As we continue to live through extraordinary times, Sanlam’s Invested in the Future series explores a range of topical issues that will shape our lives in the future. Broadcast journalist and host of Sunday Politics, Samantha Simmonds speaks to some of the country’s leading thinkers, experts and social commentators in this engaging series of podcasts. Whether it’s the future of the pound in our pocket, the way we’ll navigate changes to our national security, how our cities will evolve as more of us work from home, or simply what will bring us joy 10 years from now.
Sanlam – Invested in the Future
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As we continue to live through extraordinary times, Sanlam’s Invested in the Future series explores a range of topical issues that will shape our lives in the future. Broadcast journalist and host of Sunday Politics, Samantha Simmonds speaks to some of the country’s leading thinkers, experts and social commentators in this engaging series of podcasts. Whether it’s the future of the pound in our pocket, the way we’ll navigate changes to our national security, how our cities will evolve as more of us work from home, or simply what will bring us joy 10 years from now.
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July 8, 2021
The Future of Happiness
<p>Before the global pandemic struck, many of us felt content amid busy social lives, nice holidays and furthering our careers. But 2020 left many of us questioning our old lives and considering where we will derive happiness from in the future having realised the importance of spending more time with our families, enjoying walks in the fresh air, and living a simpler life.</p> <p>So, is there a secret to happiness? Despite all our technological advances, we have yet to fully understand what makes people happy, and how to disseminate that. With mental health issues on the rise, are people becoming less happy? As the world changes exponentially, we need to learn how to hold on to what we hold dear, and ensure our happiness remains intact as we navigate the future.</p> <p><strong>Miriam Akhtar</strong>, a leading practitioner of positive psychology talks to us about all aspects of happiness and wellbeing, and what it takes to feel good, live well and flourish.</p>
June 4, 2021
The Future of Healthcare
<p>Within weeks of covid-19 enforcing social distancing, we were able to book GP appointments online and conduct health consultations over our mobile phone. And within a year we had a suite of approved vaccines - a process that normally takes years, not months. These changes reflect a burgeoning revolution in healthcare. We explain why this is just the beginning.</p> <p>Yet despite these rapid advancements, at the centre of the crisis was the fragility of our hospitals, which ultimately led to national lockdowns and economic hardship. As wards were turned over to covid patients, others were left waiting for life saving treatment.</p> <p>How can healthcare technology be used to prevent this from happening again while also improving patient outcomes, caring for our ageing population, eradicating the threat of disease, and taking pressure off our creaking healthcare system? Will using home-based diagnostic scanning devices like phones and iPads become common-place, and can science enable faster diagnosis and personalised treatments that are more effective with fewer side effects?</p>
April 30, 2021
The Future of Cities
<p>The past 12 months has seen a dramatic change in our relationship with cities. Working from home, shopping online, home schooling and the Government’s instruction to “stay local” has meant that our city centres have gone from thriving metropolises to ghost towns. Many firms are considering their office space needs and national retailers are reducing their presence on the high street. Is this the time to rethink our cities?</p> <p>Speaking in the 1960s, President John F. Kennedy said, “we will neglect our cities to our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation”. But has covid-19 proved too big a challenge for our cities, highlighting their essentially Victorian premise which is now out of step with modern life meaning their future is indeed in peril?</p> <p>Conversely, the technology revolution could provide the opportunity to develop new capabilities and re-think our cities and the way we live and work. Could Paris’s 15-minute city concept (where everything residents need can be reached within 15 minutes by foot, bike or public transport) become a reality? Will the trend towards urban growth continue, or will the pandemic and its aftermath continue to push people away?</p> <p><strong>Andrew Carter</strong>, Chief Executive of Centre for Cities, discusses the city’s future and how technology and the impact of the pandemic may or may not change metropolitan life.</p>
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