Pandemics. Geopolitical conflicts. Climate change. Ecological collapse.
Technological dystopia. Social upheaval. Culture wars. Nuclear threats.
Humanity is at a crossroad.
Brace for an apocalypse.
Nurture a renaissance.
The podcast interviews authors, thinkers, practitioners, artists, scientists, creative leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who reimagine a world of possibilities, going beyond or even against prevailing narratives and methodologies. It showcases promising new explorations, approaches, and organizations, as well as those that have been on the fringe, daring to ask probing new questions, reframe problems, and reinvent systems for a creative rebirth.
The conversations are themed around what we imagine as cornerstones of a 21st Century Renaissance:
... but as the Chinese saying goes:
抛砖引玉 “cast a brick to attract the jade”,
the humble framework is to spur valuable discourse revealing greater wisdom and forces for human revival and flourishing.
Episodes
Jul 2, 2024
Jul 2, 2024
1hr 53 min
Seasoned executives as well as professional musician and artist, Harvey Seifter and Fred Mandell present the arts-based experiential learning "ABEL" system - a dynamic learning and development system born out of a 10-year research funded by the National Science Foundation - with stories of real world impact it has made: from catalyzing novel products and services at incubators to elevating performance of leadership teams at Fortune 500 companies.
We dive into the system’s unique processes and mechanisms to bring about transformational change, such as transliteration of insights from visual arts, and different flavors of improvisational intelligence imparted by a jazz ensemble as compared to a multi-leader classical orchestra.
We discuss the system’s relevance in the age of AI and exponential technologies, and the value of collaboration even for innovation led by autocratic leaders with strong personalities.
We exchange views on the role of informal education and life-long learning to counter the rigid, hierarchical and monolithic formal education structure entrenched in our society, no longer well-suited for navigating the volatile, topsy-turvy world we live in today.
Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
50 min
Discussion on Rebecca Kamen's ArtScience career, continued: how a visit to China influenced her trajectory and how her art practice inspires scientists. The creative processes of art and science, the power of curiosity for both, and the aesthetics of science. Her new research connecting science and cultural forms and her view on new technologies such as AI and VR. In addition, her reflections on her career journey, the ingredients of her success, and the changing ecosystem for ArtScience polymaths.
Jun 2, 2023
Jun 2, 2023
53 min
Following a special presentation from Prof. Rebecca Kamen with an overview of her ArtScience practice, we discuss in-depth her artworks bridging diverse scientific fields - anywhere from the "macro" of astrophysics and solar corona to the "micro" of neurons and coronavirus. She also tells her personal stories of turning disadvantages and crises such as dyslexia and brain tumor into learning opportunities and creative inspirations.
Jan 13, 2023
Jan 13, 2023
1hr 27 min
Enchroma inventor’s journey as an artist, scientist, then serial entrepreneur, where perseverance interplayed with serendipity. The art and science of color vision, the history of glass and the lens technology enriching people’s sensory experience and changing their lives. The philosophy of perception and paradox of color psychology. A candid reflection on entrepreneurship, and a humble introspection on what the Color Deficient can teach us.
Nov 22, 2022
Nov 22, 2022
1hr 10 min
Why aesthetic intelligence is important for nearly every company regardless of industry, and why it matters to individuals both personally and professionally. A new digital divide and its implications on our senses and on business strategy.
Pauline impresses with her wealth of knowledge and experience, a reflective view of luxury, fashion and business in general, as well as life wisdom and her unique self, which she’s never afraid of being in the stodgy corporate world.