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Christian Madsbjerg on Why “Design Thinking” Is Bogus

Time Sensitive

2019/11/20
Time Sensitive

Time Sensitive

2019/11/20

Shownote

Christian Madsbjerg makes sense. Literally and figuratively, in all the definitions of the phrase. With roots in philosophy and political science, Madsbjerg brings a refreshingly human approach to his work as an author, screenwriter, professor, entrepreneu...

Highlights

Christian Madsbjerg challenges the dominance of big data and algorithmic thinking, advocating for a return to human-centered observation, philosophy, and slowness. He critiques Silicon Valley's hubris and the erosion of human judgment, offering a methodical approach to understanding behavior and solving complex problems.
00:01
Big data overvalued, human judgment undervalued
08:36
Tech innovations don't change everything.
18:18
Comfort with doubt is a key hiring trait.
27:08
Human intelligence is unique because humans care
41:06
Design thinking is an arrogant process.
1:07:41
Standing reserve erodes humanity and soul.

Chapters

Intro
00:00
Peaks and Valley
02:31
Big-Picture Thinking
18:07
Making Sense
24:02
Shifting Culture
41:06
Heidegger for Dummies
1:01:20

Transcript

Andrew Zuckerman: Hi, I'm Andrew, and I'm Spencer, and we're here at the Slowdown's New York headquarters. You're listening to Time Sensitive, a podcast where we profile curious and courageous people in business, the arts and beyond, who have a distinct pe...