Audio recording of the Wisdom Hackers panel moderated by Alexa Clay at Makeshift Society in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York on 19 September 2014. 

We are artists, activists and entrepreneurs facing, like you, common global problems, from mass consumption and digital overload, to inequality amidst rapid urbanisation. Here, we slow down and reflect on the ancient wisdom traditions - those of the shamans, monks, and long-forgotten mystics - and apply them to modern times. 

Garance Choko on Informal Knowledge

Lee-Sean Huang on the Thinking Body

Nate Schneider on Hacking

Rachel Sussman on Deep Time

Mathias Vestergaard on Parenthood

Future of the Sharing Economy Panel - 22 September 2015
Organized by Be Social Change -  http://t.co/OarQ58L6Sv

Special thanks to our hosts ?What If! Innovation and to sponsors Airbnb, Runa, Kopali Chocolates, and Edward and Sons

From cars and music to accommodations and staffing, it’s never been easier for anyone with an excess capacity of goods and services to maximize their resources through collaborative consumption. Commonly referred to as The Sharing Economy, these transactions minimize waste and environmental impact, save costs, cut down barriers to entry, and increase productivity in a mutual give-and-receive exchange.

Expected to grow from $15 billion to $335 billion in revenue from 2013 to 2025, The Sharing Economy is positioned to disrupt traditional renting sectors like automotive and hotels. This potential for growth has attracted entrepreneurs and corporations alike, but how does it trickle down and increase opportunities and returns for individuals at every level of the exchange? And when are words like “community” and “sharing” disguising purely profit-driven transactions, a strategy coined as ‘WeWashing’?

With thought leaders from across the sector, this panel discussion will delve into the opportunities and challenges that come with collective collaboration. We’ll highlight the distinction between the Access Economy - where consumers are primarily interested in low costs and convenience - and an authentic Sharing Economy, rooted in trust and the strengthening of communities, and explore when, how, and if The Sharing Economy can be a source of empowerment.

Moderator: 
Marcos Salazar, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Be Social Change

Panelists: 
Melissa O’Young, Head of NY Community, Airbnb
Delphine Braas, Cofounder, Marketing & Business Development, Sailo
Odile Beniflah, Head of International, Meetup
Eric Ho, Founder, miLES
Lee-Sean Huang, Co-Founder / Creative Director, Foossa




Future of the Sharing Economy Panel

Hepnova's cover of "When Doves Cry" by the late great Prince.

Vocals and Casio Vintage Keyboards by Lee-Sean Huang
Rickenbacker Guitar and Bass by Nicholas Dibiase 



When Doves Cry - Hepnova Cover

Nothing Compares 2 U (Prince Cover - Unplugged)

Design Thinking is indeed a buzzword, and it’s also a useful starting point for deeper understanding.

Foossa's Lee-Sean Huang responds to Pentagram partner Natasha Jen's talk at the 99U conference.

More episodes of FoossaPod: http://www.foossa.com/podcast

This podcast is based on an article by Lee-Sean originally published in Medium: 
https://medium.com/foossa-files/yes-design-thinking-is-bullshit-and-we-should-promote-it-anyway-64e1d90ccc91

Music: "Squares" by Podsummit: http://podsummit.com/freemusic/
and "Barravento" by the New York Capoeira Center http://newyorkcapoeira.com/music/

Yes, Design Thinking Is Bullshit…And We Should Promote It Anyway

Extended remix of the theme music for Design Future Now, a podcast hosted by Lee-Sean Huang and produced by AIGA, the professional association for design.

Design Future Now - Portfolio Festival Long Mix

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