New Book by Richard Saul Wurman

Wow — what a day yesterday! Richard Saul Wurman was in the office for a work session on his newest book. Tentatively titled “33: Understanding Change by Changing & the Change in Our Understanding,” it’s a dynamic, multilayered presentation of conundrums and opportunities we face in the modern world. Architecture, design, science, health care, technology, and connectedness are themes that weave throughout.

The inner core of the book is Wurman’s “What-If, Could-Be: An Historical Fable of the Future,” a charming and challenging self-published fable that was distributed at the 1976 AIA Convention, which he chaired (and which is still discussed in many circles for its game-changing formula and out-of-the-box format).

Working with Wurman is an exercise in flexibility. He’s off and running the minute he enters the room, and you just have to try to keep up. It’s an energizing, elevating, creative, and confusing experience. Can’t wait for more.