high volumes of quickly produced, low quality pieces. It also serves as a platform to spread racism, sexism, and extremism. By exceeding people's capacity to maintain real relationships, it has increased loneliness and mental health issues like depression. It discourages original thought and radical ideas, instead enforcing conformity and sameness across culture.
Slides from a U.S. Government sponsored/invited Speaking Tour to Germany, seven-day tour of German-American Institutes in southern Germany (November 2017), supported by the Economic Security and Global Affairs team at the U.S. Embassy Berlin.
Plans for rewilding and repeopling on an estate in the HighlandsJeremy Leggett
The document presents a model for a 21st century sustainable Highland estate called Bunloit that aims to address climate, biodiversity, COVID-19, and depopulation crises through four Rs: restoration, regeneration, repeopling, and recovery. It discusses conducting stakeholder consultations, donating profits to the local community, setting goals to increase carbon sequestration, biodiversity, employment, and sustainable profitability by 2031. The model at Bunloit would restore crofts, build single eco-homes and small clusters of enterprises and homes, and establish a school for furniture building to attract new residents as part of repeopling the area.
A history of the solar century so far: a tale of disruption, denial, and exis...Jeremy Leggett
An account of the oil industry's response to climate risk and the emergence of low-cost solar since that late 1990s as seen by a bit-part player in the drama. As presented in the closing keynote at the UBS Renewables and Energy Transition Virtual Conference, 17th September.
More Related Content
Similar to How liberal democracy can die, in out lifetimes, in 30 pictures and charts
How the ultra rich could save the world, if they wanted to, in 22 pictures an...Jeremy Leggett
1) The world needs $8.2 trillion per year in clean infrastructure investment to meet climate goals, which would yield $2.4 trillion in annual economic gains.
2) The world's 255,810 ultra-high net worth individuals have $31.5 trillion in collective wealth, yet only 39% invest over 1% of assets ethically.
3) If the ultra-rich contributed even a small fraction of their wealth, it could trigger the $8 trillion per year needed for a sustainable future, but many are instead developing contingency plans to escape societal collapse.
This document summarizes a presentation on artificial intelligence given by David Roscoe. In 3 sentences: The presentation discussed the current capabilities and rapid development of AI, noting that AI will transform every industry and lead to profound societal changes. It highlighted both opportunities, like improved healthcare, and challenges, such as job disruption and ensuring AI is developed and used in a way that aligns with human values. The presentation concluded by considering the implications of developing superintelligent AI that exceeds human abilities.
How will the future of politics and political campaigning look like? Who will be the heroes in the future political battles? Where will the battle take place - on the streets or in the virtual world? What weapons will the future political parties use?
In this report, the Institute of Customer Experience raises many of such questions and presents possible scenarios that might become a reality given the present trends.
In the 2010s, open data and open source technologies are connecting people and changing everything. Governments and organizations are making more data and content openly available, empowering citizens and journalists to analyze information and develop new applications. However, ensuring privacy and addressing data illiteracy remain ongoing challenges to realize the full potential of openness.
The article discusses ethical issues in news reporting, specifically regarding objectivity, fairness, and accuracy. It gives examples of three main New Zealand television news programs - One News owned by a government-owned broadcaster, and Three News owned by a privately-owned broadcaster. While news programs aim to present information objectively without bias, in reality complete neutrality can be difficult to achieve due to the influence of owners, advertisers, and other external factors.
Lies, Spies and Big Data: How Fake News Is Rewriting Political LandscapesRussian Council
On November 7, 2016, Donald Trump was elected President of the United States after a bitterly-fought campaign against Hillary Clinton. The election was very closely-run, with Hillary Clinton winning the popular vote, but losing the presidency based on the U.S. electoral college structure. However, months after Donald Trump was declared President of the United States, questions remain about the legitimacy of the U.S. elections. The central issues are the emergence and use of so-called ‘Fake News’ and the accusation that Russia, through espionage and online hacking operations, sought to influence the presidential elections to promote Donald Trump and denigrate the reputation of Hillary Clinton.
