Interview with Joel Barker

Are the events of the current economic challenges paradigm shifts? Joel Barker says they are and he joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why and what the shifts will mean. They also talk about some new innovations in nano-technology, including a new kind of carbon product and hamburger from a test tube.

Is your small business missing opportunities at the verge? Joel Barker talks with Jim Blasingame about how to take advantage of developments you may be seeing but not taking advantage of because it doesn't fit the way you've been conditioned to think about things, like making a refrigerator out of a loud speaker.

Could your future success be found on the verge? Joel Barker talks with Jim Blasingame about what it takes for your business to identify and execute your next new direction by spending time, brain power and energy developing innovations "at the verge."

Clearly, bio-fuels are not our long-term source for energy, but where will our next energy source come from? Joel Barker talks with Jim Blasingame about some exciting new energy innovations, including a solar solution and one that involves algae.

Could our best alternative energy source come from slime? Joel Barker talks with Jim Blasingame about what he sees coming in the future, including three exciting alternative energy sources and a medical breakthrough.