Join us in an insightful conversation with Ralph Horat, a visionary entrepreneur reshaping the world through transformative technologies. Pioneering the Next Generation Village Project, Ralph shares how alternative socio-economic systems are illuminated by emerging tech. His vision unfolds, aiming to create a 'Village of the Future' in Switzerland, a playground for groundbreaking innovations and societal evolution. In this episode, Ralph unpacks the tools that could be used as digital twins for our cities: decentralization, digitalization, and automation. Dive into his ideas for a digital city—its challenges, the impactful technologies he's passionate about, and his quest for sustainable consumer impact.Discover Ralph's vision beyond technology's pitfalls, and his ambition to use all these tools and test them in real life, on actual land in Switzerland. Ralph was a fan of Sci-Fi and utopian literature, no wonder!Show Notes:[2:00] - Ralph delves into the evolving landscape of technology's impact on urban development. He emphasizes that technologies serve as tools to empower communities, not as isolated endpoints.[4:00] - Cosmo-localism is explored—an approach that combines localized practices within a collaborative network, emphasizing knowledge and data sharing.[5:30] - Ralph sheds light on the concept of an ecological currency, envisioning a system where each product carries an ecological price, emphasizing sustainability.[7:21] - Exploring liquid democracy, Ralph discusses alternate voting systems and the potential for reorganizing democratic processes.[9:10] - Examining the drawbacks of technology, Ralph outlines concerns regarding overreliance on tech within cities and highlights an example of decentralized technology.[11:00] - The genesis of the Next Generation Village project is unveiled, emphasizing its critical size requirement of 12 to 15 hectares.[15:20] - Ralph discusses the envisioned inhabitants of the village, envisioning a diverse community encompassing various skill sets, from farming to corporate entities.[16:50] - Addressing challenges in creating the Village of the Future, Ralph highlights funding as a significant challenge, despite recent investor interest.[20:25] - Ralph identifies similar projects and inspirational endeavors aligned with the goals of the Next Generation Village.[22:50] - Exploring Ralph's journey from banking to his visionary project, he emphasizes his fascination with systemic workings as a pivotal factor in his transition.[25:38] - Ralph's childhood fascination with science fiction emerges as a key inspiration for his imaginative vision of the future.[27:17] - In the Harvest of the Day segment, Ralph shares insights on simple actions that could contribute to a better world, reflecting his visionary perspective.Ralph's IG account : @ralphhorat and the website Next Gen VillageYou can follow us on Instagram : @Harvestseries, or @rose.claverie for updatesand watch our filmed podcast or speakers on Youtube : Harvest Series.Sound editing by @lesbellesfrequencesTechnicians in Kaplankaya : Joel Moriasi, Hanan Yasir and teamMusic by ChambordArtwork : Pedro Vidigal & Davide d'AntonioHarvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital PartnersThe founders of Harvest Series are Burak Öymen and Roman Carel.This episode was...