The world has many ‘wicked’ problems that defy easy solutions. These problems are systemic, interrelated and intractable. We need collective wisdom to engage with the wickedness. This wisdom exists amongst us. However, it needs to be surfaced.

We bring together the 'right' people to carefully designed spaces. Over time we prototype some ideas emerging from these spaces. We also produce and distribute tools to imagine, think and solve.

<aside> 🐣 **Socratus seeks to midwife the collective wisdom that is needed.

Socratus** strives for a flourishing society on a thriving planet. We have started work in the areas of food systems, urban systems and livelihoods.

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We want to understand

• How will India flourish in the era of Climate Change?
• Can we provide nutritious food to all?
• How will our cities become hospitable for migrant families?
• How can our farmers live lives of dignity?
• How will our youth respond to an uncertain future?

In Summary

“What’s Socratus you ask? We take systems to task combining Socrates the Greek with a designer and a geek and collect their wisdom in a cask”

Why did we set up Socratus?

India faces a unique challenge!

We have a large population that is young and mostly poor. Many Indians await prosperity. This India of the future is yet to be built. However, the engines of India’s growth are deeply embedded in the carbon economy. Neither India nor the world has the luxury of following that path.

India’s quest for dignity and prosperity will largely coincide with humanity’s response to climate change.

• Farming that produces nutritious food for all without destroying the soil, and while providing decent returns to farmers.
• Cities with living spaces and transport for all residents while curbing pollution while welcoming migrant workers.
• Millions of decent jobs that channel the creative energy of our young people, especially women.

Such challenges fit the definition of Wicked Problems