E069: Systems Thinking – What Space Research Teaches Us About Innovation The BIG Strategy podcast

E069: Systems Thinking – What Space Research Teaches Us About Innovation

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Miki Sode is a scientist and educator at Stanford’s d.school. She brings a unique mix of physics, aerospace and bioengineering expertise, including groundbreaking research on bone loss aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Miki explores how systems thinking, innovation, and human-centred design intersect to tackle complex challenges, both in space and here on Earth.

We explore:

(05:36) Space research for drug discovery

(08:04) Integrative thinking in design

(11:30) Bone health, vitamins and athlete impact

(13:50) Space-based research opportunities

(18:19) Unexpected research on the ISS

(21:54) Innovative strategies for growth

(26:13) Space station plant research

(27:27) Risks of returning space capsules

(31:32) Shooting for the moon workshop

(35:54) Plant changes in microgravity

(37:42) System adaptation in space

(41:19) Human-centered design education

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