Peter Johnson, Futurist, Educator, Advisor, former Diplomat; Founder, Ayadee Foundation
- Peter has an outstanding background with contributions in various fields such as futurist, educator, advisor, and a past diplomat.
- He constantly creates, and delivers value across so many different communities, whether it’s CEO committees and corporations or UN or NGOs, and some capacity in them and contribution.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Peter Johnson, who has a diverse background as a futurist, educator, advisor, and former diplomat discusses various topics, including his life’s inflection points, his involvement with blockchain and web3 technologies, his work with organisations like the United Nations and the World Food Programme, his role in YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), and his insights into emerging technologies like AI, quantum computing, and biomedical innovations. Peter shares his perspectives on the future of these technologies, their potential impact, and the importance of using tools and frameworks to imagine and prepare for different future scenarios. Peter also discusses his foundation, Ayadee, which focuses on promoting futuristic thinking and emerging technologies for sustainable development.
00:09- About Peter Johnson
- Peter has an outstanding background with contributions in various fields such as futurist, educator, advisor, and a past diplomat.
- He constantly creates, and delivers value across so many different communities, whether it’s CEO committees and corporations or UN or NGOs, and some capacity in them and contribution.
39:00- Can you talk about your work in the global diplomacy lab?
- The Global Diplomacy Lab is supported by the German Foreign Ministry, the Slovenian Foreign Ministry, the Bosch Foundation, and the B&W Responsibilities Foundation.
- It aims to explore non-traditional paths to diplomacy, involving participants from diverse sectors such as civil society, the private sector, and traditional diplomacy.
- The organisation focuses on various issues such as media and disinformation, water issues, gender rights, and specific regional conflicts, with participants gathering for intensive three-day sessions to develop solutions and ideas for publication and sharing with policymakers.
01:15:03- Do you have one final sort of recommendation or thought you want to leave the audience?
- Continuously challenge oneself and seek growth opportunities, whether it’s through learning new languages, trying new foods, travelling, or engaging in new experiences.
- Emphasise the importance of lifelong learning and personal development, encouraging individuals at all levels to embrace new challenges and take risks.
- Highlight the correlation between personal growth and enhanced creativity, problem-solving abilities, and capacity for envisioning new futures.
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Learn more about Peter Johnson: LinkedIn
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- Peter has an outstanding background with contributions in various fields such as futurist, educator, advisor, and a past diplomat.
- He constantly creates, and delivers value across so many different communities, whether it’s CEO committees and corporations or UN or NGOs, and some capacity in them and contribution.
