In this episode of Behind the Podium, host Jasper Appleton interviews Thomas Fisher, director of the Minnesota Design Center and an expert in urban design. They discuss the impact of pandemics on urban design, the importance of equitable access to digital infrastructure, and the principles of design thinking for creating a better world. Fisher emphasizes the need for inclusivity and equity in urban planning, the reimagining of physical spaces in a post-pandemic world, and the potential of the sharing economy to reduce waste and improve resource efficiency.