Joel Krieger 10/20/22 Joel Krieger 10/20/22

Our Ancient Futures

Helena Norberg-Hodge offers a path forward that stems from a transformative experience that she had in Ladakh, a remote region on the Tibetan plateau. Ladakh had been completely sealed off to the outside world for centuries—resulting in the happiest and healthiest people that Helena had ever met. But as this paradise opened up to the modern world, its social and ecological well-being quickly unraveled. How might we design ancient futures that reclaim the abundance and equality that our ancestors once enjoyed—what Helena calls the Economics of Happiness.

Joel Krieger 8/25/22 Joel Krieger 8/25/22

Cosmic Aikido

Regenesis seeks to design a built environment and human systems to harmonize with natural systems. Their approach to development proves that human activity does not have to be destructive — it can be a source of health & renewal. We speak with Pamela Mang and Joel Glanzberg, two of the founding members and principals of Regenesis. Together we explore the mindset and methods of regenerative development — a radically different way to think and act that has the potential to transform the way humans inhabit the Earth.

Joel Krieger 6/21/22 Joel Krieger 6/21/22

I You We Us Them

Facilitation is the process of making something possible. And if you’ve ever led a meeting or organized a group to get something done… you’ve been a facilitator. Originally from the Philippines, Mila Aliana has had quite a remarkable journey leading strategic change projects all over the world. For her, facilitation isn’t just a skill, but a way of being in the world. Together we explore the practice and presence required to facilitate real breakthroughs within groups.

Joel Krieger 4/21/22 Joel Krieger 4/21/22

Groups of Groups

A new design methodology is emerging that can transform a collection of self-interested individuals into a harmonious and effective group. And it shows how these groups can work with other groups to create scaling fractals of positive change. This episode is a deep inquiry into collaboration and cooperation with the Prosocial method. We’ll explore the foundational science and core design principles with the founder of Prosocial World, Dr. Paul Atkins. Our journey also takes us to Sierra Leone to speak with Hannah Bockarie and Beate Ebert about their experience with Prosocial during the Ebola outbreak of 2014.

Joel Krieger 1/14/22 Joel Krieger 1/14/22

A Vanishing Point

In a world full of mass produced objects and experiences, designed for anyone and everyone, Abraham Burickson designs for someone. As co-founder of Odyssey Works, he has been experimenting with a highly bespoke form of design that breaks the mold. From performances made for an audience of one, to homes designed for who you want to become, Abe’s work is a vanishing point for empathetic experience design.

Joel Krieger 10/21/21 Joel Krieger 10/21/21

Poacher or Protector?

Deep in the jungles of Latin America, front-line wildlife conservation is often met with violent opposition from the extraction economy. In a highly adaptive form of culture design, LoraKim Joyner combines science and spirituality to transform marginalized communities—building their capacity to transform poachers into protectors.

Joel Krieger 9/10/21 Joel Krieger 9/10/21

Through the Red Door

In the midst of extreme polarization, the Evolve experience takes on society’s toughest issues to stimulate conversations that bridge our collective divide. Combining theatre and storytelling with audience participation, Evolve overcomes our natural resistance to change — transforming defensiveness into curiosity and compassion.

Joel Krieger 8/5/21 Joel Krieger 8/5/21

Illuminate Us

Every year, the city of Boston is transformed into an immersive playground. Illuminus is a contemporary arts festival featuring site-specific, installation and performance art. In this episode, we speak with Jeff Grantz, Founder and Executive Director for the festival.

Joel Krieger 6/22/21 Joel Krieger 6/22/21

Guerilla Frequencies

Annie Mitchell creates beautiful, site-specific land sculptures that combine light and sound with the natural environment. Her work is sometimes described as sound therapy, often resulting in meditative or even trance-like states.

Joel Krieger 6/15/21 Joel Krieger 6/15/21

The Power of Being There

VR producer Barry Pousman takes us from a Syrian refugee camp to the Gaza Strip, revealing techniques and strategies for creating immersive media that matters.

Joel Krieger 6/8/21 Joel Krieger 6/8/21

The Wilderness Inside

Over the last ten years, Shelli has hiked 26,000 miles—roughly one full trip around the Earth. Her extended time in the backcountry has given her a rare perspective on design.

Joel Krieger 6/1/21 Joel Krieger 6/1/21

Design for Change

What this podcast is all about, and most importantly, why we're doing it. We reflect a bit on the first three episodes, compare notes on why we felt compelled to take this on, and discuss our future aspirations for the project.