#49 : Navigating the Future: Roger Spitz on Techistentialism and Climate Resilience in the Pacific Islands

AI Asia Pacific Institute Podcast

In the second episode of Season 6, we sit down with Mr. Roger Spitz, a thought leader in Techistentialism, to explore its application in the Pacific Islands. Roger shares insights on how technology, inseparable from human life, can influence the development of these regions, particularly as they face the existential threat of climate change. We discuss the role of digital technology and AI in both mitigating and exacerbating these challenges. Roger also highlights the importance of foresight over prediction in navigating future uncertainties and sheds light on the AAA Approach—Anticipatory, Antifragile, and Agile—as a strategy to build resilience and sustainable growth in the Pacific Islands.

About Roger Spitz

Roger Spitz is the bestselling author of the four-volume collection The Definitive Guide to Thriving on Disruption and Disrupt With Impact: Achieve Business Success in an Unpredictable World. President of Techistential (Strategic Foresight), and founder of Disruptive Futures Institute (Think Tank) in San Francisco, Spitz is an expert advisor of the World Economic Forum’s Global Foresight Network. Spitz writes extensively on the future of AI and strategic decision-making, and serves on the AI Council of the Indian Society for Artificial Intelligence. He founded the Techistential Center for Human & Artificial Intelligence, and is known for coining the term “Techistentialism.” Spitz is also a partner of Vektor Partners a venture capital fund (Palo Alto, London), and former Global Head of Technology M&A with BNP Paribas, where he advised on over 50 transactions with deal value of $25bn.

About AI Asia Pacific Institute

The AI Asia Pacific Institute (AIAPI) is a global not-for-profit committed to strengthening the Asia-Pacific economies by facilitating the responsible development and adoption of artificial intelligence.

The AIAPI serves as an independent catalyst, uniting stakeholders to guide AI’s responsible development through interdisciplinary research, awareness raising, international collaboration, and policy advisory activities.

Read our latest report on ' The State of AI in the Pacific Islands' here