Innovation

Innovation

Split image showing a vintage sailing ship with an American flag on the left and a modern electric boat labeled "Navier" on the right, both on the water with blueprint sketches in the background. America’s path to maritime leadership is clear — but it demands urgency
Rivals may try to outnumber us with fleets of cheap vessels. Our path is to out-innovate them.
An older man sits on a chair gesturing with his hands in front of a blue background featuring a black sinusoidal waveform and an arrow. Josh Bersin: The Secrets of Crafting Enduring Organizations
Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.
A middle-aged man with glasses and a beard, resembling Jimmy Wales, poses in front of a light-colored background featuring Wikipedia's globe logo and various language characters. Wikipedia visionary Jimmy Wales wants innovators to have fun. Seriously
Wales shares with Big Think his thoughts about the future of media, the promise of AI, and our need to build a culture on trust.
A silhouette of a person playing the trumpet symbolizes jazzy leadership, overlaid on a blue and white world map with radiating lines and data points. What all leaders can learn from jazz-inspired military trailblazers
In most organizations, contradictions are treated as problems to be fixed. But what if they’re actually the point?
A stylized orange and white face-like shape composed of wavy lines and interconnected geometric patterns on a grid background. Dark AI is fueling cybercrime — and accelerating the cybersecurity arms race
A look at how criminals are using unrestricted chatbots and how cyber defenders are fighting back.
A pencil sketch of a clown with raised arms, wearing a pointed hat and a polka-dot costume, on a blue and off-white background. Why your best ideas come after your worst
It's no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
Book cover of "Delivering the WOW" by Richard Fain next to a text graphic that says "an excerpt from Richard Fain" on a purple background. How Royal Caribbean transformed innovation with a weird acronym
Richard Fain — Chairman and former CEO of Royal Caribbean Group — explains how a tongue-twister helped boost his company’s fortunes.
Illustration of a hand holding a pen, drawing a DNA double helix made of colored dots on a dark background. The next revolution in biology isn’t reading life’s code — it’s writing it
It's time to write the human genome, argues microbiologist Andrew Hessel.
quasar-galaxy hybrid Is our first “galaxy-quasar hybrid” also a Little Red Dot?
Found by Hubble before JWST's launch, GNz7q looked like a mix of a galaxy and a quasar. Was it actually our first known "little red dot"?
A coastal landscape with rugged cliffs shaped by seaflooding and calm water at sunset, with mountains in the background and soft orange and purple hues in the sky. Seaflooding: How we could engineer the next Mediterranean
Bold megaprojects could turn dry depressions into thriving new hubs of life.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
A spacecraft with bright engine exhaust approaches Mars, depicted with its reddish surface and a large crater visible. Why NASA should go all-in on nuclear propulsion
"Think of it like a transcontinental railroad — not the fastest way to move a lot of mass, but certainly the most efficient,” Jared Isaacman said about nuclear electric propulsion.
A series of solar sail spacecraft harvest solar power at night, floating above Earth's atmosphere with the sun shining in the background. The true cost of “solar power at night” with Reflect Orbital
Solar power has the disadvantage that there's no Sun at night. Satellite startup Reflect Orbital wants to change that, but at what cost?
A book cover titled "All That We See or Seem" by Ken Liu rests on a light background, beside text reading "an excerpt from" on a vibrant purple background. “All That We See or Seem”: A novel by Ken Liu
A preview of the latest novel by the Hugo- and Nebula-winning author.
A book cover featuring a brown purse, inspired by the iconic style of Lew Frankfort. How one key obsession can build and drive a legacy brand
Lew Frankfort — Chairman Emeritus of Coach, Inc. — reveals the surest way for a brand to stand the test of time.
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Welcome to The Nightcrawler — a weekly newsletter from Eric Markowitz covering tech, innovation, and long-term thinking.
Large white letters spelling "AGI" are displayed on a platform in front of steps, with additional bilingual signs reading "REASONERS" and "CHATBOTS" in English and Chinese. The China factor in the great progression of the next 25 years
A firsthand look at China’s material progress and clean-tech revolution -- and what could happen if we let an authoritarian state steer AI's future.
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An astronaut stands proudly on the moon's surface near scientific equipment and a lunar lander, as the American flag waves in the background, symbolizing a pioneering USA nation. Thousands of NASA employees to bid farewell to the NASA they knew
As October begins, thousands of longtime NASA employees are leaving the agency. 4000+ will exit by January 9, 2026, changing NASA forever.
Four women stand in front of a vintage computer, each holding different components of its hardware, with the computer's panel visible in the background—an image reminiscent of historical innovation studied by Angus Fletcher. Why your AI strategy needs guidance from an 82-year-old computer
The incredible story of how the US Army began the march toward generative AI in 1943 — and what it means for your business today.
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How to Adapt and Thrive in the Age of AI
Michael Watkins likens today's AI moment to choosing between being a dinosaur facing extinction or a surfer embracing change, inviting you to join a class that enhances your skills in crafting prompts, designing human-AI systems, and inspiring others to adapt.
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Designing Products People Can’t Ignore
Derek Thompson, senior editor at The Atlantic, emphasizes that product success hinges not just on quality, but also on consumer perception, including novelty, appeal, and targeting the right audience.
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How to Make Your Unique Ideas Matter
The term "onlyness," coined by marketing expert Nilofer Merchant, highlights that each individual's unique qualities represent irreplaceable value in any industry, setting them apart from the competition.
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How to Unlock Everyday Creativity
In this class, Natalie Nixon, founder of Figure 8 Thinking, explores her 3i Creativity Model, a framework designed to enhance individual creativity and drive organizational innovation for greater relevance and success.
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How to Work Smarter with AI
As generative AI sparks diverse opinions on its implications for humanity, Ethan Mollick suggests we shift our focus to understanding AI's capabilities and potential applications, emphasizing experimentation to enhance our skills and foster a responsible partnership with technology.
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Launch Machine Learning Projects That Work
Despite the current excitement around generative AI, Eric Siegel highlights that machine learning has been effectively utilized in business since the mid-80s, emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with business goals to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
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Predict the Future of Your Business
In both business and life, constant change is inevitable, and Professor Rita McGrath emphasizes the importance of recognizing significant shifts before they occur.
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How to Think Like an Innovator
FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell emphasizes that to thrive in a rapidly changing market, it is essential to challenge outdated thinking and embrace innovation by developing new ideas.
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AI and the Future of Civilization
As AI rapidly transforms our reality and reshapes engagement with information, Professor Yuval Noah Harari urges us to pause and critically consider the implications of coexisting with non-human intelligence, emphasizing the need for responsible leadership and safeguarding our humanity.
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The Art of Self-Actualization
This course, featuring experts like Howard Gardner and Sir Ken Robinson, explores intelligence, personal development, and self-actualization, equipping participants with tools to leverage their strengths, adapt to changing job markets, and cultivate a fulfilling life aligned with their passions and societal needs.