Anticipating Tomorrow: Inside GESDA’s Science Diplomacy Playbook

About this episode

Professor Marilyne Andersen discusses anticipatory science diplomacy and its implications for society.

Professor Marilyne Andersen, Director-General of GESDA explains how anticipatory science diplomacy works: gathering scientists’ foresight, translating breakthroughs into policy and practice, and preparing society for disruptive technologies. The episode covers GESDA’s Radar of 5–25-year futures, the Open Quantum Institute’s “Quantum for All” approach, the importance of open science and inclusivity, training for decision‑makers, and the role of art in engaging the public. Explore the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar®: https://radar.gesda.global/ Resources: Ask a Librarian! Where to listen to this episode Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy YouTube: https://youtu.be/fSosq7RxZ2c Content Guest: Marilyne Andersen https://www.gesda.global/team-member/marilyneandersen/ Hosts: Amy Smith and Wouter SchallierProduction and editing: Amy Smith Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Smith, Wouter Schallier

Guest: Marilyne Andersen

Topics covered

• science diplomacy
• anticipatory science
• disruptive technologies
• open science
• public engagement
• policy making

Keywords

• GESDA
• science diplomacy
• quantum technology
• open science
• public engagement
• policy
• disruptive technologies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GESDA, United Nations Library & Archives Geneva

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