Reimagine with Babak Behrad

🌍🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert: Reimagine with Babak Behrad 🎙️🌍 In our latest episode, Manuel Lima and I explore the power of design as more than just aesthetics—it's a tool for solving complex problems and driving meaningful change. 🛠️💡 From service design's invisible impact to a bold shift towards Earth-centric thinking, we challenge the traditional human-centric design approach. 🌿 This conversation pushes us to rethink how businesses design with the planet in mind, making Earth the ultimate stakeholder in our decisions. 🌏 It’s about moving beyond surface-level ethical gestures and taking real responsibility for our actions. We dive into the role of intuition amidst today's data-driven world, reminding us to trust our collective wisdom and make choices that respect our future selves. 🧠✨ The episode calls for a deeper reflection on how design can be harnessed for a greener, more sustainable future. 🔍 Ready to rethink design? Tune in and join the conversation. Let’s transform how we see the world, one episode at a time! This episode is produced together with Society Lab. Link in comments 👇 #DesignThinking #Sustainability #Innovation #Podcast #Reimagine #SocietyLab #EarthCentricDesign

New episode 💥 This time, we dive into an untapped potential in the #sustainability movement: #creativity. 🧠 We explore why it’s time to move beyond cold, hard statistics and embrace a more emotional, visionary approach. Imagine a future where sustainability efforts are guided by real-time feedback—think of it like a "Fitbit for the planet." ⌚ These immediate feedback loops could revolutionize how we measure the impact of environmental campaigns, making us feel the difference we’re making and holding us accountable in the moment. The conversation also emphasizes a powerful strategy: focusing on one key behavior or issue at a time. By channeling our energy into specific, actionable changes, we can inspire individuals while still fueling the larger, systemic shifts the world so desperately needs. This sharp, targeted focus could ignite innovation and emotional connection in the sustainability space like never before. 🦄 Joining this discussion is Katie Patrick, environmental engineer, author, and creator of innovative feedback systems designed to drive climate action. Known for her belief in "optimism and creativity, not doom" as a way to save the planet, Katie brings fresh insights on how data, gamification, and behavior change can transform the sustainability movement Join host me and Katie on Reimagine, brought to you by Society Lab, and get ready to see the future of sustainability in a whole new light. Link to episode in comments 👇 #sustainability #creativity #behaviouralpsychologi #environment #innovative

One of my all time favourite episodes! 🔥 #Dopamine, a single molecule in our #brain that is influencing much of our individual and collective behaviours. 🧠  In one of my most passionate and personal episodes, we discuss how Dopamine pushes us towards the new and the novel. 🆕 Is it for good or bad? Listen more and find out as I speak to the legendary Micheal E. Long, one of the writers behind the the wonderful book, Dopamine, The Molecule of More. 📖 Society Lab 🔗 Listen Now 🔗 link below 👇 #Podcast #Humanity #Dopamine #Creativity #Innovation #Learning #UnconsciousMind

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Discover how dopamine shapes humanity in our latest episode! 🚀 Dopamine, a crucial chemical messenger in our brains, is the driving force behind our creativity and curiosity. 🧠 Much of our profound insights and problem-solving occur below the level of conscious thought, driven by this powerful chemical 🌓 In this episode, we dive into how dopamine is a catalyst for creativity and the relentless pursuit of 'what else' is out there 🔍 This biological urge to explore the uncharted is the essence of our creative spirit, inspiring innovation in fields ranging from the arts to the culinary world. 🤔 Speaking With Micheal E.Long, one of the writers behind the wonderful book, Dopamine, The Molecule of More, this is one of my all time favourite episodes. 🔗 Listen Now 🔗 link below 👇 #Podcast #Humanity #Dopamine #Creativity #Innovation #Learning #UnconsciousMind

Join me and Michell Zappa in our latest podcast episode where we delve into the role of academic and public investment in driving technological #innovation. 👨💻 Learn how regional expertise shapes #technological progress and why the idea of the solitary inventor is more myth than reality. We also discuss who really benefits from technology - is it the creators more than the users? Lastly, we look at how major regions like the US, China, and the EU navigate the ethics and advancement of technology, especially #greentech. 🇪🇺 🇨🇳 🇺🇸 Join me and Michell Zappa as we take a deep dive into the heart of technological development. Link in comments 👇 #technology #innovation #greentech #sustainability

