How is digital technology impacting the way people work, learn and think – and what upcoming technology trends should we look out for? In this episode, John talks to Ezri Carlebach, writer, lecturer, communications expert and imagineer, who has worked extensively in educational and workplace learning contexts. Why is imagination so important to learning – and in what ways has the pandemic changed the way we relate to technology?   2:31 - What is 'imagineering'? 5:54 - Ezri's career journey 13:22 - Digital anthropology 20:40 - Are we worrying about the right things? 25:12 - Imagination as a focus 42:35 - How covid has affected human/machine interaction 46:35 - Views on 'Hybrid Working'   The Royal Anthropological Institute: https://www.therai.org.uk/ Centre for Study of Humans and Machines at the Max Planck Institute in Berlin: https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/chm The Happy Writing Book, by Elise Valmorbida https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57356168-the-happy-writing-book Contact Ezri Twitter: @ezriel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezrie/detail/contact-info/#:~:text=linkedin.com/in/ezrie   Contact John Helmer Twitter: @johnhelmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/ Website: http://johnhelmerconsulting.com/ Download the new white paper from Learning Pool written by John Helmer & Ben Betts – Suite Dreams: The Past, Present and Future of Learning Systems https://learningpool.com/suite-dreams/   Don’t miss Cornerstone Convergence on November 16 and 17. With an incredible lineup of speakers focused on helping talent and learning leaders like you gain the tools to create a better experience for your people, you won’t want to miss this all-virtual, all-free event. Register today at https://www.cornerstoneconvergence.com/?utm_campaign=EMEA_UK_PROS_2021_Q4_10_EN_Convergence-2021&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_source=the-learning-hack&utm_content=registration.