Futures

A collection of ideas and thoughts that point to the future of architecture and urbanism.

A collection of ideas and thoughts that point to the future of architecture and urbanism.

Tracking interesting signals, ideas and questions that make society move.

Sizing the dynamics of the post-normal world, and identify the key sites and tipping points for action — the gonzo futurist.

Innovation is an art that requires peripheral vision, systems-thinking and a bit of chaos. Joi Ito, the head of the MIT Media Lab, has an insightful take on many aspects of today’s pillars of progress.

CRISPR brings transhumanist dreams of technologically-mediated human perfection nearer to reality, but our complex world of human affairs might not be disrupted so easily.

The history of toilets is the history of humanity. It’s abundant with good intention but it’s messy and it stinks. And despite every great civilization’s best efforts to solve the fecal problem, we still can’t quite get it right.

Unfinished business with some dreamers of the red planet dream

Three of the most prominent thinkers, doers and observers of society today discuss the second wave of connectivity, post-mass society and the importance of individual curiosity and stroking each other’s coats.