In this episode, Seyi and Reza discuss the future of environmental regulation. aka Chevron Deference. They explore the historical origins of environmental regulation, the role of activism in driving change, and the recent shift in power from agencies to the courts. They discuss the potential benefits and challenges of this shift, including the oppo…

This episode of Future Forward explores the future of water in cities. The conversation begins with a historical overview of water crises in the US, highlighting the need for innovation and change in the water industry. The hosts discuss the challenges of pricing water correctly, the inefficiencies of current water systems, and the importance of re…

This episode explores the concept of the autonomous city and its future. It discusses the history of smart cities and the visions of architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Buckminster Fuller. The conversation highlights the failures of recent smart city projects like Sidewalk Labs in Toronto and Neom in Saudi Arabia. The main themes …

In this episode of Future Forward, Seyi and Reza discuss the history and future of transportation. They explore how transportation has evolved from walking to using animals to the invention of the steam engine and the rise of automobiles. They also discuss the impact of transportation on cities and the dominance of petroleum as a fuel source. The c…

In this episode of Future Forward, Seyi Fabode and Reza discuss the future of energy, with a focus on electricity. They explore the history of electricity, from Alessandro Volta's invention of the battery to Thomas Edison's invention of the light bulb. They also discuss the current trends of decentralization, decarbonization, and digitization in th…

The conversation explores the evolution of built spaces, from ancient civilizations to modern green building standards. It delves into the historical context, the impact of industrialization, and the emergence of green building movements. The discussion also highlights the shortcomings of existing standards and the need for a more human-centered ap…

This episode of the Future Forward podcast explores the future of infrastructure. The hosts discuss the importance of infrastructure in cities and how it has evolved over time. They share a story about Ma Bess, an innkeeper who used early electricity to improve her inn, highlighting the different aspects of infrastructure such as transportation, po…

The first episode of the Future Forward podcast explores the history and future of the office. The conversation delves into the origins of offices, the rise of skyscrapers, and the impact of the pandemic on remote work. It also discusses the importance of collaboration and face-to-face interaction in certain professions. The episode highlights the …