Informing Choices Mini-Pod

Steve Wells

With exponential change driving an uncertain and complex future, considering how megatrends, trends, weak signals, and wild cards could impact life, society, and business is becoming crucial to developing insight to the future, but also to reinforcing our organisations’ agility and resilience. This is a podcast designed to provide insight to how we make sense of a radically different tomorrow by exploring "the future of" different topics. Podcast host Steve Wells talks to domain experts and futurists to explore the challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving future.

  1. Generation Beta – The Kids from the Future with Alex Whittington and Joana Lenkova

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    Generation Beta – The Kids from the Future with Alex Whittington and Joana Lenkova

    Generation Beta or Gen Beta, refers to the demographic cohort born from January 1, 2025, to 2039. Gen Beta is a generation poised to inherit a complex world shaped bytechnological advancements and environmental challenges. They are expected to be adaptable, tech-savvy, and environmentally conscious, potentially leading the way in innovation and sustainability. Leading global futurists Alex Whittington and Joana Lenkova have been considering the future for humanity through the lens of six personas in their “Meet Gen Beta – the kids from the future” series, and join me in this episode of the podcast. Learn more about Alex and Joana’s kids from thefuture here: https://alexandrawhittington.substack.com Listen to a previous podcast episode with Alex and Joana exploring the future of childhood https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOWNrdWGbVk You can learn more about Alex and her work byconnecting with her as follows: Email foresightpartner@gmail.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-whittington-futurist Twitter https://twitter.com/alexandra4casts Blog https://partnersinforesight.blogspot.com You can learn more about Joana and her work by connectingwith her as follows:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joana-lenkova Twitter https://twitter.com/_FuturesForward Website www.futures-forward.com Credits Images Informing Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles and slides OpenAI ChatGPT Music - Pixabay License CertificateThis document confirms the download of an audiofile pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, address Pappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not representor warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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  2. AI in Healthcare Devices with Ian Watson

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    AI in Healthcare Devices with Ian Watson

    When it comes to the medical devices sector, the integration of AI is accelerating just like in many others. For example, according to Research and Markets the global artificial intelligence/machine learning medical device market was valued at $4.0 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $35.5 billion by 2032.The market expansion is driven by factors such as the presence of a large ecosystem of companies offering AI solutions, growing demand in the field of radiology and cardiology, growing demand for wearable sensors, and large number of government initiatives. But what are the underlying trends and how might AI continue to impact the market further into the future? Today, I am delighted to welcome Aritia Ltd founding director Ian Watson. You can learn more about Ian and his work as follows:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-j-watson Email i_j_watson@hotmail.com Web https://aritia.co.uk Credits Images Informing Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles and slides OpenAI ChatGPT Music - Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, address Pappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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  3. Accounting in the Metaverse with Steve Wells

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    Accounting in the Metaverse with Steve Wells

    In May 2025 I spoke at the Accountex 2025 event in London, an event that brings together accounting professionals, software and service suppliers with a CPD-accredited education programme. My topic was all about navigating the opportunities presented to the accounting profession by the metaverse as a platform for engaging with traditional clients and as an immersive place to conduct virtual business for virtual clients in a virtual space. So building on my presentation, in this episode, I explore how the metaverse is set to reshape the accounting profession—from immersive client engagement in virtual offices to managing digital assets and compliance in virtual worlds.   You can learn more about me and my work as follows: LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wells-futurist-speaker Website stevewells.uk   Credits Images Informing Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles and slides OpenAI ChatGPT Music - Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, address Pappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not representor warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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  4. Beverages as a Lens into Future Systems with Trisha Mehta

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    Beverages as a Lens into Future Systems with Trisha Mehta

    In the last episode of the podcast, we explored the Future of Beverages; the critical drivers of change, technological innovations, and the changing experience of consuming beverages, with Design Futurist and Social Entrepreneur Trisha Mehta. In this episode, we are going to consider social and cultural shifts, sustainability, economics and geo-politics associated with the future of beverages. You can learn more about Trisha and her work as follows:LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/trishamehta Website trishamehta.com Lear more about Trisha’s “2050 Mobility Futures” report here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/trishamehta_mobility-futures-2050-activity-7254068927444537345-9XDd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Credits ImagesInforming Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423">https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles OpenAI DALL-E Music - Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms">https://pixabay.com/service/termsLicensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, address Pappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not representor warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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  5. The Future of Beverages with Trisha Mehta

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    The Future of Beverages with Trisha Mehta

