Quorum1 Future of Work Talks

In this conversation, Trak Lord and Hendrik Berberich discuss the future of work, capitalism, and democracy. They explore the complexity of living systems and the need to approach them with humility and an understanding of their interrelationships. They also delve into the concept of transcontextuality and the importance of considering the context and relationships in decision-making. They highlight the significance of bioregional...

In this conversation, Trak Lord and Chikodi Chima discuss the future of work, the role of storytelling in startups, and the importance of effective PR and communication. They explore Chikodi's background as a tech journalist and his transition to working in PR for startups. They also touch on the challenges that early-stage startups face in PR and storytelling, including the need to focus on the user experience and differentiate th...

In this conversation, Hank Holiday interviews Christopher Carfi, COO of Unlock Labs and advocate for on-chain business systems. They discuss empowering creators and giving them more control over their work through Unlock Protocol, a decentralized membership and subscription protocol on the blockchain. This protocol allows creators to own and control their content and subscriptions, preventing deplatforming and enabling connections ...

Trevor Longino, owner of Crowd Tamers, discusses the future of work and the role of AI in marketing. He emphasizes the importance of using AI to do more and better, rather than replacing jobs. Trevor shares his experience of setting up his business and how AI has transformed his team's productivity. He also addresses concerns about AI taking over cognitive work and explains the limitations of current AI capabilities. Trevor highlig...

In this conversation, David Preston discusses the flaws in the traditional model of education and the need to uncouple education from the current system. He introduces the concept of open source learning, which focuses on individual fitness in areas such as mental, physical, civic, spiritual, and technological aspects. David emphasizes the importance of passion, curiosity, and human connection in education. He also highlights the r...

The conversation explores the future of work and the challenges and opportunities it presents. The guest, Taylor McLemore, discusses his organizations, Human Potential Capital and the Human Potential Summit, which aim to improve the lives of workers and drive economic mobility. The main themes include the need for dignity and agency in work, the importance of aligning work with individual talents and passions, and the need to reth...

Saskia Verraes, a systems changer and chief sustainability officer, discusses the future of combating climate change in corporate culture. She emphasizes the need to address the systemic issues that contribute to climate change and advocates for a holistic approach to sustainability. Saskia shares her personal journey and how her grandfather's role in the resistance during World War II influenced her career. She also highlights...

Lee Pera, a geographer and public policy expert, shares her journey into the world of tiny homes and how it led her to explore game-based approaches for organizing large-scale collaborations. She discusses the process of designing a game that integrates real-world data and physical land, and how it can be used to build better communities. Lee also emphasizes the importance of incorporating the knowledge and wisdom of elders into th...

Sam Boone, a content specialist and independent consultant, shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming a successful contractor. She discusses the challenges and opportunities of contracting, including the importance of networking, valuing oneself, and saying no to opportunities that don't align with one's goals. Sam also talks about the role of AI in the hiring process and the need for resumes to showcase not just ...

Travis Marsh, author, and coach, discusses emergent organizations and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) in the context of the future of work. He explains that emergent organizations are a collection of several types of organizations that challenge traditional command and control hierarchies. DAOs, on the other hand, are decentralized organizations with no central authority. Marsh emphasizes the importance of focusing on...

Sam Schikowitz discusses the importance of sense-making and decision-making in governance and collaborative decision-making. He introduces ForBy, a platform that supports better sense-making and decision-making within groups. ForBy allows individuals to give reasons for their votes and prioritize evidence. Sam also discusses the importance of expertise in decision-making and how ForBy allows individuals to delegate decision-making ...

In this conversation, Hank Holiday and DJ Thomson discuss the future of work, the role of blockchain technology in compensating artists, the challenges of intellectual property in the age of AI, and the potential of cooperative business models. They explore the need for a framework to define ownership as a series of explicitly enumerated rights and the importance of remunerating individuals for their contributions in collaborative ...

In this conversation, Hank Holiday interviews Neesha Mirchandani, an impact entrepreneur mentor, about the future of work and impact entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of living in an era of exponential change and how to navigate it. Neesha explains that impact entrepreneurship focuses on creating regenerative solutions that mimic nature and work in concert with it. She emphasizes the importance of measuring impact beyon...