Episode 1: Julian Bleecker - Design Fiction and how an imagination can help us see the future of healthcare

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the North of Patient podcast - conversations on health[beyond]care - where we paint an inspired landscape of healthcare's future through dialogues with creative and unconventional thinkers from around the world. My first guest is Julian Bleecker. Julian is a leading researcher, designer, and entrepreneur in the fields of technology and innovation. He founded Near Future Laboratory and OMATA, and is the originator of the concept of Design Fiction. Bleecker has published extensively on design, technology, and the future, and his book "The Manual of Design Fiction" is widely recognized as a pioneering work on the subject. Needless to say, it’s incredibly exciting to have him help open this podcast series, where we explore the concept of design fiction, how people can practically learn to think more deeply about the future, and various lessons for the healthcare system in embracing imaginative thinking. If you’re interested in learning more about Julian’s work, check out the following: https://nearfuturelaboratory.com https://julianbleecker.com You can visit the North of Patient blog on Substack for episode summaries and additional conversations the future of healthcare. (And a thank you to Svaneborg Kardyb for allowing the sampling of their magical track, "Orbit")