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About the Episode: In this episode of As Above, So Below, recorded at the headquarters of One Ocean Foundation in Milan during its annual Scientific Committee meeting, we sit down with Carlos Duarte to explore the ocean as a living system - and as a healer, teacher and source of planetary medicine carrying deep memory across time. Co-hosted by Jan Pachner, Secretary General of One Ocean Foundation, the conversation moves fluidly between cutting-edge marine science and older, often overlooked forms of knowledge, including ancestral relationships with the sea, traditional stewardship practices, and ways of understanding the ocean that predate modern scientific frameworks. Together, we reflect on how Indigenous and ancestral wisdom can coexist with contemporary research, offering complementary pathways toward care, balance and regeneration. As we discuss climate change, biodiversity loss, and the future of ocean conservation, this episode invites listeners to consider the sea not only as a biophysical system, but as an active teacher and healer - a keeper of planetary memory and a connective force between generations, cultures, and ecosystems. The ocean emerges not merely as an object of study, but as medicine, shaping both ecological and human futures. In the spirit of As Above, So Below, the dialogue reminds us that what we inherit from the past, through science, story, and ancestral knowledge, profoundly shapes the futures we are still capable of imagining. The Speaker: Carlos Duarte is one of the world’s leading marine ecologists and a globally respected authority on ocean science, climate change, and marine conservation. He is a Distinguished Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where his work continues to advance understanding of ocean ecosystems, blue carbon, and the vital role the sea plays in regulating Earth’s climate. Dr. Duarte is widely recognized not only for his scientific contributions, but also for his commitment to translating complex science into action - advocating for ocean regeneration, protection, and evidence-based solutions at a planetary scale. As a member of the One Ocean Foundation Scientific Committee, he plays a central role in guiding research, strategy, and long-term vision for ocean stewardship, helping to shape a future in which science, culture, and action are deeply interconnected, and where the ocean is recognized not only as a system to protect, but as a teacher and medicine for life on Earth. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Follow Carlos Duarte's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About the Episode: This Winter Solstice, a moment of stillness and deep listening, we are honoured to share something truly special with you. Today’s episode is a recording of the As Above, So Below panel, held during One Ocean Week Milan 2025 and graciously hosted by the One Ocean Foundation. It is a gathering of voices that remind us that wisdom does not only live in books or laboratories, but in memory, in lineage, and in the living world itself. You will hear from Johanna Maggy and Anahita Babaei, whose practices are rooted in indigenous wisdom and ancestral ways of knowing. Together, they speak of ancient traditions that understand the world as an interconnected whole, where sky and sea, body and spirit, human and more-than-human are in constant dialogue. At the heart of this conversation are the whales: gentle, gigantic beings who carry the songs of the ocean and the memory of deep time. They invite us to listen differently, to remember our place within the web of life, and to move with greater reverence, humility, and care. As we mark the turning of the light on this Winter Solstice, may this episode offer a moment of reflection, reconnection, and quiet awe - an invitation to align what is within us with what surrounds us - above, below and within. The Speaker: Johanna Maggy, born and raised in Iceland, is a holistic coach and advocate for a future rooted in Indigenous wisdom. Anahita Babaei, an Iranian artist and independent filmmaker, co-founder Hvalavinir. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Follow Johanna Maggy's journey on Instagram Follow Anahita Babaei's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About the Episode: We are honored to feature Shweta Naik guiding a meditation titled The Living Field, a heartfelt tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall. This meditation invites you to experience a deep sense of interconnectedness - with the oceans, wildlife and the delicate balance of life on Earth. Shweta Naik, environmental advocate, regenerative futurist, and Executive Director of the Jane Goodall Institute India, has worked closely with Dr. Goodall on initiatives such as Oceans Are Us and inspiring Roots & Shoots programs that empower young people to care for the planet. World-renowned for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees and her lifelong commitment to conservation, Dr. Jane Goodall has also been a passionate voice for ocean health and the unity of all living beings. Through Shweta’s guidance, we invite you to connect with nature, embrace our shared responsibility for the Earth, and honor Dr. Goodall’s extraordinary legacy. The Speaker: Shweta Naik