Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza

The video discusses the speaker's childhood experience at a UNESCO summit, which inspired a career in design and biotechnology. It introduces Faber Futures, a design agency focused on sustainable futures through biotechnology. The video explores systemic design, challenges in biotechnology, and the importance of integrating real-world contexts. It highlights educational initiatives and calls for transformative design that prioritizes equity and sustainability.

What was the main purpose of the 1998 trip to Disneyland Paris?

• To create a time capsule

• To participate in a national art competition

• To discuss global issues at a UNESCO summit

• To enjoy the theme park

What is the focus of the design agency Faber Futures?

• Creating theme park attractions

• Designing at the intersection of biology, technology, and society

• Developing new art techniques

• Organizing international summits

What is the Ginkgo Creative Residency designed to do?

• Develop new theme park rides

• Train students in traditional art forms

• Invite creative practitioners to develop projects within Ginkgo Bioworks

• Host international art competitions

What is a key challenge in designing biological systems?

• Limited access to biological data

• Insufficient funding for research

• Lack of technical tools

• Focusing only on technical questions without considering broader contexts

What limitation does the speaker highlight about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution?

• It was too expensive for most countries

• It was developed too slowly

• It risks undermining efficacy due to unequal distribution

• It was not effective against all variants

What is the goal of the Open Bioeconomy Lab?

• To design open-source research tools for resource-constrained contexts

• To host international biotechnology conferences

• To create new theme park attractions

• To develop new art techniques

What does the speaker suggest is necessary for a more integrated approach to biotechnology?

• Developing more theme parks

• Prioritizing community needs over commodities

• Focusing solely on technical solutions

• Increasing funding for art competitions