Deem Audio | Future Feelings with Radha Mistry 04_Future Feelings with Radha Mistry + Monika Bielskyte
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Dec 3, 2024 Monika Bielskyte, a futurist researcher and speculative designer, delves into the intersections of technology, media, and politics. She shares her nomadic experiences that shape her understanding of the future, and how digital tools redefined her identity amid constraining environments. Bielskyte discusses the challenges neurodivergent individuals face in education and champions compassionate design for digital experiences. With her Protopia framework, she advocates for community-driven futures that emphasize inclusivity, joy, and sustainability, fostering informed hope for a healthier humanity.
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Formative Experiences
- Monika Bielskyte was born in the Soviet Union and witnessed its collapse.
- This experience shaped her view of the future as interconnected with cultural, political, and technological realities.
Questioning Narratives
- Bielskyte's questioning of history and the present stemmed from experiencing shifting narratives in her youth.
- The changing versions of history in her textbooks highlighted the fluidity of narratives.
Creative Pursuits
- Bielskyte dropped out of school at 16 and pursued creative fields like film and photography.
- She later founded a creative agency and magazine, focusing on futuristic aesthetics.