The Sarasota Institute ~ a 21st century Think Tank

Episode 18 James Fathers on "The Golden Age of Design and Redesign"

James Fathers, a design professor at Syracuse University and co-author of "The 2020s:  The Golden Age of Design and Redesign" along with futurist David Houle, speaks to why humanity is now in the golden age of design.  How humanity can move to implementing the Planetary Systemic Design guidelines set forth in the book will be key to how we successfully face the global problems that are clear and present dangers dead ahead.  The future of humanity will largely depend upon design thinking.

Episode 16 The Next Big Business in the Climate Sector

Bob Leonard is at the vanguard of the next truly big business in the climate sector. With the horrible reality of the climate crisis upon us, every company and institution in the the world will need to do a 5-15 year analysis of the threats - and opportunities- it might face as the climate crisis gets worse.  An unprecedented crisis necessitates preparation as everyone will be affected by the climate catastrophe.  Learn what the majority of companies will be doing to fact the threat in the years ahead.

Episode 17 The Future of Marketing with Phil Kotler

Dr. Philip Kotler is often referred to as "the father of modern marketing".  He is also a co-founder of the Sarasota Institute - A 21st Century Think Tank.  In this podcast he looks into the future to discuss how marketing will change in the future.  For anyone in the field of marketing, or anyone interested in the future, this podcast will be time well spent.

Jack Myers - The Future of Media

Jack Myers is one of the most influential media ecologists in the world today.  He has also been called the futurist of media and advertising for the past 40 years.  In this podcast he both looks back and forward to frame a vision of the future of media.  If you have any professional or intellectual interest in media and advertising, this short podcast is a must listen!

Episode 14: The Future of Creativity

Dr. Larry Thompson, President of the Ringling College of Art + Design speaks to the future of Creativity and the Creative Age.  Why is creativity so important right now in the 2020s?