Stephen Johnston's blog
How do we go about effectively tackling major complex global challenges such as climate change, rising inequality, obesity and dementia? One thing is for sure, it won’t be with the same mindsets, systems and tools that got us here. The need for missions – to save the world A fascinating event last week by Collaborate […]
There is an increasing awareness of the need for innovation to address the needs of our ageing population, and now is the time for action. The transformational demographics we are living in – Britons today can expect at least an extra thirty years of healthy life compared to their great grandparents – requires a fundamental […]
Last Saturday morning I was on the top deck of a bus meandering through Westbourne Grove – an upscale part of west London – enjoying the pleasant scenery of white stucco houses and hipster coffee shops, when the bus stopped suddenly and the driver turned off the engine. Eventually people started getting off the bus. […]
Cambridgeshire is in many ways a natural hub for innovation in ageing – it’s got a diverse population with a significant number of older inhabitants in rural areas, strong startup talent and biotech expertise centered around the University, sizable corporate interests, a healthy new town and some pretty unhealthy healthcare economics of its own, that are probably […]
I’ve just moved back to London after ten years in the US so this is perhaps a rather self-serving post (and one that also marks a shift to UK vs US spelling). I am excited to be back, not just for the obvious reasons (freezing sleet, warm beer, and erratic plumbing (obviously you should have separate hot […]