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