Creativity is the Job of the Future
Creativity is the Job of the Future
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Let’s Talk About the Real Job Skill of the Future: Creativity. According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most essential skills for the future of work. As technology and life move faster than ever, how do we keep up—and stand out? One word: CREATIVITY. Creative thinking isn’t just for artists. It’s about seeing new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and reimagining what’s possible. In each episode, Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker explore how people unlock their creative thinking superpowers to tackle complex challenges, uncover unexpected paths to success, and adapt to rapid change. You’ll hear from an inspiring mix of guests: experienced designers, storytelling architects, ultramarathoners, chess club pioneers, culture shapers, tech recruiters, and more. Join our community of curious minds and discover how creative thinking can reshape your work—and your life.
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Explores the vital role of creativity in the modern workplace, with episodes focusing on topics such as innovative problem solving, the intersection of design and storytelling, and the importance of adaptability in uncertain times, featuring interviews with guests who share their unique experiences and insights.
Let’s Talk About the Real Job Skill of the Future: Creativity. According to the World Economic Forum, creativity is one of the most essential skills for the future of work. As technology and life move faster than ever, how do we keep up—and stand out? One word: CREATIVITY. Creative thinking isn’t just for artists. It’s about seeing new possibilities, challenging assumptions, and reimagining what’s possible. In each episode, Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker explore how people unlock their creative thinking superpowers to tackle complex challenges, uncover unexpected paths to success, and adapt to rapid change. You’ll hear from an inspiring mix of guests: experienced designers, storytelling architects, ultramarathoners, chess club pioneers, culture shapers, tech recruiters, and more. Join our community of curious minds and discover how creative thinking can reshape your work—and your life.
In this conversation with hosts Doreen Lorenzo and Michael Baker, Baratunde Thurston, creator of the Life with Machines podcast and host of PBS’s America Outdoors, explains why creativity is the antidote to AI’s “planet of averageness” and why the real danger isn’t that robots will take over—it’s that people will become robots through the industrialization of creative thought.
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