James Arbib

James Arbib is a visionary thought leader, historian, 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 that includes studying history and working in finance before focusing on environmentalism and technology disruption, James has developed a holistic approach to understanding civilization-level change. He founded the philanthropic foundation Tellus Mater, which supports exploring disruptive technology's potential for solving complex global problems.

James's intellectual journey led him from traditional environmental approaches to recognizing that technological transformation offers more profound solutions than incremental reforms. His work combines rigorous analysis with bold, long-term thinking about humanity's future possibilities.

In partnership with Tony Seba, James has co-authored groundbreaking research on transportation, energy, and food system disruptions.