21: Innovation Systems with Ben Reinhardt

In this enlightening conversation, Ben Reinhardt, a visionary focused on sci-fi technology and effective research, discusses the stagnation of innovation since the '70s and the challenges within academia. He highlights how existential threats drive creativity and critiques the role of corporate giants in balancing innovation with public scrutiny. Reinhardt also explores historical misconceptions about the Middle Ages, revealing that innovation flourished during that time, which parallels today's complexities in fostering groundbreaking advancements.