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Since the dawn of time, humans have been hardwired to crave a reciprocal connection with nature. Yet in the blink of an eye, much of our actual jungles have been transformed into concrete jungles.
Biophilia emerged as a response to this detachment, recognising our innate need to reconnect with our roots.
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Dive into the innovative approaches of three brands that are reshaping the design landscape and championing a more sustainable and compassionate future. From ALT. Leather's biomaterials crafted from agricultural waste to Studio Klarenbeek & Dros' eco-friendly creations, and Vivobarefoot's purpose-driven footwear, these brands prioritize the planet over profit.
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From interactive icebergs to illuminating mushrooms, these awe-inspiring projects awaken urgency and inspire global change. Discover how artists around the world are using their environmental works of art to awaken urgency, spark conversations, and inspire action in favor of a better tomorrow.
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Whether it’s the future of general intelligence or the disruptions caused by generative AI, almost everyone alive is waking up to the world-changing potential of these breakthrough technologies.
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When it comes to tackling society’s most wicked challenges, some people are ‘dreamers’ and some people are ‘doers.’ For Katie Patrick, the author of ‘How to Save The World,’ dreaming, is doing.
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When you reflect on your connection to food what comes to mind? Childhood memories steeped in rich, homely recipes, a concoction of our favourite flavours? Or maybe it's the evenings gathered around the dining table with friends and family? At the root of this ritual is an understanding that food is grounded in much more than what gets served on the table. By: Rachel Worcou
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Extrapolations is the latest Apple TV series from Burns. It is set 15 years in the future, roughly the same amount of time that passed between Contagion and Covid. This time, instead of dropping us into the middle of a pandemic, Burns transports us to a future where the climate crisis has continued to intensify unabated. We can only hope that this time his cautionary prognostication won’t be as accurate.
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Solitaire Townsend sees the future as a race between armageddon and awesome, and she’s betting on awesome. The rebel-with-a-cause, who grew up on a council estate in Bedford and began her ‘activist career’ at the age of 12. Since then she has authored two best-selling books, is an in-demand global keynote speaker, runs one of the most influential purpose-driven communications agencies on the planet, and was recently named as a United Nations SDG Pioneer.
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In a 2016 lecture given at the opening of Cambridge University’s Centre for the Future of Intelligence, renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking warned that the development of Artificial Intelligence would ‘either be the best, or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity,’ and that, 'if we were not careful, it might be the last thing'. | Words: Daniel Simons
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“Imagination allows us to conceive of delightful future possibilities, pick the most amazing one, and pull the present forward to meet it.” - Jason Silva | Words: Daniel Simons
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Design Outlook 23 (DO23) continues to make a significant impact on the Melbourne design community with its energising event wrapping last month.
The event took place at Fed Square in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, following the success of the 2022 version, and brought together designers, creatives, and thought leaders to explore the latest trends and ideas in the design industry.
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The conference offers a unique opportunity to learn, be inspired, and connect with other designers. Whether you’ve been in design for decades, or just starting out, DO23 has something for most design palettes.
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Venture capital firms are like time machines. They let us see the future before it’s created. If you want to know what the world might look like in five or ten years, cast your eyes to the companies that VC firms are investing in now.
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The only way to understand the Metaverse Store is to experience it…
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In part one of Generative AI Will Change The World, we explored the disruptive impacts and ethical dilemmas surrounding the Generative AI revolution. In part 2 we ‘get our fingers’ dirty and take a deep dive into what it’s like to actually create Generative Art.
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While the technology might be unfathomable, the revolutionary impact it will have is undeniable. Pandora's box is open, but the shape of the future is still being decided. By leveraging the power of AI we could unlock unprecedented levels of human creativity and innovation, regenerate the world, and usher in a new age of abundance. Words by Daniel Simons.
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When we think about hospitals, we imagine disease, pathology and suffering. Hospitals are a product of the industrial revolution, inspired by the factory model to be functional, sterile and efficient. What if they could be better?
Story by Daniel Simons
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Our hands weave, stitch and paint our histories as a people and the stories of our families. Our grandmothers, aunties, uncles, mothers and fathers taught us how to thread a needle, sew a possum skin cloak, and weave a basket. Descendants of knowledge holders have been creating on this continent for hundreds of thousands of years.
Words by Maya Hodge
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A chance digital encounter between two creators began a worldwide collaborative project that invites us all to consider why we wait to be asked to create.
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