In what ways can we draw lessons from technology to address humanity’s grand challenges? After a visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, I ponder on the insights we can learn from the past to help us shape a better future.

When I was a kid growing up in Colorado, aspen trees (Populus tremuloides) were a big part of playing outside. Today, with a bio-inspired mindset, we can see analogies of nature operates to business and society. Just as genetic diversity is the fuel that drives evolution, diversity of people is creative fuel that drives innovation and revenue.

It’s the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and the moon is back in the news. Here are some fun ways to celebrate the anniversary of mankind’s giant leap and to spark excitement for upcoming advances.