Serge and I take some time to reflect on what all has been given to us and share some bittersweet news.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Peder Aadahl & Sergei Sushchik

Forget the flying car dreams from the 60's. In today's episode, we talk about what cities are doing to become smarter - and how this may affect our convenience and privacy. Things We Discussed What LA and Mecca are doing to become smarter with their infrastructure Saudi Arabia's NEOM Project - the city of the future? Egypt wants to build a new capi…

We live in a world where advertising is pervasive. You just can't escape from it. So how did we get here and what does the future hold? Check out our conversation. Things We Discussed Current state of advertising Methods used in advertising How platforms use "free" offerings to get your data Can we escape an ad-filled world? We're excited to be a p…

So Electronic Voting.... what does that look like? Serge and I did into this from two different perspectives. We discuss the pros and cons. Find out more in this week's episode. We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show. We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To con…

You've probably seen the unbelievable videos of Boston Dynamics' robots running, jumping, and even doing back flips! But what does this mean for humanity? Will these robots doom us as a species or help us in unimaginable ways? Find out more in this week's episode. We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.…

Elon Musk is probably the most interesting man in the world. The number of ideas, dreams, and visions that he has is staggering – and hard to keep up with. Follow along as we talk about who he is and why he's so important for our time. Things we discussed: Elon's beginnings in South Africa Zip2, his first internet company X.com and Paypal SpaceX an…

Hey Future breakers! In today's episode we revisit China's social credit scoring system and the details of what is currently known about it. Just imagine if your behavior of playing video games to buying diapers affected your "score" in society. Well it does for many people today. Be sure to listen to this episode... it will probably make your head…

Hey Future breakers! We've got a bonus episode out today. In our first-ever interview, we chat with Sarah Kessler about the Gig Economy. Check out our conversation. Also, Sarah is releasing her book "Gigged: The end of the Job and the Future of Work" is coming out on June 12: Get it on Amazon You can follow Sarah on Twitter at: twitter.com/SarahFKe…

Every apple fan's favorite day has come and gone and we're here to give you a recap of the awesome new things announced. Things We Discussed iOS 12 features This WWDC felt different - in a good way Dark Mode on Mac OS Screen time controls WatchOS features We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show. We're pr…

We are prepping for some new content and spending some time celebrating Memorial Day here in the states, but we wanted to republish this episode as we will be building off of it on our next podcast. Cheers! Peder & Serge Imagine living in a world where the government monitors everything you do online and offline, and ranks how "trustworthy" you are…

This year's Google I/O did not disappoint. From auto-complete in Gmail to Android P, we talk about some of our favorite features that were announced. Things We Discussed Google's Waymo get's some serious upgrades Google Photos have AI actions baked in Google Maps can now guide you using AR - Just like video games Android P - Some really cool featur…

This is our trashiest episode yet! (sorry, not sorry). Garbage is not something we normally think about but's it's a bigger problem than you may think. On this episode, we talk about some of the issues and solutions for the waste problem. Things We Discussed 10 shocking facts about garbage The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Boyan Slat's plan to clean …

A shift in the way you watch TV has happened. Traditional TV is dead, right? Follow along in this conversation as we discuss the "new media" and what's in store for the future. Things We Discussed Livestreaming is all growing Esports and how that market is exploding with new users HQ Trivia is the new game show that everyone can play along with Peo…

As you've probably heard, Facebook is not having the best few weeks right now. In this episode, we dive into what happened with the Cambridge Analytica scandal and talk privacy in general. Things We Discussed What actually happened? At Facebook (and Google), you are the product iPhone Messenger app protected you. Android? Not so much Tim Cook weigh…

Forget the flying car dreams from the 60's. In today's episode, we talk about what cities are doing to become smarter - and how this may affect our convenience and privacy. Things We Discussed What LA and Mecca are doing to become smarter with their infrastructure Saudi Arabia's NEOM Project - the city of the future? Egypt wants to build a new capi…

The exponential rise of AI is here. We are already seeing AI used in many common applications and devices. But there is no doubt a dark side. In this episode, we walk down a dimly lit rabbit hole. Things We Discussed The Malicious Use of AI Report Elon Musk's take on AI Check out the Scenarios on Page 24 and 27 of the report Adobe VoCo - the photos…

As technology and automation in particular continues to evolve, there is no doubt that certain industries will be disrupted. Some say that the answer to a jobless society is Universal Basic Income. In this episode, we talk Automation and UBI. Things We Discussed Watch this and this video Bots and AI are already taking over simple and creative tasks…

