To author preferred futures — more equitable, sustainable, mindful and enjoyable times — we first have to decode this moment. What’s happening, what’s driving it, where are we headed, and how do we strategize responsibly — as brands, individuals and collectively?
With this spirit, we have the opportunity to bring FIVE critical, cultural analyses to SXSW 2023.
SXSW’s PanelPicker crowd voting is now open until Aug 21 — just one component in the judging process, although a critical one.
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My speed run was literally 1:10s for all five. Can you beat it?
Thank you so, so much,
— All of us below
💀 When We Die Online: Preserving Heritage & Culture
Feat. Jad Esber [koodos] + George Oates [The Flickr Foundation] + Myself
How should we approach the fragility of our internet?
What are the pros / cons of immortality vs. ephemerality?
What can we each do to secure our material online?
🔮 AI & Cultural Trends: How Data Forecasts Futures
Feat. Miroslav Dimitrov [NWO.ai] + Sarah DaVanzo [Pierre Fabre] + Myself
What cultural trends does AI find to be most impactful?
What are the best roles for humans vs. AI in research?
How can we think about social shifts without bias?
🔎 Social Trends: Separating the Signal From the Noise
Feat. Allison Day [Reddit] + Myself
How do subreddits reflect larger movements?
How can you mine communities for worthy signals?
How can you translate findings into meaningful insights?
⛪ What Can Brands Learn From Religion?
Feat. Elizabeth Dresher [Santa Clara University] + Sister Quinn + Julia Dixon [Weber Shandwick] + Myself
Is it a myth that young people don’t care about religion?
How is Gen Z craving meaning, and how can you assist?
What are the best case studies of modern religion?
🤖 Humans vs. Machine: Language Informs Our Future
Feat. Jessica Kukreti [VMLY&R] + Myself
How do robotic metaphors illuminate our unconscious?
How do we reckon with a loss of being human?
How do we regain humanity amidst machines?