Technology is advancing rapidly, but our social systems and institutions struggle to keep pace. Janine Leger co-founded Edge City, a society incubator accelerating social innovation through popup and experimental communities, and they're bringing their next gathering to Austin March 2-7. We explore how rethinking the intersection of technology and agency can lead to human flourishing, and why Austin is emerging as the perfect laboratory for this experimentation.
Episode Highlights
- Edge City the Society Incubator
- Innovation in Temporary Spaces
- Building Default Healthy Environments
- Invisible Protocols and Personal Agency
- Edge City as Social Catalyst
- Austin's Innovation Ecosystem
- Edge City Austin
- Key Personas in a Thriving Ecosystem
- Future City Projects and Experiments
- Austin's Next Decade of Growth
- What's Next Austin?
- "If you're interested in new society models, new ways of living, new towns, Austin is going to be a hub for that...There's so much happening around community dynamism"
What is Austin Next?
Austin's evolution into a global innovation superstar is at the heart of Austin Next. We uncover insights into the region's transformation and what it means for ecosystem building.
Our exploration extends to emerging trends, technologies, and their convergence. Using Austin as our real-world case study and experts from around the world, we aim to understand the true nature and mechanics of innovation.