The issues thrown up in the wake of the U.S. presidential election have fundamentally undermined trust in the workings of the international media and further damaged U.S.–Russia relations. A report by the U.S. intelligence services accusing Russia of attempting to influence the outcome of the election, prepared for President Obama and published in the election’s immediate aftermath, led to the expulsion1 of 35 Russian diplomats from Washington just days after the results were announced. President Putin, on the other hand, opted not to expel any U.S. diplomats from Russia. The investigation into Russia’s involvement and influence on the U.S. elections continues today.
This policy brief provides an overview of how the gathering and dissemination of news has changed in a globalized digital environment, how consumers digest and share news at an ever-increasing pace, and how the management of big data can influence electorates across borders. It will also define ‘fake news’ and the extent to which it might have influenced the results of the U.S. elections.
The document is a study guide for the Human Rights Council that discusses two topics: the right to privacy in the digital age and addressing the increase in domestic violence. For topic A on the right to privacy, the summary provides background on worldwide surveillance programs like the Five Eyes alliance and how digital technology has impacted privacy. It outlines different bloc positions, with China and Russia expressing concerns about privacy violations and data collection, while the UK and US take different regulatory approaches. The timeline highlights key events in surveillance programs and social media privacy issues.
This document discusses the future of digital technology and artificial intelligence. It explores the social, economic, political and future impacts of AI, including how AI is changing how stories are told in the communication industry. The document also examines the risks and benefits of AI, and how different countries like China are positioning themselves as global leaders in AI through large investments. The future of AI is seen as both promising for benefits like automated jobs, but also worrying if not properly regulated.
Shift AI 2020: Mission Collision: AI in the era of social justice reforms" - ...Shift Conference
Shift AI was a success, connecting hundreds of professionals that were eager to propel the progress of AI and discuss the newest technologies in data mining, machine learning and neural networks. More at https://ai.shiftconf.co/.
Talk description:
A daily scan of news headlines shows that technology has become invasive and pervasive in every aspect of modern civil life. The increasing use of artificial intelligence technology by law enforcement and criminal justice institutions is raising serious issues for civil liberties and social justice. “Bad data” disproportionately targets already marginalized populations that have faced historical systemic discrimination. This discussion will touch on the consequences of the current application of Artificial Intelligence technology on initiatives to achieve equity and justice in our civil institutions.
2018 Q2: A chronology in pictures and charts of selected developments in clim...Jeremy Leggett
The state of play in deterioration of the global climate and efforts to address it, the global energy transition, the uses and abuses of tech, all as they relate to the prospects for humankind
Welcome to Planet Hoax 8th Issue Infowars Magazineinfowarrior78
Rod Sterling’s quote from the Obsolete Man, a much loved 1961
episode of The Twilight Zone, has never been so relevant for
today’s society, a world in which common sense has been sub-
verted and reality is frowned upon by an establishment that
sustains its own power on a steady diet of universal deceit.
Presentation by Gabriela Jacomella at the 2019 CMPF Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners - Covering Political Campaigns in the Age of Data, Algorithms & Artificial Intelligence
The document discusses the challenges of foreign state-sponsored disinformation in the digital age. It provides context on how disinformation spread on social media and Russian propaganda during the Ukraine conflict. The key points made are:
1) Social media has disrupted traditional media and allowed for easy spread of disinformation by states and individuals.
2) Disinformation exploits vulnerabilities in the information ecosystem, including how platforms are designed to optimize viral content, use of bots and fake accounts, and exploitation of human biases.
3) On average, false stories spread much more quickly than the truth on social media, especially for political topics, undermining trust in information. Understanding the interplay between technology, media and human behavior is needed to
The document discusses several major geopolitical risks for 2024, with a primary focus on the dysfunctional state of American politics and the upcoming US presidential election. Key points:
- The US political system is more divided than ever, with low public trust in institutions. The 2024 election will feature two candidates, Trump and Biden, who are widely seen as unfit for office.
- The election outcome is uncertain but will likely further damage America's social fabric, political stability, and international standing regardless of who wins. Trump may contest any loss and claim fraud.
