Visions of a Better World
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Visions of a Better World is a podcast series produced and hosted by Global Visions association. The series brings together people to discuss themes, ideas and theories regarding the mission of making the world a better place.
Global Visions is a non-profit association based in Helsinki, Finland with the purpose of bringing people and organisations together and developing ideas aimed at building a better world.
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S4E6 The Future Is Open: Transformative Politics and Political Imagination
In the second episode of this two part series on transformative politics, futures, and hope, we turn to the question of what comes next. If the future is not predetermined, how can it be shaped, and…
S4E5 Was “Another World Possible”? 1990s Optimism and the Fate of Transformative Politics
Episode 1: From 1990s Optimism to Authoritarian CapitalismIn the first episode of this two-part series on transformative politics, futures, and hope, we revisit the political optimism of the 1990s…
S4E4 Challenges to Human Rights: Power, Technology, and Future Visions
In the second episode of our two-part series on human rights, we turn to the growing pressures facing human rights today and consider what their future might look like in an era marked by…
S4E3 Human Rights: Foundations, Global Realities & Unequal Protections
In the first episode of our two-part series on human rights, we explore the foundations of human rights, their historical development, and their current state in a rapidly changing world. What do…
S4E2 State of the World 2025 Panel Discussion
As 2025 draws to a close, the world faces an increasingly interconnected set of global challenges — climate change, wars, geopolitical instability, economic inequality, and uncertainty about the…
S4E1 State of the World 2025 Lecture by Historian Risto Marjomaa
As 2025 approaches its end, the world continues to grapple with overlapping global crises — climate change, wars, geopolitical instability, economic inequality, and growing uncertainty about the…
S3E11 The Case for a Global Carbon Tax with Jamie Morgan and Heikki Patomäki
What would it take for the world to adopt a global carbon tax, and could such a policy become a meaningful tool for responding to the climate crisis? In this episode, we speak with Professor Jamie…
S3E10 Global Carbon Tax: Challenges, Opportunities and Future Visions
As the climate crisis deepens, the need for ambitious and fair global action has never been more urgent. One proposal gaining attention is a global carbon tax — a system that would put a price on…
S3E9 The Future of Democracy: Visions and Challenges
If democracy is under threat today, what might it look like tomorrow? In this episode we continue our discussion with Anniina leiviskä and Tuija Kasa to discuss the current state of Democracy.…
S3E8 A conversation on Democracy, Human Rights and Education
A conversation on Democracy, Human Rights and EducationIn this episode we sat down with Anniina leiviskä and Tuija Kasa to discuss the current state of Democracy. Anniina Leiviskä, Associate…
S3E7 Climate Ethics, Technology and Future Visions
Climate Ethics, Technology and Future VisionsIn this two-part episode, we sit down with two moral philosophers—Professor Antti Kauppinen and Dr. Simo Kyllönen from the University of Helsinki—to…
S3E6 A Conversation on Moral Crises and Universal Ethics
In this two-part episode, we sit down with two moral philosophers Professor Antti Kauppinen and Dr. Simo Kyllönen from the University of Helsinki to explore the ethical questions behind some of the…
S3E5 Confronting Climate Change: Justice, Solutions and Future Visions a Panel Discussion
Confronting Climate Change: Justice, Solutions and Future Visions. A panel discussion organised by Global Visions ry. On May 7th, 2025, we gathered at Musiikkitalo in Helsinki to confront the urgent…
S3E4 The Future of the Global South: Challenges, Justice, and Radical Possibilities (part two)
In this special episode, we explore the challenges and possibilities facing the Global South in 2025 and beyond. Our guests bring expertise in global development, political economy, anti-racism, and…
S3E3 The Future of the Global South: Challenges, Justice, and Radical Possibilities (part one)
In this special episode, we explore the challenges and possibilities facing the Global South in 2025 and beyond. Our guests bring expertise in global development, political economy, anti-racism, and…
S3E2 The Future of Global Governance (part two): A Possible World
In this episode, we continue our discussion on Global Governance with Professor Heikki Patomäki and are also joined by Professor Teivo Teivainen from the University of Helsinki. Patomäki and…
S3E1 The Future of Global Governance: Exploring World Statehood (Part One)
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Heikki Patomäki from the University of Helsinki to discuss his latest book, World Statehood: The Future of World Politics. Patomäki explores the bold idea…
S2E22 State of the World 2024 Panel Discussion
As 2024 comes to a close, we face a convergence of escalating crises—climate change, wars, geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and social upheavals. How can the international community…
S2E21 State of the World 2024 Lecture by Risto Marjomaa
As 2024 comes to a close, we face a convergence of escalating crises—climate change, wars, geopolitical tensions, economic instability, and social upheavals. How can the international community…
S2E20 Breaking Barriers: Supporting Immigrants and the Path to Belonging in Finland
In this episode, we interview Osita Ifezue, founder of our partner Entergrate. We discuss multiple issues affecting immigrants in Finland, such as the problem of racism and discrimination, barriers…
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Visions of a Better World has published 46 episodes since May 2022, covering topics in News, Politics.
Visions of a Better World is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 57m.
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