Innovation & the Social Order: The Lightning Podcast S1 E43

How can we navigate change?

This week, join Cyrus Palizban in introducing the newest Lightning faculty member, Benjamin Hinrichs, who shares a sneak peek from his new course: 'Innovation and the Social Order'. The course will delve into the nature of societal change, understanding future uncertainties, and the necessity of preparing mentally for change. Our explores the intersection of government, entrepreneurship, and personal life decisions in the context of uncertainty and change. Benjamin’s motivations for teaching the course are rooted in embracing humanity’s limitations in knowing and adapting to change, emphasizing intellectual humility and practical applications. We hope this episode is a compelling motivation to join Benjamin's exploration of how individuals can better understand and navigate the inevitability of change.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:21 Course Overview: Innovation and the Social Order

01:23 Discussing Bill Joy's Essay: Why the Future Doesn't Need Us

04:54 The Role of Ambiguity in Understanding Change

11:40 Personal Reflections on Teaching and Faith

17:07 Government and Innovation: A Complex Relationship

23:44 Navigating Change: Practical Advice and Philosophical Insights

35:48 Conclusion and Course Invitation

If Benjamin has you intrigued with what he could offer you in his course, find it through this link:

https://smartlink2.metricool.com/public/smartlink/lightning-945