- If Trump wins, it will weaken the US globally as allies hedge against his policies. If he loses and refuses defeat, it could cause
Alternative facts, misdirection, and outright propaganda seem to dominate the news media landscape today in a way that is quite different from the past. How can viewers and listeners navigate the flood of untruths? Can democracy survive the viral uptake of social media memes and myths?
Social media has negative effects on society by being highly distracting and giving people a fake sense of purpose. It plays on human weaknesses like greed, lust, and herd mentality. It has lowered the quality of content by incentivizing high volumes of quickly produced, low quality pieces. It also serves as a platform to spread racism, sexism, and extremism. By exceeding people's capacity to maintain real relationships, it has increased loneliness and mental health issues like depression. It discourages original thought and radical ideas, instead enforcing conformity and sameness across culture.
Slides from a U.S. Government sponsored/invited Speaking Tour to Germany, seven-day tour of German-American Institutes in southern Germany (November 2017), supported by the Economic Security and Global Affairs team at the U.S. Embassy Berlin.
Similar to How liberal democracy can die, in out lifetimes, in 30 pictures and charts (20)
Plans for rewilding and repeopling on an estate in the HighlandsJeremy Leggett
The document presents a model for a 21st century sustainable Highland estate called Bunloit that aims to address climate, biodiversity, COVID-19, and depopulation crises through four Rs: restoration, regeneration, repeopling, and recovery. It discusses conducting stakeholder consultations, donating profits to the local community, setting goals to increase carbon sequestration, biodiversity, employment, and sustainable profitability by 2031. The model at Bunloit would restore crofts, build single eco-homes and small clusters of enterprises and homes, and establish a school for furniture building to attract new residents as part of repeopling the area.
A history of the solar century so far: a tale of disruption, denial, and exis...Jeremy Leggett
An account of the oil industry's response to climate risk and the emergence of low-cost solar since that late 1990s as seen by a bit-part player in the drama. As presented in the closing keynote at the UBS Renewables and Energy Transition Virtual Conference, 17th September.
Covid-19 has accelerated the stranding of fossil-fuel-economy assets. What do...Jeremy Leggett
- Covid-19 has accelerated the decline of fossil fuel assets and demand, with peak fossil fuel demand possibly already reached according to some analysts. Renewables made up 3/4 of new power capacity in 2019.
- The world faces two pathways - transitioning to renewable energy and benefiting the global economy and environment, or remaining dependent on declining fossil fuels which threatens both.
- Predictions of fossil fuel decline are playing out, with only renewable energy demand growing. However, complete transition to renewable energy is not inevitable due to resistance from fossil fuel interests and support from some governments.
- The energy transition and climate change battles are now intertwined with defending open societies from authoritarianism, as authoritarians often
A search for hope on the climate front lines in 2020Jeremy Leggett
My presentation at Cambridge University on 5th March. In it I describe an idea for a new people-power company to help lead the charge to a zero-carbon world by decarbonising, recarbonising, and pressuring foot draggers: ZeroCarbon Revolution. A video of the talk can be found at https://climateseries.com/
Why the UK government finally gave up on fracking shale for oil and gas. And ...Jeremy Leggett
After years of dogged support for fracked shale gas and oil, at the expense of clean energy, the Conservatives finally gave in today. This is a significant victory for environmentalists. But the implications are global, and are fully explored in this presentation.
The quest for zero net carbon: globally and in the UK ....an eclectic tourJeremy Leggett
This document discusses the transition to renewable energy and net zero carbon emissions on a global scale based on numerous reports and studies. It highlights that transitioning infrastructure investments of $90 trillion by 2030 to low-carbon options could yield $26 trillion in economic benefits. Meeting the 1.5°C Paris target could save $30 trillion in climate damages by 2030 compared to the 2°C target. Many analyses show renewable energy becoming cheaper than fossil fuels and the potential for 100% renewable energy systems, though political and policy barriers remain in fully realizing this transition.
The global context of Solarcentury's work: my presentation at the company's q...Jeremy Leggett
Latest developments in matters relevant to the solar industry in energy, climate, tech and the future of civilisation, spanning the period 24th July to 21st October.
Global heating and the climate chaos that results from it: a slideshow summa...Jeremy Leggett
A slideshow-summary for-the-busy prepared for the team at Solarcentury, as a backgrounder for our support for the youth strike event on 20th September and the Extinction Rebellion protest on 7th October.
