Nico Andreas Heller in conversation with John Davenport.

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Studies show that identity fraud cost $52 billion globally in 2021, with ransomware costs potentially reaching an astonishing $265 billion annually by 2031. In this episode of Reboot2030, we examine AI's impact on cybersecurity, focusing on its potential to revolutionise cybercrime through sophisticated attacks and misinformation campaigns targeting individuals, businesses, and democratic institutions alike. We'll explore some of the social and economic risks and associated costs of AI-enabled cybercrime on individuals, societies, and markets, and discuss government and institutional responses, including the need for effective multi-lateral cyber-deterrence strategies.

Joining us for this dialogue is John Davenport, a philosophy professor at Fordham University specialising in moral and political philosophy, including democratic theory, human rights, and global governance. A prominent thinker, he has written extensively on contemporary threats to democracy and is the author of The Democracy Amendments (Anthem, 2023) and A League of Democracies (Routledge, 2018).

For more information about John Davenport, visit our contributors’ page. To never miss a Reboot Dialogue, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to our newsletter.

Nico Andreas Heller in conversation with Pawel Ngei

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In an era of multiple global crises – from the climate emergency, to rising populism and the existential threats posed by rapid developments in AI – positive visions of a sustainable and regenerative future are urgently needed.

This episode of Reboot2030 explores solarpunk, an emergent movement gaining traction for its life-affirming outlook. We unpack its potential for revitalising democracy and social movements, examine how solarpunks propose balancing technological advancement with sustainability, and explore ways of democratising big tech in an age of techno-feudalism to enable the emergence of alternative social structures.

Joining us is Pawel Ngei, a hacker and solarpunk researcher focusing on narratives of technology in culture, especially climate futurism. He works with Global Innovation Gathering, collaborating with inventors and educators from the Global South to discover new, community-based perspectives on tech and culture. Pawel blogs at alxd.org and co-writes the Solarpunk Prompts podcast. To never miss a Reboot Dialogue, if you haven't done so already, subscribe to our newsletter here.

Nico Andreas Heller in conversation with Jean-Désiré Kouassi.

Digitalisation is a key driver of both economic and social development, not only in the industrialised world, but increasingly also in developing countries – with all the downsides and risks this implies.

In this Reboot Dialogue, Jean-Désiré Kouassi tells us about how Be Digit Wise advocates against online propaganda and fake news; and how they equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilize digital media and safely navigate the internet.

Jean-Désiré founded Be Digit Wise in 2020 and has since trained over 1,500 young leaders in digital literacy and skills. More information about him and his award-winning work is available at https://www.democracyschool.com/contributors. To never miss a Reboot Dialogue, subscribe to our newsletter at https://reboot2030.substack.com.