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AY 2025
Engineering

Does Technology Make People Unhappy? Thinking About ELSI/RRI with University of Tokyo Professors. Vol. 2 “Energy and the Environment: How Should We Shape a Sustainable Future Society?”［JP］

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In today's society, technological innovation progresses daily, but it also brings to light ethical and social challenges. Against this backdrop, the importance of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), which considers Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) at universities, is increasing. The purpose of this series is to share our knowledge on various engineering-related technologies and their social impacts, and to deepen public understanding. In other words, we will explore the ELSI/RRI of future technologies from multiple perspectives. We also aim to provide viewers with new perspectives through the insights and dialogue of researchers at the forefront of future technologies. Volume 2 of the series is titled "Energy and Environment." Facing the major challenge of climate change, how should we build a sustainable society for the future? Four leading professors from different fields will tackle this question without a single answer. Please enjoy this discussion that intentionally offers no definitive conclusions.

Content List

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#1 Who Pays for Climate Change? "Intergenerational Equity”［JP］

We'll discuss adding another "E" for Equity to the S+3E framework of energy policy. The focus will be on fairness across generations and regions. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.

Lecturer | Seita Emori, Kazuhiro Takanabe, Yasumasa Fujii, Hiromi Yokoyama, Yurina Takiguchi, Takumi Saito
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#2 What's the Best Energy to Stop Climate Change?［JP］

This segment explores the potential of green hydrogen derived from solar power. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.

Lecturer | Seita Emori, Kazuhiro Takanabe, Yasumasa Fujii, Hiromi Yokoyama, Yurina Takiguchi, Takumi Saito
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#3 Solar Power Is the Strongest Energy, So Why Can't It "Save the Planet”? ［JP］

If we could harness even 0.01% of solar energy, would it be enough to meet our energy needs? We'll discuss the ideal energy mix. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.

Lecturer | Seita Emori, Kazuhiro Takanabe, Yasumasa Fujii, Hiromi Yokoyama, Yurina Takiguchi, Takumi Saito
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#4 What Are the "Artificial Means" to Cool the Earth? The Front Lines of Geoengineering［JP］

Is it okay to control the climate? We'll discuss the pros and cons of geoengineering as a last resort. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.

Lecturer | Seita Emori, Kazuhiro Takanabe, Yasumasa Fujii, Hiromi Yokoyama, Yurina Takiguchi, Takumi Saito
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#5 If Aliens Saw Global Warming... — Their Advice on Climate Strategy［JP］

Imagine aliens visiting Earth and seeing the environmental damage from global warming. What advice would they offer us? Let's consider it together. NOTE: - This lecture was conducted only in Japanese. ★Your sharing on SNS may inspire others.

Lecturer | Seita Emori, Kazuhiro Takanabe, Yasumasa Fujii, Hiromi Yokoyama, Yurina Takiguchi, Takumi Saito
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