This is why we talk of extinction - a slideshow precis/analysis for-the-busy ...Jeremy Leggett
UN scientists this week reviewed the impacts of observed and predicted global heating on land, plus adaptation and mitigation response options. This is a vital report, with many life-or-death messages for governments at the climate negotiations, and indeed everyone who worries about the existential threat global heating and climate chaos pose for civilisation and the natural world. I have prepared a slideshow precis / analysis of the the first part of the report, on impacts. In it, I try to make the urgent messages clear, but also the pulled punches that are inevitable in a report written by a huge committee, and subject to bad-actor lobbying. I will cover the policy piece in a later presentation.
A groundbreaking report out today shows huge capital-efficiency advantage of ...Jeremy Leggett
In it, BNP Paribas introduces the new concept of Energy Return on Capital Invested. Conclusion: “The economics of oil for gasoline and diesel vehicles versus wind- and solar-powered EVs are now in relentless and irreversible decline, with far-reaching implications for both policymakers and the oil majors.” This is a 4 minute slideshow summary for busy folk.
The global context of Solarcentury's work: presentation by Jeremy Leggett to ...Jeremy Leggett
A summary in pictures and charts of selected major developments during the last three months in the global issues relevant to a leading solar company's mission, brand, and culture. That mission is to make a meaningful difference in the fight against climate chaos through the widespread adoption of solar power.
Q2 2019: A chronology in pictures & charts of developments in climate, energy...Jeremy Leggett
One person’s collated precis-for-the-busy of the last three months in the related dramas of climate change, energy transition, big tech and the future of civilisation.
The shortfall in progress on the provision of affordable and clean energy for...Jeremy Leggett
A global progress report on the four sub-targets of SDG7, the extent to which the international community is behind the pace, and how this can be fixed, with emphasis on investment. A pictures-and-charts presentation to accompany a blog on Business Green.
An updated history of SolarAid in pictures and charts, to mark the sale of ou...Jeremy Leggett
The successes, failures, opportunities, challenges and learnings of a social enterprise endeavouring to catalyse solar lighting markets among the poorest of the poor in African (2006 to present).
If the world stopped using fossil fuels (over a transition period) could we f...Jeremy Leggett
A short introduction to a historic report, published 12th April by LUT University and Energy Watch, that models the global energy system on an hourly basis using the real economics of existing renewable energy technologies. Essential ammunition for all worried about climate change.
Investment on the global energy transition: a report from the front lines as ...Jeremy Leggett
A global energy transition is underway: a system change driven by exponential growth in clean-energy technologies. But there is an investment gap. Much will depend on closing it. What will happen next?
This presentation was the keynote for Business Green's 2019 Tech and Investment Forum.
A chronology in pictures and charts of selected developments in climate, ener...Jeremy Leggett
One person’s collated precis-for-the-busy of the last three months in the related dramas of climate change, energy transition, big tech and the future of civilisation.
The slideshow is derived, as ever, from entries in the Future Today chronology. Those who would like the original powerpoint, with source urls as notes, can find it – with all the other source files, for free use – in the folder linked to from my website www.jeremyleggett.net.
13062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
Recent years have seen a disturbing rise in violence, discrimination, and intolerance against Christian communities in various Islamic countries. This multifaceted challenge, deeply rooted in historical, social, and political animosities, demands urgent attention. Despite the escalating persecution, substantial support from the Western world remains lacking.
#WenguiGuo#WashingtonFarm Guo Wengui Wolf son ambition exposed to open a far...rittaajmal71
Since fleeing to the United States in 2014, Guo Wengui has founded a number of projects in the United States, such as GTV Media Group, GTV private equity, farm loan project, G Club Operations Co., LTD., and Himalaya Exchange.