is an environmental advocate, regenerative futurist, Executive Director at the Jane Goodall Institute India and a member of UNESCO’s Ocean Literacy Group of Experts. She focuses on Dr. Goodall’s innovative Oceans Are Us and Roots & Shoots projects. She is instrumental in launching programs like Blue Schools, which aim to educate and empower communities about ocean conservation, biodiversity, and sustainable practices. Through her work and personal experience with Dr. Goodall, Shweta creates initiatives and experiences that connect people to nature, inspire mindful reflection, and honor the legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Follow Jane Goodall Institute India's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow Jane Goodall Institute's journey on Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About this episode: As AI and robotics advance at breakneck speed, are we on the verge of crisis — or the brink of a new kind of understanding? In an era of vanishing ecosystems, will machines help us feel what we’re losing — or simply record the moment it disappears? Could a neural network truly remember a forest, or dream of one burning? In this episode, Refik Anadol joins us for a rare, deeply personal conversation on the future of creativity, the ethics of artificial intelligence, and the role of the artist in an age defined by urgency, acceleration, and imagination. We speak about his concept of cognitive environments, how data has become a material for memory and meaning, and why he believes light is a divine medium. From creating large-scale immersive works like Glacier Dreams and Living Archive: Nature, to collaborating with the Yawanawá people of the Amazon, Anadol shares what it means to build honest, impact-driven practice in the age of climate crisis and machine learning. We explore why he refuses traditional art-world boundaries, what he learned from gathering over half a billion images of nature, and why he sees AI not as a threat, but as a mirror - one that reflects back the best or worst of humanity, depending on how we shape it. The conversation ends on a note of cautious optimism: for Anadol, this moment of technological transformation is nothing less than a new kind of renaissance a one that calls not only for innovation, but for responsibility, transparency, and a deeper commitment to healing, both planetary and personal. The Speaker: Refik Anadol (b. 1985, Istanbul, Turkey) is an internationally renowned media artist, director, and pioneer in the aesthetics of data and machine intelligence. He is the Director and co-founder of Refik Anadol Studio in Los Angeles and teaches at UCLA’s Department of Design Media Arts from which he obtained a Master of Fine Arts. Refik Anadol Studio brings together a globally diverse team of designers, architects, data scientists, and researchers—originating from 10 countries and fluent in 15 languages—who share a deep commitment to inclusion, equity, and cross-cultural collaboration at every stage of artistic production. Anadol is also the co-founder of Dataland, the world’s first Museum of AI Arts. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow Refik Anadol's journey on Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About this episode: What would a jellyfish teach us if we were willing to listen? In this episode we plunge into a poetic and philosophical conversation with Daniela Zyman, Artistic Director of TBA21–Academy and author of The Laughter of the Jellyfish, about the transformative power of counter-education, the ontological conflicts of our time, and the ways art can serve as a mediating force between knowledge, policy, and planetary urgency. A leading voice in contemporary curatorial practice, Zyman reflects on the role of culture in the face of ecological, political, and epistemic collapse. Our conversation explores how art can operate as a space for resistance and re-imagination—intervening in science, influencing policy, and challenging dominant narratives of knowledge production. We speak about her notion of counter-research and counter-knowledge, her collaborations with transdisciplinary artists and Indigenous communities, and her belief in the power of radical imagination. Guided by the metaphor of the jellyfish - fluid, ancient, and radically embodied—we explore how to unlearn the rigid binaries of modernity and float toward more entangled, relational ways of knowing. Drawing from the work of Bruno Latour, Nancy Fraser, Allan Sekula, Armin Linke, hydrofeminist ethics and decades of curatorial practice, Daniela shares her reflections on the shifting role of culture in a world facing ecological, spiritual, and cognitive fragmentation. How can cultural institutions help us navigate a time when even the future feels endangered? The Speaker: Daniela Zyman is a curator, writer, and the long-time Artistic Director of TBA21 (Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary), one of the world’s most pioneering foundations working at the intersection of contemporary art, environmental consciousness, and cultural diplomacy. With a background in philosophy, religious studies, and political science, Zyman has curated and co-developed transdisciplinary programs that bridge contemporary art, indigenous knowledge, oceanic research, and critical theory. She is the conceptual force behind many of TBA21–Academy’s landmark initiatives, including The Current, a fellowship program for artists and researchers aboard expeditionary vessels and coastal residencies. Zyman’s work is rooted in counter-hegemonic pedagogy, posthuman ethics, and the cultivation of what she calls “curatorial listening”—a form of sensing-with the world, not from above it. She has collaborated with artists such as Amar Kanwar, Joan Jonas and many others. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About this episode: In this episode we’re traveling far beyond the edges of the familiar. Past the shorelines, beyond the deep blues, and into the stark white silence of the polar frontiers. Our guest Christian Clauwers doesn’t just witness the Earth’s most fragile places — he tells their stories through stillness, exploring the fragile ecosystems. The Speaker: Christian Clauwers is a Belgian photographer, explorer and environmental storyteller. His work has taken him aboard scientific vessels to the Arctic, the Antarctic, and across the world’s oceans. His lens captures what words often fail to express — the raw power, beauty, and vulnerability of our planet’s last wild places. As an adventurer, Clauwers has traveled to the polar extremes of our planet—from 81° North to 78° South—and has explored over 114 countries across all seven continents. He has sailed all five oceans, reaching some of the world's most remote and uncharted islands. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow Christian Clauwers's journey at his website and Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About this episode: On the occasion of the opening of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference, kicking it off with multidisciplinary artist Antoine Bertin's creative presentation and listening session Hearing Above From Below curated by us, we are thrilled to release a conversation with this leading voice in contemporary sound art whose immersive installations merge science, field recording, and storytelling. From Tate Britain to NTS Radio, Bertin’s work invites us to rethink our sensory relationship with nature—particularly the sonic landscapes we rarely hear, like the depths of the ocean. We explore how his background in sound engineering and education at the London College of Communication shaped his artistic process. He takes us inside his creative journey—from collecting raw data and underwater field recordings to transforming them into contemplative soundscapes that resonate with themes of environmental change and human perception. In the context of the UN Ocean Decade, Antoine also reflects on cross-sectoral collaboration for ocean sustainability, including his recent participation in the exhibition Becoming Ocean: a social conversation about the Ocean at Villa Arson presented by TBA21 Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary and Tara Ocean Foundation, part of the program for the Nice Biennial of Arts and the Ocean during the UN Ocean Conference in Nice. As well, part of the Sentiment Océanique exhibition at Nice's Fort du Mont Alban. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in eco-acoustics, immersive sound art, climate storytelling, and the evolving role of artists in the Anthropocene. *We are delighted to announce Antoine Bertin is going to be one of the artists in residency of As Above, So Below. The Speaker: Antoine Bertin is an European artist working at the intersection of science and sensory immersion, field recording and sound storytelling, data and music composition. His creations take the form of listening experiences, immersive moments and audio meditations exploring our relationships with the living world. His work has been presented at Tate Britain, Palais de Tokyo, Serpentine Gallery, and others. He produces a quarterly show called “Edge of the Forest” on NTS radio weaving together field recordings, data sonifications and science inspired meditations. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow Antoine Bertin's journey on Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About this episode: On this Earth Day we are delighted to release our conversation with leading marine scientist and climate expert Dr. Deborah Brosnan, spearheading the project OceanShot. Dr. Brosnan shares with us more about regenerating marine ecosystems, such as coral reefs, mangroves and sea grass, the importance of Small Island Nations and her view on the role of collaborations for a thriving blue economy. As well she explains more about the Nature-Based Solutions, benefiting biodiversity and human well-being, why investing in them, referring to them, and as the ''original technology'', inviting us to explore our intricate connection to the ocean and the natural world. *Nature Based Solutions refer to a collection of actions and policies that harness the power of nature to protect and restore ecosystems while addressing societal challenges to simultaneously safeguard human well-being and biodiversity. The Speaker: Dr. Deborah Brosnan is a globally recognized marine scientist, environmental entrepreneur and climate-risk expert. She works worldwide to create innovative solutions to environmental and climate risks, that support ecosystems, business, communities and governments. Dr. Brosnan is leading the OceanShot initiative. About OceanShot: OceanShot leverages nature’s services - designing, building and deploying living reefs to protect coasts, communities, properties and investments and to restore biodiversity. Their a approach is science-based, practical, scalable and transferable. OceanShot is currently underway in the Caribbean, having deployed test reefs and with others underway. Small Island Nations (SIDS) face some of the greatest risks. OceanShot is now building the John Paul DeJoria Ocean Innovation Lab on Antigua and Barbuda to advance the platform, deploy AI and other technology, and provide local opportunities and collaborations. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Host: Jan Pachner, One Ocean Foundation & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow Deborah Brosnan's journey on Instagram Watch Supporting Small Islands on RE: TV Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About the episode: In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to sit down with Jakob Kudsk Steensen, a visionary Danish artist whose groundbreaking work fuses environmental storytelling with virtual reality, video games, sound, and immersive 3D environments. Known for transforming Berlin’s iconic Berghain nightclub into an eerie digital swamp with Berl-Berl, exhibiting at the Venice Biennale as a Future Generation Art Prize finalist, and collaborating with global sensations like BTS and musician Arca, Jakob reimagines lost ecosystems and overlooked natural phenomena to deepen our connection to the world around us. His 2025 commissions, Boreal Dreams at Fondation Beyeler and Psychosphere at Cisternerne Denmark, promise to push the boundaries of art and technology even further. We dive into how Jakob’s digital realms—crafted through extensive fieldwork and partnerships with biologists, composers, and writers—might bring us closer to nature in an age of disconnection. He shares his thoughts on whether artists can act as agents of change amidst today’s uncertainty, distorted truths, and environmental crises, and reflects on how cross-sectoral collaborations fuel his innovative creativity. Plus, Jakob speaks about the importance of the deep sea and reveals the subject he’s currently investigating, offering a glimpse into what’s at the forefront of his mind right now. Join us for a captivating conversation that bridges art, ecology, and the virtual frontier! The speaker: Jakob Kudsk Steensen is a Danish artist working with environmental storytelling through video games, VR, sound installations and immersive environments. He creates poetic interpretations about overlooked natural phenomena through collaborations with field biologists, composers and writers. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Host: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow Jakob Kudsk Steensen's journey on Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About the episode: In this episode we are joined by Dr. Helen Czerski, an extraordinary physicist, oceanographer, and leading voice in science communication. Dr. Czerski’s groundbreaking research focuses on the physics of breaking waves and bubbles at the ocean’s surface—key processes that connect the ocean and atmosphere in ways that shape life on Earth. As an Associate Professor at University College London and a field researcher in oceans across the globe, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, Helen brings unparalleled expertise to the conversation. Helen is also a celebrated author, and her latest book, The Blue Machine: How the Ocean Shapes Our World, has been hailed as an essential read for understanding the ocean’s vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Praised by Kirkus Reviews as a compelling read for science buffs and ocean enthusiasts' and celebrated by The Arts Desk for its seamless blend of science and storytelling, The Blue Machine offers a captivating exploration of the ocean’s profound influence on our planet. In this episode, Helen delves into the hidden physical processes of the ocean and reveals how this immense, dynamic system drives life on Earth. Together, we discuss her approach to making complex science accessible, the urgent global water crisis, and the pivotal role the ocean plays in addressing climate change and conservation. This conversation is an invitation to dive into the interconnected wonders of our blue planet—and a reminder of why The Blue Machine is an essential read for anyone who seeks to understand it. The speaker: Dr. Helen Czerski is a physicist and oceanographer based at University College London. Her scientific research focuses on the physics of breaking waves and bubbles at the ocean surface, and how they help the ocean breathe. She is also a writer and broadcaster, including as a regular presenter of radio and tv science programmes for the BBC since 2010. She has received the Institute of Physics Gold Medal (2018), the Marine Pioneer Award from Jacksonville University, and an honorary doctorate from the University of East Anglia. Her most recent book, Blue Machine, tells the story of Earth’s ocean engine. