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Host Craig James meets with many of today’s most provocative thinkers to explore the meta-questions of life. It's 35 minutes of deep and thoughtful discussion guaranteed to feed the curious mind.

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Connection, Community & Innovation. The Aerotropolis with Dr. Stuart C. Mendel

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:17
Craig James chats with Dr. Stuart C. Mendel, the founding executive director of the Aerozone Alliance.
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Getting Honest with Ourselves with Davidione Pearl

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:16
Host Craig James talks with Davidione Pearl, they discuss how we (all) can live our lives in service to others—before and after we die.
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The “Why” of Architecture with Wendy Evans Joseph

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:15
Wendy Evans Joseph of Studio Joseph chats with host Craig James about the power of thoughtful Content Driven Design.
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Entrepreneur-ing is changing, quickly… with Grant Marquit

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:14
host Craig James is joined by Grant Marquit; together, they discuss all things entrepreneurial.
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Public Space, Nature, Art + Humans, Connection with Mac Love and Shanelle Smith Whigham

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:13
Public Space, Nature, Art + Humans, Connection with Mac Love and Shanelle Smith Wigham
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The Serious Business of Funny with David Horning

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:12
David Horning and Craig James have a somewhat seriously funny conversation about humor.
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What’s Love Got To Do With It? with Dr. Stephen Post

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:11
Craig James is joined by Dr. Stephen Post, Together they discuss the science and humanity of love, synchronicity, and serendipity.
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Human Networks: Connect on Similarities—Benefit from Differences with Valdis Krebs

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:10
Host Craig James and his guest Valdis Krebs, a Data Scientist, explore the fascinating topic of Human Networks. 
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The Magic of Music with Conductor Wilson Hermanto

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:9
Host Craig James and Conductor Wilson Hermanto, the Principal Guest Conductor of Cameristi della Scala. They discuss what Hermanto calls “the higher plateau” and the impact of music on humanity and the future.
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Space Exploration: A chat with Retired NASA Astronaut, Michael T. Good

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:8
Space Exploration: A chat with Retired NASA Astronaut, Michael T. Good
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Leading Success, not Managing a Mess with Scott Miller

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:7
What will leadership look like in the future? Host Craig James is joined by Scott J. Miller.
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The Reinvention of Capitalism with Peter Georgescu

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:6
Why does Capitalism exist? Should it be reimagined? With Peter Georgescu
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Healthcare Transformation for Patients, by Patients with Charu Ramanathan

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:5
Craig is joined by Co-Founder of CardioInsight and VitalxChange to discuss her own personal and professional experiences with the healthcare system.
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Don Tapscott: The Second Digital Era, Value Exchange and Blockchain

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:4
Don Tapscott joins host Craig James in this week’s episode of Big Audacious Idea. Together, they discuss Blockchain, the “Double-Spend” problem, and the death of the middleman. 
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Our Future Transformed with Jens Ulrik Hansen

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:3
What is the price of innovation? How must progress be adjusted? Learn more from this discussion with Jens Ulrik Hansen
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Humanity, Economy and Code with Philip Auerswald

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:2
Host Craig James is joined by economist and author of “The Code Economy” Philip Auerswald. Together, they discuss the definition and purpose of "code".
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Teamwork at the Speed of Sound with Commander Greg Wooldridge

Big Audacious Idea | S:2 E:1
Greg talks to host Craig James about the significance of “Glad to be here”, and the four C’s.
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New Season Coming Soon!

Big Audacious Idea | S:2
Host Craig James returns with today’s most provocative thinkers to explore the meta-questions of life.
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Revolution with Lev Gonick

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:8
Can we ensure a bright future? In this exciting conclusion, we question whether holding true to our beliefs in a world of technological and social "progress" is really possible...featuring Lev Gonick.
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Virtual Reality with Aaron Frank

Big Audacious Idea
How will augmented and virtual reality shape the future? Will 3D-printing impact our everyday lives? What’s real and what’s not?... with guest, Aaron Frank.
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Time with Alan Burdick

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:6
Does time move backwards? Can we change time? Can we move through it? Does time even exist? … with Alan Burdick
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Money with Seth Godin

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:5
Will we ever get rid of money? Is cryptocurrency just a trend? Who is more valuable, a rich person or a volunteer? ...with Seth Godin
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Consciousness with Gordana Biernat

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:4
Are we all connected? How do we use memories from the past to heal the present? Is our reality an illusion? … with guest Gordana Biernat
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Human with Maggie Jackson

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:1
What is technology’s impact on humanity? Is our ability to be empathetic disappearing? Are we living in a Dark Age? … answered by Maggie Jackson
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Life & Death with Stephen Hawley Martin

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:3
Is reincarnation real? Where do you go after you die? What is an out of body experience? … answered by Stephen Hawley Martin
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Ideas with Tony McCaffrey

Big Audacious Idea | S:1 E:2
How do we create new ideas? Why do we get “stuck” on certain problems and how to get “unstuck”? Is brainstorming helpful or harmful? … with guest, Tony McCaffery
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Season 1 Sneak Peek

Big Audacious Idea | S:1
Does time move backwards? Is there life after death? Does cryptocurrency have value? Its questions like these will spark the Big Audacious Ideas of tomorrow.
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