15062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
Federal Authorities Urge Vigilance Amid Bird Flu Outbreak | The Lifesciences ...The Lifesciences Magazine
Federal authorities have advised the public to remain vigilant but calm in response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने 11 जून, 2024 को मंडला पूजा में भाग लेने की अनुमति मांगने वाली 10 वर्षीय लड़की की रिट याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, जिसमें सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की एक बड़ी पीठ के समक्ष इस मुद्दे की लंबित प्रकृति पर जोर दिया गया। यह आदेश न्यायमूर्ति अनिल के. नरेंद्रन और न्यायमूर्ति हरिशंकर वी. मेनन की खंडपीठ द्वारा पारित किया गया
ग्रेटर मुंबई के नगर आयुक्त को एक खुले पत्र में याचिका दायर कर 540 से अधिक मुंबईकरों ने सभी अवैध और अस्थिर होर्डिंग्स, साइनबोर्ड और इलेक्ट्रिक साइनेज को तत्काल हटाने और 13 मई, 2024 की शाम को घाटकोपर में अवैध होर्डिंग के गिरने की विनाशकारी घटना के बाद अपराधियों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई की मांग की है, जिसमें 17 लोगों की जान चली गई और कई निर्दोष लोग गंभीर रूप से घायल हो गए।
लालू यादव की जीवनी LALU PRASAD YADAV BIOGRAPHYVoterMood
Discover the life and times of Lalu Prasad Yadav with a comprehensive biography in Hindi. Learn about his early days, rise in politics, controversies, and contribution.
Slide deck with charts from our Digital News Report 2024, the most comprehensive exploration of news consumption habits around the world, based on survey data from more than 95,000 respondents across 47 countries.
16062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
Youngest c m in India- Pema Khandu BiographyVoterMood
Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
12062024_First India Newspaper Jaipur.pdfFIRST INDIA
Find Latest India News and Breaking News these days from India on Politics, Business, Entertainment, Technology, Sports, Lifestyle and Coronavirus News in India and the world over that you can't miss. For real time update Visit our social media handle. Read First India NewsPaper in your morning replace. Visit First India.
CLICK:- https://firstindia.co.in/
#First_India_NewsPaper
projet de traité négocié à Istanbul (anglais).pdfEdouardHusson
Ceci est le projet de traité qui avait été négocié entre Russes et Ukrainiens à Istanbul en mars 2022, avant que les Etats-Unis et la Grande-Bretagne ne détournent Kiev de signer.
2. Democracy has regressed in multiple countries
since 2007, and liberal democracy especially
7th Jan
2016
12th Jun
2018
In 1941 there were only a dozen democracies; by 2000 only 8 states had
never held a serious election. But since the financial crisis of 2007-08….
3. 7th Jan
2016
July
2016
“Even in some of the richest and most politically stable regions of the
world, it seems as though democracy is in a state of serious disrepair.”
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
65+ 45 - 64
Europe
2010-12
35 - 44 25 - 34 16 - 24
USA
2011
USA
1995
Europe
1995-97
Source: World Values Surveys
Foa & Mounck 2016
Significant minorities oppose democracy in the
USA & Europe …and the numbers are growing
Percentage of the
population viewing
“having a democratic
political system” as a
“bad” or “very bad”
way to “run this
country” is rising
on both sides of
the Atlantic.
4. "How the Populist Right Is Redrawing the Map
of Europe"
7th Jan
2016
11th Dec
2017
“A rising tide of anti-immigrant and populist sentiment that is sweeping
aside or weakening mainstream party politics across the continent.”
5. Much of this is being fueled by enforced migration
and associated hate-mongering by overt authoritarians
and the authoritarian-inclined
6. Russia and Syria are “weaponising the refugee
crisis” in an effort to destabilise Europe
2nd Mar
2016
2nd Mar
2016
3rd Mar
2016
So General Phil Breedlove, Nato’s Supreme Allied Commander for
Europe and head of the US European Command, testifies.
7. Meanwhile Orban’s state-controlled media pump out scare stories about
migration-linked crime and terrorism, and the “Soros network”.
Hungarian government tables new law that could
jail lawyers advising migrants of their rights
7th Jan
2016
3rd Jun
2018
Future Today
8. Erdoğan narrowly wins Turkish election in “climate
of fear”, assuming quasi-dictatorial powers
7th Jan
2016
24th Jun
2018
A pro-government television station accidentally aired election results 3
days before the polls ..showing the 53 % that Erdoğan actually achieved.
