Paleontologist-Futurist Michael Garfield works in mind-jazz across genres to help navigating our world of accelerating weirdness and cultivate the curiosity and play for people to thrived in it. Host of Future Fossils, former Digital Media Strategist for The Santa Fe Institute and host of Complexity Podcast, former Community Manager for The Long Now Foundation and Research Analyst for a stealth Mozilla AI spin out, his latest project Humans On The Loop examines agency in the age of automation through conversation, music, essay, social weaving, and the rearing of bespoke language models. LINKTREE SUBSTACK YOUTUBE TWITTER TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 1:01 – Boss RC-505 mkII Loopstation 16:53 – Brunton Transit pocket compass 25:47 – Black Diamond Storm 500-R headlamp 33:17 – FLUXX by Looney Labs 42:14 – Humans on the Loop Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VdHo_mkIAkc For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/michael-garfield-paleontologist-futurist/ To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

Mr. Burke is a serial entrepreneur. Mr. Burke has over 34 years of enterprise software company management and start-up experience and has worked for 11 software and technology services companies. Mr. Burke is a father of 3 kids and husband to his lovely wife, Irina. WEBSITE TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 0:31 – Leatherman Skeletool 6:13 – Samsung Galaxy Ring 14:26 – Kindle Paperwhite 19:27 – SimpleNote 23:17 – Cognitive Medical Systems For show notes and transcript visit: https://youtu.be/gKYcYmR9Eok To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

Christina K. is a home organizer based out of metro Vancouver area. She helps the neurodivergent to the neurotypical find space and peace in their home whether virtually or in person. She also in a previous life was a marketing coordinator helping small and big businesses in the tech space find their voice in a loud world. When not working you can find her baking, watching educational YouTube or collecting too many squishmallows. WEBSITE INSTAGRAM TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 0:38 – Snackle Box 4:57 – Finch 9:50 – Buy Nothing Facebook Groups 15:21 – Apple Password Manager Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vy8sEYZLDw8 For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/christina-k-home-organizer/ To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

Based in Texas, Chordophony, is a software engineer by day who moonlights as a music technologist and sound explorer. He has developed innovative devices and software to facilitate sonic creation and streamline production workflows. Chordophony is an avid collector and enthusiast of music-related tools and instruments. Social Media Links:Instagram.com/chordophony Twitter.com/chordophony TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 0:45 – Bluetooth MIDI Footpedal 8:18 – iPad Air as musical instrument 13:45 – AUM 20:10 – Custom Hybrid Pedalboards (aka CHyPboards) Watch on YouTube   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/chordophony-music-technologist/   To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

RJ Andrews, a data storyteller and author of "Info We Trust," dives into the world of data graphics and their role in communicating complex information. He shares innovative reading tools like weighted bookmarks and bendable neck lights that enhance comfort while ensuring an engaging reading experience. Andrews also discusses the upcoming release of his book, highlighting the significance of physical books in a digital age. His insights on the crafting of quality publications and the blend of traditional and digital art techniques offer a fascinating look at modern storytelling.

Julian Bleecker, an accomplished engineer and author, shares his insights on design fiction and innovation. He delves into the historical significance of tools like the Baofeng 5RM ham radio for emergency communications. The conversation also covers the versatility of customizing playing cards for creative projects and affordable marketing solutions through platforms like Sendy. Bleecker reflects on the journey of web development, emphasizing the joy of hands-on creation with tools like Astro, while also exploring the potential of AI-driven 3D printing.

Mac Moss is an Idaho based graphic designer who operates his own one man studio known as mm.s. Heavily inspired by science fiction and the American West, his work has naturally drifted into predominantly the outdoor industry. Outside of work, Mac races competitively at ultra marathon distances.   TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 1:29 – Solar Awareness / Lumos Sun Tracking App 11:27 – Hori Hori Garden Tool 14:41 – Sodastream Hack 21:51 – Quanta Vinyl Streaming 30:11 – Getty Pacific Standard Time exhibit 30:35 – The Ecology Center   LINKS:  Instagram: @macmoss.studio Website: macmoss.studio   Watch on YouTube   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/mac-moss-graphic-designer/   To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

David Rager is an accomplished Creative Director with over two decades of experience in design leadership, brand building, and environmental experiences. As NASA’s current Creative Director, he oversees the agency’s visual brand and iconic Graphics Standards Manual and is responsible for reintroducing the NASA Logotype (Worm). Previously, Rager led teams at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Disney, the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles, and the New Museum, and co-founded Weekends, a design studio operating between Paris and Los Angeles. TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 1:29 – Solar Awareness / Lumos Sun Tracking App 11:27 – Hori Hori Garden Tool 14:41 – Sodastream Hack 21:51 – Quanta Vinyl Streaming 30:11 – Getty Pacific Standard Time exhibit 30:35 – The Ecology Center Watch on YouTube   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/david-rager-creative-director-at-nasa/   To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

ABOUT DANNY KIM: 20+ years of vehicle architecture & prototype development. Inventor w/ 65 issued int’l patents, 22 USPTOs. Focus of HBS case study: Industrial design & sustainable transportation. Former Land Rover mechanic, machinist, woodworker, welder, and vehicle integrator. Reed College, UCB, RISD, & Media Lab. LINKS: LIT MotorsWefunder Flickr Instagram YouTube TOOLS: 0:00 – Intro 1:19 – 48″ Margining steel lead screw shaft Rockwell 52 (AKA Handy File) 7:48 – Spectrum 375 Plasma Cutter (1/2″ lightsaber “Scissors’) 14:35 – Edwards 65 Ton Ironworker 16:07 – Miller MIG Welder 23:58 – Maybe cardboard would be a prototyping tool 23:49 – LIT Motors prototype Watch on YouTube   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/danny-kim-inventor/

Aishwarya Khanduja is the founder of a stealth entity working to solve wicked problems through lenses of complexity, markets, and power. She's spent the majority of her career thus far being a founder or supporting founders. Her companies span biotech, ed-tech, and the future of work. She writes a weekly letter, essays, technical primers, and other musings on aishwaryadoingthings.com.   TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro 1:08 - Hero 329 pen: https://geni.us/jcjsKx 8:48 - bamboo book stand: https://geni.us/mPf9 11:06 - tetr app: https://tetr.app/ 16:30 - vestoj: the journal of sartorial matters: https://vestoj.com/buy/ 24:20 - The Analogue: https://www.theanalogue.group   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/R-CNQMPVXxE   For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/aishwarya-khanduja-social-and-health-tech-innovator/   To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7