WTF Now? by S7

S7
WTF Now? by S7

The world is confusing right now. Long-held assumptions about societies, economies, and industries are unravelling, leaving many leaders wondering: WTF Now? Our podcast is designed for Nordic and European leaders trying to make sense of the tumult. We’ll bring in thoughtful, often unconventional experts to help cut through the noise on topics like the energy transition, sustainability, geopolitics, and society. If you're a leader asking "#WtfNow?", this podcast is for you. S7 helps businesses that matter outperform those that don’t.

Episodes

  1. Episode 4: Norway’s split identity – electrostate or petrostate?

    1 JUL

    Episode 4: Norway’s split identity – electrostate or petrostate?

    Norway electrified faster and earlier than almost anyone, leading the world in renewable power generation, EV uptake and clean heating. Few countries have gone further in proving that a fully electrified society is possible. But instead of building industries to export technology at scale, Norway has largely kept its electricity advantage within its borders, while continuing to export hydrocarbons to the world. In this live episode, Rick Wheatley and Stephen Bull unpack Norway’s split identity, what others are doing to turn electrification into influence, and whether Norway can still lead. Follow us around the web:  ⁠Website⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube Chapters: 00:00 Episode 4 live at the Conduit: Norway's split identity - electrostate or petrostate? 01:53 Chapter 1: Norway's split identitty - electrostate or petrostate? 24:25 Chapter 2: A squandered opportunity? 32:33 Chapter 3: How China is converting electrification into jobs, exports and global influence 38:36 Chapter 4: How might Norway seize the moment? 43:26 Live Q&A with in-person and online audience

    1h 1m
  2. Episode 3: How the internet went wrong

    16 JUN

    Episode 3: How the internet went wrong

    Enjoying the podcast? Tap follow, leave a review, or give us a like. As the internet grows more polarised and manipulated, we’re joined by Jon von Tetzchner—co-founder of Opera and CEO of Vivaldi—to reflect on its evolution and where it all went wrong. With rising social and geopolitical tensions, can businesses still rely on a global web and unchecked profiling? A founder driven by purpose over profit, Jon was there from the beginning and shares rare insights on how the internet went from hope to hazard, and what’s now at stake for society and business alike. Follow us around the web: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Chapters: 00:00 WTF Now by S7: Episode 3 - How the internet went wrong 02:16 Chapter 1: An origin story – the internet as a force for good for as many people as possible 11:00 Chapter 2: The inflection point – how advertising morphed into social programming 22:37 Chapter 3: What went wrong? (And what about AI?) 31:54 Chapter 4: WTF Now?

    39 min
  3. Episode 2: The professionalisation of anger and the people we forgot

    23 MAY

    Episode 2: The professionalisation of anger and the people we forgot

    Enjoying the podcast? Tap follow, leave a review, or give us a like. Somewhere along the way, we lost the room. For years, action on climate, inclusion and inequality shaped our politics, jobs and identities. Progress felt inevitable - until it didn’t. Now, many feel anxious, angry, and left out of the future they thought they were building. This episode’s guest, Yves Daccord, has worked in war zones and boardrooms alike, giving him a rare, human lens on our shifting world. Tune in for his take on what’s happening—and what it will take to build a future that feels safer, saner, and more shared. Follow us around the web: Website LinkedIn YouTube Chapters: 00:00 - WTF Now by S7 – Episode 2: The professionalisation of anger and the people we forgot 03:17 - Chapter 1: The great parenthesis 17:16 - Chapter 2: The professionalisation of anger amid a loss of belonging 29:49 - Chapter 3: A shot of adrenaline to Europe 35:31 - Chapter 4: The next populist movement – young and pissed off

    45 min
  4. Episode 1: Three things that are still true about the energy transition

    17 APR

    Episode 1: Three things that are still true about the energy transition

    Enjoying the podcast? Tap follow, leave a review, or give us a like. In this first episode, we sit down with leading energy expert Jan Rosenow to explore—across three chapters—some surprising truths about the energy transition. We start with what we’ve dubbed the inconvenient truth about the energy system, uncovering shocking facts about its inefficiencies. Then, we dive into the hotly debated issue of whether renewable energy is driving up electricity prices, a topic currently making waves in the UK. Finally, we discuss China’s role in the renewable space and explore what Europe must do to avoid falling behind. Happy listening! Follow us around the web: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ⁠YouTube Chapters: 00:00 - Podcast intro: WTF Now? by S7 01:53 - Episode 1 intro: Three things that are still true about the energy transition with Dr. Jan Rosenow 05:02 - Chapter 1: The inconvenient truth of the energy system 20:19 - Chapter 2: Does renewable energy really lead to higher electricity prices? 31:18 - Chapter 3: China and renewables – what's the deal?

    44 min
  5. Episode 0: We thought the world needed more podcasts

    TRAILER

    Episode 0: We thought the world needed more podcasts

    The world is crazy confusing at the moment. Long-held assumptions about the fabric of our societies, economies and industries are unravelling. Many business leaders are questioning the course their organisations have been on over the past decades – whether we are talking participation in the energy transition, reliance on cross-border supply chains, ambitious emission targets or their role in society writ large. And amidst the noise of politicisation, critical information is getting lost. Our podcast is designed for Nordic and European leaders trying to make sense of the tumult. The format is simple: we'll bring in a thoughtful, interesting expert (whom you probably won´t find in mainstream media) to help us cut through the noise on a hot topic. The plan is to start with four areas of exploration: the energy transition, sustainability and climate, geopolitics, people and society. If you're a leader asking '#WtfNow?’, this podcast is for you. Systems7 – S7 for short – is an Oslo-based advisory firm that exists to help the businesses that matter to the future outperform the ones that don’t. Follow us around the web: ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube

    2 min

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The world is confusing right now. Long-held assumptions about societies, economies, and industries are unravelling, leaving many leaders wondering: WTF Now? Our podcast is designed for Nordic and European leaders trying to make sense of the tumult. We’ll bring in thoughtful, often unconventional experts to help cut through the noise on topics like the energy transition, sustainability, geopolitics, and society. If you're a leader asking "#WtfNow?", this podcast is for you. S7 helps businesses that matter outperform those that don’t.

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  • Creator
    S7
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © S7
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