CRISPR is one of the biggest scientific discoveries you might not have heard about. In this episode we break down what exactly is this new technology and how it will ultimately impact humanity. Things We Discussed How does CRISPR Work? Who owns the patent rights on CRISPR? Humans 2.0 Article CRISPR Home Kit TB reistant cows 23 and Me DNA Testing Ou…

As Shakespeare once said, "Can one desire too much of a good thing?" While Social Media has been beneficial to society in many ways, is there a darker, more malevolent side? On this episode, we become the judges of that. Things We Discussed Social Media helps father find daughter after 39 year search We still don't know what Social Media is doing t…

The New Year is upon us and that means new things – lots of new things. In this episode, we predict how some of this new tech will change our world – for better or worse. Things We Discussed: Are universal apps coming to Apple Devices? Build them once and push out to all devices. We will be hearing a lot more about what is (and what is not) 5G. So …

We made it this far! 2017 was a year of many changes and in this episode, we provide some updates on our favorite stories of the past year. Things We Discussed: CRISPR is coming to a trial near you in 2018 The first head swap between cadavers was successful Repair.org is fighting for the right to repair your tractor Equifax is hit with a 50 state l…

Headlines about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency have exploded recently – and for good reason. In this episode, we discuss our reasons for getting excited about the digital gold rush and some outstanding concerns. Things We Discussed: The current state of Bitcoin How much bitcoin is left? Iota - an alternative cryptocurrency you should watch Bitcoi…

Things We Discussed Tesla unveiled their electric Semi The truck achieved a drag coefficient of 0.36 The Tesla Semi can climb a 5 percent grade with a full load at 65 mph. A conventional truck maxes out at 45 mph Fully loaded, the Semi can travel 500 miles on a single charge Tesla will build a network of high-speed, solar-powered charging systems c…

Imagine living in a world where the government monitors everything you do online and offline, and ranks how "trustworthy" you are. If China has it's way, this will soon be reality... Things We Discussed China wants to give all its citizens a Social Credit System They will monitor what you do, who you're with, and how hard you work A Wisconsin compa…

The Bible talks about "Wars and rumors of Wars"; a fitting statement for today's world. North Korea has nukes, but what would happen if they use them or other advanced weapons? Join the conversation. Things We Discussed Have we fallen prey to “Slipper” syndrome? What is an EMP? What can small countries do in the wake of an EMP attack? EMP could wip…

In these days, it's not a matter of if we go to Mars but when. In this episode, we talk about how one company, SpaceX is planning on getting us there. Hold on to your seat. Things We Discussed Elon Musk introduces the BFR – the most powerful rocket in the world New York to Shanghai in 39 minutes? Here's how This could be a logistical nightmare Our …

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, the credit bureau Equifax was recently hacked. What's the extent of the hack and what can you do to protect yourself? Check out this episode for more details. Things We Discussed Equifax got hacked Then, they sent customers to a phishing site What you can do to protect yourself Where do…

How does this sound? Take a test and, if you score well enough, you'll be accepted to a school with no teachers, no tests, and little structure - oh yeah, and it's free. Too good to be true? Check out our discussion about the school of the future. Things We Discussed:Ecolé 42 - a tuition and teacher free school that will teach you programming Why d…

Ever wondered what it would be like to unplug from the grid? Is it even possible to remove yourself from the internet? In today's discussion, we head down the rabbit trail for some answers. Things We Discussed Huge database helped law enforcement find out info about 9/11 terrorists Right to be forgotten legislation in EU It's nearly impossible to c…

Things We Discussed: Russia is clamping down on VPN usage in the country Russia spied on Ukraine military with an Android App The Stuxnet virus Russia is trying to localize the internet to crack down on dissent Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network…

You may have heard of the term Net Neutrality. It's all over the news. But is there a perspective that's not being considered? Find out more as we go deeper into this conversation about the rules of the internet. Things We Discussed What is Net Neutrality? What does it mean for us? Pipes, wires, and connections - who should 'own' them? Congress wil…

Apple's World Wide Developer's conference is usually packed with a ton of new announcements - and this year was no different. In fact, we think that some of the things announced are game changers in the same way the original iPhone was. Things We Discussed: All the awesome new announcements! iOS 11 New Control Center Apple Pay AR Kit - Game Changin…

Elon Musk and Tunneling In this episode, we talk about a boring topic or more specifically The Boring Company and Elon Musks vision for future travel underground. Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

Are we entering into a 'Minority Report' type of reality where you can be arrested before committing a crime? With the help of AI, an English town is taking the first steps in that direction. And the rest of us might not be that far behind. Things We Discuss Durham Police are using AI to help with custody decisions Taser wants to give every cop a b…

