In this week’s episode, Simon Waller is joined by long-time friend and collaborator Col Fink for a rich and deeply meaningful conversation about The Future of How We Live.
Inspired by Col’s own lived experience, the episode explores a future where communal living - like the village life of generations past - becomes not just desirable, but essential to our wellbeing. Together, they question whether our obsession with independence has taken us further from what truly nourishes us: connection, shared responsibility, and collective care.
From multigenerational homes to co-living models that prioritise community over consumption, their discussion considers two possible pathways to the same outcome. While Col explores this way of living through choice and privilege, Simon offers a more sobering perspective - one where housing affordability and urban pressures may force us to rethink how we live together.
This conversation invites us to reimagine what a good life looks like - and reminds us that the future we need may be closer to the one we left behind. More than just imagining a different future, Col is actively living it. And perhaps the best way to show our children what’s possible… is to live it ourselves.
TAKEAWAYS:
- Cole Fink discusses the evolution of his career from go-karting to solopreneurship.
- The concept of solopreneurship offers a third option for making a living.
- Cole's vision for the future emphasises communal living and wellbeing.
- The importance of relationships and community in enhancing happiness.
- Technology should be used to support human connection, not replace it.
- Cultural shifts are necessary for a more communal approach to living.
- The challenges of communal living include managing relationships and housing.
- Governance should support local communities while addressing global issues.
- The future may require a balance between individualism and community.
- Cole's personal experiences shape his vision for a better future.
GUEST:
Col Fink
https://www.colfink.com/