Host Ken Woodward talks with Kevin Kelly, who shares his insights on the power of questioning for personal and societal growth, discussing the role of questions in driving innovation and fostering understanding. He emphasizes the importance of inefficiency and exploration in formulating impactful questions, contrasting this with AI's tendency to provide average answers. Kelly also discusses his long-term projects, such as the 10,000-year clock with the Long Now Foundation, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking and striking a balance between stability and adaptability. The discussion highlights the value of embracing disequilibrium for intellectual and technological advancement and challenges the notion of productivity by suggesting that waste and failure are integral to the discovery process.
#23 Ken Woodward: Right Now Questions Explored
This episode explores 'Right Now Questions,' a concept introduced in an earlier 2024 podcast episode. The episode compiles various interviews where individuals share their current pressing questions.
Featured guests include author Chazz Scott, who discusses life post-book release and physical recovery, and sisters Shreyaa and Esha Venkat from the nonprofit NEST4US, who are considering their future plans and educational transitions. Other contributors include educator Kwame Sarfo-Mensah reflecting on his roles, business leader Bill Reed sharing deep questions on emotional triggers and passions, and multi-hyphenate EbonyJanice Moore contemplating her priesthood journey. Art Historian and problem solver Amy Herman ties in personal and professional life experiences, and Executive Coach Jerry Colonna speaks on his transitional stage. The audience is invited to share their own Right Now Questions, fostering a continuous journey of learning and inspiration.