
The Regeneration Will Be Funded Designing from an Abundance Perspective - Stuart Cowan (BFI)
Aug 29, 2024
Stuart Cowan, the Executive Director of the Buckminster Fuller Institute, discusses transformative design inspired by Fuller's legacy. He emphasizes regenerative finance and the integration of Indigenous knowledge for sustainability. The conversation explores innovative solutions that merge ancient wisdom with modern technology, advocating for a holistic systems-thinking approach to global challenges. Cowan also tackles the tension between Silicon Valley's tech ideals and holistic design, highlighting the role of community in fostering a sustainable future.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Intro
00:00 • 3min
Journey to Transformative Design: Embracing Fuller's Legacy
02:51 • 3min
Innovative Solutions for Global Challenges
06:09 • 6min
Resilience Through Ancient Wisdom
12:14 • 15min
The Duality of Bay Area Culture and Tech Ideals
27:20 • 3min
Indigenous Knowledge and Techno Utopianism Unite
30:47 • 25min
Navigating Towards a Pluralistic Future
55:45 • 6min
