On Our "Virtual Route 66" Around Our World: What If?

 

We’re excited to premier “What if?” This short film reflects on key moments of collective action throughout history, inspiring us to stand with those least responsible, yet most affected by the climate crisis. It challenges all of us by asking: What if we turned climate anxiety into action that saves lives? WATCH A global climate-disaster safety net is only a “What if?” away. Climate change is hitting harder and faster, devastating communities least responsible for the crisis—those already grappling with poverty, conflict and violence. Yet, the support they receive is often too little, too late. What if? is part of a broader campaign in partnership with award-winning climate impact media platform WaterBear to highlight this injustice. It introduces UN Climate Relief—an initiative by the UN emergency fund's (CERF) Climate Action Account—as a powerful way for anyone to take meaningful action, empowering the world’s most vulnerable communities to confront the climate crisis. Together, we can show the we care about the human toll of the climate crisis and demand solutions that truly make a difference. JOIN THE CAMPAIGN Jared Kaplan, PhD: The AI Frontier's Next Quantum Leap   As Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of Anthropic, Jared's work on scaling laws has revolutionized how we understand and predict advanced AI systems. His pioneering research has fundamentally shaped how we allocate resources and develop transformative AI technologies.   What excites me most is what Jared might reveal about Constitutional AI—an approach to developing AI systems aligned with predetermined principles and values. This isn't just theoretical. It's about creating AIs that can help solve humanity's greatest challenges while remaining safe and beneficial.   I believe we're approaching an inflection point where AI systems will begin to demonstrate capabilities that seem almost magical. Jared's insights will be crucial for anyone harnessing this power responsibly.   Mary Lou Jepsen, PhD: Democratizing Advanced Medical Imaging   Mary Lou's work at www.Openwater.health is nothing short of revolutionary. With nearly 300 patents to her name and recognition as one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people, she's developing AI-enabled digital therapeutics (using infrared and ultrasound) that are a Moonshot materialized.   Her tech has the potential to detect and eliminate brain cancer, cure mental disease, detect strokes, and address Long Covid. The implications for global health equity are staggering.   What might she reveal at the Summit? Her work is dematerializing, demonetizing, and democratizing health.     Cathie Wood: Big Ideas 2025 - Unlocking Exponential Growth   As CEO and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Invest, Cathie has redefined what it means to invest in disruptive innovation. Her firm's open research process has identified transformative opportunities that many traditional investors have missed.   What makes Cathie's approach particularly powerful is how she connects dots across multiple domains—AI, robotics, energy storage, DNA sequencing, and blockchain technology—to identify the companies positioned for exponential growth.   At the Summit, Cathie will reveal new insights from her "Big Ideas 2025" research, highlighting investable opportunities that sit at the convergence of AI, robotics, biotech, and crypto.   This represents a massive opportunity to align financial incentives with solutions to humanity's greatest challenges, potentially unlocking trillions in market value while accelerating our path to abundance.     Palmer Luckey: Reinventing Defense Technology   Palmer's journey from founding Oculus VR (acquired by Facebook for $2.3B) to founding Anduril Industries (zero to $28B valuation in only 7 years) exemplifies the Moonshot Mindset we champion at Abundance360.   What makes Palmer's work particularly significant is how he's applying a consumer technology business model to defense—enabling rapid product development and deployment in an industry traditionally resistant to change.   At the Summit, I expect Palmer might reveal new capabilities or partnerships that demonstrate how AI-powered defense systems can enhance security while reducing human risk. The implications extend beyond defense to areas like disaster response, border security, and critical infrastructure protection.   This represents a massive opportunity to modernize systems that protect our way of life, creating more effective, ethical, and economically viable solutions.