“Information Trust & Truth” with Christopher Butler (GWTW900)
Of all the questions today’s guest asks in our conversation, the biggest of them all is this: “What does it mean to be alive?” Making his sixth appearance on the show, Christopher Butler is a designer, communicator, and deep thinker not afraid to ask tough questions and explore obscure topics. Our conversation begins with nature journaling, the joy of slowing down, observing, and modeling wonder for others. From there, we explore what it means to trust information, the role of modern propaganda and disinformation in our technical society, and the importance of having a consensus, shared reality. Ever deeper, we question purpose, meaning, and what we leave behind to the next generation. As Chris models throughout this conversation, open your mind as we go on this adventure together.
“The Best Part of the Internet” with Christopher Butler (GWTW805)
I’m talking with one of my favorite people in the world about a bunch of interesting topics ranging from old tech, new promises, and platforms of argument and despair to the traits of makers, the search for clarity and ownership in a digital world, and perhaps the biggest question of all: What kind of world do we want to live in? Christopher Butler is the Chief Design Officer at Newfangled and Magnolia. He writes extensively on his website, which I’ve linked to in the show notes at gwtw.co/805, about his desire “to learn, make and improve things, write, discuss ideas, and just observe.” He is an encourager, a challenger, and one hell of a conversationalist.
“Take a Deep Breath, Humanity” with Christopher Butler (GWTW667)
How would you describe your intention when you think about the most significant issues we are facing as a society? Do you give yourself the space and silence to be curious, or are you rushing to an answer so that you can be first and right? In today’s conversation with Christopher Butler, we explore not only the topics of artificial intelligence, ethics, and technology but how we can better set the stage for our lives in a world constantly plugged into the Internet. I found this conversation with Chris insightful in numerous ways, from having a deeper understanding of breathing and silence to the role curiosity can play as I think about my position in the bigger picture.
“Few Things Are That Shallow” with Christopher Butler (GWTW505)
https://media.blubrry.com/gettingworktowork/content.blubrry.com/gettingworktowork/gwtw505.mp3From search engines, algorithms, design, and technology to what it means to be uniquely human, today’s guest weekly inspires me with his email newsletter, Don’t Think About The Future, to think deeply about unexpected topics. Chris Butler is a writer, designer, manager, consultant, and creator at Newfangled. I have had the pleasure of talking with […]
“Limitations, Forgiveness & Value” with Christopher Butler (GWTW169)
https://media.blubrry.com/gettingworktowork/content.blubrry.com/gettingworktowork/gwtw169.mp3Christopher Butler is a great person to know and learn from. He is a thinker, designer, writer, podcaster, and the Chief Design Officer at Newfangled. If his name sounds familiar, he was on the show last year and he has returned to talk about a variety of topics including the power of limitations in finding […]
Interview with Christopher Butler (GWTW82)
https://media.blubrry.com/gettingworktowork/content.blubrry.com/gettingworktowork/gwtw82.mp3Christopher Butler is a designer, writer, podcaster, and Chief Operating Officer at Newfangled, a digital marketing consultancy for digital and traditional marketing firms. In this episode of Getting Work To Work, we talk about everything! From why Chris spends time helping people like myself learn more about their businesses and the importance of growth to […]