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The Future Burrito: Why We Need to Expand Our Present, Not Our Future
Welcome to the multiverse, where every present contains new futures
In this special year-end episode of Follow the Rabbit, Igor and Johannes are joined by Simone Rebaudengo to explore new ways of thinking about futures and presents. As a creative director who "builds products and tools for a less boring future," Simone introduces his concept of the "future burrito" as an alternative to traditional future cones, suggesting we need to expand our understanding of the present rather than just projecting into the future.
The conversation weaves together several key themes:
Moving from science fiction to multiverse narratives, the discussion reveals how our cultural imagination is shifting from linear future projections to exploring parallel possibilities. Through examining changes in design, technology, and cultural narratives, the episode offers fresh perspectives on how we might imagine and shape possible futures while staying grounded in an increasingly complex present.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Future Burritos
02:02 - Simone's Background and Design Evolution
05:03 - From Future Cones to Present Complexity
07:17 - Multiple Presents: Lessons from China
09:55 - The Loss of Future Interest
12:55 - Rise of Multiverse Thinking
14:18 - The Future Burrito Concept
16:53 - Navigating Present Complexity
21:27 - From “What If” to “What Else”
24:36 - The ChatGPT Moment and Acceleration
27:34 - Design Fiction and Parallel Presents
29:57 - Challenging the Status Quo
34:48 - Reclaiming Point of View in Design
38:38 - Small Changes vs Grand Visions
41:14 - The Infinite Space of Imagination
42:13 - Closing Thoughts and Thanks
This final episode of 2024 provides a thoughtful exploration of how we might reimagine futures and presents as we move into the new year.
Links to Simone:
oio on Instagram
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By Igor Schwarzmann, Johannes KleskeWelcome to the multiverse, where every present contains new futures
In this special year-end episode of Follow the Rabbit, Igor and Johannes are joined by Simone Rebaudengo to explore new ways of thinking about futures and presents. As a creative director who "builds products and tools for a less boring future," Simone introduces his concept of the "future burrito" as an alternative to traditional future cones, suggesting we need to expand our understanding of the present rather than just projecting into the future.
The conversation weaves together several key themes:
Moving from science fiction to multiverse narratives, the discussion reveals how our cultural imagination is shifting from linear future projections to exploring parallel possibilities. Through examining changes in design, technology, and cultural narratives, the episode offers fresh perspectives on how we might imagine and shape possible futures while staying grounded in an increasingly complex present.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction & Future Burritos
02:02 - Simone's Background and Design Evolution
05:03 - From Future Cones to Present Complexity
07:17 - Multiple Presents: Lessons from China
09:55 - The Loss of Future Interest
12:55 - Rise of Multiverse Thinking
14:18 - The Future Burrito Concept
16:53 - Navigating Present Complexity
21:27 - From “What If” to “What Else”
24:36 - The ChatGPT Moment and Acceleration
27:34 - Design Fiction and Parallel Presents
29:57 - Challenging the Status Quo
34:48 - Reclaiming Point of View in Design
38:38 - Small Changes vs Grand Visions
41:14 - The Infinite Space of Imagination
42:13 - Closing Thoughts and Thanks
This final episode of 2024 provides a thoughtful exploration of how we might reimagine futures and presents as we move into the new year.
Links to Simone:
oio on Instagram
---------------
Follow the Rabbit on Spotify
Follow the Rabbit on Apple Podcasts
Follow the Rabbit on Youtube
Follow the Rabbit is a Known Unknowns production
Known Unknowns on YouTube
Known Unknowns on Instagram
Follow the Rabbit is hosted by Igor Schwarzmann & Johannes Kleske
Find out more about Igor Schwarzmann
Find out moire about Johannes Kleske