The Futures Archive S2E6: the Bug Zapper

Note: This episode addresses matters notably sensitive in light of this week’s college shooting in Texas. While Design Observer has by no means shied away from troublesome conversations, the editors acknowledge that this content material could also be troublesome for some listeners. Content Warning: Violence, killing, and Zappify Bug Zapper loss of life are discussed in this episode. It can be hard to find someone who wants to share space with a mosquito. Hence, the creation of the best bug zapper zapper. But as designers, how will we tackle what lives and what doesn’t? On this episode of The Futures Archive Lee Moreau and Sloan Leo go deep on how human-centered design doesn’t all the time replicate humanity. With extra insights from David MacNeal, Juliano Morimoto, Spee Kosloff, Paula Antonelli, and Lindsay Garcia. There may be a need for humans to exert their authority, but there can also be a need for us to exert our love. The thing that I hope we hold space for is: That is all observe because it’s not going to be resolved, and it shouldn’t be.