The Deep Dive

The Deep Dive

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The Deep Dive episodes

  • Episode 79: A City Is Not a Computer: A Conversation w/ Shannon Mattern

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Shannon Mattern, professor of anthropology at the New School for Social Research and the author of A City is Not a Computer: Other Urban Intelligences. In their conversation Philip and Shannon discuss the legacy of mechanical metaphors and how they influence the way we think about cities and the people who live in them.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop:

    All Things Bill Withers

    Shannon’s Drop:

    Pollution is Colonialism – Max Liboiron
    Walking

    Special Guest: Shannon Mattern.

    1 hr
  • Episode 78: Strategic Doing as a Practice; A Conversation w/ Ed Morrison

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Ed Morrison, author of Strategic Doing: Ten Skills of Agile Leadership. Ed is also director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama. In their conversation they discuss the origins of strategic doing, how it is applied in practical terms, their new work in Ecuador and how strategic doing can build collaboration toward a better future.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop: Jay-Z – The Blueprint

    Dr. Foster
    Available to view via Netflix

    Ed’s Drop: Another Thin Man (based on original work by Dashiell Hammett)

    DataStory by Nancy Duarte

    Special Guest: Ed Morrison.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Episode 77: Sustainability as Usual is Dead: A Conversation w/ Raz Godelnik

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Raz Godelnik, Assistant Professor of Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School of Design and author of Rethinking Corporate Sustainability in the Era of Climate Crisis: A Strategic Design Approach. In their conversation they discuss the current crisis climate and how the current narratives encourage “sustainability as usual” and what could be done about changing the story.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop: Blonde Roots – Bernardine Evaristo

    Raz’s Drop: Sapiens: A Graphic History – Yuval Noah Harari

    Raz’s Medium page

    Book launch event

    Special Guest: Raz Godelnik.

    1 hr
  • Episode 76: Mapping Abundance for a Planetary Future: A Conversation w/ Prof. Candace Fujikane

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Prof. Candace Fujikane the author of Mapping Abundance for a Planetary Future. In their conversation Philip and Candace discuss how maps are used in service to the colonial settler project, the implications for the movement for Hawaiian sovereignty and how abundance must be centered for a planetary future(s).

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop:

    All things Sade

    Candace’s Drop:

    A Nation Rising: Hawaiian Movements for Life, Land, and Sovereignty

    Special Guest: Prof. Candace Fujikane.

    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 75: How to Thrive in a World in Flux: A Conversation w/April Rinne

    In this conversation, Philip talks to April Rinne, leading futurist and author of Flux: 8 Superpowers For Thriving In Constant Change. Philip and April dissect how we think about change, our relationship to time and how to define and use the “Flux” mindset.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop:

    All things Anita Baker

    April’s Drop:

    Mr. Flux – Kyo MacLear

    FLUX playlist

    Special Guest: April Rinne.

    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 74: Rogue Waves and Radical Change: A Conversation w/Jonathan Brill

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Jonathan Brill, author of Rogue Waves and Managing Director at Resilient Growth Partners. Philip and Jonathan discuss the thought process behind rogue waves and how recognizing hard to fathom shifts could prepare your organization for the future.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    *Philip’s Drop: *Inglorious Empire: What the British Did to India – Shashi Tharoor

    Jonathan’s Drop: Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk Peter L. Bernstein

    The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy and the Life of John Maynard Keynes

    The Chef’s Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables

    Special Guest: Jonathan Brill.

    1 hr
  • Episode 73: Black Protest, Sports and The Kaepernick Effect: A Conversation w/ Dave Zirin

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Dave Zirin, Sports Editor at The Nation Magazine and the author of The Kaepernick Effect. Philip and Dave discuss his new book and how Colin Kaepernick’s protest forms a bridge between the social activism of the past and a new generation of athletes using protests to shine the light on injustice.

    *The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. *

    Philip’s Drop: Under the Influence of Giants – Self Titled

    Dave’s Drop: Don Scavone “Willie On Glock”

    Special Guest: Dave Zirin.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 72: Making Community and Seeking Serenity: A Conversation w/Amanda Enayati

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Amanda Enayati, a culture strategist and

    author, and founder and CEO of The Coherence Lab. They talk about Amanda’s book Seeking Serenity and how it wrestles with anxiety as well as the power of seeking community and what that means to our identity.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop: Something the Lord Made

    Available via HBO Max

    Amanda’s Drop: Star Trek Discovery

    Langston Hughes “Harlem”

    Special Guest: Amanda Enayati.

    59 min
  • Episode 71: Anthropologists Wanted: A Conversation w/Walter Faaij

    In this conversation, Philip talks to corporate anthropologist, sustainability consultant and author of Anthropologists Wanted, Walter Faaij. Philip and Walter discuss the importance of anthropology and a discipline in making sense of an increasingly complex world.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop: Exterminate All the Brutes – director Raoul Peck

    Available via HBO Max (domestically)

    Review

    Walter’s Drop: The Shepherd’s Life: Modern Dispatches from an Ancient Landscape by James Rebanks

    Special Guest: Walter Faaij.

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 70: The Pitfalls and Promise of Innovation w/Mordecai

    In this conversation, Philip talks to Global Innovation Leader, Adwoman & Activist Mordecai. Mordecai and Philip discuss the pitfalls and promise of innovation, the industry landscape and the power in culture and abolition movements.

    The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings.

    Philip’s Drop: Computer Power and Human Reason: From Judgment to Calculation by Joseph Weizenbaum

    Mordecai’s Drop: Kae Tempest

    Kae Tempest – On Connection

    Special Guest: Mordecai.

    1 hr 3 min

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