The Philanthropist's Conversation
Episodes
S2E2 - Tipping the balance back, in Hanoi, Vietnam.
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Hanoi, food is everywhere. It’s fragrant herbs and tropical produce spilling out of market stalls, the scent of charcoal meat on a busy street, o...
S2E1 - In New Orleans, What Counts As Food These Days?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off Season 2 of the Philanthropist’s Conversation, our hosts Jay and Garth take us to New Orleans, a city shaped by migration, music, and so...
Welcome to Season 2: Culture, Resilience, and the Food that Sustains Us
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Heat of Now: Designing the Future of Urban Heat, in Abu Dhabi
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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—...
Follow the Money: Heat as an Economic Opportunity in New York City
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lin...
The Heat of the Action: A Lesson on Political Engagement in Paris
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 governme...
The Problem with Urban Heat: Risks & Adaptation in London
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Philanthropist’s Conversation: Social Architecture to Address Urban Heat. In this four-part series, we embark on a fictional journey ...
Introducing… The Philanthropist’s Conversation
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ar...