Medici Effect

In this episode, Armand DiMele discusses the concept of the Medici Effect with guests Kent Robertshaw and Franz Johansson. The Medici Effect refers to the innovative breakthroughs that occur when ideas from different cultures and disciplines intersect. Johansson explains how the Medicis in Renaissance Florence fostered creativity by bringing together diverse thinkers, and he shares examples of modern innovators who have successfully combined disparate ideas to create groundbreaking solutions. The conversation explores the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone and embracing risk in the pursuit of creativity.