From viral photographer to impact-driven artist, Ben Von Wong transforms global issues into unforgettable visual metaphors. We dive into his iconic projects like the "Truckload of Plastic" and "Biodiversity Jenga", and why tech is making us dumber. With Moses-level energy, he literally parts the seas of plastic to spark global awareness.
This one’s about legacy, movement, and how micro-decisions create macro impact—tune in and be moved.

00:00 Intro: An Artist Focused On Amplifying Positive Impact

05:14 Bringing Abstract Challenges into something more Material/Physical with Art

07:10 Beautiful art used as Metaphors to explain a better future.

08:15 Project: “Truckload of Plastic”

13:40 The Motivation: Photography

15:11 Jordan Moment, even when we speak about art

16:22 Project: “Biodiversity Jenga”

23:15 Measuring “D’s”.

25:30 If Humans Relied On Facts….

33:16 Pause: You’re All Doing Great Work. #KeepGoing

35:30 Micro-decisions: Macro Impact

43:19 Legacy

48:00 Connect with Ben to create a Movement.

49:30 DOTD: Kung Fu Tea

56:00 When is Enough, Enough?

This episode is part of the ‘Prof P’ series on the Whiskey Hue Stream. Recorded in part for my Fordham Gabelli students.

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