Futurism and the Power of Being On Trend – A Conversation with Dr. Devon Powers

In this conversation, Philip spends time with Prof. Devon Powers, Associate Professor of Advertising at Temple University and the author of On Trend: The Business of Forecasting the Future. We discuss the trendy nature of predicting the future and what are the implications for business specifically and society more generally. Issues of diversity, rigor and time are all part of the conversation about how we talk about our potential futures.  The Drop – The segment of the show where both Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.  Philip’s Drop: Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts Dr. Power’s Drop: Sex Education Black Software: The Internet & Racial Justice, from the Afronet to Black Lives Matter – Charlton D. McIlwain

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The Deep Dive is a culture and insights podcast with Philip McKenzie, an anthropologist who uses his expertise in culture to advise organizations on how best to thrive in an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment. Every week, Philip goes below the surface with the people who matter the most.