Boundaryless Conversations Podcast

In this boundaryless conversation we speak with Indy Johar, architect and co-founder of Project 00 and most recently Dark Matter Labs (see his full bio here: https://about.me/indy.johar). Indy is really a great thinker when it comes to going beyond “corner shop” size social transformation initiatives to explore the next generation of institutions -  living at the edge between public, open and private.   We explore what he thinks will happen to organising, institution-building and human potential, as we move beyond an information age towards an era where building capabilities for antifragile institutions is key. Find out more about Indy and his work: >About Indy Johar, https://about.me/indy.johar  > Dark Matter Labs and its distributed team: https://darkmatterlabs.org/Team > Dark Matter Labs collaboration with EIT Climate-KIC on Longtermism: Reorienting mindsets towards long-term thinking and acting: https://darkmatterlabs.org/Longtermism-Reorienting-mindsets-towards-long-term-thinking-and-acting  > Medium series of Longtermism, https://medium.com/futures-in-long-termism/futures-in-long-termism-95f64710f9b2 > “Letters from Amsterdam” on how they’re organised: https://provocations.darkmatterlabs.org/amsterdam-2019-2020-letter-to-our-future-dbd67a035ffe > Indy Johar, Good work is the answer…: https://provocations.darkmatterlabs.org/there-is-nothing-wrong-with-the-consumer-society-as-an-idea-3c408b17ce  > Trees as Infrastructure, https://darkmatterlabs.org/Trees-as-Infrastructure-Rewilding-urban-forests Other Mentions and References: > John Vervaeke, Ep. 1 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Introduction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54l8_ewcOlY > Danny Dorling, Slowdown (2020): The End of the Great Acceleration—and Why It's Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Lives: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B086LK5KSL/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Music by liosound.Recorded on April 29th

In our conversation with Daniel, we talk about the interplays between technology and landscape, between the virtual and the analogue world, and we explore what kind of new experiments and institutions that may emerge — and what new constituencies will likely gain a key role in organising at scale — for the re-regionalisation of the economy, which is such an important step of society’s regeneration. How to find and support Daniel’s work: > Medium Blog: https://medium.com/@designforsustainability > Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DanielChristianWahl?fan_landing=true > Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrDCWahl > LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-christian-wahl-phd-51a54616/ > Regeneration rising Youtube conversations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zBxHnVsuus > Facebook groups: https://www.facebook.com/regenerativecultures/, https://www.facebook.com/Ecological-Consciousness-567337650286414/, https://www.facebook.com/groups/920150431523616/about/ Mentions and references:> Daniel Wahl, Midwives of the Regeneration: On the fertile edges of the more beautiful world, https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/midwives-of-the-regeneration-on-the-fertile-edges-of-the-more-beautiful-world-4a28a9c6496f > Daniel Wahl, Salutogenic Cities & Bioregional Regeneration (Part I of II), https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/salutogenic-cities-bioregional-regeneration-part-i-of-ii-2772a13bad9a > Jung’s cognitive functions, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungian_cognitive_functions > Joanna Macy, https://www.joannamacy.net/main > Janine Benyus: “life creates conditions conducive to life”, https://www.ted.com/talks/janine_benyus_biomimicry_s_surprising_lessons_from_nature_s_engineers/transcript?language=en > Ecolise: https://www.ecolise.eu/ > Planetary Health Alliance, https://www.planetaryhealthalliance.org/mission > Wendell Berry, The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture, https://www.amazon.com/Unsettling-America-Culture-Agriculture/dp/0871568772 > Regenesis Group: https://regenesisgroup.com/ > Bayo Akomolafe: “times are urgent so let’s slow down” http://bayoakomolafe.net/project/the-times-are-urgent-lets-slow-down/ > Rebel Wison, Sense-Making the Coronavirus outbreak, with Jamie Wheal, Diane Musho Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKDWmKL7xCk > Yuk Hui, Cosmotechnics as Cosmopolistics, https://www.e-flux.com/journal/86/161887/cosmotechnics-as-cosmopolitics/ > Thích Nhất Hạnh (interbeing): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%ADch_Nh%E1%BA%A5t_H%E1%BA%A1nh    Music by liosound.Recorded on April 06th

