Energy and society – it’s complex

At first glance, it is quite evident that society and its development depend on energy. But it takes a second, deeper look to grasp the complexity of this dependency and how that relates to innovation. Today, I'd like to develop a narrative for the nexus of energy, society, complexity, and innovation, building the storyline around two books I've come … Continue reading Energy and society – it’s complex →

It’s about time …

Time turns out to be a difficult subject to handle, especially when we are trying to make sense of what is lying ahead, when we are talking and thinking about the future. We often feel a sense of puzzle and confusion, an uncomfortable element of surprise. In Alvin Toffler's famous words: "The future always comes too fast and in the wrong order."

Does innovation need science?

Let's talk about science. But not from the perspective of what science is. Rather, let's look at the demand side: What roles does science play in innovation? Does innovation need science at all?

The essence of technology

If you ask people's ideas about technology, you'll get a mixed bag of answers. Ranging from outright fascination, through perfect indifference, to utter scepticism. What you won't get, though, is a clear expression of what technology is at its core.

How much innovation can society cope with?

Earlier on I posted that innovation essentially is change that generates value for society. From that perspective, society should just embrace every bit of innovation it could get hold of, shouldn’t it?