The Deep Dive

In this conversation, Philip talks to Raz Godelnik, Assistant Professor of Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School of Design and author of Rethinking Corporate Sustainability in the Era of Climate Crisis: A Strategic Design Approach. In their conversation they discuss the current crisis climate and how the current narratives encourage “sustainability as usual” and what could be done abou...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Prof. Candace Fujikane the author of Mapping Abundance for a Planetary Future. In their conversation Philip and Candace discuss how maps are used in service to the colonial settler project, the implications for the movement for Hawaiian sovereignty and how abundance must be centered for a planetary future(s). The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and...

In this conversation, Philip talks to April Rinne, leading futurist and author of Flux: 8 Superpowers For Thriving In Constant Change. Philip and April dissect how we think about change, our relationship to time and how to define and use the “Flux” mindset. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Jonathan Brill, author of Rogue Waves and Managing Director at Resilient Growth Partners. Philip and Jonathan discuss the thought process behind rogue waves and how recognizing hard to fathom shifts could prepare your organization for the future. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and crea...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Dave Zirin, Sports Editor at The Nation Magazine and the author of The Kaepernick Effect. Philip and Dave discuss his new book and how Colin Kaepernick’s protest forms a bridge between the social activism of the past and a new generation of athletes using protests to shine the light on injustice. * The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Amanda Enayati, a culture strategist and author, and founder and CEO of The Coherence Lab. They talk about Amanda’s book Seeking Serenity and how it wrestles with anxiety as well as the power of seeking community and what that means to our identity. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and c...

In this conversation, Philip talks to corporate anthropologist, sustainability consultant and author of Anthropologists Wanted, Walter Faaij. Philip and Walter discuss the importance of anthropology and a discipline in making sense of an increasingly complex world. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Phili...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Global Innovation Leader, Adwoman & Activist Mordecai. Mordecai and Philip discuss the pitfalls and promise of innovation, the industry landscape and the power in culture and abolition movements. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Computer Power and...

In this conversation, Philip spends time with Prof. Sandy Darity, the Samuel DuBois Cook Professor of Public Policy, African and African American Studies, and Economics at Duke University . Prof. Darity is one of the foremost experts on the Black wealth gap and reparations and he and Philip discuss the economic and historical case for reparations and it’s effect on the trajectory of the country. P...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Livia Fioretti, Head of Global Insight Network of Trendwatching. In this conversation Phil and Livia discuss her journey from Brazil to Spain, the distinction of trends, signals and culture and how living in the future is a default setting. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative m...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Puruesh Chaudhary Founder and President of AGAHI, a non-governmental organization, which works extensively on creating shared spaces for interactive learning, collaborative thinking and knowledge sharing. Puruesh and Philip discuss the need for a dramatic “new think”, how do we think about transitions and asking big 22nd century questions. The Drop – The segme...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Aida Mariam Davis, Founder of Decolonized Design. They discuss how DEI continues to fall short of driving progress and introduces Decolonized Design’s framework of Belonging, Dignity and Justice (BDJ). The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Ethnographic Thi...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Tim Stock, co-founder of scenarioDNA. In this episode they discuss whether in today’s climate it is possible for subcultures to exist, the absurdity of NFTs and general musings on culture. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Harley Quinn (animated) Tim’s...

In this conversation, Philip talks w/Francesca Birks, Woods Bagot’s Global Insight Leader. Philip and Francesca discuss how a foresight practice is a necessary and essential part of understanding both our present and our future. How should practioners think about foresight in terms of people, power and culture? The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of in...

In this conversation, Philip talks with Feukeu Kwamou Eva, Project Officer and Africa coordinator for Futures Literacy at UNESCO. Philip and Eva discuss the meaning of decolonization as a means of understanding the future. How does the work of decolonization and better understanding the past determine effective future insights work? How does anticipation for the future and for emergence effect our...

In this conversation, Philip talks Sun-ha Hong, the author of Technologies of Speculation. Philip and Sun-ha discuss the mythologies and stories we tell about not just technology but truth itself. How does this impact the society we live in and in turn reinforce various inequalities? The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and crea...

In this conversation, Philip talks with Dr. Andre Brock Jr. the author of Distributed Blackness: African American Cybercultures. In their conversation, they discuss the history of Blackness online, Blackness as an informational identity and the promise of a libidinal perspective. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative...

In this conversation, Philip talks with Giorgos Kallis, author of Limits and The Case for Degrowth. The two take on the inherent contradictions of financial and social world built on infinite growth against the reality of a natural world that can’t support this notion. They take on the meaning of limits and what degrowth offers toward a viable future(s) The Drop – The segment of the show where Phi...

In this conversation, Philip talks with co-founders of the BlackSpace Urbanist Collective. They discuss their origin story as a collective, their mission and their BlackSpace manifesto organizing document and how that radically informs the organizational ordering and mission. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative mus...

In this conversation, Philip talks Mina Salami, the author of Sensuous Knowledge: A Black Feminist Approach for Everyone. They discuss the foundation and meaning of sensuous knowledge and how this perspective moves in a world burdened with many “isms”. How do we think about our current systems and are using the “Masters’ tools” possible? The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his gues...

In this conversation, Philip talks to internet of things expert and designer Alexandra Deschamps-Sonsino. They discuss her new book Creating a Culture of Innovation and explore how we create physical spaces that are meant to foster innovation and how that process is inevitably shaped by our culture and values. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of int...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Brooklyn-based writer and editor Clover Hope. They discuss her new book The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop” and the social, cultural and historical realities within the world of hip hop that have been both influenced by and in turn shaped the power of women who rap. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of i...

In this conversation, Philip talks to leading thinkers, Lina Srivastava and Mia Charlene White. The trio wrestle with the meaning and validity of cancel culture and the connective tissue of accountability, anger and forgiveness. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: Outkast Aquemini Lina’s Dro...

In this conversation, Philip talks to Global Foresight Leader, Arup, Josef Hargrave. In their conversation, Philip and Josef discuss the value of foresight as a practice within organizations, how to build speculative muscle and how do we account for context and nuance in the foresight process. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodnes...

In this conversation, Philip talks to the author of The Hype Handbook, Michael F. Schein. They discuss his new book and what he has learned from studying the principles, practices, pros and cons of those who practice the craft of hype. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip’s Drop: All About Love by be...