Guest Episode: Bo Viktor Nylund on Navigating Crisis, Change & Liminality
Description
In this episode of Rethinking Tech, host Aparna sits down with Bo Viktor Nylund, a seasoned humanitarian leader and author of When Everything Falls Apart: Exploring Liminality at UNICEF.
As global systems crack under pressure, from war and economic uncertainty to crumbling institutions, Aparna and Bo Viktor explore the concept of liminality: the unsettling in-between state when the old has collapsed but the new has yet to form.
Together, they dive into:
🔍 What liminality really means (and why it matters now)
🌍 How societies and institutions respond in times of breakdown
🏛️ How organizations can survive and even thrive through chaos
🤖 The evolving role of technology in uncertain times
If you're feeling disoriented by the state of the world, this conversation offers clarity, reflection, and a unique lens for understanding change.
🕙 Chapters
00:00 Navigating Change Management and Teleworking
04:29 Transitioning from Law to Humanitarian Work
09:05 Understanding Liminality in Today's Context
13:30 Historical Perspectives on Liminal Periods
17:54 The Urgency of Change in Global Institutions
23:04 Embracing Youth Perspectives in Decision Making
29:27 Navigating AI's Role in Education and Child Welfare
33:27 The Dual Nature of AI: Opportunities and Risks
👋 Stay in the Loop
🔗 Connect with Bo Viktor Nylund on LinkedIn!
🔗 Full transcript + sources → https://rethinktech.substack.com/ 📩 Free episode briefs → link pinned in comments
Hosts: Aparna Bhushan | Harinda Katugaha
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