Dalí Museum’s Kim Macuare on Creative Thinking Models and AI’s Impact

11/12/2025 1h 2min Episodio 16

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In this episode, we sit down with Kim Macuare, Learning Designer, Creativity Researcher, and Co-Director of the Innovation Labs at the Dalí Museum. Kim blends arts, sciences, and human-centered learning to help leaders, creators, and organizations unlock fresh ways of thinking.She takes us through her incredible journey across academia, global cultures, education, innovation, and creative problem-solving, and shares powerful lessons on:⬛ How growing up in a humble community shaped her curiosity, imagination, and love for stories⬛ Why creativity is not a talent but a trainable skill anyone can develop⬛ The core habits of creative thinkers: capturing ideas, questioning assumptions, and reframing problems⬛ What “invitational language” is and how it transforms problem-solving and collaboration⬛ The surprising intersection between economics, identity, and her PhD in medieval literature⬛ Her years living in Venezuela and how full immersion changed her approach to learning and life⬛ What the Dalí Museum teaches us about innovation, restlessness, and seeing the world differently⬛ Why collaboration is the engine that turns creativity into real innovation⬛ Her concerns about how AI could short-circuit creativity, practice, and the development of discernmentKim’s story spans continents, disciplines, and roles, from English professor to global educator to innovation leader. Through it all, she has championed the power of seeing and doing things differently, and the lifelong practice of becoming more creative.—About Dr. Manish AroraDr. Arora is the co-founder of LearnDesk and Insaito, where he leads marketing and sales. He has grown LearnDesk into a global platform supporting over 25,000 businesses and is now focused on Automatan, an AI platform for automating business workflows. With 80+ patents and decades of industry experience, Dr. Arora brings deep technical and strategic insights to every conversation.—The Inference ShowStay connected:🔗 Automatan: https://www.linkedin.com/company/automatan-ai🔗 Insaito: https://in.linkedin.com/company/insaito-inc🔗 Dr. Manish Arora: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manish7901🔗 Vivek Puri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivpuri🔗 LearnDesk: https://www.learndesk.us/🔗 Insaito: https://www.insaito.com/Want to be a guest? Email us at [email protected]

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