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Longer Lifespans Oct 25, 2021

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Humans have long been obsessed with immortality. Over the past century public health improvements and medical developments have significantly increased the length of human life, almost doubling life expectancy for the average person. But rather than celebrate this extraordinary achievement, many worry whether an aging society will bankrupt countries, destroy pensions, increase health costs and lead inevitably to a weaker economy.

Today’s episode features Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at the London Business School and fellow of the World Economic Forum, and Andrew Scott, Professor of Economics at London Business School and Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University who previously taught at Harvard and London School of Economics. Together, Lynda and Andrew are the authors of the book The New Long Life: A Framework for Flourishing in a Changing World. We also welcome Alice de Lamaze, Senior Investment Manager at Pictet Asset Management, and Derick Bader, Head of Marketing at Pictet Asset Management and Equity Partner of the Pictet Group, who moderates this conversation.

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Are Real Estate Trends Accelerated By The Pandemic Here To Stay? Oct 10, 2021

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In this bonus episode Alice Charles, World Economic Forum Project Lead in Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Services, and Zsolt Kohalmi, Global Head of Real Estate and Co-CEO of Pictet Alternative Advisors discuss social inequality, safety, and well-being post COVID-19.

This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a film series where Pictet experts meet innovators whose work is transforming our world. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/conversations-shaping-our-world/pictet-meets/alice-charles-x-zsolt-kohalmi

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The Impact Revolution Sep 06, 2021

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Will the impact revolution reshape capitalism? Daily subject to short term appetites, we must identify and invest in projects that will exist way beyond ourselves. Joining us today are Sir Ronald Cohen, Egyptian-born British businessman and philanthropist, who has been called the father of venture capital and now impact investment, and Rosa Sangiorgio, who leads the Environmental Social and Governance effort for Pictet Wealth Management.

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Artificial Intelligence: An Existential Threat? Aug 02, 2021

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It is not an understatement to say that Artificial Intelligence may be the most important technology human beings will ever create. Can it be employed to enhance the quality of our lives, or will it pose an existential risk to humanity?

Today we are joined by Stuart Russell, professor of Computer Science at UC Berkeley and the author of Human Compatible: AI and the Problem of Control, Marcus du Sautoy, Simonyi Chair for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford and author of The Creativity Code, and Mathias Gonzalez, Head of Investment Specialists, Middle East and Africa at Pictet Wealth Management. This conversation is moderated by Anjali Bastianpillai, Senior Product Specialist at Pictet Asset Management.

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Pandemic Trauma Jul 05, 2021

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Why have some people thrived while others struggled during the pandemic? How do containment strategies like repetitive lockdowns and physical distancing affect the mind? As mental health cases reach all-time records worldwide, today we discuss pandemic trauma.

Joining us are Melissa Monte, mindset mentor and host of the popular podcast Mind Love, ranked #1 on Forbes’ Podcasts for Your Life and Career, Professor Andrea Danese, clinical scientist expert in childhood trauma and trauma-related psychopathology at Kings College Research Facilities, and Zahra Sheikh, Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Pictet Asset Management. This discussion is moderated by Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Global Head of Branding, Advertising and Sponsoring at the Pictet Group.

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Will Extraterrestrial Technology Change Life On Earth? Jun 28, 2021

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Should we keep our eyes on the stars? In this bonus episode, Pictet's Luciano Diana interviews Sophie Hackford, Global Technology Futurist and Co-founder and Chair of 1715 Labs, to explore why the future of space tech matters and how it is changing life on Earth, setting the course for humanity for years to come. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/pictet-meets/luciano-diana-x-sophie-hackford

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Vaccinating the World Jun 07, 2021

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The Economist estimates Covid-19 has already claimed over 10 million lives and data shows we need mass vaccination in the poorest and richest of countries to avoid mutating variants. So, how can we make sure vaccines are supplied equally around the world? And what can we do to stop existing variants from taking over?

Today, Stéphane Bancel, CEO of Moderna, a young, Boston-based biotech firm that pioneered the vaccine, speaks to Pictet’s Senior Managing Partner, Renaud de Planta about the race to vaccinate the world.

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Are Deep Sea Metals Key To The Transition Away From Fossil Fuels? May 30, 2021

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In this bonus episode, Pictet’s Stephen Freedman meets Gerard Barron, CEO of The Metals Company, to discuss how climate change endangers the human race, the benefits and challenges for a sustainable recovery of metals through deep-sea mining, and the forces behind a clean circular economy.

This episode is an adaptation of Pictet Meets, a new video series where Pictet experts meet innovators whose work is transforming our world. Watch the full video here: https://www.group.pictet/pictet-meets

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Emerging Markets and Climate Change May 10, 2021

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Climate change is the most important story of the 21st century – perhaps the greatest challenge our civilisation has ever faced. And those in the global South will suffer disproportionately from its effects. Today, we explore what the future holds for emerging markets in the upheaval to create a post-carbon world. Is there hope?

Joining us are Professor Cameron Hepburn, Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment and Professor of Environmental Economics at the University of Oxford, Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and United Nation’s High Commissioner for Human Rights, whose recent book Climate Justice urgently addresses the problem, and Laurent Ramsey, Managing Partner of the Pictet Group. Pictet Kiran Nandra, Senior Client Portfolio Manager for Pictet Asset Management moderates the discussion.

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The Rise of China Apr 05, 2021

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Pasta, porcelain, paper money, gunpowder, and the compass: all were first invented in China. In the 21st century, as it rises to the status of global superpower, the ideas, tools and technologies developed there will once again change the course of history.

Joining us are Rana Mitter, Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford, Dr. Keyu Jin, Associate Professor at the London School of Economics and Political Science and World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and Dong Chen, Pictet Wealth Management’s Senior Asia Economist. Writer, historian, and economic and geopolitical advisor, Francis Pike, moderates this discussion.

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