https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog daily 0.75 2026-01-28 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/beyond-the-author monthly 0.5 2026-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/6d2d776f-0d21-4297-82f0-cc3e763fce2d/Screen_Shot_2020-08-23_at_10.29.36_PM.png Blog - Beyond The Author - Long before there were computers, clouds, or neural networks, there were stones. Roughly 1.7 million years ago, our ancestors began shaping Acheulean hand axes. These were not merely tools; they were cognitive prosthetics. They allowed humans to cut, scrape, hunt, and build in ways their biology alone could not support. The hand axe quietly extended the human nervous system into the physical world. Then came a much stranger invention: writing. Around 3,200 BCE, Sumerian scribes pressed cuneiform symbols into clay tablets. For the first time, human knowledge escaped the confines of individual brains and lifespans. Thought became external, durable, and transmissible across generations. Every major leap since (paper, printing, libraries, telegraphs, telephones, computers, the internet) has followed the same pattern: externalize cognition, scale it, and accelerate it. The invention of writing did something radical. It transformed humanity from a collection of single, real-time processing nodes into a distributed cognitive network. Memory became persistent. Knowledge became cumulative. Intelligence became parallel. Civilization began to think the way modern cloud systems compute: many nodes learning from one another, building on prior states, and preserving information for future iterations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/b56b469d-d536-4b2c-83e9-1baa9c998dde/light.jpg Blog - Beyond The Author - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/a21dab14-ed6f-45ab-8a85-382c87dc820c/agenticbreak.jpg Blog - Beyond The Author - The Agentic Break in the Causal Loop: Phase 1 (Historical): Humans performed each step: gathering Input, Processing information, deriving Meaning, and taking Action. Phase 2 (The Internet Era): Automation multiplied humans, amplifying their power but leaving the human as the primary author. Phase 3 (The Break): AI assumes control of Input and Processing and begins to influence Meaning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1769025172629-OQQ3QLF8R5YAU81RMXZG/BeyondTheAuthor.jpg Blog - Beyond The Author - Then who creates new and original thought? Why would anyone publish to the web if no humans read it anymore? What is the incentive to think deeply, research carefully, or write clearly if your only audience is autonomous software? If machines consume ideas faster than humans can generate them, human authorship becomes economically and culturally irrelevant. This is not a copyright problem. It is an incentive-collapse problem. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/9bd29824-1112-47e3-b103-08409aae382d/mirror.jpg Blog - Beyond The Author - That alone forces a disturbing dichotomy: Either these systems are so advanced that they have leapt implausibly far ahead of what we thought possible in a single technological generation. Or human cognition was never as sophisticated as we told ourselves; what we call “thinking” is far more compressible, imitable, and automatable than our self-image allowed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/419ccedf-2ae0-4e4b-97bc-dc43af0eb5d8/eog.jpg Blog - Beyond The Author - What comes next does not yet have a name. The closest that I can come up with is omniscience, or a fitter conduit by which the universe understands itself better. Whatever it is, it represents a new regime of evolution — one no longer constrained by wet neurons, lifespans, or human cognitive bandwidth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/4017bfff-6893-4f88-a030-4284b44b29d6/android.jpg Blog - Beyond The Author - Emergence – not deliberate choice – will decide. We are discovering intelligence as much as we are building it. This is evidenced by the numerous technical papers published by the leading AI companies, where they report emergent properties and behaviors from their models that cannot be explained by the bits that compose them (such as the alignment problem and Bayesian ghosts). There is evidential reason for concern. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/translational-innovation-series-3 monthly 0.5 2025-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1757731581309-SK3AP5FYSDCSKRJY918I/E29+Banner+-+Antibodies+-+Blumberg.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part III - Harnessing Nature’s Defense: Antibody Breakthroughs in the War on Illness We explore Dr. Richard Blumberg’s unexpected path to pivotal antibody breakthroughs, the innovation process, and how harnessing nature’s defenses can change the fight against disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1757726875063-17KA0F5GP7EH916IU08A/E30+Banner+-+CRISPR+-+Trevor.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part III - Rewriting the Blueprint: How CRISPR and AI Free Us from Inherited Destiny Trevor Martin, CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, discusses how converging biology with AI and engineering is creating a biotechnology operating system with reusable components — ultimately reshaping our relationship with genetics and disease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1757687228814-UA29TV3JHS0R3RQ14UF4/E31+Banner+-+KraftCenter+-+Elsie.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part III - Flock Survival: Innovation, Nutrition, and Building Resilient Communities Dr. Elsie Taveras shares insights on childhood nutrition, obesity, and the broader innovations she’s driving through the Kraft Center for Community Health to ensure that communities not only survive but thrive together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1757718604390-7WLOR446KBQQ5S496LO1/E32+Banner+-+Philips+-+Betsabeh.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part III - Light Into Life: Philips’ Journey of Reinvention From its beginnings as a lightbulb company to its current role in healthcare, Betsabeh Madani-Hermann walks us through Philips’ transformation, strategy, and how innovation continues to shape its path. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/kodak-from-innovation-icon-to-endangered-species monthly 0.5 2025-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/04c9ae95-2981-45fc-ba49-ea5c4c0486f5/Screenshot+2025-08-14+at+1.13.39%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Kodak: From Innovation Icon to Endangered Species - Make it stand out George Eastman and Thomas Edison at Eastman’s house in Rochester, New York, 1928 © Getty Images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/4aab0db0-dcd1-4a8a-b468-3299450a5c40/Screenshot+2025-08-14+at+1.15.20%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Kodak: From Innovation Icon to Endangered Species - Make it stand out Steve Sassen with digital camera, 1975 © Courtesy of Kodak archive https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/e0683938-6cb6-4f6d-9d89-661f0a936fc4/Screenshot+2025-08-14+at+1.19.04%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Kodak: From Innovation Icon to Endangered Species - Make it stand out 20 July 1969: Astronaut Buzz" Aldrin faces the camera as he walks on the Moon during Apollo 11 extra vehicular activity. Taken on Kodak film. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/translational-innovation-series-2 monthly 0.5 2025-09-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/c3e3fbbc-1b6e-435f-a403-aea4e16f115d/E18+Banner+-+Siemens+-+Montag.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part II - A Vision for the Future of MedTech with Bernd Montag, CEO of Siemens Healthineers In this compelling interview, I sit down with Bernd Montag, CEO of Siemens Healthineers, to discuss the evolving landscape of medical technology. We explore how Siemens Healthineers is driving innovation to improve patient outcomes, enhance efficiency in healthcare systems, and address the global challenges facing modern medicine. Tune in to hear his insights on the strategic direction of one of the world's leading medical technology companies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/b831db98-01da-4017-8b9a-861948a80b8e/E19+Banner+-+MGH+-+Bitterman.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part II - Revolutionizing Oncology Clinical Trials with AI Prepare to be inspired by Dr. Danielle Bitterman, a brilliant expert from MassGeneral Brigham, as we delve into the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in oncology clinical trial reporting. Dr. Bitterman shares how AI is streamlining data analysis, accelerating discovery, and ultimately bringing life-saving treatments to patients faster. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of AI and cancer care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/d54ee274-593e-4ba9-bc5e-e6ea78247a53/E20+Banner+-+MGH+-+Rosand.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part II - Unlocking Brain Health: The Brain Care Score Join me for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Jonathan Rosand from MassGeneral Brigham, as he introduces the groundbreaking McCance Brain Care Score. This innovative concept provides a personalized framework for understanding and improving brain health, offering actionable steps for individuals to mitigate risk factors for neurological diseases. Discover how this score could change the way we approach proactive brain care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/54701625-b350-4031-8151-a5218e97f5cf/E21+Banner+-+MGH+-+Musolino.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part II - Gene Editing Under Pressure: When Time Is the EnemyMake it stand out I sit down with Dr. Patricia Musolino, physician-scientist at MassGeneral Brigham, to explore her groundbreaking work on gene editing for Multisystem Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome (MSMDS)—a rare but deadly genetic disorder that leads to early strokes, heart attacks, and severe disability in children. We dive into the race to develop life-saving therapies, the challenges of translating science into urgent clinical impact, and what it means to innovate at the edge of possibility when young lives are on the line. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/innovation-across-worlds-from-sneakers-to-stem-cells monthly 0.5 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/4f8f4e8e-1e2f-45ec-8410-dd87715f8bd6/E13+Banner+-+Reebok+-+BillMcInnis.png Blog - Innovation Across Worlds: From Sneakers to Stem Cells - Athletic Footwear: Reebok • Bill McInnis In Episode 13, we sit down with Bill McInnis, an award-winning innovation leader and former Head of Future at Reebok, where he helped reinvent what performance footwear could be — from speed-focused running shoes to groundbreaking 3D-printed cleats. Bill’s journey spans from elite sports to space exploration, and his perspective on designing for human performance is rich with insight into how ideas survive the pressure of the market, competition, and consumer expectations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/b274580f-ecb5-434d-af40-a0d6aabe3834/E14+Banner+-+MGH+-+Allan.png Blog - Innovation Across Worlds: From Sneakers to Stem Cells - Cell Therapies: MGH • Allan Goldstein In Episode 14, produced in partnership with Mass General Brigham’s World Medical Innovation Forum, we speak with Dr. Allan Goldstein, Surgeon-in-Chief at Mass General for Children and Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Goldstein is leading pioneering work on neurosphere-based cell therapies to treat Hirschsprung disease — a life-threatening condition that affects the nerves of the gut. His team’s work could reshape how we treat not just this rare pediatric condition, but potentially a much broader class of nervous system disorders. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/wmif-2025-1 monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/5312aa7d-66a3-4e1e-b8e2-98e10478e18e/E9+Banner+-+Caris+-+Spetzler.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part I - David Spetzler, President of Caris Life Sciences Genetic Arms Race: Winning with Data in the Fight Against Cancer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/fafe6d7f-6a11-4041-b817-afafa41e4747/E10+Banner+-+Abridge+-+ShivRao.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part I - Shiv Rao, CEO of Abridge When AI Listens In: Rethinking the Medical Encounter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/f62c9bac-a65d-474b-9922-8b5c55280edf/E11+Banner+-+PathAI+-+AndyBeck.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part I - Andy Beck, CEO of PathAI Training AI to See Like a Pathologist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/4642cbf5-c32c-49c0-8eda-a70f6f004bf2/E12+Banner+-+Beacon+-+Donoghue.png Blog - Translational Innovation - Part I - Jake Donoghue, CEO of Beacon Biosignals Can Brainwaves Become Biomarkers? https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/the-evolutionary-edge-nasas-voyager-mission-and-the-natural-selection-of-innovation monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/cb948a03-314e-4b13-a9d2-99ae6467ef05/1-PIA26353-1-voyager_spacecraft_speeding_thro.width-1320.png Blog - NASA Product Development Lessons: Voyager Mission - NASA’s Voyager 1 Revives Backup Thrusters Before Command Pause NASA’s twin Voyager spacecraft, launched in 1977, are now traveling through interstellar space at around 35,000 mph (56,000 kph). This artist’s concept depicts one of the probes speeding away. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/innovation-cheat-sheet monthly 0.5 2025-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1740827224343-KLRH3NYVAU8N8F7ISWD9/3.png Blog - Innovation Cheat Sheet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/e1f56346-0e13-4ade-a2a6-09fe0f9df011/Screenshot+2025-03-18+at+9.59.00%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Innovation Cheat Sheet - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/64034aba-2a20-43ef-8452-1f84cdf47b0c/Screenshot+2025-03-18+at+9.58.25%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Innovation Cheat Sheet - Make it stand out Eg. Disruptive innovations in Uber’s original offering and business model. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/60-innovating-in-video-games monthly 0.5 2025-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/62540a57-07fd-49f2-8455-6ee4dcbcd0b0/E4+Banner+-+Xbox+-+Sengamalay.png Blog - Innovating in Video Games - Game On: Innovating the Future of Gaming In this episode of unNatural Selection, we sit down with Yohan Sengamalay, a leader behind the development of legendary gaming platforms like Xbox and PlayStation. Yohan shares his journey through the evolution of the gaming industry, offering an insider’s perspective on how competition and innovation drive success in entertainment. We’ll explore the strategic thinking behind designing games that captivate millions, how the gaming landscape has transformed over the decades, and what the future holds for game developers in a hyper-competitive market.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/5-0-podcast-launch monthly 0.5 2025-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/85cd46e0-1095-4984-b392-91e098351ae0/E1+Banner+-+Kodak+-+Sasson.png Blog - unNatural Selection Podcast Launch - The Big Picture That Kodak Missed Steven Sasson, inventor of the handheld digital camera, shares how Kodak’s resistance to his breakthrough innovation marked a missed opportunity that ultimately led to its downfall. It’s a powerful lesson in corporate strategy and the dangers of protecting the status quo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/3180d51e-3d47-4b21-bb66-ba22f4caa26d/E2+Banner+-+MMA+-+Amato.png Blog - unNatural Selection Podcast Launch - The Business of Survival—Lessons from the Front Lines of Self-Defense Dennis Amato, a renowned Krav Maga and MMA trainer, explains how combat training teaches us to adapt to evolving threats. His insights on innovation and resilience in high-stakes environments have surprising applications for business leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/9dca0509-5b6b-41e5-8119-5ab8faca5b79/E3+Banner+-+NASA+-+Hoffman.png Blog - unNatural Selection Podcast Launch - Innovating at the Edge of the Unknown NASA’s first Chief Knowledge Officer, Dr. Ed Hoffman, takes us behind the scenes at one of the world’s most innovative organizations. We discuss how NASA approaches innovation when the smallest error can mean catastrophic failure—and how those lessons can translate to any industry. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/4-0-the-podcast monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/3-0-emergent-properties monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/2-0-astrophotography-innovation monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/2cdd6c8c-6ad7-45a0-a200-921bc848f1f5/John_W_Draper-The_first_Moon_Photograph_1840.jpg Blog - Astrophotography and Human Self-Reflection - Make it stand out March 26, 1840. First ever photo of the Moon, captured by John William Draper. This blurry image marked the birth of astrophotography. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/01c5c78e-5bd2-4226-b0d3-55b947c6094b/41529_450.jpg Blog - Astrophotography and Human Self-Reflection - Make it stand out Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). Drawings of the Moon, November-December 1609. Galileo produced this extremely famous set of six watercolours of the Moon in its various phases "from life", as he observed the Earth's satellite through a telescope in the autumn of 1609. They represent the first realistic depiction of the Moon in history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1c0ce1a3-a943-4246-8553-823cab4b5220/735px-HubbleDeepField.800px.jpg Blog - Astrophotography and Human Self-Reflection - Make it stand out The Hubble Deep Field, a picture taken over the course of ten consecutive days in December 1995 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/cf897932-d369-4c77-b910-84ccffd6fbb6/Screenshot+2025-03-26+at+5.01.41%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Astrophotography and Human Self-Reflection - Make it stand out Hyper-detailed photograph of the moon generated by lunar photographer Andrew McCarthy by stitching together thousands of composite high-definition photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/7c78f5ca-03ad-4555-a627-a4c68e740adf/main_image_deep_field_smacs0723-5mb.jpg Blog - Astrophotography and Human Self-Reflection - Make it stand out NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has produced the deepest and sharpest infrared image of the distant universe to date. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/1-3-be-unreasonable monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/1-2-leader-story monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1740827224334-BPZJECJAO9FKI7NRJODE/5.png Blog - Launch p3: Leadership Storytelling - Make it stand out Figure 5. Similarities and differences between intra- and entre-preneurship. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/systematized-innovation-p3 monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1740827224343-KLRH3NYVAU8N8F7ISWD9/3.png Blog - Launch p2.2: Systematized Innovation - Make it stand out Figure 1. You Need an Innovation Strategy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/e1f56346-0e13-4ade-a2a6-09fe0f9df011/Screenshot+2025-03-18+at+9.59.00%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Launch p2.2: Systematized Innovation - Make it stand out Figure 2.Ten Types of Innovation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/64034aba-2a20-43ef-8452-1f84cdf47b0c/Screenshot+2025-03-18+at+9.58.25%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Launch p2.2: Systematized Innovation - Make it stand out Figure 3. Disruptive innovations in Uber’s original offering and business model. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/systematized-innovation-p2 monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/systematized-innovation-p1 monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/unnatural-selection-introduction-nfj29 monthly 0.5 2025-05-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1740827224371-VX7FNKJREQ57XDMBWK70/1.png Blog - Launch p1 - Make it stand out Figure 1. Long waves of innovation. Source. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1740827224375-L5GB06BRGBVVEZDRTV1U/2.jpg Blog - Launch p1 - Make it stand out Figure 2. Average company lifespan on S&P 500 Index in years. Source. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/tag/wmif monthly 0.5 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/tag/massgeneral+brigham monthly 0.5 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/blog/tag/healthcare monthly 0.5 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/about daily 0.75 2026-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/be6ef8f5-72be-4066-b634-c7186251336c/aisha.png https://www.unnaturalselection.net/about/me monthly 0.5 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1eeef462-2176-49e7-92f0-639f1751acc1/ne.png About - About Me - Nic Encina I am a global leader at the intersection of technology, digital health, and precision medicine, known for pioneering initiatives that have transformed healthcare. I have launched successful startups, created new corporate divisions, built a premier global consortium, and co-founded a precision population health research program at Harvard University. As the Chief Science and Technology Officer at the Harvard School of Public Health, I led innovations that translated complex discoveries into practical public health solutions. I also co-founded a digital innovation lab at a Fortune 500 company, creating and launching their flagship AI-driven translational medicine product line. Previously, I founded and exited digital health startups, and helped launch biotech companies. My career began as a computational biologist during the Human Genome Project, contributing to groundbreaking genomics research. I hold graduate degrees in Stem Cell Biology, Computer Science, and an MBA from Yale University, with computational biology training at Washington University Medical School. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/about/category/aboutme monthly 0.5 https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1747747805876-PXACMT829IWBYHVUVAD1/listenon_apple_podcasts_logo_only.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1747747787334-R1GDWDAQ18MT9L93VNTZ/listenon_spotify_logo_only.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1747747800088-7X1UJQAPLUBB3BL9S2C2/listenon_youtube_music_logo_only.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/c7ca43f6-121a-418d-bf82-6969cb379a0f/listenon_spotify_logo_only.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/9cf45181-6220-45f6-bc22-0feaa24e6103/listenon_youtube_music_logo_only.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/2b1d56e1-a4ab-4e79-be99-5763135026ca/listenon_apple_podcasts_logo_only.png https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s2e47 monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/87f38f3c-8d11-4e9c-9ec9-7c2edbeff4bc/E47+Banner+-+Rude+Dino+-+Roman.png Podcast - Survival of the Friendliest: Rude Dinosaurs • Roman Encina - The Rude Dinosaur Strategy Session (April Fool’s Special) This is the ultimate episode of UnNatural Selection. In our most unexpected interview yet, Nic sits down with the world’s leading expert on rude dinosaurs—four-year-old researcher Roman Encina. From T-Rexes who refuse to share to velociraptors who interrupt and triceratops with very strong opinions, Roman reveals what he’s learned through extensive fieldwork on the living room floor and a rigorous peer-review process known as bedtime questions. Together, we explore the fine line between rude and nice dinosaurs, where they live (hint: watch out for lava), and the most important advice for dinosaurs who want to be better members of society: be nice. This special April Fool’s episode is a playful warm-up before the real evolution begins. Season 2 officially launches on Cinco de Mayo with global thought leaders discussing innovation, competition, and strategy across industries. Subscribe now and get ready—because the serious conversations are just around the corner. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e46 monthly 0.5 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680867908-KEG3KA6EO755IJ5JYRNR/E46+Banner+-+Synthesis+-+Nic.png Podcast - Synthesis Episode: unNatural Selection • Nic Encina - unNatural Signals v2 How Innovation Creates a New Evolution. What if you could take a crash course on innovation—one taught not in a classroom, but by the foremost pioneers across dozens of radically different domains? What might you learn? What patterns would emerge when the FBI, NASA, genomics leaders, policy architects, opera sopranos, and world-champion coaches all answered the same underlying question: How does innovation really work? What began as a simple observation about a roll of toilet paper quickly spiraled into a 46-episode expedition across wildly different fields. As we interviewed 45 pioneers, the patterns of a human-driven evolution—what we call unNatural Selection—became undeniable. In this Season 1 synthesis, we deliver The Evolution Playbook: the comprehensive framework distilled from these diverse experiences. We connect early signals into a clear map of how innovation behaves across two critical levels: Macro: The Four Evolutionary Patterns. The cross-industry forces—Adaptability, Asymmetry, Culture as Infrastructure, and Dual Time Horizons—that define how ideas compete, how systems adapt, and how cultural evolution unfolds across society. Micro: The Three Tactical Playbooks. The high-impact strategies you can implement today, built on the lessons of System Architecture, Trust-as-a-Moat, and the Mastery Mindset. If Natural Selection explains how species evolve, this finale decodes how society evolves by design. This is not a grand conclusion, but a living thesis—a map for tracing the forces that strengthen, disrupt, and define the future of human ingenuity. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e45 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680836259-3U0DV0BEA4XBWNIV0DAU/E45+Banner+-+CollabDrugDiscovery+-+Errik.png Podcast - Platform Biotech: Alloy Therapeutics • Errik Anderson - Open Source Biotech Building Symbiosis in the Biotech Ecosystem. In this season finale, Nic sits down with Errik Anderson, founder and CEO of Alloy Therapeutics, for a deep dive into how collaboration—not competition—is redefining the future of drug discovery. Alloy isn’t a traditional biotech company chasing its own therapies. It’s building the plumbing—the shared infrastructure and ecosystem upon which others develop life-saving drugs. Much like Linux transformed software through open collaboration, Alloy is reimagining the business of innovation itself by making the tools of discovery accessible to all. Errik’s approach to strategy and innovation is a masterclass. He seamlessly pulls on the full spectrum of the Doblin Group’s Ten Types of Innovation—from product and experience to networks, structure, and business models—creating a moat that’s not only unique, but dizzying to potential competitors. Together, Nic and Errik unpack the principles of culture, incentive alignment, and systems design that allow openness to scale without losing coherence. This conversation goes beyond Alloy—it’s about how to think differently, build collaboratively, and redefine what it means to innovate in one of the world’s most complex industries. A perfect close to Season One of unNatural Selection, before Nic’s upcoming Season Synthesis episode that will connect the dots across all 45 interviews to reveal the broader patterns of innovation and survival. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e44 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680801765-Z9MAB69LCT11SEHUI381/E44+Banner+-+NYTimes+-+Zimmer.png Podcast - Journalism: New York Times • Carl Zimmer - Scientific Storytelling Airborne Ideas. What makes a science story worth telling — and how do you make it stick? In this episode, Nic speaks with Carl Zimmer, the award-winning science journalist behind the New York Times “Origins” column and author of fifteen books, including She Has Her Mother’s Laugh and Air-Borne. Carl’s work has earned the Stephen Jay Gould Prize, a National Academies Communication Award, and contributed to Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, he and Nic explore how storytelling can bring complex science to life, how Carl chooses which discoveries to follow, and how the field of journalism is evolving under pressure from AI and fragmented media. Whether you're a scientist, communicator, or just curious, this episode is a deep dive into the craft of making science matter. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e43 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680763596-Q5BKMPU2EQBMKCZ3I8F7/E43+Banner+-+FBI+-+Rajeev.png Podcast - Cybersecurity: FBI • Rajeev Raghavan - Collaborative Defense Evolving Immunity Against Cyber Predators. Rajeev Raghavan has been at the center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) efforts to combat cybercrime and national security threats, advising the FBI Director and senior leaders on cyber strategy, policy, and the rise of AI-enabled risks. In this episode, he joins Nic to discuss the ever-evolving cat-and-mouse game with cybercriminals, the balance between security and civil liberties, and the importance of collaboration across government, industry, and international partners. They also explore how organizations can prepare not only to prevent breaches, but to respond effectively when they occur. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e42 monthly 0.5 2026-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/3d504f5e-ed9e-45b0-ab63-511e21f44fa2/E42+Banner+-+Revvity+-+Singh.png Podcast - Research & Diagnostics: Revvity • Prahlad Singh - Reinvention Strategy Revvity's Data Strategy for the Future of Life Sciences. The life sciences and diagnostics industry is evolving faster than ever. We sit down with Prahlad Singh, CEO of Revvity, to discuss this dramatic shift. Prahlad explains the vision behind Revvity's major rebranding (formerly PerkinElmer), moving from a tools provider to a high-value, end-to-end solutions partner. The focus? Agility, innovation, and data. We explore how their Signals Platform is the new "crown jewel" that addresses the immense complexity in fields like genomics, multi-omics, and precision medicine. Learn why advanced data analytics is no longer optional—it's essential for navigating the future of science. Tune in to understand how Revvity is anticipating client needs and driving the next generation of scientific breakthroughs. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e41 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680696027-SWZVB4NBL5Z0XEW7WYKV/E41+Banner+-+Rugby+-+Alex.png Podcast - Professional Rugby: New England Free Jacks • Alexander Magleby - Tribal Leadership How Culture Creates Champions. What does it take to build a winning team—and a lasting community—around a sport still growing its roots in the U.S.? In this episode, Alex Magleby, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of the New England Free Jacks, shares insights that go far beyond the field. Alex walks us through Rugby’s rich history, from its earliest origins to its ongoing evolution, and reveals how the Free Jacks are redefining what it means to compete. Their philosophy begins with Rugby itself, then culture, and only then the mechanics of skills and strategy—an approach more like building a special forces unit than a traditional sports team. This is a conversation about leadership, culture, and innovation—less a sports analysis and more a masterclass in how to forge resilience, belonging, and excellence in any competitive environment. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e40 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680663964-ZGTS0GRZPD5IFGA1T4B2/E40+Banner+-+Breaktime+-+Connor.png Podcast - Housing Security: Breaktime • Connor Schoen - Gems in the Shadows Innovating Against Youth Homelessness. Youth homelessness is a crisis hiding in plain sight. Unlike chronic homelessness, it doesn’t always look obvious—these are young people who may seem like classmates, coworkers, or friends, while quietly struggling with housing insecurity. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we sit down with Connor Schoen, co-founder and CEO of Breaktime, to explore how his team is innovating new ways to identify and engage youth in need. Connor shares how Breaktime equips young people with not only jobs, but the soft skills and resilience required in a world where technology is rapidly transforming the value of hard skills. We discuss what it takes to truly understand the needs and challenges of this population, how to engage them in ways that foster trust and opportunity, and how to equip them with the skills to navigate a rapidly changing social landscape during one of life’s most vulnerable and confusing periods—youth. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e39 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680624592-FEZJFRQOAZCF292P05GI/E39+Banner+-+SadowayLabs+-+Matt.png Podcast - Extractive Metallurgy: Sadoway Labs • Matt Humbert - Disrupting Mountains From Caves to Skyscrapers. The modern world runs on an invisible foundation—precious metals, rare earths, and fossil fuels that power everything from smartphones to clean energy. But behind the shine lies a darker reality. In this episode, Dr. Matthew Humbert, a globally seasoned materials scientist, joins us to unpack the high-stakes world of resource extraction—where innovation is slow, margins are razor-thin, and the consequences are often borne by the most vulnerable. From blood diamonds to oil fields, from Dutch disease to national security, we explore how geopolitical tension, economic dependency, and community exploitation are all part of the true cost of what powers progress. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e38 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680589621-61A253CLRVIQC0MOSM4O/E38+Banner+-+Eliot+-+Traci.png Podcast - Public Education: Eliot School • Traci Walker - Educating for the Unknown Shaping America’s Next Leaders. The Eliot School in Boston, founded in 1713, is one of the oldest public schools in the United States and counts Paul Revere and Samuel Adams among its early students. Today, it has transformed from an underperforming school into one of the most desirable in Massachusetts — a journey that reflects both resilience and vision. In this conversation, Principal Traci Walker shares insights into the school’s history, its unique status as an “innovation school,” and the leadership required to guide such a transformation. We explore the importance of teaching children not just facts, but how to learn, adapt, and thrive in a rapidly evolving world — especially as artificial intelligence reshapes the very foundations of education. Because society itself is evolving, our educators must stay ahead of the curve — directing our children’s evolution so they can be prepared for increasingly unpredictable horizons, where adaptability and leadership will define the future. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e37 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680555172-85ROVIRU7NXH68KM5GBZ/E37+Banner+-+gNBS+-+Robert.png Podcast - Newborn Genomics: Harvard Medical School • Robert Green - Redefining the Journey When Genes Are the Start, Not the Destiny. We sit down with Dr. Robert Green of Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, a pioneer in genomic newborn screening. From his early curiosity in science fiction to launching a field that’s now coming full circle, Robert shares the innovations, challenges, and ethical questions of applying genomics to healthy newborns. 2025 is a landmark year: genomic newborn screening is moving from research to real-world implementation, with Robert helping to lead the NIH’s national initiative to test feasibility in the U.S. public health system. He also recently gave a ⁠TED Talk⁠ on the topic, highlighting the significance of this moment for preventive healthcare and the future of precision medicine. Join us to explore how genomic newborn screening is ushering in the era of precision medicine on a population scale, shaping a future where care is truly proactive, personalized, and preventive. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e36 monthly 0.5 2026-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1c7ac03d-0e3f-4481-b07c-52435b908e3e/E36+Banner+-+Thermor+-+Pettiti.png Podcast - Research & Diagnostics: Thermo Fisher Scientific • Gianluca Pettiti - Self-Driving Science Powering Innovation in Biology and Medicine. In this episode, Nic speaks with Gianluca Pettiti, Executive Vice President at Thermo Fisher Scientific, about the company’s vision for the future of life sciences, diagnostics, and healthcare. The conversation explores how Thermo Fisher positions itself as a value-added partner to the ecosystem, building seamless solutions that help customers achieve success. Gianluca shares perspectives on the company’s competitive advantage, the opportunities created as engineering and biology converge, and how integrated sciences and multi-omics are unlocking new dimensions of discovery—from gene-gene interactions to higher-order biological systems. A deep look at how Thermo Fisher sees the field evolving, and how innovation at the intersection of disciplines may reshape science and health in the years ahead. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e35 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680460748-P2NM93TE6RTC48W0I7WP/E35+Banner+-+McKinsey+-+Anu.png Podcast - Human Capital: McKinsey Global Institute • Anu Madgavkar - Survival Productivity The Vanishing Herd. Global fertility rates are falling, populations are aging, and the consequences are already reshaping economies and societies. In this episode, Nic speaks with Anu Madgavkar, partner at the McKinsey Global Institute, about what these demographic shifts mean for the innovation capacity and long-term vitality of nations and companies. They explore how shrinking workforces, aging populations, and declining dynamism threaten growth — while also creating opportunities for new models of productivity, technology adoption, and global collaboration. As fertility and vitality decline, what might these trends mean for us — and for the societies awaiting future generations? https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e34 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680427670-0FC9EMWMH3U8JVWDFF8C/E34+Banner+-+Sanofi+-+Quigley.png Podcast - Pharmaceuticals: Sanofi • Michael Quigley - Root Causes Inside Sanofi’s Arsenal of Innovation. Recorded LIVE at the World Medical Innovation Forum and produced in partnership with MassGeneral Brigham, this episode of unNatural Selection features Nic in conversation with Michael Quigley, Chief Scientific Officer and Global Head of Research at Sanofi. Together, they explore Sanofi’s competitive edge in a rapidly changing pharmaceutical landscape, the company’s perspective on global demographic shifts, and the transformative potential of modern technologies like AI, genomics, and CRISPR. Michael also shares how Sanofi is willing to disrupt itself when saving lives is on the line—and what these bold choices could mean for the future of human health. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e33 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680394607-QJR7BQ9411TH5722UKV0/E33+Banner+-+Mass+-+GovHealey.png Podcast - Policy & Economy: Massachusetts • Gov. Maura Healey - Innovation Infrastructure The Roots of Democracy Branch Toward Innovation. Governor Maura Healey joins unNatural Selection to discuss how Massachusetts is navigating federal headwinds to remain a global leader in innovation. We explore the state’s partnerships with industry, academia, and communities, the challenges of competition with other states and nations, and the unique role Massachusetts plays as both a modern innovation hub and the birthplace of American democracy. Governor Healey shares how her administration is stepping in to fill gaps left by federal retrenchment — from weakened public health systems to declining research investment — and why bold investments in education, infrastructure, and policy innovation are critical for keeping Massachusetts competitive. In a time of disruption, she makes the case that states must innovate to evolve and lead. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e32 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680357908-752B7NV1X58YKWCBHTZ9/E32+Banner+-+Philips+-+Betsabeh.png Podcast - Medical Technology: Philips • Betsabeh Madani-Hermann - Strategic Self Disruption Philips’ Journey of Reinvention. Philips has been reinventing itself for more than 134 years — a rare feat in an age when most companies struggle just to survive. In this episode, we explore how a global giant stays competitive and vibrant through continuous innovation. Our conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities of innovating inside a large company with a long history, Philips’ internal accelerator program that empowers employees to turn ideas into initiatives, and the leadership skills required to build a culture of transparency and psychological safety where innovation can truly flourish. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e31 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680315402-AK4UMSJC9MTOX2E36X9L/E31+Banner+-+KraftCenter+-+Elsie.png Podcast - Nutrition & Community Health: Kraft Ctr for Community Health • Elsie Taveras - Zip Code Health Innovation, Nutrition, and Building Resilient Communities. Childhood obesity is one of today’s most pressing health challenges, but the story is far more complex than “eat less, move more.” In this episode, Dr. Elsie Taveras discusses the latest research on childhood nutrition and obesity, the myths that have shaped what we eat, and how her team at the Kraft Center for Community Health is helping bring healthcare innovations to communities — moving solutions from early adopters to the late majority. A conversation at the intersection of science, strategy, and community health. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e30 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680278569-FXFO51X2SLCBQ266RLX6/E30+Banner+-+CRISPR+-+Trevor.png Podcast - Platform Biotech: Mammoth Biosciences • Trevor Martin - Recoding Life How CRISPR and AI Free Us from Inherited Destiny. Trevor Martin, CEO of Mammoth Biosciences, joins us to discuss how biology, AI, and engineering are converging to create a biotechnology operating system — a platform of reusable components that can be rapidly deployed to tackle new conditions. We explore the groundbreaking story of baby K.J., the first newborn to receive a personalized CRISPR therapy for a rare disease, and look ahead to a future where genome editing moves beyond rare disorders to common diseases like heart disease. At its core, this vision points to a profound shift: a world where humanity is no longer bound by inherited genetics, but empowered to lead healthy lives that were once unimaginable. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e29 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680237053-VH4EJY0NE8SLGOOI9GY0/E29+Banner+-+Antibodies+-+Blumberg.png Podcast - Antibody Therapeutics: Brigham & Women’s • Richard Blumberg - Immune Imprinting Antibody Breakthroughs in the War on Illness. The immune system is one of nature’s most powerful defense systems—and antibodies have become a cornerstone of modern medicine. In Episode 29, produced in partnership with Mass General Brigham for the upcoming World Medical Innovation Forum, Nic speaks with Dr. Richard Blumberg of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. A pioneer in the field, Dr. Blumberg shares how his research path led him unexpectedly to pivotal antibody breakthroughs, the innovation process behind groundbreaking discoveries, and how antibody therapeutics have grown from a research curiosity into a force reshaping cancer, autoimmune disease, and beyond. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e28 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680196768-89ZPVK02A9TERX3ZPKG5/E28+Banner+-+Health+Data+Science+-+Trister.png Podcast - Digital Health Platforms: Google Verily • Andrew Trister - Scaling Signals Verily’s Strategy and Vision. In this episode of unNatural Selection, produced in partnership with Mass General Brigham for the World Medical Innovation Forum, I sit down with Andrew Trister to explore the evolution of Verily, Alphabet’s precision health company. We discuss Verily’s journey from its early days as an innovation lab to its transformation into a platform company, focused on delivering insights directly into clinical workflows. Andrew shares how Verily is shaping its innovation strategy, with a five-year horizon on the biggest opportunities in connecting health data and driving insights toward precision care. At the heart of this vision is Verily’s objective of building a true health decision platform—one that bridges technology and medicine to redefine how care is delivered. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e27 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680159046-Y15439UA7YJ802A779SP/E27+Banner+-+Neurotech+-+Sandberg.png Podcast - Neurotech: Institute of Futures Studies • Anders Sandberg - Radical First Principles Intelligence Eats Reality One Neuron at a Time. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we’re joined by Dr. Anders Sandberg — a researcher at the Institute of Futures Studies and one of the world’s most provocative thinkers at the intersection of science, philosophy, and the far future. His work spans neurotechnology, human enhancement, AI, ethics, forecasting, and even the search for extraterrestrial life. We explore how biology and technology are no longer separate spheres, but merging forces reshaping the trajectory of our species. As innovation begins to supplant natural selection, reality itself is becoming more fluid — and the boundaries between human and machine, mind and system, begin to blur. We also delve into Dr. Sandberg’s imaginative approach to science communication, from dissolving the Fermi Paradox to reimagining planetary engineering in “Blueberry Earth,” and how these playful yet rigorous ideas help provoke public dialogue on our long-term future. This conversation reflects the core premise of unNatural Selection: that innovation is becoming the dominant evolutionary force — not survival of the fittest, but survival of the most adaptable, the most imaginative. This is Evolution by Design. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e26 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680115409-ZXBCXTAG8LU2WSXT40UR/E26+Banner+-+Blockbuster+-+Keyes.png Podcast - Home Entertainment: Blockbuster • James Keyes - External Shocks The Asteroid That Hit the Blockbuster. In this episode, we sit down with James Keyes, former CEO of Blockbuster, to revisit one of the most iconic stories in business lore—the rise of Netflix and the fall of Blockbuster. But as Keyes explains, the real story is far more complex than the usual disruption narrative. We explore how Blockbuster was already preparing to enter the streaming space, even holding talks with Google to build what could have been a dominant digital platform. So what happened? Keyes shares how technological limitations, bad timing, and the shock of the 2009 financial collapse—with a billion dollars in debt—intersected to create a perfect storm. From innovation to collaboration to the role of timing in transformation, this conversation re-examines the mythology around Netflix and what could have been if the bandwidth—and the world—had been ready just a little sooner. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e25 monthly 0.5 2026-02-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770680076115-J8305HFG29WHZNVJIPWS/E25+Banner+-+uNS+-+Encina.png Podcast - Synthesis Episode: unNatural Selection • Nic Encina - unNatural Signals v1 Emergent Patterns. In this special 25th episode, host Nic Encina steps out of the interviewer’s seat to reflect on the origin, evolution, and future of unNatural Selection. What began as a curiosity about how innovation mirrors natural selection has grown into a living archive of how people and ideas adapt, survive, and thrive under pressure. Drawing insights from 24 episodes across sectors—from genomics and biotech to performance arts and public health—this retrospective explores recurring themes like adaptability, resilience, behavioral change, and the surprising power of emotion and storytelling. Nic unpacks what pioneers across industries are teaching us about competition, leadership, and evolution in real time. If you're new to the show, this is the perfect place to start. If you’ve been along for the ride, this is a moment to take stock—and look ahead. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e24 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679993227-IC4WHFH3U8RJMXHRREKQ/E24+Banner+-+Meredith+-+Opera.png Podcast - Opera: Boston Symphony Orchestra • Meredith Hansen - Competitive Resilience Thriving as a World-Class Soprano. Opera may sound like divine expression, but behind the curtain lies a fiercely competitive world where only the most adaptive survive. In this episode, Meredith Hansen — celebrated soprano and international performer — takes us inside the high-stakes universe of symphonic performance. We explore what it takes to thrive at the top in a field flooded with elite global talent: the discipline of vocal survival, the politics of casting, the tension between tradition and innovation, and how true differentiation happens when the same arias have been sung for centuries. This is a masterclass in performance, resilience, and the strategic evolution required to stay relevant in one of the most tradition-bound art forms on Earth. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e23 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679952160-SPICJ3KI8QX5TDY1AKVP/E23+Banner+-+George+Church.png Podcast - Synthetic Biology: Harvard Wyss Institute • George Church - Biology as a Service From Extinction to Immortality. George Church, one of the most influential figures in modern biology, joins us to explore the breathtaking frontiers of synthetic biology. From his foundational role in the Human Genome Project to his groundbreaking work on gene editing, de-extinction, and engineered immunity, Church has helped transform biology from a descriptive science into a design discipline. In this episode, we trace the arc of synthetic biology—from sequencing DNA to programming life itself. We discuss how the field is converging with artificial intelligence and neuromorphic engineering, unlocking the potential to rewire aging, revive extinct species, and radically extend the human condition. Can biology become as programmable as software? Can we fend off death entirely? And what does it mean to be human when evolution is no longer natural? https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e22 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679913373-QXDF47WMQ27UE19LNHYI/E22+Banner+-+RecordedFuture+-+Ahlberg.png Podcast - Cybersecurity: Recorded Future • Christopher Ahlberg - Predict the Unthinkable Cybersecurity and the Collapse of Trust. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we dive into the high-stakes domain of cyber security with Christopher Ahlberg, CEO of Recorded Future and a pioneer in threat intelligence. From state-sponsored attacks to disinformation campaigns, Ahlberg unpacks the rapidly evolving landscape of digital threats and the technologies being deployed to counter them. We explore the escalating AI arms race, the shifting dynamics of global power, and how the erosion of trust—between people, systems, and institutions—is reshaping our digital and societal foundations. This conversation is a sobering, insightful look at the hidden battles shaping the future of security, privacy, and democracy. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e21 monthly 0.5 2026-03-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679866896-DNNU6XYE73SY4ERBOAO3/E21+Banner+-+MGH+-+Musolino.png Podcast - Pediatric Gene Therapy: Mass General - Proactive Prevention Gene Editing Under Pressure. Dr. Patricia Musolino of Mass General Brigham is pioneering gene editing approaches to treat Multisystem Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome (MSMDS)—a rare but devastating condition that causes stroke, heart attacks, and severe disability in children. In this episode, we explore how cutting-edge science is rewriting the prognosis for some of the sickest kids, and what it takes to translate genetic insight into real-world therapies under intense pressure. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e20 monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679821102-UHTMJ6E7UE1F3SH9B6RF/E20+Banner+-+MGH+-+Rosand.png Podcast - Brain Care: Mass General - Mental Wellness What if we could prevent up to 40% of dementia cases, 60% of strokes, and 35% of depression—before they even start? In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Rosand, a neurologist and co-founder of the McCance Center for Brain Health at Mass General Brigham, joins us to discuss the McCance Brain Care Score—a powerful new tool designed to measure and improve lifelong brain health. We explore the science behind brain disease prevention, the challenges of translating risk into action when mechanisms remain uncertain, and why brain care must become a global movement. From digital health to social change, this conversation dives into the urgent need to shift from reactive treatment to proactive brain resilience—and what it will take to get there. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e19 monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679770893-0L3LQ128CTJPUY7SPSX9/E19+Banner+-+MGH+-+Bitterman.png Podcast - Clinical Reporting: Mass General - Eliminating Chaos Cleaning Up Cancer Trial Data. Clinical trial reporting is the bedrock of evidence-based oncology, yet it's riddled with inefficiencies, mismatched data, and underreported adverse events. In this episode, Dr. Danielle Bitterman of Mass General Brigham joins unNatural Selection to discuss how her team is using AI to clean up the clinical data pipeline—automating the extraction of outcomes, improving the accuracy of adverse event tracking, and scaling trial infrastructure without compromising safety. We explore how artificial intelligence is not just a tool for speed, but a mechanism for survival in a world where better data leads to better treatments. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e18 monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679725271-PFJ17FOAZT5UB273P8NQ/E18+Banner+-+Siemens+-+Montag.png Podcast - Medical Technology: Siemens Healthineers - Defining the Problem The Next Leap in Medical Technology. Bernd Montag has led Siemens Healthineers through a decade of extraordinary transformation—spanning digitalization, AI, the Varian acquisition, and a global pandemic. Now, with its “New Ambition” strategy in motion, the company is positioning itself not just as a medical technology provider, but as a foundational force in the future of precision medicine. In this episode, we explore the next evolutionary leap in medical technology through the lens of Siemens Healthineers’ bold moves—from AI-powered diagnostics and digital twins to the groundbreaking Therapy Command Center with Mass General Hospital. Bernd shares insights on leadership, convergence, platform thinking, and how the healthcare experience could change dramatically for a child born today. What happens when diagnostics, data, and therapy converge into one intelligent system—and what role will Siemens play in shaping that future? https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e17 monthly 0.5 2026-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770679687012-GCPD48UTUF4BXE1A7MGL/E17+Banner+-+MIT+-+Langer.png Podcast - Biomedical Engineering: MIT Langer Lab - Innovation Leadership Robert Langer on Impact-Driven Innovation. Robert Langer is not just a scientist — he is one of the greatest scientific minds in human history. As the most cited engineer of all time and one of the ten most cited scientists across all fields, his work has shaped the modern landscape of biotechnology and medicine. In this episode, Dr. Langer—one of only nine Institute Professors at MIT and holder of over 40 honorary doctorates—joins us to explore how he identifies problems worth solving, builds world-changing teams, and takes ideas from the lab to life-saving global impact. This is a rare conversation about innovation, leadership, and legacy from a pioneer whose work has transformed the lives of billions. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e16 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1d8e0e91-af42-45e4-9210-fdb97123ee5d/E16+Banner+-+GWL+-+Denise.png Podcast - Amusement Parks: Great Wolf Lodge/Disney - Designing Connection The Science of Imagination. In this episode, we dive into the dynamic field of playology, where psychology, interactive design, and advanced technology come together to craft immersive experiences. From the magic of Disney World to the adventure-filled environments of Great Wolf Lodge, play is no longer just about entertainment—it’s a tool for learning, engagement, and emotional connection. Denise Chapman Weston, a leader in this field, explores how designers create environments that harness the power of imagination to shape the future of human experience. Discover how the science of play is transforming industries, enhancing well-being, and redefining the way we interact with the world around us. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e15 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675581252-CGUG0PDT6JG2S6LXAZLF/E15+Banner+-+Microsoft+-+Rhew.png Podcast - Digital Health Platforms: Microsoft - Ecosystem Integration Microsoft’s Approach to Healthcare Innovation. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we sit down with Dr. David Rhew, Global Chief Medical Officer at Microsoft, to explore the cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of healthcare. From leading pandemic response efforts to guiding Microsoft’s transformative healthcare strategy, Dr. Rhew shares insights on how AI, cloud technology, and evidence-based solutions are revolutionizing care delivery on a global scale. He discusses the challenges of navigating diverse healthcare systems, the critical role of trust in tech adoption, and Microsoft’s bold vision for the next decade of health — one that promises to radically improve health outcomes and redefine how we think about patient care and well-being. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e14 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675540218-BNB4SMT7WZ5BVQG47YNG/E14+Banner+-+MGH+-+Allan.png Podcast - Cell Therapies: Mass General - Restoring Function Rewriting the Rules for GI Disorders—One Cell at a Time. What if you could regenerate the gut’s nervous system with a simple cell therapy? In this episode of unNatural Selection, Dr. Allan Goldstein—Surgeon-in-Chief at Mass General for Children and Chief of Pediatric Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital—discusses his work on neurosphere-based treatments for Hirschsprung disease. This novel approach could transform care not only for children with this rare condition, but also for millions suffering from broader gastrointestinal motility disorders. We explore the biology, the hurdles, and the future potential of rewiring the gut with living cells. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e13 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675501822-XD5HMNK8B3O8I0RQN6SL/E13+Banner+-+Reebok+-+BillMcInnis.png Podcast - Athletic Footwear: Reebok - Material Disruption The Arms Race Beneath Your Feet. The athletic footwear industry is a $100B global battlefield—where innovation isn't optional, it's survival. Trends shift fast, consumer expectations are sky-high, and brands race to outpace each other in performance, design, sustainability, and storytelling. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we explore what it takes to win in one of the most competitive markets on the planet. Our guest is Bill McInnis, award-winning innovator and former Vice President at Reebok, where he led the creation of game-changing products like EasyTone, ZigTech, and the Liquid Factory. In a market where culture and biomechanics collide, we explore how evolutionary pressure is driving a new era of footwear—where storytelling, tech, and bold design redefine not just how shoes are made, but what they mean. If the shoe fits… someone’s already building a better one. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e12 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675459701-5J8FMOXYO05JMN0FDLE2/E12+Banner+-+Beacon+-+Donoghue.png Podcast - Brain Health: Beacon Biosignals - Decoding the Mind Can Brainwaves Become Biomarkers? In this special episode of unNatural Selection, produced in partnership with Mass General Brigham ahead of the World Medical Innovation Forum, we explore how AI is transforming EEG from a blunt clinical tool into a precision instrument for neuroscience. We dive into how companies like Beacon Biosignals are decoding brainwaves at scale—advancing drug development, redefining diagnostics, and opening new frontiers in neurological care. It’s a conversation about data, pattern recognition, and the race to make sense of the brain’s most elusive signals. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e11 monthly 0.5 2026-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675414746-51CKYNH5NB9YI9E0NN8W/E11+Banner+-+PathAI+-+AndyBeck.png Podcast - Pathology: PathAI - Augmenting Expertise Training AI to See Like a Pathologist. In this episode of unNatural Selection, produced in partnership with Mass General Brigham ahead of the World Medical Innovation Forum, we sit down with Dr. Andy Beck, CEO of PathAI, to explore how machine learning is transforming the world of pathology. From accelerating drug development to improving clinical diagnostics, AI is changing how we understand and act on disease. We discuss how algorithms are trained to "see" disease in digital slides, the competitive edge in AI-first platforms, and what it means to innovate in a field where precision is everything. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e10 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675361291-61GGNP5N811308889Z2F/E10+Banner+-+Abridge+-+ShivRao.png Podcast - Clinical Documentation: Abridge - Trust as Product When AI Listens In. AI is entering the exam room—not to diagnose, but to listen. In this episode, we explore how ambient AI is transforming clinical documentation, freeing doctors from keyboards and returning their focus to patients. Shiv Rao, CEO of Abridge, joins us to unpack what it means when machines start listening in, and what that could mean for the future of healthcare, trust, and the doctor-patient relationship. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e9 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675319282-4AMYSRY7BALJ4FB500Y7/E9+Banner+-+Caris+-+Spetzler.png Podcast - Molecular Diagnostics: Claris Life Sciences - Strategic Sequencing Winning with Data in the Fight Against Cancer. In the high-stakes world of cancer diagnostics, precision is power. This week on unNatural Selection, we explore the fast-moving frontier of precision oncology with Caris Life Sciences, a company redefining how cancer is diagnosed and treated. Through advanced molecular profiling and AI-driven insights, Caris is helping oncologists tailor therapies to the unique genetic makeup of each tumor. We speak with President David Spetzler about the competitive landscape of molecular diagnostics, the role of innovation in staying ahead, and how data is becoming the most critical survival trait in modern medicine. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e8 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675277075-1N1VGWKGT3XTCPFRONQ8/E8+Banner+-+RMTA+-+RickMacci.png Podcast - Professional Tennis: Rick Macci - Learn to Forget Rick Macci on the Champion’s Mindset. What do world champions have in common—and how do you spot them before the world does? In this episode of unNatural Selection, legendary tennis coach Rick Macci joins us to break down the art and science of identifying raw talent and shaping it into Grand Slam greatness. Coach to Serena and Venus Williams, Jennifer Capriati, and Andy Roddick, Macci shares what elite performance looks like before it’s fully formed, how he adapts his coaching playbook across generations, and why competition in tennis mirrors evolution in the wild. From instincts to innovation, we explore what it really takes to create—and sustain—winners in one of the world’s most competitive arenas. Whether you’re in business, sports, or strategy, this is a masterclass in survival, adaptation, and the mindset behind becoming a slice above the rest. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e7 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675206490-29JID1P68PEZ5W85LHRX/E7+Banner+-+NHGRI+-+Green.png Podcast - Federal Research: NHGRI - Societal Innovation The Code of American Innovation. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we sit down with Dr. Eric Green, former Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and a pioneering force in genomics innovation. Dr. Green reflects on his experience helping to lead the Human Genome Project, discussing how competition between research labs and private companies shaped the project’s outcome. We also dive into how the government stimulates innovation in genomics, what makes a grant proposal stand out, and how researchers can stay competitive. Our conversation turns to the current federal challenges facing scientific research more broadly—and the profound and unsettling effects of recent funding cuts and lab closures on NHGRI in particular. Dr. Green shares a candid perspective on how these shifts are threatening the U.S.’s leadership in genomics amid intensifying global competition, especially from China. Tune in for a captivating conversation about the intersection of competition, innovation, and the quest to understand the human genome. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e6 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675159141-1L3QOU90ECFW6FW8JZ7D/E6+Banner+-+LaPadrona+-+Papachristos.png Podcast - Restaurant Hospitality: La Padrona - Designing for Emotion Serving Experiences, Not Just Meals. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Papachristos, the restaurateur behind some of Boston’s most iconic dining destinations, including top rated La Padrona, Trade, Porto, Saloniki Greek, and The Venetian. Known for blending elevated design with thoughtful hospitality, Eric shares how he builds restaurants that feel both personal and unforgettable. We explore how design can serve as a strategic tool, how to create scalable yet intimate guest experiences, and what it takes to thrive in one of the most competitive industries around. Whether you're in hospitality or just fascinated by the business of human connection, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e5 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770675108327-NUTUNXQ0LDQM7AALG8AU/E5+Banner+-+MGB+-+Coburn.png Podcast - Health Systems: MassGeneral Brigham - Translational Innovation From Concept to Clinic. Join us as we explore healthcare innovation with Chris Coburn, Chief Innovation Officer at MassGeneral Brigham, one of the largest and most influential healthcare systems in the US. Based in Boston—a global hub for biomedical innovation—MGB is not just an adopter of new technologies but a co-investor and co-designer, actively shaping solutions that address real healthcare challenges. Discover how MGB ensures innovations are built within the context of healthcare delivery, rigorously tested within their unified system, and scaled effectively. Tune in for insights on fostering resilient, impactful innovation in healthcare. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e4 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770647075763-UOUDDALZ1EVWX4WW9T2W/E4+Banner+-+Xbox+-+Sengamalay.png Podcast - Gaming: Xbox/Playstation - Customer Codesign Innovating the Future of Gaming. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we sit down with Yohan Sengamalay, a leader behind the development of legendary gaming platforms like Xbox and PlayStation. Yohan shares his journey through the evolution of the gaming industry, offering an insider’s perspective on how competition and innovation drive success in entertainment. We’ll explore the strategic thinking behind designing games that captivate millions, how the gaming landscape has transformed over the decades, and what the future holds for game developers in a hyper-competitive market.Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e3 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770646376530-PWA3KIKRYMOTKPZSDCK9/E3+Banner+-+NASA+-+Hoffman.png Podcast - Space Exploration: NASA - Zero-Failure Innovation Innovating at the Edge of the Unknown. What does it take to lead innovation when the risks are deadly and the stakes are cosmic? In this episode, I speak with Dr. Ed Hoffman, NASA’s first Chief Knowledge Officer, about how one of the world’s most visionary organizations manages knowledge, leadership, and learning when even the smallest misstep can be catastrophic. We explore how NASA pushes the boundaries of possibility, what it means to innovate in high-risk, high-reward environments, and how the agency's approach to discovery continues to shape the future of humanity. When NASA innovates, the world pays attention, and every new discovery shapes everything that we know about existence. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e2 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770646335036-NXDBOS8V1BTWUGXPO0S3/E2+Banner+-+MMA+-+Amato.png Podcast - MMA: Krav Maga - Extreme Adaptability Lessons from the Front Lines of Self-Defense. In the rawest form of survival of the fittest, there’s no margin for error—only adapt or be overcome. In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Amato, a world-renowned Krav Maga expert and elite MMA trainer who has spent over 20 years preparing special forces, law enforcement, and civilians for life-or-death situations. From the evolution of mixed martial arts to the tactical innovations in military training, Dennis unpacks how high-stakes environments demand relentless adaptability, fast learning, and clear strategic thinking. These aren’t just lessons in combat—they’re principles of survival that apply to organizations facing disruption, competition, and rapid change. When the stakes are high, the most resilient don't just fight—they evolve. https://www.unnaturalselection.net/podcast/s1e1 monthly 0.5 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67c2ea57ef3774163ae30d04/1770646288240-4NCNJA6888J5UG4F4933/E1+Banner+-+Kodak+-+Sasson.png Podcast - Digital Photography: Kodak - Corporate Inertia The Big Picture That Kodak Missed. In this episode of unNatural Selection, we hear from Steven Sasson, the inventor of the first handheld digital camera—created at Kodak in 1975. At the time, Kodak was a powerhouse in photography, with over 100,000 employees and a dominant global brand. But rather than embrace Sasson’s invention, Kodak saw it as a threat to its lucrative film and paper business. Celebrated today with awards including the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation—personally awarded by President Obama—Sasson shares the remarkable story of how a transformative idea was met with resistance inside one of the world’s most innovative companies, and how Kodak’s failure to act on digital photography ultimately led to its dramatic decline. 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