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Near Future Laboratory Podcast

Julian Bleecker
Design Fiction
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The Near Future Laboratory Podcast is conversations at the vanguard of design, technology, futures, and culture, hosted by Julian Bleecker — founder of the Near Future Laboratory. nearfuturelaboratory.com julianbleecker.com Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/nearfuturelaboratory

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Here we are — where imagination becomes strategy and art is the engine of innovation. This is a rebroadcast of my conversation in Episode 54 with my friend Dave Gray - artist, visual thinker, and founder of the School of the Possible - in which we ex... more

Here is the link to the video we discuss: ⁠https://youtu.be/9pLCIoBZzd4

You'll want to watch that first — I mistakenly said I would include it but I don't want to rug Kirby's Youtube channel!

This is a special an curious episode of the podcast — a... more

Please support the podcast over on Patreon.

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We don’t suffer from a lack of imagination about the future. We suffer from too much of the same imagination.

Every deck, every keynote, every speculative prototy... more

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Outgoing is Brett Gui Xin and Del Hardin Hoyle, they are a creative design team based in Brooklyn. In this chat we discuss their participation in some recent design fairs which gave them a chance to take a break and reflect back on a busy stretch of ... more

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Recent Guests

Normals Team
Creative studio that embraces the unexpected and challenges conventional designs
Normals
Episode: N°098 - NORMALS
Jarrett Fuller
Designer, writer, and educator
North Carolina State University
Episode: N°097 - Jarrett Fuller Going Home
Tobias Revell
Designer and author focusing on the future and speculative design
Independent
Episode: N°096 - Tobias Revell Stories To Imagine Alternate Futures
Phil Balagtas
A leading figure in design and futures thinking, author, and educator
Episode: N°095 - Phil Balagtas Is Making Futures Work
Troy Campbell
Behavioral scientist and chief scientist at On Your Feet
On Your Feet
Episode: N°094 - Troy Campbell Scientific Mind, Artistic Heart
Kyle Ng
Creative director and founder of Braindead
Braindead
Episode: N°090 - Kyle Ng / Brain Dead / Fashion For Futuring
Silvio Lorusso
Designer, artist, and writer based in Lisbon
Episode: N°089 - Silvio Lorusso Design & Disillusion
William Morris
Historical figure with a complex relationship between past and future, often discussed in design contexts
Episode: N°089 - Silvio Lorusso Design & Disillusion
Ruth Guerra
An emerging design researcher with a passion for participatory design and futures thinking.
Episode: N°083 - Ruth Guerra's Got Social Media Game

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Julian Bleecker
Host and founder of the Near Future Laboratory, Julian Bleecker focuses on design, technology, and speculative futures. His work emphasizes innovation and creativity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Brilliant podcast with brilliant minds

    This is the smartest listen in town and my go-to podcast for inspiration about Design, Futures, Methods and life. It’s packed with designers, generalists, philosophers, ideas people that through Julian’s great interviewing are giving so much about their ideas and process. It’s where I feel the most people are coming together to really imagine what is possible, what is exciting ideas, imagining harder. I love it and I’d fully recommend it! G

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GabModes
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great Podcast

    Great listen, very imaginative and oozing with creativity. 5 stars, and a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fuuguhbv
    United Statesa year ago
  • Amplifies the weak signals

    This podcast is an industrial-grade-curious look into where leading design, technology and culture are starting to go. If you’re interested in trying to anticipate the near future, this is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dábháid
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wonderfully informative

    Julian Bleecker has curated a delightful show that dives into the expansive world of art and technology. He inspires engaging conversations with a dynamic array of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flurpkin
    United Statesa year ago
  • It’s a gem!

    Julian's Near Future Laboratory show is a gem! It gets me into the worlds of design, technology, futures, which basically covers everything around me. As a generalist the conversations touch me in deep ways and are filled with stories and experiences from other creative sorts that genuinely make me feel inspired and kick me out of the gloom and melancholy that seems to drape over the world today. Definitely on my must-listen list!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Max Bleecker
    United Statesa year ago

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The content is often described as imaginative, thought-provoking, and deeply engaging, drawing in a community of interested creatives.
Many reviews highlight the importance of speculative design and futures thinking in the discussions, making it relevant to current societal challenges.

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N°093 - Gary Hustwit Why Does A Film Have To Be The Same Everytime
Q: What are some systemic challenges you faced while creating 'Eno'?
Gary discusses challenges related to music licensing and the lack of understanding of new forms of media that don't fit traditional models, which often lead to legacy systems causing difficulties in innovation.
N°093 - Gary Hustwit Why Does A Film Have To Be The Same Everytime
Q: Who was Gary in your formative years?
Gary Hustwit describes his formative years as heavily influenced by punk rock culture, where he practiced DIY approaches and organized events, leading him to realize he could create things in a professional capacity.
Last Week from the Near Future N°009 - Weeks 51-52/2023
Q: What is design fiction?
Design fiction is a method to vividly render tangible future scenarios before taking action, using representations of possible futures to help guide decision making.
N°083 - Ruth Guerra's Got Social Media Game
Q: How do you decide what you're going to, where do your ideas come from for something to post to social?
I want to be inspired by the stuff that I make, too. I want to be excited when I do this, so I keep my eyes open and try to learn as much as I can, connecting it to what I think someone else would be interested in.

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Conversations explore the intersection of design, technology, and culture, focusing on futures thinking and innovative practices. The discussions frequently highlight how creativity influences technological advancements and societal narratives, encouraging listeners to engage with different perspectives on how the future may unfold. Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on speculative design, which seeks to challenge conventional approaches and foster a more meaningful dialogue about the potential for innovation in various fields. Listeners can expect insights from a diverse array of guests who share their experiences and visions, making it a rich resource for those interested in the dynamic interplay between creativity and technology.

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Recent guests on Near Future Laboratory Podcast include:

1. Normals Team
2. Jarrett Fuller
3. Tobias Revell
4. Phil Balagtas
5. Troy Campbell
6. Kyle Ng
7. Silvio Lorusso
8. William Morris

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