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Have you ever gotten lost in your imagination? A daydream of possibility that makes you wonder, "What if that could actually happen?" That's what co-designing innovative solutions can inspire. It unites the visionary and the community. It unites our own hearts and minds. Our imagination is a creative reflection of brain cognition at its finest. So, will you imagine with me? Imagine that creativity, brain health, sustainability, and innovation ignite impactful change. Imagine that creativity, community, and social impact are just what the planetary doctor ordered. Imagine that your votes, in this competition, and any others matter. Click the ♥️ , add your name, and imagine with me a future built for all. https://shorturl.at/JWsy0 (Voting ends for this round on October 18th) #PlaybookCompetition #CoDesignforSocialImpact #BrainHealth #PlanetaryHealth #Creativity #Sustainability #Accessibility

How do we measure our societal wealth? Check out my latest article on HumbleDollar.

It's not easy to build a healthy relationship with the #future. Some of the reasons for it include: 1. Our social and sometimes professional circles mostly include people who resemble us. This leads to the exclusion of some alternative points of view about the future 2. We have our own biases as humans. When we talk about the future, it's easy to jump to either extreme - utopia, or more commonly, dystopia 3. It's not easy to come up with artifacts that can help us and others "feel" the future (e.g. articles, videos, images, etc.) If you're curious to learn more about these three points and how to overcome them, I highly recommend this article from Jessica Clark. #futuresthinking #strategicforesight #speculativedesign #innovation https://lnkd.in/eaSZHkBQ

Memory is a blueprint to the soul. Does that explain why you know every 90's ad jingle but can't find your car keys? If you’d like to hear more, we’re proposing to take our workshop to Austin in 2025 for #SXSW. Find out more ⬇️ 🧠What Do You Remember? How memory works and shapes our world 🧠 In this interactive workshop, behavioural scientist Raphaelle (Raphy) March and agency strategy boss Richard Harriford (Bradford) will lead a series of live memory experiments made just for SXSW. Their previous research attracted the attention of the Alzheimer's Society and taught that some memories last a lifetime whilst others are fleeting. How does that sit in a culture that worships NEW? Don’t forget to bookmark this session about what you remember and how and why it stays there. Takeaways: 💭By studying what people with Alzheimer's remember, can we better understand how long term memories are stored and recalled? 💭Why is it that we remember some things forever, and forget others - no matter how important they may seem? 💭How can people sing pop songs that they heard 30 years ago but they can’t remember ads that were on the telly 30 minutes ago? Vote here 🗳️ https://lnkd.in/e8jaMDP4 #SXSW #UKatSXSW

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In case you missed it, dive into this recap of the Albert M. Greenfield Memorial Lecture on technology's ability to spark joy and liberation. https://lnkd.in/gpG9_dg9

"The question is, can we afford a society that doesn’t live to 120?" asks Dr. Anders Sandberg from the University of Oxford in this short film “Ageing & The Economy – The Future of Ageing” from WIRED that explores the negative narrative and language surrounding ageing in the media and public policy, and why this must change.   “Once we're able to fix the systems and realise the science at scale, we're going to have to rethink what life looks like. There's nothing to say that someone who's 65 suddenly needs to become old.” James Temperton.   At The Luxury of Ageing, we believe in radically rethinking and embracing ageing. How do you think we can reshape societal views on ageing and create systems that support a vibrant, longer life? Share your thoughts with us! Link in the first comment.

"Improving things comes naturally to me.” - Hedy Lamarr This #InnovationOfTheWeek is actually a woman. And because of her, it's innovations* plural. Hedy Lamarr was a successful Hollywood film actress in the 40s. She was also a talented inventor. Talk about a Renaissance woman. (This actually doesn't surprise me because both professions require activating the imagination and problem-solving.) Have you ever used GPS, WiFI, or Bluetooth? Well, you can thank Hedy for that. Oh, and what about jam-proof torpedoes? She was one of the inventors behind the foundational technologies for all of these. How? A deep reverence for music. Together with American composer and pianist George Antheil, they filed a patent in 1942 for "frequency hopping" (cleverly named by Hedy). In oversimplified terms, frequency hopping refers to a “signal" hidden among constantly changing frequencies. Picture two people playing the same song on the piano, they know what keys to press next because they know the song and can do this in sync. But, if someone who doesn't know the song is listening, they won't know what keys will be pressed next. Some of her other creative solutions to practical problems included a tissue box attachment for used tissues, a light-up dog collar, and a special shower seat for the elderly that swiveled safely out of a bathtub. ::mic drop:: Unfortunately, she was not recognized for her history-altering contributions until later in life (late 70s!). But now you know. So, what's the big #innodeal? - Divergent thinking: yes, out-of-the-box thinking, but also: engaging people with diverse backgrounds and experiences = better solutions. Consider your eureka moment might come from someone with ZERO training or expertise in your subject, but may know the inner workings of another system so well that it unlocks a solution. - Application: where else can this work? what other problems can this solve? Highly recommend the documentary 'Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story.' #innovation #hedylamarr #invention #WomensHistoryMonth

New Post: Global Surge in Nearsightedness Linked to Covid-19, Study Finds - https://lnkd.in/geZMra-w - A new review reveals that one in three kids now has myopia, with various factors contributing to the rise—and covid-19 may be one of them. - #news #business #world #jobs #school #passion

“Finding The Way Home” is about sharing the outward manifestation of my inward journey. The contents of this book are simply the footprints and traces of my quiet journey of personal self-realization and transformation. Specifically, it is about seeking rational answers for our current state of existence. As children, we intuitively aligned ourselves with our true human nature. We were naturally curious about the world and exhibited a strong desire to find meaning in the world around us. Moreover, we exuded love and affection with vibrancy. We were bundles of positive human emotions such as honesty, love, amusement, happiness, joy, contentment, and carefree. We could communicate and engage freely with one another with such comfort, harmony, and collaboration. We were not preoccupied with the notions of color, ancestry, race, or the socio-economic circumstances of our peers. The world was our playground. We were embodiments of true human nature. As we grow up, the sense of wonder and natural curiosity that was once part of us seems to have vanished. Many of us have wondered why the older we get, the more we yearn for the feelings we had as children. As adults, we become more disconnected from our true human nature. Our lives reflect very few of the attributes that provided us with joy and meaning when we were children. While we can’t go back to being children, what if there was a way we could re-capture that magic? “Finding The Way Home” invites readers on an inspiring voyage of self-transformation and discovery. It drives us to transcend our current state of existence to find a way back to our true human nature. This book provides a clear and decisive roadmap that lays the foundation for a profound transformation. It empowers the readers to unlock their human potential and sets in motion what humans can truly achieve individually and collectively – endless new positive possibilities. It also transforms the way we perceive the world. The key features of this book include systematic problem-solution approaches and emphasis on applications that are practical and actionable in daily life. What is the fundamental essence (intrinsic nature) of humanity?