Explore the challenges and innovative approaches to engineering heterogeneous systems of people and technologies in this thought-provoking talk by MIT's Professor Alex Pentland. Delve into the complexities of addressing global issues such as pandemics, climate change, inequality, and financial stress, with a focus on integrating human behavior into ecosystem engineering. Discover how cutting-edge technologies like Large Language Models (LLMs) and Privacy Enhancing Technologies (PETs) are being applied to tackle these challenges. Gain insights from real-world examples across various countries and domains, and learn about the expanded definition of "infrastructure" in recent legislation. Benefit from the expertise of Professor Pentland, a distinguished member of the U.S. National Academy of Engineering and advisor to numerous global organizations, as he shares his vision for engineering more effective and human-centric ecosystems.