    According to Design Futurist and Social Entrepreneur Trisha Mehta, “Beverages are having an identity crisis. They’re no longer just liquids in bottles- they’re interfaces, systems, rituals, and occasionally, biotech experiments in disguise. Think lab-grown everything, AI-enhanced hydration, refill networks replacing retail, and psychoactive sips edging into wellness culture.” With that as context, we are going to explore The Future of Beverages; the critical drivers of change, technological innovations, and the changing experience of consuming beverages. You can learn more about Trisha and her work asfollows:LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/trishamehta Website trishamehta.com Lear more about Trisha’s “The New Drinking Order” report here: https://www.trishamehta.com/projects/the-new-drinking-order-part-1 Credits ImagesInforming Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles OpenAI DALL-E Music - Pixabay License CertificateThis document confirms the download of an audiofile pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, addressPappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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  6. AI in Sales and Workflow Processes with Steven Cox

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    AI in Sales and Workflow Processes with Steven Cox

    We have witnessed the rapid progress of AI into many aspects of life society and business. Sometimes, it can feel a little overwhelming to consider both the current opportunities and future possibilities presented by this powerful group of technologies. So in this episode of the podcast, we are going to get specific across two areas of critical business activity; sales and workflow. To have this discussion, I am delighted to welcome to the podcast Steven Cox who is Managing Director of SamurAi Solutions. Steven’s business helps companies in the events industry save hundreds of hours and generate high quality leads at scale by building automated AI sales systems. You can learn more about Steven and his work by connecting with him as follows:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-cox-583290253 Web https://www.samuraisolutions.co.uk Email steven@samuraisolutions.com Credits ImagesInforming Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles OpenAI DALL-E Music - Pixabay License CertificateThis document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, address Pappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not representor warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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  7. Somatic Awareness and Leadership with Alessandra Marazzi

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    Somatic Awareness and Leadership with Alessandra Marazzi

    Somatic awareness refers to the conscious recognition and understanding of sensations, movements, and physiological states within your body. It involves paying attention to bodily experiences such as tension, relaxation, pain, breathing, or posture, often as they occur in the present moment.  In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome back to the podcast Relational Systems Architect, Leadership development & Impact Coach, and creator of Mycelium Collab, Alessandra Marazzi to explore the value somaticawareness can bring to future leadership, given our world is very likely to bear witness to exponential change and the adoption of automation technologies across life society, and business.  You can learn more about Alessandra and her work by connecting with her as follows:LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/alessandra-marazziWeb https://alessandramarazzi.com Email alessandrac@mac.com   Credits  Images  Informing Choices Mini-Pod https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles OpenAI DALL-E   Music - Pixabay License Certificate  This document confirms the download of an audiofile pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC   Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, addressPappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay viainfo@pixabay.com.

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  8. The Evolution of Web 3.0 with Jaime Schwarz

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    The Evolution of Web 3.0 with Jaime Schwarz

    Web 3.0, often referred to as the "decentralized web," represents the next evolutionary stage of the internet. The aim is to create a more equitable and efficient digital ecosystem, where users have greater control over their data and digital assets. But what difference is Web 3.0 starting to make today and what might the implications be for life, society, and business in 10-15 years’ time? In today’s episode, together with Founder and Creator of Brand Therapy, Jaime Schwarz, we will explore these questions. You can learn more about Jamie and his work as follows: LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/jaimeschwarz Web brandtherapy.coach and jaimeschwarz.com Credits Images Informing Choices Mini-Pod titles https://pixabay.com/photos/doors-choices-choose-decision-1690423 Episode titles OpenAI DALL-E Music - Pixabay License Certificate This document confirms the download of an audio file pursuant to the Content License as defined in the Pixabay Terms of Service available at https://pixabay.com/service/terms Licensor Username: https://pixabay.com/users/ivan_luzan-34614814 Licensee: Steve-Wells Audio File Title: Breaking News Intro Logo Audio File URL: https://pixabay.com/music/introoutro-breaking-news-intro-logo-154189 Audio File ID: 154189 Date of download: 2024-11-08 11:47:26 UTC Pixabay, a Canva Germany GmbH brand, address Pappelallee 78/79, 10437 Berlin, Germany is a user-contributed stock content website. The above-named Licensor is responsible for this audio file. Pixabay monitors uploaded audio files only to a reasonable extent. Pixabay cannot be held responsible for the acts or omissions of its users and does not represent or warrant that any required third-party consents or licenses have been obtained. For any queries related to this document please contact Pixabay via info@pixabay.com.

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Giới Thiệu

With exponential change driving an uncertain and complex future, considering how megatrends, trends, weak signals, and wild cards could impact life, society, and business is becoming crucial to developing insight to the future, but also to reinforcing our organisations’ agility and resilience. This is a podcast designed to provide insight to how we make sense of a radically different tomorrow by exploring "the future of" different topics. Podcast host Steve Wells talks to domain experts and futurists to explore the challenges and opportunities in a rapidly evolving future.