As globalization and technological advances bring us hurtling towards a new integrated future, Ian Goldin warns that not all people may benefit equally. But, he says, if we can recognize this danger, we might yet realize the possibility of improved life for everyone.

Stretching 227 meters tall, two towers were assembled to support California's Golden Gate Bridge. They were just one of the challenges facing engineers Charles Ellis and Joseph Strauss. Even before construction began, many thought the project impossible: the strait was home to powerful winds, constant fog, and earthquakes. So how was this iconic...

It's 791 CE. As the morning sun shines on the Golden Gate Palace, brother and sister Hisham and Asma prepare for the journey of a lifetime: the hajj, a holy pilgrimage to Mecca. They intend to travel with the big hajj caravan— but a last-minute mishap threatens to undo months of careful planning. Birte Kristiansen and Petra Sijpesteijn detail a ...

According to legend, three galactic terraformers shaped your planet into a paradise. When their work was done, they left the source of their power behind: three golden hexagons, hidden in dungeons full of traps and monsters. If one person were to bring all three together, they could reinvent the world however they saw fit. Can you collect the he...

In recent years, the gap between rich and poor in many parts of the world has grown. Climate change, among other global trends, may plunge more of the most vulnerable people into poverty. Ian shares his views on why it is essential to tackle the trend towards inequality.

Ian Goldin will show that Covid-19 has created a pivotal moment and that by seizing this historic moment, we can turn the tide to shape our individual and collective destiny to rescue humanity from catastrophe and create a better world. Business as usual led to our disastrous situation. This is not a 1-in-100 years crisis, as crises are becoming...