A 2nd challenge and an invitation – Can you beat the peak?
A challenge: Nesta is currently looking for smart data solutions to give the UK better management of peak electricity demand*. This is in the form of a challenge, with a […]
Category Archives: Radical Innovation
Profiting from disruption – technology is changing our world
More than 2000 women (and a few brave men) sat in the dark for 3 hours yesterday, in a Barbican hall. They were gathered for the 12th Deutschebank Women in […]
Let excitement be your only compass
“In the week that we pass the 400ppm CO2 mark, we need to learn from the experience and spirit of adventurers…” I was blown away by the Adventures in Sustainability […]
Lighting up tomorrow: Nesta showcases breakthrough energy innovation
One out of five people in the world has no access to energy. That is about 1.3 billion people with no lighting for working, studying or socialising out of daylight […]
In Defence of Incrementalism
The late Neil Armstrong always emphasised that the race to the moon was a relay race, with the lunar landing at its apex. Every prior mission did as many new […]
From Computer Case to Toaster: Re-imagining Design
Recently I’ve attended several events that have called upon the role of designers in steering us towards greater sustainability. As I leafed through my diary this A5 poster popped out, […]
Hitting all the moles: A tool to invent a resilient future
There is a classic game played at funfairs called ‘whac-a-mole’. The aim is to try and hit moles that keep popping up from different holes. The more you hit, the […]
It’s not easy being Green (Frog, K.T. 1970)
A few weeks ago, fellow 6heads contributor James P and I had an amazing meeting with Mark Adams at Vitsoe. I use ‘amazing’ without any hint of hyperbole – the […]
Are you an unnovator?
Microsoft recently revealed new software which allows users to get clear cut outs of items within pictures from photographs or off the web. They proudly illustrated its capabilities using a […]
Can Disruptive Policies Help Deliver a Sustainable Finance System?
This question was explored in a highly engaging workshop organised by The Finance Innovation Lab last week. The day started off with an introduction by Chris Hewett, Fellow of The Finance […]
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