Episode 52

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6th Dec 2023

Tech and Tomorrow : The Village of The Future

Curious about what the future holds when innovation meets sustainable living? In this episode of Harvest Series, visionary entrepreneur Ralph Horat reveals how his Next Generation Village Project is set to transform Switzerland into a groundbreaking hub of technology and ecological advancement. Hosted by Rose Claverie, Ralph’s conversation unpacks his ambitious plans for a 'Village of the Future'—a living lab where technology and community converge. Tune in to see how Ralph's visionary ideas could reshape our world and spark a new era of societal evolution.

Show Notes:

[2:00] - Ralph delves into the evolving landscape of technology's impact on urban development. He emphasizes that technologies serve as tools to empower communities, not as isolated endpoints.

[4:00] - Cosmo-localism is explored—an approach that combines localized practices within a collaborative network, emphasizing knowledge and data sharing.

[5:30] - Ralph sheds light on the concept of an ecological currency, envisioning a system where each product carries an ecological price, emphasizing sustainability.

[7:21] - Exploring liquid democracy, Ralph discusses alternate voting systems and the potential for reorganizing democratic processes.

[9:10] - Examining the drawbacks of technology, Ralph outlines concerns regarding overreliance on tech within cities and highlights an example of decentralized technology.

[11:00] - The genesis of the Next Generation Village project is unveiled, emphasizing its critical size requirement of 12 to 15 hectares.

[15:20] - Ralph discusses the envisioned inhabitants of the village, envisioning a diverse community encompassing various skill sets, from farming to corporate entities.

[16:50] - Addressing challenges in creating the Village of the Future, Ralph highlights funding as a significant challenge, despite recent investor interest.

[20:25] - Ralph identifies similar projects and inspirational endeavors aligned with the goals of the Next Generation Village.

[22:50] - Exploring Ralph's journey from banking to his visionary project, he emphasizes his fascination with systemic workings as a pivotal factor in his transition.

[25:38] - Ralph's childhood fascination with science fiction emerges as a key inspiration for his imaginative vision of the future.

[27:17] - In the Harvest of the Day segment, Ralph shares insights on simple actions that could contribute to a better world, reflecting his visionary perspective.

Ralph's IG account : @ralphhorat and the website Next Gen Village

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Credits:

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

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Harvest Series
Interviews with passionate speakers to take better care of yourself, broaden your horizons and nurture the planet.
This podcast is here to help you ask yourself the right questions, boost your critical thinking, and broaden your horizons. Journalist Rose Claverie (@rose.claverie on Instagram) is interviewing for the Harvest Series summit inspiring speakers such as emotional trauma specialist Dr Gabor Maté, nutrition experts Dr. Mark Hyman or Dr. Andrew Weil, and Relationships expert Esther Perel. They share their stories and practical advice to help listeners better care for themselves, their relationships and the planet.
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