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Host: Farah Piriye, ZEITGEIST19 Co-host: Jan Pachner, One Ocean Foundation Follow Helen Czerski's journey on Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About the episode: In this episode we have the pleasure to meet Vincent Doumeizel, a Senior Advisor on the oceans to the United Nations Global Compact, a co-leader of the Seaweed Coalition and an author of the insightful book The Seaweed Revolution. In this positive conversation Vincent tells us how seaweed has shaped our past and can save our future and what are the natural big scale opportunities it provides for tackling Climate Change, making us reconsider our relationship with this forgotten treasure and a source of hope. As well, Vincent shares more about his newly launched Plankton Manifesto - a call for plankton-based solutions to address the Triple Planetary Crisis (biodiversity, climate & pollution), and about his participation at The Earthshot Prize 2024. The speaker: Vincent Doumeizel is a Senior Advisor at the UN Global Compact for Oceans, founder of the Global Seaweed Coalition, and author of The Seaweed Revolution and The Plankton Manifesto. During Earthshot Week 2024, in partnership with the Global Seaweed Coalition, two pivotal events were held that brought together key stakeholders in the sustainable seaweed industry. Hosted by Vincent Doumeizel and Chris Large, Director for Prize and Portfolio at The Earthshot Prize, the event demonstrated that incredible work is already underway to drive the seaweed sector forward. ''As Above, So Below'' is a collaborative podcast season between ZEITGEIST19 and One Ocean Foundation, focused on biodiversity and ocean conservation and planetary well-being. Host: Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Co-host: Jan Pachner, One Ocean Foundation Follow Vincent Doumeizel's journey on Instagram Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

About the episode: In this inspiring conversation, legendary oceanographer and marine explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle guides us through the depths of the ocean, introduces us to the marvels of marine world and the kaleidoscope of life within it and explains its intricate relationship with all of us. From the ancient role of water to the impacts of climate change on the land and sea, with her powerful storytelling Her Deepness connects us to the splendour and the awe of our ‘blue heart’, portraying its immense value and why this may be the best and last chance that we may have ever got to safeguard it. The speaker: Dr. Sylvia Earle is one of the most celebrated ocean advocates of our times, she devoted her life to ocean exploration and conservation. Through her scientific research and environmental stewardship, Sylvia is one of the first women ever exploring to protect Earth’s blue heart and all of its treasures. She has been a National Geographic Explorer at Large (formerly Explorer in Residence) since 1998. Earle was the first female chief scientist of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and was named by Time Magazine as its first Hero for the Planet in 1998. Since 2009, through her Mission Blue initiative, Sylvia has encouraged communities and governments all over the world to shield marine life that is at risk from human pressures through protected areas she calls Hope Spots under her program Mission Blue. These are areas of the oceans designated as vital to the preservation of species in order to achieve the UN 30x30 goal that aims to protect at least 30% of todays ocean space. Mission Blue has identified Canyon of Caprera, a project led by One Ocean Foundation, as a Hope Spot in support of elevating its protection to an Important Marine Mammal Area (IMMA) with an eye on an eventual designation of a Marine Protected Area (MPA). Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Co-host: Jan Pachner, One Ocean Foundation Follow Sylvia Earle's journey on Instagram Follow Mission Blue's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

We are delighted to kick off our new season during United Nation’s Climate Conference COP29 with an insightful conversation with our co-host, Jan Pachner, a Secretary General of the One Ocean Foundation. Jan firmly makes a call to action for an adequate human response to the threats that have arisen at this decisive turn in history. The fellow ocean defender speaks about our 'magic blue pearl' that we have to care for and protect, the one time chance we have in accelerating ocean solutions and reestablishing peace and harmony with Nature. Jan introduces the opportunities in the blue economy and natural capital for making new waves to a more resilient future. Born in Austria, Jan Pachner began his career in hotel management. After being a Director of the iconic Hotel Cala di Volpe, a masterpiece of the architect Jacques Couëlle, in 2007 Jan spearheaded the international development of Yacht Club Costa Smeralda from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. After working for His Highness the Aga Khan, Jan contributed to the establishment of the One Ocean Foundation. Since then, he has played a key role in growing the Foundation's global network and activities, alongside the annual international conference the "Blue Economy Summit". Jan is a co-author of various scientific research publications such as the "Ocean Disclosure Initiative", the first framework dedicated to industries impacts on the ocean. Jan is an Advisor to CDP, a Hope Spot Champion by Dr. Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue for the OOF’s project Canyon of Caprera, with the support of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative, aiming to recognise it to an Important Marine Mammal Area. He serves frequently as a public speaker, periodically teaches at Bocconi University and is a member of The Explorers Club in New York. One Ocean Foundation is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the ocean, focused on innovative research and accelerating climate solutions guided by a multinational scientific committee. Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

