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Fake or altered media is an accepted norm of our daily lives, but not only does it spread misinformation and enable fraud – it has completely eroded public trust in digital media as a whole. Truepic is tackling the problem head-on by using revo
Beyond soulful dishes to psychedelics, mushrooms and their root systems, known as mycelium, are proving to be critical to our survival. And London-based studio BIOHM is tapping into their true potential. This month, we talk to Director of Desig
More than 922 million women worldwide use contraceptives, yet the area has seen limited innovation. We sit down with Cirqle Biomedical, the Danish company behind the world’s first hormone-free contraceptive. OUI, a tiny clear capsule, works jus
Our online identities are becoming the most important way we interact with society. If we can filter and customise every aspect of how we look, why not get creative with our clothing? We take a deep dive into the endless possibilities of digita
Most of us take our sense of smell for granted, yet it's one of our most primal and powerful human functions. This month, we meet Osh Agabi, Founder and CEO of Koniku, the Silicon Valley company using synthetic biology to design and develop an
Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of democracy. But as the media landscape becomes more convoluted and global surveillance surges, is censorship and manipulation bound to increase? This month, we sit down with the great minds behind The U
Exploration has always led to ground-breaking innovation. Whether it's trekking to the most remote glaciers, scouring the harshest deserts, or diving to the deepest parts of the oceans. This month, we sit down with design icon Yves Béhar to cha
Our digital footprints are piling up in data centres, sucking up masses of electricity use and pouring out tonnes of emissions every year. But, as our lives become increasingly digital, can we find a solution fast enough? This month, we chat wi
Stephen Hawking's robotic voice from the '80s is a universally-recognised trademark. But since, speech synthesis has seen little innovation, meaning millions still speak with a generic computerised voice. This month, Founder of VocaliD, Dr Rupa
White designers still make up more than 70 per cent of the industry, according to the Design Census. So, why are the designers of colour missing in action? This month, we chat with up-and-coming designer Mitzi Okou, Founder of 'Where are the Bl
Five physicists walk into a basement and start brewing beer. What happens next? This month, we meet Ask Løvschall-Jensen, COO and Co-Founder of Seaborg Technologies; the company redesigning nuclear power to make it completely safe and sustainab
From fried chicken to foie gras, meat inevitably comes with cruelty and environmental cost. Yet, the world can’t seem to suppress its' appetite. This month, we meet pioneer in cellular agriculture Didier Toubia, CEO and Founder of Aleph Farms.
Today, almost everything we eat is by design. Just as our modern food industry is, by poor design, pushing our planet to the brink. This month, we pick the brain of Pasi Vainikka, CEO of Solar Foods behind pioneering product Solein; a superfood
From the Birkin bag to the bargain bin, is fashion killing us? This month, we meet Travis Peoples, COO of the Global Fashion Agenda. Peoples shares the thrill of living out his 17-year-old “sneakerhead dream” at Adidas, how the Oregon wildfires
Activism in 2020 has emerged with renewed passion and power. But, will today's action on the streets, and behind screens, finally lead to genuine change? This episode we meet Bahraini activist and writer Esra'a Al Shafei, behind social movement
Will we be the first life living on Mars? We meet AI SpaceFactory Founder and CEO, David Malott, behind the NASA-recognised Mars habitat MARSHA. Mallot is an architect and self-professed space geek, who after spending years designing some of th
In our introductory episode, we take a deep dive into the world of ‘design to improve life’ with The Index Project CEO Liza Chong. We talk about what makes the organisation tick, some of the most iconic and influential designs celebrated by glo
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