How can we get ourselves out of the mess that we’re in and leave a world we want to gift our children and future generations? Join Small Giants Academy co-founder, Berry Liberman, as she speaks with brilliant people around the world who are exploring meaningful interventions for a hopeful future on the Wisdom & Action podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode Berry sits down with Lisa Talia Moretti, a digital sociologist and responsible AI practitioner whose career has granted her access to big tech companies like Adobe, Mindshare, as well as the UK Ministry of Defense and Justice. Together, they ask how we can navigate artificial intelligence ethically and responsibly while facing important questions around social impact on jobs,…
In the latest of Berry’s webinar series on AI, Nipun Mehta joins Berry and the Small Giants Academy community live on Zoom to talk about what it means to be human in these times. This series is part of Small Giants Academy's Trust in the Age of AI series, building toward the Wisdom & Action Forum in May 2026 . Nipun, founder of Service Space - an incubator of projects that works at the…
Dr. D. Graham Burnett is a historian of science, writer, and professor at Princeton University — and one of the most alive thinkers working on the question of what it means to be human right now. You may know him from his searing piece in The New Yorker , Can the Humanities Survive AI? — but his work goes much deeper than that. He runs the Strothers School and the Friends of Attention , a…
In this episode Berry sits down with Frances Haugen, the renowned Facebook whistleblower and global advocate for transparency and accountability in social media. Frances has testified before the U.S. Congress, the U.K. and E.U. Parliaments, and other global bodies, challenging Big Tech’s lack of accountability and championing the vision that technology can serve the common good. Together, Berry…
In June 2024, Berry sat down with the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall for a deeply moving conversation about her life, legacy, and hopes for the future. Reflecting on decades of groundbreaking work with chimpanzees and tireless advocacy for the planet, Dr. Goodall shared her wisdom, humour, and enduring belief in human potential. This exchange, originally recorded as a personal conversation, now feels…
In this episode Berry sits down with Thupten Jinpa, longtime translator and companion to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, for a conversation about compassion, transformation, and what it means to live a spiritual life in the modern world. Jinpa shares his extraordinary journey of monkhood, lessons he learnt from the Dalai Lama, and muses on profound teachings such as the “second arrow” . Also, here’s…
In this episode, Berry sits down with Matt Kuperholz —a seasoned computer scientist, business advisor, and creative mind with over 30 years’ experience bringing AI solutions to life. Matt isn’t just tech-savvy—he’s an AI optimist who’s been living and breathing technology since childhood. This sprawling, exploratory conversation is perfect for listeners with burning questions about AI’s present…
In this episode of the Wisdom and Action podcast, Berry sits down with Sam Lee, the acclaimed British folk singer, song collector, and environmental activist. Sam shares his remarkable journey from apprentice song collector to national treasure, revealing how ancient music, oral tradition, and nature are deeply intertwined. The conversation flows from the magic of ancient trees to the revival of…
In this episode, Berry welcomes Sjane and Alexandra—co-founders of Red School and pioneers in menstruality education—for a conversation that invites us to rethink our relationship with the rhythms of our bodies and lives. Sjane and Alexandra bring profound insight and warmth to questions rarely asked: How can we reclaim the power of our cycles? What does it mean to lead from a place of deep…
Kaj Löfgren has spent his life building movements, nurturing communities, and turning bold ideas into reality. Kaj is a social innovator, systems thinker, founding force behind the School of Life Australia, Regen Melbourne, and is also the Head of Small Giants Labs and member of the Small Giants Founders Circle. In this episode he brings a unique perspective on embracing complexity and weaving…
