Season 1
Episode 18: The Shadow Hierarchy
This is the first episode where we delve into Darrell's 6 Pillars of Innovation Wisdom, focusing on Complex Systems. We look at the 6 elements of a simple basic complete system before adding complexity into the mix. We discuss the …
Episode 17: The Wow Factor
Entrophy, authenticity, diversity vs expediency, lettuce vs leader. In which Darrell tries to stop a closed system from becoming more random. How do you think that went? You be the judge? Dame Dash Kochland Lizz Vs Lecttuce
Episode 16: Flyings Lambs
Back in 2023 I crash landed my kayak onto Great Blasket Island, perched out on the far-flung edge of Western Europe. Luckily for me I was swept up by Emily "The Caretaker". Darrell & I chat to Emily and Dan …
Episode 15: William of Bodmin
Mikey and Darrell chat with the creative writer, cabinet maker and refugee from the Midlands William Draycott. Resident of the ancient town of Bodmin in Cornwall's brooding moorlands. The theme is stories. But you know how it goes by now. …
Episode 14: Bonus Track: The Woodcutter Story
The story omitted from the episode.
Episode 14: Strategy
An erudite Darrell, augmented by Shana's cookies of wisdom, lay out the 6 components of strategy for all to see. Mikey tries his best but cannot quite derail the process. Links: Definition of Strategy (SIG,OST) Winners and How They Succeed …
Episode 13: No customer, no frustration, no Innovation.
Notes from the Innovation coalface; from our guest Costas Papaikonomou who has been there and got the T-Shirt. Costas also gives advice on investing in eco startups and insights into how often super intelligent people skip the fundamentals and waste …
Episode 9: Grit
Stormy seas separate spark and success. 98% of innovations fail along the way. Stormy seas are just one hurdle to overcome when paddling a kayak around a country. Are there parallels? Lessons to learn? Two veterans of the watery world, …
Episode 8: Beyond Democracy
Democracy is creaking at the seams. Is there a better system waiting in the wings? Mikey and Darrell seek the Ideal Final Result! Book: More from Less Opinion: Minimun Viable Politician Opinion: None of the Above
Episode 7: Human Immutability
Unchanging people in a changing world, why do change projects fail? Darrell and Mikey are joined by anthro-complexity guru and cowgirl Shana Finnegan to help rope this tricky steer. Book Referenced: Thinking In Systems: A Primer Donella H. Meadows, "...
Episode 6 Part 1: Desert Island Disco with Guest Darrell Mann
Host Mikey delves in the life story of Darrell, finding out which music tracks he would like to take on his personal desert island. Tracks Man from Mars - from the soundtrack of the film Grace of My Heart, Kristen …
Episode 5: The Plausibility Test - Plotting the end of Humanity
In which Mikey and Darrell try to come up with the storyline of a thriller, the next Times No. 1 Best Seller Somewhere along the way, they lose the plot! Who could have predicted this? The Singularity Is Not Near …
Episode 4: Systematic Innovation - Where's the Buzz?
Darrell and Mikey try and fathom out the reasons that systematic innovation is not widely adopted in its time of need. Mikeys law of cakes. The Culture Wars explained in a new way.
Episode 3: Trust
What is the connection between the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers and Darrell? Just how traumatised is Mikey after being scammed out of £7000? and more... The Worshipful Company of Fan Makers Antifragile The Swedish Take
Episode 2: Future Learning
In which Mikey and Darrell ponder the uncertain road ahead for education. What advice would you give your grandchild?
Episode 1 - Alien Reptiles, Containment, The Coming Wave
In which, Darrell tries and fails, to convince you, that he is not an evil alien reptile. Mikey asks a great question about whether there are lessons to be learned from the Catholic Churches long running efforts to contain heretical …