

How To Change The World - Learn to think like an innovator
10 snips May 31, 2025
Curiosity and creativity have shaped humanity's greatest innovations. The host embarks on a journey exploring the history of these breakthroughs and their impact on modern society. Key themes include the complex narratives of innovation and the importance of learning from the past to inspire future change. Interdisciplinary thinking is highlighted as essential, with resilience and optimism as foundational principles for driving progress. Get ready for inspiring interviews and reflections on personal journeys toward making a difference.
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Human Curiosity Drives Innovation
- Human curiosity drives innovation across time, creating ripple effects that reshape the world.
- Innovations build on each other, from early fire use to modern technology, shaping civilization.
Value of Chronological History
- Understanding innovation requires chronological context to see evolution and connections.
- Skipping through history obscures how one innovation leads to the next and shapes our world.
Filter Innovations for Impact
- Focus only on innovations impacting at least 50% of humanity or ranking high on an innovation scale.
- This helps filter meaningful changes and avoids decision fatigue about what to include.