A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future with Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley

This Anthro Life

In this episode of Anthro Life host Adam engages in a fascinating discussion with Chris Carter, a geoscientist-turned-design-educator, and Scott Dorely, a filmmaker-turned-design-educator. They explore how design and anthropology intersect to shape the future.
Key Topics:
-Holistic Design & Speculative Fiction: Discover the valuable lessons from speculative stories like "On the Mammoth Step," focusing on the de-extinction of species and future design.
-Emotional & Biomic Design: The importance of integrating emotional design and the interconnectedness of ecosystems with technology. Interdisciplinary Approaches: The necessity of combining different disciplines to tackle contemporary challenges.
-Diversity in Storytelling: The critical role of diverse perspectives in creating more inclusive and innovative designs.
-Emerging Technologies: The discussion covers the real-world implications of AI and algorithms, and the potential unintended consequences they may bring. Chris and Scott highlight the importance of humility and relational understanding in design work.
I'm Adam Gamwell as a cultural anthropologist and award-winning media creator, I specialize in storytelling. My diverse background spans startups, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and Fortune 1000 companies, focusing on applied strategy, experience design, and human insights. My approach blends experiential research, like engaging with Peruvian quinoa farmers for climate change initiatives, with cutting-edge tools like AI and trends foresight. By leveraging big data alongside traditional ethnography, I align human needs with business goals, ensuring projects resonate profoundly.
Keywords: Design, Anthropology, Speculative Fiction, Future Design, Holistic Design, Interdisciplinary Approaches, Emotional Design, Biomic Design, Emerging Technologies, AI and Algorithms, Diversity in Storytelling, Innovation, Complex Systems, Cross-Cultural Communication, Human-Centered Design, Future of Design
About Carissa Carter
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissalcarter/
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https://www.snowflyzone.com/
About Scott Doorley
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdoorley/
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