9. This is happening at just the time tech is serving up the
perfect infrastructure for unbreakable police states
10. 7th Jan
2016
26th Dec
2016
“2016: The Mainstream Media Melted Down
as Fake News Festered”
By August fake news was increasingly outperforming
the top stories at the 19 major news outlets
11. Amanda Taub & Max Fisher on role of fake news: “Facebook’s newsfeed
played a central role in nearly every step from rumor to killing.”
“Where Countries Are Tinderboxes and Facebook
Is a Match”
7th Jan
2016
21st Apr
2018
Buddhist mob
burns a Muslim
- owned shop
in Sri Lanka,
March 2018
12. A US National Bureau of Economic Research study suggests they added
fully 3.2% to the Trump vote and a crucial 1.76% to pro Leave.
Twitter bots may have altered outcomes of both
Trump and Brexit elections by targeting margins
7th Jan
2016
21st May
2018
13. 7th Jan
2016
6th July
2018
“The threat that such a massive, automated surveillance apparatus
poses to society far outweighs the security benefits it could provide.”
Amazon’s AI lets governments track all faces:
“there is no way to use this and not harm citizens”
“As academics who have studied IT and privacy, including the social
implications of face recognition and biometrics, we are calling on
Amazon to get out of the surveillance business”: Peter Asaro et al
14. 7th Jan
2016
13th Mar
2017
Microsoft researcher warns AI is “ripe for abuse”
by authoritarian regimes
“This is a fascist’s dream - power without accountability”:
Kate Crawford
15. Elon Musk warns of prospect for “an immortal
dictator from which we can never escape”
7th Jan
2016
6th Apr
2018
This in a documentary on AI and robotics out today, “Do You Trust This
Computer?” Google’s DeepMind is a big step in this direction, he says.
“If one company or small group of people manages to
develop godlike digital superintelligence, they could
take over the world,"
16. George Soros: Facebook and Google are a “menace”
to society and must be regulated
7th Jan
2016
26th Jan
2018
He fears merger of their AI-based surveillance with that of states,
leading to “a web of totalitarian control the likes of which not even
Aldous Huxley or George Orwell could have imagined.”
17. The weapons needed for absolute subjugation
of populations are neither large nor costly
and they exist today
For example…..
18. The CEO of a fictional robotics company launches a killer drone
technology Silicon-Valley-style. In real life, there are all shapes & sizes….
AI researchers create terrifying video in a call for a
UN ban on autonomous weapons (killer robots)
7th Jan
2016
1st Dec
2017
19. “A Global Arms Race for Killer Robots
Is Transforming Warfare”
7th Jan
2016
9th Apr
2018
Stuart Russell, professor of artificial intelligence at Berkeley: “We have
an opportunity to prevent this, but the window to act is closing fast.”
20. “...cheap and convenient assassination machines
available to everybody with an axe to grind”
7th Jan
2016
28th Aug
2017
So Max Tegmark, professor of physics at MIT, co-founder of the Future
of Life Institute, describes killer robots. As one of 10 reasons for a ban.
21. Which must mean that much depends on how
tech-savvy younger citizens engage
And that is a worry, because….
22. 7th Jan
2016
The younger you are in the USA and Europe,
the less you are likely to care about democracy
July
2016
Highest: more than 70% in Europeans born in the 1930s.
Lowest: little more than 30% in Americans born in the 1980s.
80%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30% by birth cohort
1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
Europe
USA
The percent of the
population who deem it
“essential” (10 on a 10
point scale) to live in a
country governed
democratically is falling on
both sides of the Atlantic
Source: World Values Surveys
Foa & Mounk 2016
23. So it is clearly crucial how tech leaders line up
in the fight for liberal democracy
And that is a terrifying thought,
because….
