Pathfinding in the Next 20 Years
Overview
Sunday, August 18, 2:30–3:30pm Pacific Time
Engage in a discussion about the practice of pathfinding research and the ways it might evolve in the next 20 years. We’ll begin with a discussion of the practice itself and the various methods and disciplines it currently encompasses. We’ll then consider potential changes to pathfinding in the context of broader shifts on the horizon (the rise of AI, erosion of trust in institutions, new ways of thinking about embodiment, and attention to new modes of forecasting). Finally, we’ll conclude with discussion about topics and industries in which pathfinding has been underutilized, and where it has potential to grow.
Hosts
Jay Hasbrouck
Senior Staff Researcher | Google
Jay Hasbrouck is an anthropologist who drives product innovation and growth through insight into human behavior, culture, and universal needs. He’s held positions at Intel, IDEO, Meta, and Google, as well as founding his own consultancy, Filament, and co-founding Ethnoworks. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology and an MA in Visual Anthropology, both from the University of Southern California, USA.
Laura C. Brown
Senior Staff Researcher | Meta (Reality Labs)
Laura Brown uses a combination of ethnographic, semiotic, and linguistic research methods to define new ways in which people can interact and feel connected through technology. Her favorite research topics include defining interactions between VR and social media, understanding how households adopt smart devices, and tracking ways in which people predict power cuts. She started her career as a professor at the University of Pittsburgh and currently works in Meta Reality Labs.
How to Register
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Salon size: Maximum 30 participants
Date: Sunday, August 18, 2:30–3:30pm Pacific Time
Location: In-person in Los Angeles
Questions? Contact registration@epicpeople.org