Hurray - Fast Forward is now out in German. Get it now.
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The 2024 German language version of Fast Forward was published by maudrich/facultas. It is full of fascinating facts and insightful stories about both the risks and the opportunities of artificial intelligence for society. Providing a balanced perspective and many real-life examples it investigates how AI will influence the world of work, education and science as well as environmental protection, social inclusion and even military power and warfare. Don't miss out on this must-read book. |
“Fast Forward takes you on a captivating exploration of AI, unveiling its untapped potential and hidden risks in shaping sustainable transformation. From work and education to science, ecology and social justice, the book delves into key areas of risk and opportunity. It critically assesses the role of big tech and other influential players, while shedding light on the impacts of AI on warfare, misinformation campaigns and other risks to democracy.” |
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It's all part of The Sustainability Puzzle.
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"Brilliant insights, great case studies, real world examples and an integrated thought process pulling so many excellent elements together.” |
Collaboration is key to making sustainability a reality. As pragmatic thinkers and doers, Alice Schmidt and Claudia Winkler have teamed up for their second book about how we shape a sustainable future. Drawing on their combined 50 years of experience in addressing issues of social justice, climate action, the circular economy, technology and sustainable business, they show why we should be optimistic about sustainable transformation and a future that's socially inclusive, environmentally regenerative and economically just.
A bigger-picture thinker since early in her career, Alice Schmidt is a leading sustainability advisor, consultant and lecturer. She has worked with UN agencies, the European Commission, the World Bank and a host of different NGOs as well as large corporations and small social enterprises in 30+ countries on four continents.
Claudia Winkler is an internationally recognised award-winning social innovator, entrepreneur and serial founder. She believes in the power of shaping a positive tomorrow by transforming traditional business models that work for the next generation. She is passionate about sharing her corporate executive experience managing leading international tech companies to mentor and coach impact initiatives across the globe.
A bigger-picture thinker since early in her career, Alice Schmidt is a leading sustainability advisor, consultant and lecturer. She has worked with UN agencies, the European Commission, the World Bank and a host of different NGOs as well as large corporations and small social enterprises in 30+ countries on four continents.
Claudia Winkler is an internationally recognised award-winning social innovator, entrepreneur and serial founder. She believes in the power of shaping a positive tomorrow by transforming traditional business models that work for the next generation. She is passionate about sharing her corporate executive experience managing leading international tech companies to mentor and coach impact initiatives across the globe.
"The Sustainability Puzzle" is honestly the best sustainability book I've ever read. It has a wealth of information and yet is easy and fun to read. I love the authors' personal stories." |
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Thinking. Writing. Speaking. Doing.
We are experienced thought leaders, writers, speakers and hands-on consultants who cover many aspects of sustainability, from the circular economy to ethical technology, and from social justice to climate dynamics.
- Sustainable Business in a post-COVID World: Let's not Waste this Crisis
- Greening the economy: creating double opportunities and triple wins across the social, environmental and economic spheres
- Climate change and system dynamics: understanding the global impact of #climateaction using the En-ROADS simulator
- Planetary Health: how climate change makes us sick and how climate action can pay for itself
- Social Impact: measuring and maximising societal impact by integrating micro and macro perspectives
- Tech 4 Good: Using technology and innovation for the health, wealth and wellbeing for all
- Sustainable Development: SDG trade-offs and how public & private actors can address them
- Happiness: Beyond GDP - real measures for societal progress and wellbeing
- Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility: managing for tomorrow by addressing global challenges of today
- Africa: doing business in Africa through inclusive innovation and meaningful stakeholder engagement
- Global Health: multisectoral risks in need of multisectoral collaboration and health in all policies
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