Episode Summary:In this episode we meet Dr. Roberto Ridolfi, who speaks with us about the rising inequalities, the phenomena of nationalism and the fragile side of globalisation. Through the lens of multiculturalism, he explains to us why we are in the same storm but not in the same boat and how different cultures are responding to COVID-19’s paralysis according to their assets and beliefs. Roberto shares with us how he envisions the recovery of the global economy and why we should eventually regenerate a new way of thinking and redefine the concepts of solidarity, tolerance and partnership in our delicate world.How can we transform the economy in a more sustainable one? Why do we need contemporary philosophers more than ever? What is the new paradigm to look at?*In Collaboration with MdA Design Agency, this episode is dedicated to the dilemma of multiculturalism in relation to the current global isolation. Having experienced the terrifying pandemic, which affects all segments of our living, one wonders Are we really in this together or have never been this much apart?The Speaker:Roberto Ridolfi graduated in Engineering from the University of Rome "La Sapienza" (1985), continuing his studies with a PhD in technologies (1991) and a Master in Business Administration (1998). He has 35 years of professional experience, 25 of which with the European Commission as Principal Coordinator, Head of Division, Director of Department, Ambassador to various countries for the European External Service. He has worked and lived in 9 countries on 4 continents: Brazil, United States, Italy, Malawi, Namibia, Kosovo, Belgium, Uganda and Fiji Islands. He is currently assistant general Director of FAO, with special responsibilities for FAO, The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, support to the World Food Summit in 2021 and for the G-20 in 2021. Both tasks are strongly aimed at achieving the goals set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the SDGs that underpin his work as a Blended Finance manager since 2008 in investment funds and architect of the EU's external investment plan.Hosts: Elizabeth Zhivkova & Farah PiriyeCo-host: Maddalena d'Alfonso, MdA Design AgencySign up for ZEITGEIST19's newsletter at https://www.zeitgeist19.comFor sponsorship enquiries, comments, ideas and collaborations, email us at [email protected]