From biomedicine to bioregion: the geographies of a care-based economy

For 30 years, John Thackara has traveled the world in his search of stories about the practical steps taken by communities to realize a sustainable future. He writes about these stories online, and in books; he uses them in talks for cities and business; he also organizes festivals and events that bring the subjects of these stories together.

Thackara is the author of a widely-read blog, The Doors of Perception, and of a new book, How To Thrive In The Next Economy: Designing Tomorrow's World Today (Thames & Hudson). His previous books include the best-selling In the Bubble: Designing In A Complex World (MIT Press).