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Signal Shift: Intro & Teaser

Updated: Sep 25



Join us at Signal Shift, where we unveil the future through the lens of today's most transformative trends and signals. In this teaser episode, we introduce what you can expect from our show. Every Thursday, we explore a different theme, uncovering insights on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tune in for thought-provoking discussions and leave with a vision of the future you'll want to help shape. 





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Episode Transcript:

Lana: Hello and welcome to Signal Shift by Horizon Shift Lab. We’re your hosts, this is Lana Price--


Raakhee: and this is Raakhee Natha--


Sue: and this is Sue Chi.


Lana: Each episode, we explore the latest signals -- in technology, culture, and society-- uncovering insights that will impact our daily lives in the future. 


Today, we have a special teaser episode for you, where we give you a sneak peek of what you can expect from our podcast.


Raakhee: That's right, Lana. We're so excited to share our passion for finding and analyzing the signals that shape our world. 


Signals are the clues that reveal the emerging trends, patterns, and behaviors that are transforming our society. By paying attention to these signals, we can anticipate the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, and prepare ourselves for the future. 


Take our podcast cover for example. So you may be wondering what’s the significance of one rabbit in full color, amongst several others with no color? It’s an example of a signal shift, where scientists have talked about how animals that have white coats for the winter will be susceptible to climate change, as they will no longer be camouflaged with less snow. Scientists have identified certain hotspots across the world where rabbits have developed more of a darker coat, giving them the ability to “outsmart climate change.”


Sue:  Yeah and actually, we're not just talking about obvious signals, like the latest gadgets or apps, but also the subtle and surprising ones, like the cultural shifts, the social movements, and the human stories that are driving change. 


So this is how each episode will usually go: One of us picks a theme for the week, and each person will share a signal that caught their attention. We will analyze what’s driving these changes, explore its implications, and what it means for the future. 


We explore concepts like how loneliness might drive a shift in library culture to spaces where we can eat; how nightfarming is just the beginning of our nocturnal activities; or how language is no longer a barrier with instant AI translation. And we hope that in the end we all walk away with a new vision of the future and some actions we want to take because of it.


Lana: And we hope you, our listeners, will find inspiration in these signals and know that the future is yours to shape. As you listen, you might have a different perspective, or your own ideas to contribute, and that’s the point! For all of us to exercise our curiosity about the unlimited possibilities in the world, and begin to envision and co-create a future that works for all. 


So we hope you’ll join us on Signal Shift. You can find us on your favorite podcast platform, and please subscribe to automatically download new episodes, which are released every Thursday. 


You can also visit our website, horizonshiftlab.com, to find more information about us, our podcast, and our services. Thanks for listening. This is Lana --


Raakhee: and this is Raakhee --


Sue: and this is Sue --


Lana: signing off. Bye for now.


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