The Great Transformation

The Great Transformation

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.

Episodes

December 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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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November 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.

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 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.

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October 31, 2023 37 mins
What is the future of Australian agriculture? -Lyall Howard
Tim 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.

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October 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?

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October 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.

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Tim Harcourt is joined by Australian Olympic Commission CEO Matt Carroll and Carol Mills, Director at Institute for Public Policy and Governance at UTS as they examine the future of sport and what economic and social impacts sport has on our society.

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Australia's former Chief Scientist Professor Alan Finkel joins Tim Harcourt to  discuss the status of Australia's plans to decarbonise, the opportunities that exist for new economic growth and ultimately answer the question,  can we be truly sustainable. 

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Tim Harcourt looks at the future of Investing in Australia and offshore with guests Amber Rabinov, AustralianSuper's Head of Macro Research & Strategy and Lewis Apostolou partner and head of the Australia Funds Transactions Group at Baker McKenzie.

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 The changing energy market presents major challenges for the nation but also major opportunities for those countries and businesses that can make the transition. So can Australia become a green energy superpower? Tim Harcourt talks with former Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank and Director of Fortescue Future Industries Guy Debelle and Aylin Cunsolo Partner and Energy and Resources specialist at Baker McKenzie 

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September 9, 2023 1 min

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. Join Tim Harcourt, The Airport Economist, who speaks with the experts who help explain the challenges ahead and who will be best placed to seize the opportunities that are waiting to be realised in the fastest period of transformation the world h...

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