{"podcast":{"title":"Tech, Innovation & Society - The Creative Process: Technology, AI, Software, Future, Economy, Science, Engineering & Robotics Interviews","slug":"tech-innovation-and-society","podcast_index_feed_id":4619724,"rss_url":"https://thecreativeprocess.squarespace.com/technology-innovation-society?format=rss","website_url":"https://www.creativeprocess.info/technology-innovation-society/","image_url":"https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5745d9f137013b9d0a627c60/1639592521072-0QC3XJM7TBVIQ3IYDYKU/technology-innovation-society-creative-process-podcast-logo.png?format=1500w","author":"Mia Funk","episode_count":299,"summary":"Rethinking tomorrow. We focus on technology, innovation, society, AI, science, engineering, the economy & issues facing people & the planet. Leading thinkers, organizations & environmentalists discuss technology, creativity & pathways for a more sustainable future. Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & public figures share real experiences & offer valuable insights. Notable guests and participating museums and organizations include: Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Neil Patrick Harris, Smithsonian, Roxane Gay, Musée Picasso, EARTHDAY.ORG, Neil Gaiman, UNESCO, Joyce Carol Oates, Mark Seliger, Acropolis Museum, Hilary Mantel, Songwriters Hall of Fame, George Saunders, The New Museum, Lemony Snicket, Pritzker Architecture Prize, Hans-Ulrich Obrist, Serpentine Galleries, Joe Mantegna, PETA, Greenpeace, EPA, Morgan Library & Museum, and many others. 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