We are delighted to announce that ZEITGEIST19 is joining forces with One Ocean Foundation to host a new collaborative podcast season entitled ‘As Above, So Below’ focused on ocean biodiversity conservation and planetary well-being, examining the one time opportunity we have - to bring back balance in our ecosystems. In response to the climate state of emergency, the hybrid project proposes new perspectives, creating a reservoir of hope for regeneration, reinvention & repair. Based on knowledge arising from nurturing relationships between art and science, the series inform how inspiration from nature can collectively find solutions to contemporary environmental challenges and weave them into an interdisciplinary conversation. In the spirit of ‘As Above, So Below,’ rooted in indigenous philosophy and ancient Hermetic wisdom, we recognise the interconnectedness of the Cosmos and the Earth. Just as the movements of the Heavens influence the tides, the health of the ocean reflects the equilibrium of our fragile world. This profound belief reminds us that our primordial relationship with the ocean is not just physical but deeply spiritual and essential to the well-being of the closely interwoven system of life. We are honoured to welcome speakers as activists, researchers, scientists, entrepreneurs, economists, cultural leaders and biodiversity defenders from our blue planet we call Home. Dive deep into our journey of exploration above and below the surface. One Ocean Foundation is an International non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the ocean, focused on innovative researches guided by a multinational scientific committee, aiming to accelerate solutions to ocean issues, promoting blue economy and enhancing marine knowledge. Launched by Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in 2017 for its 50th Anniversary. Find more about OOF’s project Canyon of Caprera recognised as “Hope Spot” by Dr. Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue, with the support of Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative. Support their Blue Forest sea reforestation project here. Hosts: Farah Piriye and Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Co-host: Jan Pachner, Secretary General One Ocean Foundation We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the whole One Ocean Foundation team and its President Mr. Riccardo Bonadeo. Follow ZEITGEIST19's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn Follow One Ocean Foundation's journey on Instagram and LinkedIn

Episode Summary: In this captivating episode, we journey with Tega Brain from her roots as an environmental engineer to her evolution into an art-tech visionary. Exploring the digital art landscape reshaped by AI and Machine Learning, she draws parallels with influential figures like Ian Cheng, Refik Anadol, and Elon Musk. Her works mirror the transformative power these technologies wield in creating unique artistic experiences, akin to what Trevor Paglen and Agnes Denes are known for. Amidst our tech-driven world, Tega challenges the status quo, intertwining creativity with environmental sustainability, and navigating ethical concerns similar to scholars like Kate Crawford, Timnit Gebru, and Joy Buolamwini. This episode is a must for anyone keen on the intersection of technology, art, and environmental sustainability. In what ways artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming the digital art landscape, and what opportunities do these technologies present for artists? How do you address ethical concerns when incorporating AI and other emerging technologies into your art practice? The Speaker: Tega Brain is an Australian-born artist, environmental engineer, and educator whose work intersects art, technology, and ecology. Her projects often address environmental issues and involve creating experimental systems, installations, and software. She has exhibited her work at various venues, including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Haus der Kulturen der Welt. In addition to her art practice, Tega Brain is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Digital Media at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. Her research and teaching focus on the creative and critical applications of technology, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental concerns. Follow Tega Brain's journey. Hosts: Farah Piriye & Elizabeth Zhivkova, ZEITGEIST19 Foundation For sponsorship enquiries, comments, ideas and collaborations, email us at [email protected] Follow us on Instagram Help us to continue our mission and to develop our podcast: Donate