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
15 episodes
How will we be more Innovative, Larry Marshall
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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26:31
How will we Learn- Professor Roy Green
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...
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18:57
How will we Entertain Ourselves- Andrew Stewart
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 f...
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19:07
How will we Trade- the future of trade and global logistics, Christine Holgate
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...
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17:51
How will we live with AI - Dr Catriona Wallace
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 sinis...
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33:40
How will we Work- Dom Price, Atlassian
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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How will we adapt to changes in our environment- Tanya Ha
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 stra...
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27:44
How will we feed the World- Lyall Howard
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 Na...
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37:45
How will we stay healthy- Elisabeth White
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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Season 1
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Episode 6
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22:51
How will we Trade. Christopher Pyne
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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40:35
How will we play, Matt Carroll and Carol Mills
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 so...
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47:49
Can we be truly sustainable. Professor Alan Finkel
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 b...
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31:06
How will we invest. Amber Rabinov and Lewis Apostolou
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 M...
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54:54
How will the energy market change. Guy Debelle and Aylin Cunsolo
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 f...
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46:31