Lessons from a creative mind

Lessons from a creative mind

Professor John Conway loved solving simple problems that revealed big truths. Gifted at using metaphors to simplify difficult mathematical and abstract concepts, he enjoyed his hunt for mathematical epiphanies. He considered his research as “play” and discovered...
Food re-independence: Emerging thoughts

Food re-independence: Emerging thoughts

Our trade-dependencies have become commonplace in our food imports, where we have been dependent on global suppliers to deliver food to different regions. As the crisis has deepened, we have seen our supply chains working over-time to deliver food to cities globally....
Thoughts on uncertainty and COVID-19

Thoughts on uncertainty and COVID-19

The current happening is for many seen as a “Black Swan” Scenario, an unpredictable outlier event, from its inventor Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Lebanese economist ex-trader known for his studies in uncertainty, risk and anti-fragility. Others argue that this...
Tech Foresight at Generating Genius 2020

Tech Foresight at Generating Genius 2020

  The Generating Genius program, has worked for 15 years to ensure that talented students from BAME backgrounds are positioned to excel in STEM careers, their mission is to help young minds unlock and realise their potential and talents. At this year’s event held...