Living Untitled

Representation is a topic that gets talked about a lot these days. We all crave being visible, being heard, being recognized for who we truly are–our unique selves in the world. Which made us wonder–what then actually is representation if it’s so uniquely personal? Host Justin Boone sat down with scientist, Nic Comparato, to better understand what representation means to them as one small step to better understanding why representation matters to all of us.

Movements can be incredibly powerful examples of the human capacity to create change. But this work is never done. Host Justin Boone sat down with Eva Hernandez, an organizer, campaigner, strategist and movement leader, to talk about her important work helping to shape and mobilize the climate movement, as well as just better understand how we keep movements like that one and others alive for new generations.

Narratives are extremely powerful. But except for the rare moments that we sit down to reflect on these narratives–our own personal ones and others–we kind of take them for granted, getting lost in the stories, rather than recognizing how the words shape our identities, our actions and our understanding of the world around us. Host, Justin Boone sat down with writer, Amanda Dennis, to further explore this idea and others. 

Our narratives, our own unique cultures as communities, bound by borders–political, social, figurative and natural–are constantly being rewritten with a multitude of purposes in mind. But what happens when an individual is written out of a narrative? Are they forgotten? Does history itself change? What happens when it's an entire people? Are the consequences even greater, or is it easier to overlook the existence of a community than that of an influential individual? For this episode, host Justin Boone, sat down with artist, Tatiana Grigorenko, to explore how she's been exploring these questions and others in her work throughout her artistic career.

Theatre, like other disciplines of the humanities, is a powerful tool that can inspire, educate and motivate audiences in many meaningful ways. For this episode, host Justin Boone sat down with Aurélien Bellucci, a researcher and scholar exploring the intersection of humanities and social sciences, to understand how theatre, specifically a form called people's theatre, is being used around the world as a tool to support democracy.

Monte Wood, author of the upcoming book "Generosity Wins," speaks with Justin Boone about the profound concept of generosity, exploring its depths beyond surface-level definitions, challenging commonly accepted notions.In this episode, Monte Wood delves into the transformative impact of generosity, questioning conventional ideas, and discussing the building of a culture of authentic generosity within our community. How can we collectively foster a broader understanding of generosity? How might we overcome barriers and encourage daily practices that strengthen our bonds and well-being together?

Ukrainian linguist and educational advisor at Sesame Workshop, Christina Pikhmanets, speaks with Justin Boone about the significance of language in shaping cultural identity, decision-making, and societal understanding.In this episode of Living Untitled, Christina Pikhmanets emphasizes the power of language in fostering empathy, social awareness, and navigating bicultural experiences.How can we better understand the significance of language in shaping our cultural identity and influencing collective decision-making? In what ways can we harness the positive power of language and navigate its potential negative impacts.

Head of R&D at Gehl, Liselott Stenfeldt, speaks with Justin Boone about urban design and how she works with communities to shape an inclusive and sustainable environment for everyone.In this episode of Living Untitled, Liselott Stenfeldt talks about how creating ease in people's everyday lives through belonging and urban design can encourage sustainability. How can we encourage people to be invested in urban development? What if our sense of belonging was strongly connected to local biodiversity? 

Founder of Playful Solutions, Konstantin Mitgutsch, speaks with Justin Boone about the role of "play" in our lives and how it can create opportunities to build community. In this episode of Living Untitled, Konstantin Mitgutsch dives into how the act of playing allows us to bring our full selves and helps us go beyond our limitations. What happens when we go into a state of play? How can we take play seriously and push ourselves to the edge of our competence?

Wellness & technology educator, Caitlin Krause, speaks with Justin Boone about her role guiding people who seek community and human connection in technological landscapes.In this episode of Living Untitled, Caitlin Krause explores digital wellbeing and the ways we can leverage technology as a tool to better connect people with themselves and others. How is our sense of self mediated by technology? How are we encouraging people in the technology ecosystem to think differently about wellness?