In preparation for our conversation this week with Daniel Pink, the author of A Whole New Mind, we thought we’d ask others to offer questions they’d ask him in light of how the shift from the information age to the conceptual age will impact the future of school design.

What would you ask him if y0u had a chance to sit down with him and explore the ideas in his book?

How would you challenge him to explain his “six high-concept, high-touch senses” of the Conceptual Age as a spark for the design of future learning environments? FYI, the 6 senses that define A Whole New Mind:

• Not just function but also DESIGN
• Not just argument but also STORY
• Not just focus but also SYMPHONY
• Not just logic but also EMPATHY
• Not just seriousness but also PLAY
• Not just accumulation but also MEANING

On a side note, we were delighted to learn that Alan November, one of the leading a experts in the world on the future of education and technology, had recently connected with Daniel on a similar set of ’school design’ related questions. Talk about great timing on an otherwise niche topic.

Apparently there will be a multi-part series of podcasts between the 2 of them, but you can listen to the first segment right away at this link here. Well worth a listen in advance of what we’ll be able to share in the coming weeks based on our conversation with Daniel.