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Silo Solving

Silo Solving unlocks doors of siloed thinking, to help foster and discuss sustainable and innovative solutions for our shared common goals. Host Danelle Marqui Brown sparks conversation with each episode’s guests to explore how innovation, technology, and collaborative problem-solving can be used for environmental, social, and economic resolve. These human-centered and solutions-based conversations roam within nuanced crevices of thoughts, color outside of the lines of typical business- and industry-based narratives, by incorporating the liberal arts (i.e., the humanities, arts, natural and social sciences, etc.) into the mix. These interdisciplinary conversations establish new bridges and provide opportunities to connect dots and co-create solutions.Whether you are a leader, a manager, a team player, or even an entrepreneur, regardless of your work background or industry, these intersectional conversations are for the collective workforce.

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Silo Solving

Creative Problem Solving within Complexity

January 25, 2023 • By Mnemosyne • Season 1 • Episode 1

In this premiere episode’s guest pairing, a theoretical + computational physicist (Stephon Alexander) and a multi-Grammy winning musician (Erik Lawrence) meet for the first time to converse with the Silo Solving podcast host (Danelle Marqui Brown), on the topic of “Creative Problem Solving within Complexity.”

From Einstein to Coltrane, to diversity and genres, to innovation and improvisation, this conversation between three people, from different walks of life and industry (yet some parallels), covers a nuanced spectrum that examines the nature of silos, creativity, and collaboration.

Full show notes available via - https://www.youtube.com/@silosolving

EPISODE’S GUESTS

Stephon Alexander
As a theoretical and computational physicist, plus author, Stephon Alexander’s work resides at the interface between cosmology, particle physics, quantum gravity, and music. He is a Professor of Physics at Brown University, the Executive Director of the Harlem Gallery of Science, and the former President of the National Society of Black Physicists. He’s held previous appointments at Stanford University, Imperial College, Penn State, among others. Additionally, Stephon is also a professional touring jazz musician.

Website:
https://stephonalexander.com/

Lab Site:
https://www.stephonalexanderlab.com/

Books
The Jazz of Physics: The Secret Link Between Music and the Structure of the Universe

Fear of a Black Universe: An Outsider's Guide to the Future of Physics

Erik Lawrence
In a catalogue of music legacy, Erik Lawrence is a multi-Grammy winning saxophonist, flutist, composer, arranger, lecturer, educator, and journalist. He has performed worldwide with legendary artists throughout his career including Levon Helm, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples, Chico Hamilton, Aretha Franklin, Spin Doctors, Wilco, Glen Hansard, and countless others. Additionally, he is on the steering committee for The Louis Armstrong Department of Music Therapy Steering Committee (LADMT), amongst his other roles.

Website:
https://www.eriklawrencemusic.com

Music Site:
https://eriklawrencesoundsanctuary.bandcamp.com

Well-being Services:
https://www.mountaintomountain.love

PODCAST CHANNELS:
Website: https://www.silosolving.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@silosolving
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silosolving/

THE HOST
Danelle Marqui Brown

PRODUCED BY:
By Mnemosyne
Executive Producer: Danelle Marqui Brown