In this deep and exploratory episode of Redefining Tomorrow, James Arbib joins David Goldsmith for a journey into the roots of civilization, the illusions we’ve inherited, and how they shape the futures we’re building. As co-founder of RethinkX and the Stellar World Initiative, James walks us through thousands of years of societal evolution—from the Neolithic revolution to today’s techno-environmental narratives—and asks us to consider whether we truly understand the systems we’re trying to fix.

They explore why scarcity thinking dominates global policy making, how civilizations have mirrored each other through to modern America, and why rethinking our assumptions—not just our tools—may be the only way forward.

• Rediscovering civilization’s real turning points
• Why yesterday explains today—and tomorrow
• America as just another shade of Summer
• Scarcity, survival, and the growth imperative
• Degrowth and the psychological trap of guilt-based solutions
• How environmental zealotry became systemic and ineffective
• Matter, energy, and information vs. land, labor, and capital
• Competitive advantage and the DNA of societal design
• The illusion of progress and the limits of modern framing
• From history to now: rethinking civilization’s operating system

James Arbib is a visionary thought leader, author, investor, and philanthropist dedicated to exploring how disruptive technologies can address humanity's greatest challenges. As co-founder of RethinkX and the Stellar World Initiative, James brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective that bridges technology, economics, history, and systems thinking.

With a background in history and finance, James moved into environmentalism and disruptive innovation, founding the philanthropic Tellus Mater Foundation to explore solutions for complex global problems. His intellectual journey led him from traditional environmental advocacy to a bold new view: that technological transformation—when deeply understood—offers the most profound opportunities to shape a better future.

He has co-authored Rethinking Humanity and Stellar with Tony Seba and helped lead groundbreaking research on disruptions in transportation, energy, and food systems.

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In This Episode In this thought-provoking episode of Redefining Tomorrow, Paul Dowding joins David Goldsmith for a candid conversation about decentralization, distributed ledgers, and the redefinition of trust in financial systems. As co-founder of L4S Corp and the architect behind TapestryX, Paul discusses the complexities of designing a real-time, scalable, high-capacity DLT solution and how it’s changing how we see accounting, governance, and digital identity.

We explore the roles of engineering, game design, and creativity in solving technical and strategic challenges, and why understanding systems—technological, economic, or human—is the key to unlocking transformative change.

Episode Outlines

• What distributed ledgers unlock beyond crypto
• From car manufacturing to blockchain
• TapestryX and real-time double-entry accounting
• Creative thinking in structured environments
• The balance between strategy and tactical implementation
• Why traditional banking must evolve or be replaced
• Decentralization, identity, and governance
• Cross-industry thinking: from board games to business architecture
• Why music and cartoons belong in strategy
• Global perspective from London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney

Biography of the Guest Paul Dowding has over 35 years of experience in engineering, business strategy, and product innovation. As co-founder and Head of Design at L4S Corp., he is the mind behind TapestryX, a distributed ledger technology transforming how accounting and digital assets are tracked in real-time.

Paul’s background spans aerospace engineering, capital markets, and senior leadership roles at firms like Goldman Sachs, BNY Mellon, and Bank of America. He has contributed to DeFi, blockchain, and fintech discussions worldwide as a speaker and content creator. Dowding’s creative pursuits—game design, music production, and visual storytelling—blend with his strategic expertise to help leaders reimagine what's possible.

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In This Episode Join us for an inspiring and multifaceted conversation with Dr. Simon E. Mills—a polymath, entrepreneur, author, and creative technologist. From piano tuning to international business ventures, Simon has spent four decades shaping stories, products, and systems that influence industries across continents.

In this episode, we explore how curiosity and storytelling fuel innovation, how creative chaos drives breakthroughs, and why narrative is the hidden infrastructure of strategic execution. From founding Australia’s top jingle house to developing real estate portals and investing in Kevin Costner’s geo-triggered audio platform, Simon takes us on a ride through a life defined by relentless exploration and reinvention.

Episode Outlines

• From piano tuning to award-winning music production
• The architecture of storytelling as strategy
• Founding London Music Group and LMG Digital Media USA
• Tech, startups, and rethinking real estate
• Why communication is the cornerstone of execution
• Zentyal: Transforming Linux for SMBs
• Ignition Capital and narrative-driven investing
• Building systems for strategy in business and education
• How writing unlocks cross-disciplinary thinking
• Creativity, discipline, and divergent paths

Biography of the Guest Dr. Simon E. Mills is a New York-based polymath whose work spans music, literature, entrepreneurship, and strategic investment. He co-founded Australia’s top commercial music production house, London Music Group, and expanded into digital media for brands like Starbucks, CBS, and The Economist. He later launched Locate Real Estate with CBS and acquired the Linux-based Zentyal OS to serve SMBs.

Simon is a prolific writer with over 70 published works and has helped launch ventures like Kevin Costner’s Autio. He has served as Storyteller-in-Residence at McGraw Hill and runs investment projects through Ignition Capital. From engineering systems to crafting narratives, Mills shows how versatile minds shape the world.

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