Ed has spent his career thinking systemically about the future and consulting with governments and corporations on topics as varied as the environment, politics, healthcare and education. He's also the co-host of hit podcast 'Jon Richardson and the Futurenauts' alongside comedian Jon Richardson and fellow Futurenaut Mark Stevenson. Given Ed's varied expertise I wasn't quite sure where this conversation would go, but I needn't have worried. What unfolded was a great chat about climate, politics, and the soft technologies of technology that we need to make better use of to solve our toughest problems. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ed's Work 04:22 The Role of a Futurist 07:17 Asking the Right Questions 10:23 The Politicization of Climate Change 13:12 The Transition to Renewable Energy 16:01 Motivations Behind Climate Action 18:57 The Economic Case for Renewables 22:01 The Challenge of Unburnable Carbon 25:17 Exploring Economic Models: Degrowth vs. Abundance 29:59 Grassroots Perspectives on Climate Action 34:43 Bystander Leadership: The Call for Courage 40:20 Finding Hope Amidst Challenges 46:41 Envisioning a Future of Bio-Regionalism