24. % in USA responding that it
would be “good” or “very
good” to have “a strong leader”
who “doesn’t have to bother
with parliament and elections”:
1995: <20%
2010: >34%
7th Jan
2016
July
2016
Upper income
respondents
Lower and middle
income
respondents
35%
30%
25%
20%
15%
1995 2000 20102005
Rising support for illiberal politics is growing fastest
among the rich elite in the USA
Most strong in young & rich (born since 1970): Those believing that it
would be a “good” thing for the army to take over: 1995 6%, 2016 35%
Source: World Values Surveys
Foa & Mounk 2016
25. Aeisha Mastagni: “Who is it that holds Mr Zuckerberg to account?” One
share should equal one vote. “Facebook, it is time to act like an adult.”
“Facebook’s dual-class share structure is akin to a
dictatorship”: Calstrs portfolio manager in the FT
7th Jan
2016
10th May
2018
26. Zuckerberg labels Musk’s concerns about AI
and killer robots “pretty irresponsible”
7th Jan
2016
25 Jul
2017
“I have pretty strong opinions on this. I think people who are naysayers
….I just, I don’t understand it.”
27. US start up Anduril tests AI surveillance tech on the
Mexico border that acts as a virtual border wall
7th Jan
2016
11th Jun
2018
They use tower-mounted sensors to monitor anyone within 2 miles.
Customs say they have helped in 55 arrests of unauthorized crossers.
28. Anduril founder Palmer Luckey, also founder of
Oculus, aims to develop a range of AI military tools
7th Jan
2016
11th Jun
2018
He is a funder of the alt-right and a Trump supporter. Investors include
Peter Thiel, a Silicon Valley billionaire with the same credentials.
29. 7th Jan
2016
5th July
2018
“How do I maintain authority over my security force after the (collapse)
event?”: a typical question from super-rich clients in Q&A about their
“how to escape” vision of the future …and how to use tech to execute it.
“Survival of the Richest: The Wealthy Are Plotting
To Leave Us Behind”: tech author Douglas Rushkoff
30. China may be playing a positive role in climate change,
but it also points the way to the kind of society that
the surviving liberal democracies risk descending into….
31. 7th Jan
2016
28th Jul
2017
The biggest facial recognition system in the world
is rolling out in China ….and the most invasive use
Officials aim to enroll every Chinese citizen into a nationwide database by 2020.
A recently pioneered social credit system aims to give every citizen a rating.
32. 7th Jan
2016
8th July
2018
“China is reversing the commonly held vision of technology as a great
democratizer, bringing people more freedom and connecting them.”
“Inside China’s Dystopian Dreams: A.I., Shame and
Lots of Cameras”
c. 200 million of
these nationwide
33. Beijing “is committing some of the most extensive, and neglected,
human-rights violations in the world” against Muslim Uighurs.
“China has turned Xinjiang into a police state
like no other”
7th Jan
2016
31st May
2018
Future Today
34. 7th Jan
2016
23rd Jul
2017
Chinese companies are helping police develop AI
intending to identify criminals before they act
Li Meng, vice-minister of science and technology: If we use AI, “we can know
beforehand . . . who might be a terrorist, who might do something bad.”
35. 10 years ago China spent $35 bn on defence. Now $230 bn. Silicon
Valley started out on DoD largesse.
People’s Liberation Army and corporate China
“draw ever closer” as military budget rises: FT
7th Jan
2016
6th Jun
2018
36. And who is bankrolled this armour-plating of dictatorship?
Many western financial institutions.
“World's Biggest AI Startup Raises $1.2 Billion in
Mere Months”: Bloomberg on Sense Time Group
7th Jan
2016
31st May
2018
Future Today
37. And who among democratic leaders is speaking out, or
at least saying “you have your system, we have ours”….
38. Donald Trump praises Xi Jinping's President-for-life
power grab & says….
7th Jan
2016
4th Mar
2018
“Dictators are always arrogant. It’s a disaster for political civilization.”
Qiao Mu, exiled Chinese journalism professor.
39. How to stem the tide is a question
without a simple answer
To be addressed in a forthcoming slide show
on Future Today
www.jeremyleggett.net
Editor's Notes
https://www.economist.com/international/2018/06/16/after-decades-of-triumph-democracy-is-losing-ground
Image: from article
https://www.journalofdemocracy.org/sites/default/files/Foa%26Mounk-27-3.pdf
Image: from article, edited for clarity
https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2017-europe-populist-right/
Image: screenshot from article