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– Timothy Leary

Foresight Friday

Following trends that shape our futures

Hello,

This week's Foresight Friday is primarily the announcement of the Design Economics Coalition for the Institute for Economic Evolution.

Memoir Suggestions

Having really enjoyed Melanie's memoir, Incongruent: Travel, Trauma, Transformation, I've decided to dedicate my morning, typically pre-dawn Kindle reading, to memoirs this summer.

I finished samples of The Pilgrimage, by Paulo Coelho, as well as I Am Maria, by Maria Shriver, this week.

I would love your thoughts on which of the two to read fully. They are both good. I was deeply moved by Coelho's The Alchemist during my travel across Europe in 2017. Neither will disappoint, but I'm a slow reader and only dedicating 30-60 minutes a few times a week, so this journey will last a while.

Do you have a preference between the two? Email me and let me know.

Design Economics Digest

As mentioned, for the next few editions of Foresight Friday, you'll see this special "Design Economics Digest" section featuring content from IEE. By summer, these will separate into two distinct newsletters: Foresight Friday, focusing on futures and foresight consulting insights, and the Design Economics Digest, covering innovative economic perspectives that acknowledge change, embrace creativity, and cultivate literacy

Design Economics Digest

Acknowledging Change. Embracing Creativity. Cultivating Literacy.

Design Economics Digest offers thoughtfully curated insights from the evolving landscape of economic thought. We share innovative approaches challenging traditional frameworks, highlighting diverse thinkers and organizations whose work aligns with the three tenets of design economics. The Digest connects you with perspectives that acknowledge change, embrace creativity, and cultivate literacy—bringing together ideas from various fields that are reshaping our economic understanding. Join us as we explore accessible, thought-provoking content that expands economic imagination and inspires new possibilities.

 | Design Economics Coalition

Connecting People, Shifting Paradigms

With the Design Economics Podcast now established, I'm thrilled to share our next project, which has been close to my heart–the Design Economics Coalition.

We're bringing together fresh thinkers who believe economic systems should cultivate rather than restrict human potential. Whether you're in academia, the social sector, business, or thought leadership, if you're working to improve how systems work, I'd love to connect.

Curious to learn more? Visit our coalition page for more details, complete our quick inquiry form, and I'll personally reach out to schedule a conversation:

Learn more about the Design Economics Coalition

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 Paradigm Change and Orthodoxy in Academia with Eric Eisenberg

Season 1 / Episode 4

Join host Vinny Tafuro for an engaging conversation with guest Dr. Eric Eisenberg, Senior Vice President for University-Community Partnerships at USF. Through the lens of design economics, they explore paradigm shifts in academia, the unique role of communication as an interdisciplinary bridge, and the challenges of creating innovative university-community connections. Dr. Eisenberg shares insights from his 30-year academic journey on how universities can evolve to become true metropolitan partners in addressing complex societal challenges.

Listen on the show website or wherever you prefer to listen to podcasts.

DesignEconomics.io Episode Page

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Discover how design thinking can revolutionize economics for the 21st century. Learn about the Institute for Economic Evolution's three tenets of design economics and meet the pioneering thinkers who are shaping this approach. From challenging economic orthodoxy to creating human-centered solutions, explore how design economics is evolving economics to better serve humanity and the environment.

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Thank you for taking the time to read and please share with anyone you feel may find this interesting. Have a great weekend!

Gratefully,

Vinny Tafuro

?Visionary. Futurist. Economist.

"I see distant horizons clearly and work meticulously toward them."

Tafuro Research & Education Kollective, Consultant

Institute for Economic Evolution, Founder

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