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

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

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

Design can help find new solutions for wicked (social) problems. But the power of design is not used to its full potential because it doesn’t get properly connected with the practice of public or private parties involved with the wicked problem.

Events today are big engines of creativity, production, and networking. As an industry and near philosophy onto itself, what trends are we seeing in live events and where are the opportunities to enrich these gatherings?

Where do you go when you’re haunted by a big question? Enter The School of Life, a 21st century forum that is part university, part library and even part church.

Alchemy is either the foundation of modern science or a grand mystic delusion induced by mercury fumes. Can new understandings of ancient ways show us how interconnectedness can exist in harmony with scientific mastery?

Responsible design requires thinking ahead, outside of the realm of today’s definition of normalcy, and bravely facing the risks head-on. Anab Jain of Superflux shares her curiosity for the near-future, superdensity and the power of suspended disbelief.

We expect great things from corporations, but their ability to effectively represent our best collective efforts should be thoughtfully examined.