SOUR

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Nader Afzalan, Ph.D., Founder of The Triangle and Endowed Chair of Social Justice at UC Berkeley, whose work focuses on the intersection of climate resilience, collaborative governance, and smart cities. From rethinking public engagement to the role of technology in urban transitions, Nader shares invaluable insights on how organizations can enhance the community impact of their programs and policies. ??? We also explore his extensive research, spanning over 20 years and multiple regions, examining the evolving relationship between cities, governance, and innovation. ????? Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation on the future of public engagement and urban resilience! Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/dUT83cZe ?? Make sure to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode! #WhatsWrongWith?#PublicEngagement?#UrbanResilience?#SmartCities?#CollaborativeGovernance?#ClimateAction?#Podcast?#TechForGood

How can we build resilience through community activation in the aftermath of disasters? SOUR is speaking at “Coming Together and Building Back Better”, a conference hosted by Istanbul Bilgi University, addressing the long-term impacts of the February 6, 2023 earthquakes in Turkiye and Syria. Inanc Eray’s talk, “Resilience Through Community Activation,” explores the role of communities in rebuilding efforts, sustainable recovery, and disaster resilience. The conference brings together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and NGOs to discuss strategies for sustainable rebuilding, risk reduction, and social resilience. ?? February 27-28 ?? Bilgi University #Resilience #CommunityActivation #DisasterRecovery #SustainableRebuilding #BilgiUniversity

Great design doesn't happen without Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in mind. Last October, we joined forces with?Disability:IN, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide, the?SVA MFA Interaction Design program, and?Canva, one of the world’s best-known tools for design and publishing, to host an Iconathon community design workshop dedicated to creating new icons that help fill critical content gaps around accessibility and inclusion. Today, we're thrilled to share the new Accessibility icon collection, available to all for free as a public domain set. We'd like to thank the brilliant team of volunteer designers, community members, and advocates who helped bring this Iconathon to life – including consultants and keynote speakers?Pinar Guvenc?from?SOUR,?Allyce T. and?Paul Slack Ciaccia?from?Disability:IN, and Jakob Hytken for providing valuable insights into designing for accessibility and disability representation. Final vectors were rendered by designer Elisabetta Calabritto. Read more and explore the collection here: https://buff.ly/41paAqs #DEI #InclusionMatters #Disability #accessibility #accessibledesign #designforaccessibility #disabilityinclusion #disabilityrepresentation #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #sva #icons #icondesign #visualresources #publicdomain

Join the movement! International Association for Safe & Ethical AI

Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Ariel Guersenzvaig, professor of design theory at Elisava School of Design and Engineering, whose work dives deep into the ethics of design and technology. From algorithmic justice to autonomous weapons and AI in healthcare, Ariel shares thought-provoking insights on the ethical challenges shaping our world. We also explore his book, The Goods of Design: Professional Ethics for Designers, recognized as an Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE magazine. Don’t miss this conversation on how designers can navigate the complexities of an AI-driven world! Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/dzh2zand ?? Make sure to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode! #WhatsWrongWith?#DesignEthics?#AI?#MachineLearning?#EthicalDesign?#Podcast?#TechForGood

Today in the episode of What’s Wrong With: The Podcast, we are thrilled to be talking with Sarah Kirwan, MSPA, a global disability inclusion strategist and the founder of Eye Level Communications, LLC, a Disability:IN certified Disability Owned Business Enterprise. With 15 years of experience in operations support, technical assistance, and awareness training in workplace and healthcare settings, Sarah has dedicated her career to empowering women with chronic conditions through coaching, mentoring programs, and peer-led support groups. She also volunteers as a mentor for the National MS Society Emerging Leaders Alliance and as a coach for the Ability 360 adaptive sports program. Listen here ?? https://lnkd.in/dJMMeDQ6 ?? Make sure to subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode! #SOUR #beSOUR #WhatsWrongWith #Podcast #Inclusion

It was a year full of learning, exploration, synthesis and ideation around climate resiliency, post-disaster urban regeneration, plastic reduction in consumer goods, accessible packaging, community activation for environmental action, AI ethics, cultural transformation and capacity building in organizations. We feel lucky to have clients, co-creators and collaborators that stimulate our work and support us in being SOUR. Grateful for 2024 and ready for 2025! ??

Thank you to all who have joined and listened to What's Wrong With: The Podcast in 2024 ?? Looking forward to 2025 ?? #SOUR #WhatsWrongWith #Podcast #beSOUR

Mumbai: A climate neutral megacity by 2050? We found that it needs to start with the ingredient that makes each city tick - its people. A year later, with much thought and discussion, we have not so obvious insights into this question. Read our report: https://buro.im/4ehjFVs Special thanks to our collaborators SOUR, Pinar Guvenc, Sandeep Nangare (Reality Gives), Anshuman Karol (PRIA), Preeti Telang (Suryoday Foundation), Anand Jagtap (Municipal Corporate of Greater Mumbai) and not least to the residents of Dharavi! All provided unique insights and perspectives. The Urban CLab team: Buro Happold, Hrvoje Cindri?, Ante Baric, Pooja Ganatra, Gregory Maltsev, Faris Hussain MRTPI, Ismael Ibrahim #UrbanCLab #innovation #cities #climatechange #mumbai

Today on the podcast, we have the pleasure of speaking with Alex Adams, an Assistant Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology. Alex's research focuses on designing medical devices and health technologies with equity as a guiding principle. His journey to this role is unique; starting as a musician, he transitioned into technology and health after discovering a passion for how electronics could influence sound and, ultimately, health outcomes. At Georgia Tech, he leads a diverse team dedicated to addressing gaps in the healthcare system, particularly for underserved populations. In this conversation, Alex discusses the systemic issues contributing to health disparities, including geographic and socioeconomic factors that limit access to care. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology, such as telehealth and continuous monitoring through smartphones, to empower individuals in managing their health. By focusing on low-cost solutions that fit into people's daily lives, Alex aims to create more equitable healthcare access and improve health outcomes for all communities. #SOUR #beSOUR?#design?#sustainability?#social?#impact? #technology?#healthtechnology?#healthtech #whatswrongwithpodcast