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Investigating the capital of ideas.

The birth of one Ideas Economy

When we examine economies, ideas as capital are apparent in creative outputs – publishing, music, film, TV, theatre, gaming – in intellectual property …

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Ideas Economy

Ideas Economy

Investigating the capital of ideas: how imagination translates into economic value. Thought Essays every Thursday, Mental Models on the first Monday each month.

Thought Essays

The Value-Invisibility Paradox

Your biggest innovation is hiding in plain sight.

Oct 9 •

How wealth-advantaged are you, really?

Let’s debunk the self-made success.

Sep 25 •

Caged lions don’t create futures

How environments influence value creation more than individual character.

Sep 17 •

Are you okay? Let’s talk about that

Exploring dialogue as a tool for culture and impact.

Sep 11 •

Anchors and Catalysts: How transient populations shape city life

Optimising the balance between visitors and long-term residents.

Sep 3 •

Money and attention

Five shared principles in money, energy, and ideas.

Aug 27 •

The placebo effect on imagination

How directed attention builds ideas into real-world value.

Aug 20 •

The long game that powers creativity

Rethinking venture growth beyond short-term wins.

Aug 13 •

The marriage of creativity and risk

How tomorrow’s value is held in the courage to imagine.

Aug 6 •

The lifecycle of connection

Five design principles for building self-sustaining communities.

Jul 30 •

Anchor your advantage in cultural fluency

How social relevance equips brands and people with influence, clarity, and commercial power.

Jul 25 •

What makes good ideas die, or live?

How to think about idea-based innovation in modern markets.

Jul 17 •

Your Ideas, Examined

Q&A — Applying creativity functionally

Your Ideas, Examined

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Your Ideas, Examined

A Q&A series where your ideas meet serious strategy.

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