Ep. 01 Stellar Thinking with James Arbib
Welcome to Earth Set, the podcast where the people accelerating a net positive future come together to share ideas, challenge assumptions, and build real-world solutions. In this episode, hosts Amy Rennison and Fiona Howarth sit down with James Arbib — investor, futurist, and co-author of Stellar: A World Beyond Limits — and How to Get There
James argues that we’re standing at the edge of a transformation bigger than any industrial revolution:
Clean energy becoming super-abundant and near-free
AI and robotics creating artificial labour that could end scarcity
And the possibility of moving beyond today’s extractive economy to something truly regenerative.
Together, they explore how technologies like solar, wind, and AI might unlock what James calls a “stellar world” — one that functions more like a star, radiating energy and value without constant extraction. It’s a conversation about economics, innovation, and human behaviour — and how we can shape the transition rather than be swept up in it. Each episode of Earth Set is recorded live at our monthly events in London, where founders, investors, scientists, and policymakers gather to imagine what comes next. If you’re curious about the future of work, energy, and civilisation itself — and want to stay hopeful while taking action — this one’s for you. 🎟 Attend our monthly events – first Tuesday of every month in London 📅 Find speakers and tickets at earthset.co 💬 Follow us on LinkedIn for live clips and community updates 🎧 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen