))
A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
…
continue reading
Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable — from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, and everything in between — given by the world's leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity, and learn something new.
…
continue reading
Translating groundbreaking research into digestible brain food. Big Brains, little bites. Produced by the University of Chicago Podcast Network & Winner of CASE "Grand Gold" award in 2022, Gold award in 2021, and named Adweek's "Best Branded Podcast" in 2020.
…
continue reading
What will the future look like? The Future of Everything offers a view of the nascent trends that will shape our world. In every episode, join our award-winning team on a new journey of discovery. We’ll take you beyond what’s already out there, and make you smarter about the scientific and technological breakthroughs on the horizon that could transform our lives for the better.
…
continue reading
Politics has never been stranger – or more online. Each week on WIRED Politics Lab, our reporters guide you through the exciting, challenging and sometimes entertaining vortex of internet extremism, conspiracies, and disinformation. Expect in-depth analysis and conversations based on facts and research. Plus, we’ll give you information you can actually use to lift the fog of disinformation we find ourselves in today.
…
continue reading
Join Max Sklar and guests in this podcast about AI, technology, and society. Email localmaxradio@gmail.com for questions and feedback. Show notes page on the website: www.localmaxradio.com localmaximum.substack.com
…
continue reading
Every Friday and Sunday, Slate’s popular daily news podcast What Next brings you TBD, a clear-eyed look into the future. From fake news to fake meat, algorithms to augmented reality, Lizzie O’Leary is your guide to the tech industry and the world it’s creating for us to live in.
…
continue reading
Conversations about global commodity markets and the disruptive technologies driving the transition to a low-carbon economy. Each week, Dana Perkins sits down with different BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysts to discuss their latest research and unique perspective on the future of energy, transport, agriculture, sustainability and more.
…
continue reading
The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join our host, Rufus Griscom — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
…
continue reading
Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might re ...
…
continue reading
The FYI - For Your Innovation Podcast offers an intellectual discussion on recent developments across disruptive innovation—driven by research, news, controversies, companies, and technological breakthroughs. Hosted by ARK Invest, ARK and guests provide a unique perspective on how to best understand disruptive innovation.
…
continue reading
So many podcasts are about our digital devices. Analog(ue) is a show about how these devices make us feel and how they change our lives for the better, but also for the worse. Hosted by Casey Liss and Myke Hurley.
…
continue reading
Podcast by Isaac Arthur
…
continue reading
Innovation Now is a daily 90-second radio series and podcast that gives listeners a front row seat to hear compelling stories of revolutionary ideas, emerging technologies and the people behind the concepts that are shaping our future.
…
continue reading
The Future of Life Institute (FLI) is a nonprofit working to reduce global catastrophic and existential risk from powerful technologies. In particular, FLI focuses on risks from artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, nuclear weapons and climate change. The Institute's work is made up of three main strands: grantmaking for risk reduction, educational outreach, and advocacy within the United Nations, US government and European Union institutions. FLI has become one of the world's leading ...
…
continue reading
Any and all subject matter related to the future--the long view--of the human condition. Technology, Health, Economics, Politics, Society, Environment and the basics of how to think about the future.
…
continue reading
Podcast interviews with genius-level (top .1%) practitioners, scientists, researchers, clinicians and professionals in Cancer, 3D Bio Printing, CRISPR-CAS9, Ketogenic Diets, the Microbiome, Extracellular Vesicles, and more. Subscribe today for the latest medical, health and bioscience insights from geniuses in their field(s).
…
continue reading
All about ai, startups, and the future - discussing topics that range from technology (AI, IoT, Big Data) to technologies' impact on humans (Work, Play, Culture) and the future of everything in any sector - retail, banking, technology, hiring, and more. We always look for Innovators like you to interview for our weekly podcast. Let us know if you have any stories on ai, disruption, or the future that you would like to share (happy or unfortunate). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo ...
…
continue reading
A Global weekly show interviewing authors to inspire, educate and inform the business world and the curious. Presented by the author of "Undisruptable", this Global show speaks of something greater beyond innovation, disruption and technology. It speaks to the human need to learn: how to adapt and love a changing world. It embraces the spirit of constant change, of staying receptive, of always learning.
…
continue reading
Stephen Wolfram is the creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and the Wolfram Language; the author of A New Kind of Science; and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. Over the course of nearly four decades, he has been a pioneer in the development and application of computational thinking—and has been responsible for many discoveries, inventions and innovations in science, technology and business. On his podcast, Stephen discusses topics ranging from the history of science to the future of ...
…
continue reading
Gain unparalleled access to the minds of industry-leading CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs. Enjoy weekly episodes filled with expert insights, inspiring stories, and trend analysis, all brought to you by the people shaping the future of technology. Whether you're an IT professional, aspiring tech leader, or general tech enthusiast, IT Visionaries has something for everyone. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from the best – subscribe now! Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-cla ...
…
continue reading
Welcome to FUTUREPROOF. We're the podcast that delves into the future. From Augmented Reality to Artificial Intelligence to Smart Cities to Internet of Things to Virtual Reality, we speak with some of the sharpest minds to better help you understand what the next few years may look like.Brought to you by author Jeremy Goldman (Going Social, Getting to Like).For booking inquiries: vie@futureproofshow.com
…
continue reading
Want to stay plugged in to the biggest trends in technology, media, and telecom? Our TMT podcast series takes what you need to know and breaks it down into something more User Friendly. From social responsibility to the next emerging technologies, industry leaders join us to dive into the biggest topics shaping your business—and the world around you.
…
continue reading
We help founders make something people want.
…
continue reading
Series examining the implications - social and cultural, economic and political - of the big ideas that are set to transform the way society functions
…
continue reading
Every week TWiT hosts talk to the smartest people in the world about the most important topics in technology. Join Leo Laporte and other TWiT hosts for these enlightening one-on-one interviews. Although the show is no longer in regular production, you can enjoy episodes from the TWiT Archives.
…
continue reading
There is only wholeness. 💜
…
continue reading
Podcast by ycombinator
…
continue reading
We can have the future we want—but we have to work for it. Soonish brings you stories and conversations showing how the choices we make together forge the technological world of tomorrow. From MIT-trained technology journalist Wade Roush. Learn more at soonishpodcast.org. We're a proud member of the Hub & Spoke audio collective! See hubspokeaudio.org.
…
continue reading
A podcast about tech and society, hosted by Ben Thompson and James Allworth
…
continue reading
How will the future unfold? What is the impact of AI and other exponential technologies on business & society? Join Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View, on his quest to demistify the era of exponential change.
…
continue reading
The Future Is Now
…
continue reading
Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. Brought to you in partnership with the London Review of Books. New episo ...
…
continue reading
Future Thinkers is a media platform, community, and education portal dedicated to the evolution of society, technology, and consciousness. Helping you become better adapted to our uncertain future. As seen in BBC, Forbes, World Economic Forum, and iTunes Top 40. Created by Mike Gilliland and Euvie Ivanova.
…
continue reading
It's about technology. It's about humanity. It's about our future. It's Fw:Thinking.
…
continue reading
The podcast to expand our idea of the future. English episodes only feed of the Future Histories podcast.
…
continue reading
Welcome to The Future of Cities, a new podcast from The Mission. In this podcast we dive deep into topics and technology that are vital to creating a better world. Each episode features interviews with industry leading experts including city planners, technology innovators, government officials, architects, builders, and more. A better future won’t happen unless we build it. So hit subscribe and join us as we explore the future of cities.
…
continue reading
A podcast about staying clean (and sane) in a crazy digital world. Hosted by Loren Feldman and John Biggs.
…
continue reading
Future Perfect explores provocative ideas with the potential to radically improve the world. We tackle big questions about the most effective ways to save lives, fight global warming, and end world poverty to create a more perfect future.In season 3, we explore how the meat we eat affects us all. In eight episodes, Vox's Dylan Matthews and Sigal Samuel examine how the way we eat is shaping animal lives, human lives, and the future of our planet. Produced by Vox and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
…
continue reading
An original podcast from T-Mobile for Business and iHeartRadio, Jonathan Strickland connects with the world’s most unconventional thinkers, the leaders at the intersection of technology and business, to understand how they continue to thrive in a world of complex organizations and lightning-fast technology. How do these executives innovate and enable change, both inside and outside their companies, and what are they looking forward to tackling next? Let’s find out…
…
continue reading
Technology is reshaping our cities—often without permission and sometimes without a clue. Hosted by urban innovation expert Molly Turner and startup advisor Jim Kapsis, Technopolis asks the questions nobody is asking about what needs to change for tech to help solve more problems than it creates.
…
continue reading
Trading Strategies - Forex, Stocks, Commodities or Futures
…
continue reading
…
continue reading
Silicon Valley wants to shape our future, but why should we let it? Every Thursday, Paris Marx is joined by a new guest to critically examine the tech industry, its big promises, and the people behind them. Tech Won’t Save Us challenges the notion that tech alone can drive our world forward by showing that separating tech from politics has consequences for us all, especially the most vulnerable. It’s not your usual tech podcast.
…
continue reading
Personal futures brought to you today by VICE's Motherboard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
…
continue reading
Join us as we build an original science fiction world.
…
continue reading
1
Future of Science & Technology Q&A (April 26, 2024)
1:01:30
1:01:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:01:30
Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the future of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Questions include: Why use cloud computers if we could compute on the Moon? How could we get rid of the latency? - Would we consider artificially eng…
…
continue reading
1
Sounds of Memphis: Strooly (Memphis Brooks Museum of Art) (Aug. 22, 2024)
1:59:16
1:59:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:59:16
A very special 2hr Jungle / Drum & Bass DJ set from Strooly. Recorded live from the rotunda of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Thursday, August 22, 2024.By Future-Everything
…
continue reading
1
Science of Success: A Better Way to Board a Plane
10:45
10:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:45
It seems like every airline has a different way of boarding a plane. But which way works best? Astrophysicist Jason Steffen has spent his career trying to crack the deepest mysteries of the universe, and 15 years ago he discovered and published what he says is the optimal boarding strategy. So why aren’t all commercial airlines using it? On the Sci…
…
continue reading
The last crypto boom left the industry cash-rich and reputation-poor, so they’re doing what any beleaguered industry does—donating to politicians. Guest: Zeke Faux, investigative reporter for Bloomberg and author of Number Go Up. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your …
…
continue reading
1
Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Phineas Redux
53:10
53:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:10
The sixth Great Political Fiction in our summer re-release is Anthony Trollope’s Phineas Redux (1874), his lightly and luridly fictionalised account of parliamentary polarisation in the age of Gladstone and Disraeli. A tale of political and personal melodrama, it explores what happens when political parties steal each other’s clothes and politician…
…
continue reading
In the future, fleets of unimaginable scope may battle over light years, in conflicts that might last milliseconds or entire centuries. Watch my exclusive video Jupiter Brains & Mega Minds: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-jupiter-brains-mega-minds Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Get…
…
continue reading
1
1010 EXPLORING AI IN COMEDY: THE NEXT FRONTIER
6:34
6:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:34
In this episode of thinkfuture, Chris broadcasts from Greece and dives into the fascinating idea of AI-generated comedy. With AI increasingly being used in creative fields, Chris discusses why it might be surprising to some that AI could also take on comedy—a field traditionally seen as distinctly human. He explains that since AI is essentially bui…
…
continue reading
1
Samuel Hammond on why AI Progress is Accelerating - and how Governments Should Respond
2:16:11
2:16:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:16:11
Samuel Hammond joins the podcast to discuss whether AI progress is slowing down or speeding up, AI agents and reasoning, why superintelligence is an ideological goal, open source AI, how technical change leads to regime change, the economics of advanced AI, and much more. Our conversation often references this essay by Samuel: https://www.secondbes…
…
continue reading
1
Why in the 21st century are we still talking about the political Left and Right?
29:08
29:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:08
In a world where Donald Trump embraces anti free-trade protectionism and "leftish" governments are going heavy on law and order, do the old political labels of Left and Right really make sense? Is it time for a new way of thinking and talking about political difference? And how do ordinary voters actually choose their political positions? Are their…
…
continue reading
1
Best Finance Newsletter I’ve Read In 10 Years!
31:59
31:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
31:59
Eden Bradfield from Black Bull Markets shares his daily routine of reading financial news and emphasizes simplifying complex financial concepts. He discusses specific stocks like Starbucks and Nike, and insights on the forex market, particularly the NZDUSD.Podcast AudioCheck out TNVIP to follow Cam's trading and tap into his Private Mentor. Start b…
…
continue reading
Wendy Brown on the possibility of a socialist governmentality. Shownotes: Wendy Brown at Berkeley: https://polisci.berkeley.edu/150w/wendy-brown Wendy Brown at Princeton: https://www.ias.edu/sss/wendy-brown Wendy Brown CV: https://www.ias.edu/sites/default/files/Brown%20CV.2021.pdf Brown, W. (2015). Undoing the Demos: Neoliberalism’s stealth revolu…
…
continue reading
1
The Future Of AI: How Third Brain Automation Is Revolutionizing Business Workflows
37:45
37:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:45
Artificial intelligence and data automation have taken the world by storm. As these tools continue to develop and evolve, businesses are constantly discovering new ways to use them for greater efficiency. In this discussion, we chat with Michael Greenberg about the game-changing impact of AI and automation on enhancing business productivity. Could …
…
continue reading
1
The astonishing future of immersive live entertainment | Willie Williams
14:25
14:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
14:25
Multimedia show director Willie Williams has helped redefine live entertainment in collaboration with artists ranging from David Bowie to The Rolling Stones. He gives a behind-the-scenes look at his recent epic undertaking — designing and directing the rock band U2’s 40-night residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a blend of cutting-edge technology …
…
continue reading
1
The Bioelectric Future of Regenerative Medicine
28:23
28:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:23
In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the…
…
continue reading
1
Meet our planet's hidden defenders | Anjan Sundaram
11:06
11:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:06
Small Indigenous communities make up only five percent of the world's population, but they defend 80 percent of the biodiversity that remains on Earth, says war reporter Anjan Sundaram. He paints a picture of Mexico's embattled ecological frontlines, where invisible heroes are fighting corporations and cartels alike to save our planet's last natura…
…
continue reading
1
Business, Innovation and Managing Life (April 24, 2024)
1:27:04
1:27:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:27:04
Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about business, innovation, and managing life as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-business-qa Questions include: How do businesses adapt to changing technology? Are there existing strategies to combat roadblocks in development? - I…
…
continue reading
1
Functional Holistic Medicine | Natural Health Protocols You Can’t Miss Out On
50:45
50:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
50:45
In this episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Tom Cowan, an alternative medicine doctor, author, and speaker known for his common-sense, holistic approach to health and wellness. Dr. Cowan is an expert in many areas of medicine, such as nutrition, homeopathy, anthroposophical medicine, and herbal medicine. He is also the author of various books,…
…
continue reading
Scientific balloons offer near-space access for suspended payloads up to eight thousand pounds.By WHRO
…
continue reading
1
How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata
12:17
12:17
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:17
Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the basic resources needed to thrive, says agricultural scientist and policymaker Agnes Kalibata. She outlines how to empower these farmers with better tools, climate resilience strategies and market access — so they can continue to nourish humanity while…
…
continue reading
1
How Homeownership Shaped Race In America, with Adrienne Brown
27:23
27:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:23
Race has played a huge role in the creation of mass homeownership in the United States. Discriminatory housing practices including redlining, exclusionary zoning and whitewashing led to great disparities in home ownership among White and Black homeowners. Despite the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the damage had been done to communities o…
…
continue reading
In the future, fleets of unimaginable scope may battle over light years, in conflicts that might last milliseconds or entire centuries. Watch my exclusive video Jupiter Brains & Mega Minds: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-jupiter-brains-mega-minds Get Nebula using my link for 40% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthur Get…
…
continue reading
1
The Power Of Eating More Fruit | How This Person Has Mastered Diabetes
42:13
42:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:13
In this episode, we connect with Robby Barbaro, the co-founder of Mastering Diabetes, a coaching program that reverses insulin resistance using low-fat, plant-based, whole-food nutrition. He is also the co-author of Mastering Diabetes, a book that outlines a revolutionary solution for people living with diabetes. Robby was diagnosed with Type 1 dia…
…
continue reading
1
ANXIOUS ACHIEVER: How You Can Turn Anxiety Into a Superpower
1:00:32
1:00:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:00:32
What are some words you would use to describe a leader? Bold, driven, steadfast. How about … anxious? You may not equate leadership with anxiety, but Morra Aarons-Mele — a writer, podcaster, and self-proclaimed anxious achiever — says that’s a mistake. Because anxiety is not a professional defect or character flaw. It’s not something to be ashamed …
…
continue reading
1
How Proximity Will Transform Industries with Rob Wolcott
55:27
55:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
55:27
In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton, ARK’s Chief Futurist, engages in a compelling conversation with Rob Wolcott, author of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs Will Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life. They explore how digital technologies are pushing production and value creation closer to the moment of demand, reshaping industries from m…
…
continue reading
The Democratic National Convention organizers really rolled out the blue carpet for influencers this year. Today on the show, WIRED senior reporter Makena Kelly joins from Chicago to talk about the Democrats’ strategy of favoring creators over journalists, and whether it will help them win votes. Plus, behind the scenes at the influencer after-part…
…
continue reading
1
Crypto Is Spending Millions to Sway the US Election w/ Molly White
57:35
57:35
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:35
Paris Marx is joined by Molly White to discuss why the crypto industry is spending millions on this election cycle and Coinbase’s potential breach of election finance law. Molly White writes the Citation Needed newsletter. She is the creator of Web3 Is Going Just Great and Follow the Crypto. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech,…
…
continue reading
1
Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Middlemarch Part 2
49:47
49:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:47
This second episode about George Eliot’s masterpiece explores questions of politics and religion, reputation and deception, truth and public opinion. What is the relationship between personal power and faith in a higher power? Is it ever possible to escape from the gossip of your friends once it turns against you? Who can rescue the ambitious when …
…
continue reading
1
Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Middlemarch Part 1
48:46
48:46
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:46
Today’s Great Political Fiction is George Eliot’s Middlemarch (1872), which has so much going on that it needs two episodes to unpack it. In this episode David discusses the significance of the book being set in 1829-32 and the reasons why Nietzsche was so wrong to characterise it as a moralistic tale. Plus he explains why a book about personal rel…
…
continue reading
Skylights are some of the smaller holes that go directly down into caves below the lunar surface.By WHRO
…
continue reading
1
Are AI Researchers Here? | The Brainstorm EP 57
23:49
23:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:49
Are we entering a no-code future? This week, Autonomous Technology and Robotics Director of Research Sam Korus and Associate Portfolio Manager Nick Grous are joined by Next Generation Internet Director of Research Frank Downing to discuss Sakana AI, a project by an AI research lab in Japan that aims to automate the scientific method. The team has c…
…
continue reading
1
How to prevent — or stop — a war | Gabrielle Rifkind
13:33
13:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:33
"I'm not a pacifist, but in the end, war is the greatest human rights abuse and does not make the world safer," says Gabrielle Rifkind, director of the Oxford Process, an organization dedicated to ending armed conflict. She shares how inclusive negotiating strategies can prevent war from breaking out or stop an ongoing conflict — and shows what we …
…
continue reading
1
Plant-Based Diets: There’s a Wrong and a Right Way to Do It
35:55
35:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:55
In the late 80s, vegan or even vegetarian registered dieticians were impossible to find … until Brenda Davis made the transition. Finding herself alone, without even the resources to back up her work as a vegan dietician, she considered changing careers. But instead, she found the courage to speak her truth and make a difference. Davis is now regar…
…
continue reading
1
Fuel for Thought: Rising Tide of LNG May Become a Glut
35:50
35:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
35:50
A wave of new liquefied natural gas projects are due to be commissioned by the end of the decade. Yet a sharp increase in supply runs the risk of creating a glut, and with the rise of this transportable commodity, what impacts one market could have a ripple effect around the world. Today’s show addresses the interplay between global and regional ga…
…
continue reading
In this episode, Chris interviews Michelle, the Chief Marketing Officer of MindTrip, a new AI-powered travel platform designed to transform the travel planning experience. Michelle shares her extensive background as a startup executive and advisor, as well as insights from her upcoming book, "Grow Up: Take Your Startup to the Next Level," which foc…
…
continue reading
1
EXPOSED: Secret Levels Big Banks Trade At – aka “London Fix” w/ Andre Stewart
23:31
23:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:31
Andre Stewart, a seasoned trader, explains the significance of the London fix, a key trading level at 4 PM London time, crucial for institutional traders. He shares how understanding this fix can help anticipate market movements.Andre also reflects on balancing his trading career and personal life and mentions his trading course focused on the Lond…
…
continue reading
1
Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Fathers and Sons
52:58
52:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:58
Our fourth Great Political Fiction is Ivan Turgenev’s Fathers and Sons (1862), the definitive novel about the politics – and emotions – of intergenerational conflict. How did Turgenev manage to write a wistful novel about nihilism? What made Russian politics in the early 1860s so chock-full of frustration? Why did Turgenev’s book infuriate his cont…
…
continue reading
Astronomically speaking, the Veil Nebula, found in the Cygnus constellation, is one of our planet’s close celestial neighbors.By WHRO
…
continue reading
In this episode of thinkfuture, Chris broadcasts from the heart of Evia, Greece, and dives into the concept of JOMO—Joy of Missing Out—as a counter to the pervasive fear of missing out (FOMO) that has gripped modern society. Surrounded by the birthplace of democracy and drama, Chris reflects on how our constant connection to devices and social medi…
…
continue reading
1
How to end malaria once and for all | Abdoulaye Diabaté
13:12
13:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:12
Malaria is a disease as old as humankind, yet we may be closer than ever to eliminating it, says medical entomologist Abdoulaye Diabaté. He explains the potential of "gene drive" technology — which aims to disrupt mosquito reproduction as a means of halting malaria transmission in Africa — and shows how his team is partnering with local communities…
…
continue reading
1
Ketosis Explained: Is the Ketogenic Diet Just Another Weight Loss Fad or Could It Actually Fight Cancer?
44:19
44:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:19
The link between a keto diet and weight loss is very well known, but can this approach to nutrition really be used to heal chronic disease? Dr. David Jockers believes it can. David is functional nutrition counselor, popular guest on The Dr. Oz Show, and the author of Keto Metabolic Breakthrough and The Fasting Transformation. His natural health web…
…
continue reading
1
From VUCA to BANI, The BANI Framework - Jamais Cascio
34:31
34:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:31
In this episode, we delve into the fascinating BANI framework with its creator, Jamais Cascio. BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible) offers a new lens to understand modern disruptions, evolving from the older VUCA model. Jamais Cascio shares insights from his extensive background in futures and foresight work, including his tenur…
…
continue reading
1
How TIAA is Empowering Retirement with Technology
46:01
46:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:01
On this episode, Sastry Durvasula, the Chief Information and Client Services Officer at TIAA, discusses how TIAA uses technology, including AI, to improve the retirement experience for its customers. He also digs into the challenges of integrating new sources of data and the need for companies to reimagine their approach to technology and innovatio…
…
continue reading
1
Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Mary Stuart
53:50
53:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:50
Our third Great Political Fiction is Friedrich Schiller’s monumental play Mary Stuart (1800), which lays bare the impossible choices faced by two queens – Elizabeth I of England and Mary Queen of Scots – in a world of men. Schiller imagines a meeting between them that never took place and unpicks its fearsome consequences. Why does it do such damag…
…
continue reading
Just as a sailboat is powered by wind in a sail, solar sails take advantage of the pressure of sunlight for propulsion, eliminating the need for conventional rocket propellant.By WHRO
…
continue reading
1
Ep. 324 - The Technological Singularity Part II
44:31
44:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
44:31
Max and Aaron go deeper into the ideas of the singularity and the law of accelerating returns as articulated in Ray Kurzweil’s Singularity is nearer. They talk about Nanotechnology, Longevity Escape Velocity, and Computronium. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe…
…
continue reading
1
History of Science & Technology Q&A (April 17, 2024)
1:02:37
1:02:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:37
Stephen Wolfram answers questions from his viewers about the history of science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Questions include: Are there languages or logic systems we haven't yet discovered from the past? - Can smart keyboards help with this process of l…
…
continue reading
1
Science & Technology Q&A for Kids (and others) [April 19, 2024]
1:07:25
1:07:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:07:25
Stephen Wolfram answers general questions from his viewers about science and technology as part of an unscripted livestream series, also available on YouTube here: https://wolfr.am/youtube-sw-qa Questions include: How rare was the recent New Jersey earthquake? How can we predict future earthquakes? - The Indian Plate is moving very fast. It's incr…
…
continue reading
1
Building Connections: Mark Lakeman On Combatting Urban Isolation With Sustainable Ecological Design
46:12
46:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:12
Humans are social creatures, and despite the fact that many of us live together in large groups, there are still issues of isolation. How does the development of sustainable public places foster connections and create opportunities for interaction, inclusivity, and community building – ultimately enhancing the well-being and social cohesion of urba…
…
continue reading
1
How to set the right goals and stay motivated | Ayelet Fishbach
17:49
17:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:49
You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success and avoid the tempting calls of procrastination.…
…
continue reading