We've all heard of heart, kidney, and even face transplants. But what about a full head transplant? Our discussion on this topic might just give you a headache... Things We Discussed: Chinese and Italian surgeons want to perform the first human head transplant Valery will not be the first transplant patient Ethics of this Will this be a common tran…

An open an collaborative world is key for continued progress. So why are some technologies so locked down and where is the open source movement heading? Things We Discussed American Farmers are hacking their tractors with Ukrainian firmware Tesla open sourcing their charger patents Apple open sourcing Swift Google open sources over 2,000 projects W…

If you grew up before the 2000's, your upbringing most likely doesn't look the same as it does today. So how does technology impact the way we raise our kids and what does the future look like? Things We Discussed How our Grandparents grew up How we grew up The impact of technology and raising kids Education and technology We are excited to have Co…

In a World where change is the only constant, we discuss things that we feel will not change in the near future. Things We Discuss Tony Robbins' 6 Human Needs: Certainty Uncertainty Love and Connection Significance Growth Contribution Technology will become cheaper, better, faster to meet our unchanging needs Social Media will change the way we con…

You've probably heard about Bitcoin. On this episode, we talk about the underlying technology that makes Bitcoin possible and what types of applications are around the corner. Things we discussed WTFB - CIA planned to hack cars to carry out assassinations! What are Blockchains? What is bitcoin? Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Governments using blockchains…

Hey all we are gearing up for our next episode, but we wanted to share somethings with you in the meantime. First off we have had a significant amount of downloads regarding CRISPR, so we wanted to create a playlist of videos you can watch to educate yourself further. You can view them down below. Also... drumroll please.......... WE HAVE A SPONSOR…

Technology changes at the speed of thought and today we'd love to provide some updates on things we've talked about on previous episodes. Cheers! Things we Discussed Future Break is growing and it's all thanks to you! AI Predicts Autism in Babies Google's AI working with other AI's Donald Trump, Shinzo Abe, and Maglev Trains San Antonio to Austin i…

Imagine a world where you can just pull energy from the sky... While we're not quite there (yet), the recent developments in battery tech will ensure that we don't waste the energy if (or when) we get to that point. Things We Discuss Nikola Tesla's Apparatus for Utilization of Radiant Energy Nova's fantastic Search for the Super Battery documentary…

Humans have always had a desire to move faster and faster. It seems like the faster we can more, the smaller the world becomes. On this episode, we talk about some of the modes of transportation that are still catching up and if our need for speed will ever be quenched in the future... Things we Discussed The evolution of transportation Transportat…

CRISPR is one of the biggest scientific discoveries you might not have heard about. In this episode we break down what exactly is this new technology and how it will ultimately impact humanity. Things We Discussed How does CRISPR Work? Who owns the patent rights on CRISPR? Humans 2.0 Article CRISPR Home Kit TB reistant cows 23 and Me DNA Testing Ou…

The AI Revolution is not only here, but it is advancing rather quickly. On this episode, we layout where things are heading for the future for Artificial Intelligence, especially in the area of the medical and automotive industries. If you haven't listened to the previous episode of Part One of The Search For Artificial Intelligence, we highly reco…

The AI Revolution is here. On this episode, we define and provide a historical flashback to the very beginnings of Artificial Intelligence including: Ancient Greek Robots Talking Heads Charles Babbage and Ada Byron's Analytical Engine Alan Turing and the Enigma busting Bombe The Turing Test The Three Laws of Robotics Additionally, we discuss the cu…

If you love tech, CES is the place to be. For this episode, we decided to pick our top 5 products that were announced. Peder's Top Five Smart Washers/Dryers Holograms Hulu Live Amazon Echo Integrations Willow Pump Honorable Mention: 360 Camera Sergei's Top Five Chargepoint Express Plus LG W7 TV Lego Boost Honda Riding Assistant Audi + NVIDIA AI Hon…

How do you feel about the pop-ups and banner ads that flood the internet? On this episode, we unpack the rising trend of people using ad blockers and explain how they work. We also dive into some of the issues that people have with ads and how enabling an Ad Blocker will affect publishers and the whole advertising industry. Things we mentioned: Thi…

Do you ever really "Own" your home? What about the impending Smart Device invasion? On this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of both home ownership and renting - and the whole concept of ownership in general. The idea of renting a home or apartment is exciting to many people who can't or don't want to mess with lawn care, shoveling, maintenanc…

Cars. Historically, the driving force of America's consumer. Okay Sergei came up with that pun. They are the amazing machines that get us from point A to point B and they currently are being disrupted. With the rise of electric cars and technology being inserted into the automobile, cars are moving more and more into the software world. And softwar…