SXSW 2022 Live Studio
Speakers
Neal StephensonScience Fiction Author and Tech Prophet | Visionary Behind 'Snow Crash' and the Metaverse
Topher WhiteEnvironmental Technologist | Transforming E-Waste into Rainforest Protection SolutionsAbout this talk
Take a deep dive into SXSW with our Live Studio Interviews, where conversations go beyond the boundaries of sessions, showcases and screenings. What if rainforest wildlife could prevent its own extinction by playing an active role in halting deforestation? Could animals sound the alarm, pinpoint where illegal logging is about to occur, and help humans fight climate change? With the help of AI and data, it’s becoming reality. In this session, Rainforest Connection CEO & Founder Topher White will speak to the new way that acoustic data is not only detecting where illegal logging is happening, but actually predicting where it will occur in the future, based on the sounds of birds and animals in the forest — so that it can be prevented in the first place and not just reduced. Attendees will also hear firsthand from a Village Forest Guard with the KKI Warsi in West Sumatra, a local NGO fighting illegal logging across multiple villages. Thumbnail Photo by Brittany Hallberg About SXSW: SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, this year’s online event features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/sxsw?sub_... Connect with SXSW: Website: https://www.sxsw.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SXSWFestival/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sxsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sxsw/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sxsw
