
TED Talks Daily Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza
Mar 23, 2021
Natsai Audrey Chieza, a biodesigner and the driving force behind Faber Futures, envisions a harmonious future where nature and technology coexist. She discusses her innovative lab, which focuses on sustainable materials that can redefine our relationship with the environment. Chieza shares insights from a national art competition that propelled collaborations on global issues and highlights the need for multidisciplinary approaches in design. She inspires listeners to imagine radical changes that foster equity and a deeper connection to the natural world.
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Childhood Summit
- As a child, Natsai Audrey Chieza participated in a UNESCO summit envisioning the future.
- She realized that despite good intentions, envisioned futures don't automatically materialize.
Faber Futures' Vision
- Chieza leads Faber Futures, designing at the intersection of biology, technology, and society.
- They prototype futures where both people and the planet thrive using biotechnology.
Faber Futures' Projects
- Faber Futures developed toxin-free textile dyes using bacteria, promoting circular design.
- They also created artworks exploring the ethics of DNA mining using microbiome data.