This is a “checkpoint” episode where we talk to Lisa about what we’ve been discovering so far in the research for the Whitepaper and get her valuable take focusing on the role of incumbents in adapting to a fast-changing world. She talks about the emerging space between the “no more” and “not yet”. In this in-between space where most of the potential to re-invent organizing seems to lay, ecosystems appear to be a candidate driver of transformation for incumbents, although questions abound regarding their maturity.    > Follow Lisa Gansky on Twitter: https://twitter.com/instigating > Subscribe to “Instigate this” curated by Lisa: https://paper.li/instigating?edition_id=1f138460-82ac-11ea-a01c-0cc47a0d1605#/ Some references mentioned in the show: > Marc Andreesen, “It’s time to build”, https://a16z.com/2020/04/18/its-time-to-build/ > Slavoj Zizek on Coronavirus: "Things will not go back to normal", https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfWIMPredyI&feature=youtu.be > Ichak Adizes, Organisational Life Cycle: https://adizes.com/lifecycle/ > Reporting 3.0 “Maturation Matrix”: https://medium.com/@r3dot0/introducing-the-r3-0-maturation-matrix-6652047a0ba8 Music by liosound.Recorded on April 20th

Stowe describes his calling as “the ecology of work and the anthropology of the future”. He’s founder of Work Futures, where he explores critical themes of the future of work, and top writer in Economics, Leadership and Futures on Medium. He also writes extensively about work technologies and serves as a Gigaom editor. In our conversation, we talk about how platforms contribute to changing the relationship between consumers and producers and how this — in turn — leads to re-shaping organizations, as firms optimize for a low transaction cost economy. We also talk about fairness and the importance of distributed governance to be transparent and reliable, allowing the players in an ecosystem to operate without constantly “covering their backs”. How to find Stowe Boyd and his work: > Medium: https://medium.com/@stoweboyd > Work Futures: https://workfutures.org/ Mentions and references: > Rent the Runway: https://www.renttherunway.com/ > Amoeba Management | Management Philosophy | KYOCERA, https://global.kyocera.com/philosophy/amoeba.html > Stanley McChrystal, Chris Fussell, Tantum Collins, David Silverman (2015): Team of Teams: New Rules of Engagement for a Complex Worldhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22529127-team-of-teams > Carlota Perez social and economic impact of technical change (including S curves): http://www.carlotaperez.org/ >Follow the work of Ben Evans and Ben Thompson: https://www.ben-evans.com/newsletter; https://stratechery.com/ > "In all chaos, there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order." - Carl Jung, https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/carl_jung_157280 > Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Cindy Gallop in HBR on female leadership https://hbr.org/2020/04/7-leadership-lessons-men-can-learn-from-women > Participatory City: http://www.participatorycity.org/about   Music by liosound.Recorded on April 3rd 2020

Bill Fischer, a Professor of Innovation Management at IMD Business School, dives into the transformative power of organizational models. He discusses the Haier Group's entrepreneurial culture and how it contrasts with traditional corporate structures. The conversation covers the necessity of decentralized decision-making and the evolution of middle management towards flat structures. Fischer emphasizes the importance of fostering strong relationships and a creative work environment to navigate uncertainties and drive innovation in today's dynamic landscape.

Michel Bauwens, founder of the P2P Foundation and research director of CommonsTransition.org, dives into the fascinating shift from traditional societal structures to commons-based peer production. He discusses the historical cycles of extraction and regeneration, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in response to capitalism's challenges. The conversation touches on local and global connections, innovative governance models, and the role of emerging technologies in fostering community resilience. Bauwens advocates for gradual change, highlighting the importance of personal transformation in this transition.

In this engaging discussion, Ana Andjelic, a Strategy Executive and Doctor of Sociology, delves into the evolving dynamics between brands and consumers. She emphasizes the growing importance of empathy and social responsibility, especially post-COVID-19. The conversation also tackles how technology can enhance, but not replace, human connections in branding. Ana explores the rise of community-driven brands and the need for sustainable practices that resonate with modern values, highlighting the balance between local and global influences on consumer behavior.

In this conversation with John Robb, principal analyst of the Global Guerrillas Report, he discusses the shifting power dynamics towards open-source and self-organizing networks. John argues that the future of organizing might coexist with traditional markets rather than disrupt them. He explores the importance of adaptive decision-making in a world facing climate change and societal challenges. John also highlights the transformative potential of technology, including augmented reality, in reshaping user experiences and societal interactions.

In a thought-provoking discussion, Tomas Diez, a Venezuelan Urbanist and co-founder of Fab Lab Barcelona, dives into how digital fabrication is reshaping our cities and societies. He emphasizes the importance of democratizing production and the role of open knowledge in fostering community resilience. Tomas also explores the shift towards local production amidst global challenges and critiques existing educational frameworks, advocating for diverse cultural perspectives. His insights reveal the potential for innovation through grassroots movements in a post-pandemic world.

James Currier, a Silicon Valley growth expert and co-founder of NFX, discusses the critical evolution of marketplaces in our digital economy. He emphasizes the need for charismatic leaders and retraining efforts to navigate societal shifts. Currier explores how cultural differences influence innovation, contrasting the rapid pace in China with the West's incremental approach. He also highlights labor market inequalities exacerbated by digital transparency and cautions about the economic risks posed by the growing dominance of network effects.