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Welcome to Season 2: Culture, Resilience, and the Food that Sustains Us
Season 2 Episode 1
The Philanthropist’s Conversation returns for Season 2, ready to take you on a new journey, through food and culture, towards a more resilient world.
This season, our co-hosts are two life long lovers…
Published on 1 day ago
The Heat of Now: Designing the Future of Urban Heat, in Abu Dhabi
Season 1 Episode 4
In the shimmering heat of the Gulf region, a new kind of city is taking shape. One where ancient architectural wisdom meets cutting-edge technology—and where people live well with extreme heat.
In th…
Published on 6 months, 1 week ago
Follow the Money: Heat as an Economic Opportunity in New York City
Season 1 Episode 3
New York is a place where private money has left a trail. From the high rise towers of Midtown, to large urban regeneration projects like the High Line, philanthropy is the reason New York rose up th…
Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Heat of the Action: A Lesson on Political Engagement in Paris
Season 1 Episode 2
Urban heat is not just a weather phenomenon; it’s also something we can respond to socially. But the cities we live in are complex. Between government powers, private actors, and the public’s underst…
Published on 1 year ago
The Problem with Urban Heat: Risks & Adaptation in London
Season 1 Episode 1
Welcome to The Philanthropist’s Conversation: Social Architecture to Address Urban Heat. In this four-part series, we embark on a fictional journey around the world to talk about heat and how it’s ch…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
Introducing… The Philanthropist’s Conversation
The world of tomorrow is full of questions. Are we prepared for another pandemic? Can we protect our cities against extreme weather events? What if artificial intelligence could mitigate climate risk…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago