“Look to the stars, not because Earth is disappointing
but because there is so much more out there.”
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Behind the Digital Curtain: How to Create Digital Content for Good (Part 3)
What if the most meaningful results of your content never show up on a dashboard? In the final piece of this guest blog series, my content and creative partner reflects on how we measure growth in our work, not just in numbers, but in the quiet, human moments that matter most.
Behind the Digital Curtain: How to Create Digital Content for Good (Part 2)
How do you actually turn science stories into digital content across time zones and platforms without burning out? In the second part of this guest blog series, my creative and content partner shares the tools, systems, and human practices that help us move from insight to impact, week after week.
Behind the Digital Curtain: How to Create Digital Content for Good (Part 1)
What does it really take to build digital content that informs, inspires, and doesn’t burn you out? In the first part of this guest blog series, my content and creative partner Angela Flores shares how having a North Star keeps our digital work meaningful, even in a world overflowing with noise.
Why I Talk About Chocolate (And What It Has to Do with the Future)
Why is chocolate part of the conversation about the future? Here are five reasons why I include chocolate in my talks about innovation, technology, and what it means to build better futures.
Designing Digital Wellbeing for Space: Building a Human-First Digital Future
Mars Innovation Series: Deep Dive 4 | As we extend life beyond Earth, we must ask: how do we protect human thriving in a digital world? This piece explores what digital wellbeing could look like in space—and why it matters now.
Reverse Pitches: Identifying the Hardest Problems for Mars and Earth
Mars Innovation Series: Deep Dive 3 | Sometimes the best way to solve Earth’s toughest challenges is to imagine life on Mars. This article shares a powerful problem-first approach to innovation.
Exponential Technologies and the Future of Mars: Building a Sustainable Off-World Civilization
Mars Innovation Series: Deep Dive 2 | From biotech to AI, exponential technologies are reshaping what’s possible. Discover how these tools could help us thrive on Mars and transform life back home.
The Future of the Space Economy: Profit, Purpose, and the Path to Sustainability
Mars Innovation Series: Deep Dive 1 | What will drive the space economy—profit, purpose, or survival? This article explores how we can build an off-world economy that benefits humanity on Earth, too.
The 20% That Matters Most: A Pareto Lens on Synthetic Biology Strategy
Synthetic biology is coming fast. But where do you even begin when everything feels unfamiliar? This article breaks down how to build a synthetic biology strategy based on the Pareto principle’s wisdom: focus on the 20% that will determine 80% of your success.
Consumer Genomics, 23andMe, and the Challenges of DNA Privacy
The biotech company 23andMe recently filed for bankruptcy. What does this mean for millions of people who trusted a genomics pioneer with their most personal information? This article explores the implications of consumer DNA data, and what steps you can take to protect yourself.
Dire Wolves and Designer DNA: De-Extinction or Reinvention?
Can science really bring back extinct species? The dire wolf's potential return from extinction has ignited a lot of excitement—and controversy. This article examines 'de-extinction' from different vantage points: biological, philosophical, and bio-inspirational lenses. Read the full piece here.
Shaping the Future: Key Takeaways from the Mars Innovation Workshop
Top minds in science, technology, and policy came together at the first-ever Mars Innovation Workshop to tackle the hardest challenges in space and beyond.
Exploring Alcohol in Space: Science, Spirits, and the Future of Human Culture Beyond Earth
What role does alcohol play in the future of space exploration? From whiskey aged on the ISS to the psychology of astronauts on Mars, explore how science, culture, and tradition all combine in the final frontier.
Building a People-Centered Future of Healthcare—Starting Today
Why is the the future of health so exciting? Because innovation and technology—yes, including AI and robotics—can empower us to do better for more people around the world. But real progress depends on the choices we make today. Check out this article for 3 big ideas to design a people-centered future of healthcare.
Big Ideas from WIRED’s Big Interview: Innovation, Tech, and People
Curious about what’s shaping the future? Explore insights from WIRED's Big Interview event: the power of predictions, tech's role in creativity, the aging disruption, and innovative startups shaping the future.
Book Recommendation: The Transcendent Brain by Alan Lightman
Have you ever wondered how science explains transcendence? Dr. Alan Lightman’s The Transcendent Brain navigates the balance between the material nature of the physical universe (our bodies, our brains) with the immaterial experiences of transcendence, spirituality, and consciousness.
National Bird Day Meets Tech Play: A Birdwatching Experiment
Can technology deepen your connection with nature? In this blog post, discover how an AI-enabled bird feeder turns birdwatching into a playful and innovative adventure.
Why People Matter in the Age of AI
How do we ensure humanity remains central in the AI revolution? Tiffany joins TechCrunch Disrupt and shares her insights, industry blind spots, and hopes for an inclusive future.
Stellar Solutions: How Space Exploration Promotes Peace and Progress on Earth
What if looking to the stars could enhance peace and progress on Earth? This blog looks into how space exploration fuels solutions that support global collaboration, innovation, and a brighter, more sustainable future.
Health Meets Tech: Building a Future that Prioritizes Patient Care
As healthcare rapidly evolves alongside technology, how can we ensure that patient care remains a top priority? I explore the intersection of health and tech, offering insights from my talk at the 2024 Association of Ohio Health Commissioners Conference.