“We are a species of curiosity and survival; I’m convinced that exploration is embedded in our human DNA.” Chris Rainier is the son of an explorer and an artist who started his career as Ansel Adams’ assistant, going on to become one of this generation’s most well-respected documentary photographers and filmmakers, and a National Geographic Society Explorer.

Wondering what our future looks like - literally? Well, it's all here in this fascinating conversation with Jay Silvas. We talk about how emerging technologies will lift us off the screen and into the real world. Tune in to learn all about metadata, spatial computing, immersive experiences, machine learning and social gaming.

"Failures are fossils” and “life replicates things that work”: For this Earth Day episode, we’re talking about the ‘Future of Biomimicry’ with guest Colin Mangham. Instead of just learning ABOUT nature, we have to learn FROM it: How can we survive and prevail despite our circumstances?

In this rich discussion about the ‘Future of Design Education’, our guest Natasha Jen- award-winning graphic designer and Partner at iconic design studio Pentagram, describes what graphic design is and what a design education is all about (deep, broad, iterative, and hands-on). She calls out elitism in current design education, argues for inclusivity, rallies for “modern day apprenticeships”, and pushes designers to make time to slow down to set the stage for exceptional work.

Veronique Gabai Pinksy joins us to explore the 'Future of Fragrance'. Veronique is the former President of Vera Wang and Global President of Estée Lauder fragrances. Now the CEO & Founder of her own eponymous perfume brand, Veronique knows a thing or two about fragrance. We explore the timelessness of fragrance- its role in ritual and seduction, and how the future of its production, craft, and ingredients are evolving to elevate the artistry to something more akin to the past.