E069: Systems Thinking – What Space Research Teaches Us About Innovation
Description
Miki Sode is a scientist and educator at Stanford’s d.school. She brings a unique mix of physics, aerospace and bioengineering expertise, including groundbreaking research on bone loss aboard the International Space Station. In this episode, Miki explores how systems thinking, innovation, and human-centred design intersect to tackle complex challenges, both in space and here on Earth.
We explore:
(05:36 ) Space research for drug discovery
(08:04 ) Integrative thinking in design
(11:30 ) Bone health, vitamins and athlete impact
(13:50 ) Space-based research opportunities
(18:19 ) Unexpected research on the ISS
(21:54 ) Innovative strategies for growth
(26:13 ) Space station plant research
(27:27 ) Risks of returning space capsules
(31:32 ) Shooting for the moon workshop
(35:54 ) Plant changes in microgravity
(37:42 ) System adaptation in space
(41:19 ) Human-centered design education
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