🌟 Tune into our latest podcast episode where innovation meets community empowerment! 🌟 In this eye-opening episode with Will Ruddick we explore the transformative power of Bangla-Pesa, an #innovative complementary #currency making waves in the Bangladesh slum of Mombasa. 🇰🇪 Learn how this unique #economic tool is not just currency, but a lifeline during economic downturns, fostering trade and buoying the local economy even when traditional cash is scarce. 💵 Our conversation extends beyond Mombasa to look at how similar models could reinvigorate community spirit globally, creating more humane economic models and currencies.  🌍 We discuss the broader implications of these alternative currencies and how they could catalyze a shift from individualistic pursuits to collaborative efforts that uplift entire communities. Link in comments 👇 #currency #economy #cooperation #innovation #future

Can we create a currency that enhances human potential and collaboration instead of competition? 💶 Jump into our latest podcast episode where we chat about a different kind of currency. Together with Will Ruddick, who pioneered a Community Inclusion Currency programs in Kenya since 2010 and is the founder of the award winning Sarafu-Network and Bangla-Pesa programs.  We talk about how the usual money we have only helps us pay off debts and doesn't do much to help people connect or support each other. 🤝 We shine a light on how these new types of money could really help bring people together, especially in places where people struggle,  like some farming areas in France. 🇫🇷 This episode is all about how working together can do more good than going it alone, and how changing the way we think about money could help us all get along better and make things better for everyone. 🤲 Tune in to get the scoop on how joining forces and sharing enhances our potential. After this episode, you will never think about money in the same way. 🤔 Links in comments.👇 #money #community #economics

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the complex world of #creativity Often celebrated as the lifeblood of #modern society, creativity is seen as essential across various sectors, from #business to urban planning and beyond. Yet, what if there's a darker side to this universal push for creativity? Join us as Oli Mould challenges the conventional wisdom, revealing how the current narrative around creativity serves the interests of the status quo, emphasising individual success at the expense of collective well-being. Mould critiques how creativity is commodified, influencing our workplaces, cities, and personal lives, often sidelining values that can't be monetized. In a thought-provoking discussion, we explore an alternative perspective on creativity, one that champions collective flourishing over profit-driven motives. This episode promises to offer a fresh take on creativity, inviting listeners to envision a world where creativity truly serves all, not just the economic elite. Tune in for a conversation that questions the status quo and imagines a more inclusive, collaborative approach to creativity. Link in comments.

A call out to everyone who works within the creative industry 📢 In my talk with Oli Mould, who wrote the book "Against Creativity", we take a deep dive in the nature of creativity and how we can use it for betterment. Oli has a rather radical view on current creativity. The idea that creativity justifies itself solely through boosting business, which in turn propels consumerism, capitalism, and economic growth, benefiting everyone, is flawed. This perspective, mirroring the inefficacy of trickle-down economics, overlooks the true essence of creativity. Creativity is our innate gift, capable of transforming the world far beyond material accumulation or corporate profit. It’s not about generating more consumer goods, nor about enhancing digital shopping experiences or marketing gimmicks. The pursuit of relentless growth, resource depletion, or efficiency at the expense of value misses the point entirely. Instead, we should embrace creativity as a force for positive global impact, fostering activism, ethical practices, systemic innovation, and mutual understanding. It's about nurturing empathy, building community, advocating for meaningful change, and practicing love and resistance against societal norms that prioritize material wealth over well-being. Olis call for a new wave of creativity is clear: to employ our talents in service of the planet and its inhabitants through innovative, life-affirming ideas. This involves leveraging all forms of expression—words, art, digital media, and collaborative ventures—to inspire actionable change. The challenge is set for the creative community to redirect its focus towards addressing genuine needs and aspirations, rather than contributing to the cycle of consumerism that dominates American culture, where consumption drives the majority of the economy. For a deeper dive into the critique of creativity's current trajectory listen to my talk with Oli Mould. Link in comments. #creative #creativebusiness #economy #future #activism

#doughnuteconomics is much more than a smart name and great visual. Find out more when I talk to Erinch Sahan about the principles of #doughnuteconomics. Link to conversation in comments. #DoughnutEconomics #SustainableBusiness #ReimaginePodcast 🎙️🌟