Published in GoFAr·Jan 7, 2021Is This a Turning Point?The U.S. Capitol descended into disarray and violence on January 6th, 2021, as hundreds of pro-Trump rioters swarmed the building, forcing the Senate to evacuate and therefore abruptly pausing a ceremonial event to affirm Joe Biden’s upcoming presidency. Americans expressed grave concern as the world watched in bewilderment. Indeed, a…4 min read4 min read
Jan 7, 2021Is This a Turning Point?The U.S. Capitol descended into disarray and violence on January 6th, 2021, as hundreds of pro-Trump rioters swarmed the building, forcing the Senate to evacuate and therefore abruptly pausing a ceremonial event to affirm Joe Biden’s upcoming presidency. Americans expressed grave concern as the world watched in bewilderment. Indeed, a…4 min read4 min read
Dec 24, 2020Thank You and Goodbye, 2020I just returned to my desk after another somewhat awkward, somewhat lovely Zoom holiday party. It’s December 23rd — a day that has always, for the past several years, marked the beginning of my year-end reflection. I was happy to see many dear friends on screen. The festive virtual toasts…Impact4 min readImpact4 min read
Published in GoFAr·May 27, 2020Original MemoryClarification added August 9, 2021: We — GoFA and the author — do not support any COVID anti-vaccination rhetorics or movements. This story employs the vaccine as a catalyst to spark a radical imagination for building a kinder and more equitable future. November 18, 2040 Dear Noa and Rico, It’s…Gofa5 min readGofa5 min read
Published in GoFAr·Mar 23, 2020The Future Has ArrivedIt’s strange to say it: “I have been preparing for this moment my entire life.” And I know I am not the only one. I suppose humanity is never truly prepared for wars, natural disasters or epidemics, partly because we don’t ever want them to come. It might be naive…Gofa4 min readGofa4 min read
Published in GoFAr·Mar 23, 2020Unadulterated Wonder: Imagining the Future of ImaginationWhat does imagination have to say about imagination? Sharon Chang makes the case for a more open process of building the future. During a recent visit to the Park Avenue Armory, I encountered a quote by German artist and filmmaker Hito Steyerl. “What does a thing have to say about…Gofa10 min readGofa10 min read
Oct 27, 2019Seeing Potential in ControversyImported from another Medium channel: https://medium.com/@tapidorka/seeing-potential-in-controversy-fded4875cc8d On August 19, 2019, a headline caught my attention: “Business Roundtable Redefines the Purpose of a Corporation to Promote an Economy That Serves All Americans.” The Business Roundtable (BRT) is a non-profit association whose members are chief executive officers of major U.S. companies including…7 min read7 min read
Sep 24, 2019Announcing Yoxi 9.0 — Investing in Shared FuturesMusings from Yoxi Founder, Sharon Chang I woke up from a dream where I worked really hard to install a steering wheel on a supersonic flying sailboat. The whole contraption appeared to be magnetic in a logic-defying way: floating, repelling, snapping and spinning in all directions like a Pixar animation…Impact Investing4 min readImpact Investing4 min read
Dec 26, 2018Reflections from the EdgeMusings from Yoxi Founder, Sharon Chang Earlier this month, I returned from a beautiful trip to the edge of the world, Fogo Island. Despite being one of the coldest places on the planet, its inhabitants are some of the warmest people I have ever come across in my life. …Impact Investing4 min readImpact Investing4 min read
Nov 9, 2018A Mirage Called NEOM“Dubai (CNN Business) Saudi Arabia is attracting big names from around the world to advise on one of its most ambitious projects — building a futuristic mega city — even as questions mount about its role in the disappearance of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi.” A friend sent me this CNN…Future4 min readFuture4 min read
