Robert Suarez on Biomimicry and Designing Possible Futures

What can nature teach us about building better futures?

In this episode of Possible Futures, Gary sits down with Robert Suarez — Fellow for Innovation at Singularity University, longtime IDEO design leader, and expert in biomimicry — to explore how natural systems can inspire breakthrough innovation.

Robert shares stories from his journey in industrial design, his rediscovery of nature as a design partner, and the powerful lessons of biomimicry vs biomimetics. We cover:

• The childhood experiences that shaped Robert’s curiosity
• How biomimicry helps us design regenerative, circular systems
• Why organizational design is at the heart of innovation
• Humane technology, AI as a creative tool, and the risks of outsourcing innovation
• His vision for the possible futures of design, work, and human creativity

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