Best London Futurists Podcasts (2024)

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What’s it like to be an AI, with Anil Seth 45:52

6d ago45:52

45:52

As artificial intelligence models become increasingly powerful, they both raise - and might help to answer - some very important questions about one of the most intriguing, fascinating aspects of our lives, namely consciousness. It is possible that in the coming years or decades, we will create conscious machines. If we do so without realising it, …

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Freedom Through Efficiency 41:24

7d ago41:24

41:24

Have you ever wanted a future where your estate agency business operates seamlessly, allowing you to reclaim more time with family and achieve success through enhanced tech efficiency? In this episode, hosts Mark Burgess and Rob Brady sit down with David Long, Sales Director at Newboulds & Co., to discuss the future of estate agency entrepreneurshi…

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Regulating Big Tech, with Adam Kovacevich 39:32

15d ago39:32

39:32

Our guest in this episode is Adam Kovacevich. Adam is the Founder and CEO of the Chamber of Progress, which describes itself as a center-left tech industry policy coalition that works to ensure that all citizens benefit from technological leaps, and that the tech industry operates responsibly and fairly. Adam has had a front row seat for more than …

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The case for brain preservation, with Kenneth Hayworth 43:43

21d ago43:43

43:43

In this episode, we are delving into the fascinating topic of mind uploading. We suspect this idea is about to explode into public consciousness, because Nick Bostrom has a new book out shortly called “Deep Utopia”, which addresses what happens if superintelligence arrives and everything goes well. It was Bostrom’s last book, “Superintelligence”, t…

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Straight Talking 1:00:47

21d ago1:00:47

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With 30% of property sales never making it to completion, our guest Paul Quinn, founder of Oakfield Property, has achieved an astonishingly 3% fall-through rate in his agency. How did he manage this? Tune in to discover the way you could approach how you take on properties. Growing up around market stalls, Paul learned the art of negotiation and cu…

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AGI alignment: the case for hope, with Lou de K 35:30

28d ago35:30

35:30

Our guest in this episode is Lou de K, Program Director at the Foresight Institute. David recently saw Lou give a marvellous talk at the TransVision conference in Utrecht in the Netherlands, on the subject of “AGI Alignment: Challenges and Hope”. Lou kindly agreed to join us to review some of the ideas in that talk and to explore their consequences…

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Leading By a Mile 50:56

1M ago50:56

50:56

Estate agents... What are the secrets to increasing your market share from 12% to 35%, whilst maintaining a high level of service and charging the right fee? Join us as we sit down with Charlotte Cooper of Alan Cooper Estates, a family-owned estate agency, where Charlotte opens up about her unconventional journey into estate agency, starting at the…

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The Political Singularity and a Worthy Successor, with Daniel Faggella 43:58

1M ago43:58

43:58

Calum and David recently attended the BGI24 event in Panama City, that is, the Beneficial General Intelligence summit and unconference. One of the speakers we particularly enjoyed listening to was Daniel Faggella, the Founder and Head of Research of Emerj. Something that featured in his talk was a 3 by 3 matrix, which he calls the Intelligence Traj…

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The Longevity Singularity, with Daniel Ives 48:27

1M ago48:27

48:27

In the wide and complex subject of biological aging, one particular kind of biological aging has been receiving a great deal of attention in recent years. That’s the field of epigenetic aging, where parts of the packaging or covering, as we might call it, of the DNA in all of our cells, alters over time, changing which genes are turned on and turne…

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Mentoring Future Leaders 54:58

2M ago54:58

54:58

In this episode, we look at crafting the future estate agency leaders through mentorship, featuring Ben Taylor, Director of Walters Property in Lincolnshire and his father Adrian. Together, they unveil their journey—Ben's rise from a sales negotiator to director, fueled by a passion for customer-centricity and his father's invaluable guidance. We s…

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S6 Episode 4: The opportunity for Enterprise AI with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PWC 45:37

2M ago45:37

45:37

This podcast episode features an interview with Darshan Chandarana and Julia Howes from PwC about opportunities in enterprise AI. They discussed AI adoption across industries, with financial services and retail leading the way, and Darshan emphasised the importance of responsible AI and understanding societal impacts. Julia discussed the challenges…

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Where are all the Dyson spheres? with Paul Sutter 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

In this episode, we look further into the future than usual. We explore what humanity might get up to in a thousand years or more: surrounding whole stars with energy harvesting panels, sending easily detectable messages across space which will last until the stars die out. Our guide to these fascinating thought experiments in Paul M. Sutter, a NAS…

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Beyond The CV | Empathy, Diversity & Recruitment 46:50

2M ago46:50

46:50

How can personal milestones and industry changes inspire innovative business strategies and a people-centric approach to recruitment in the estate agency sector? In this episode, we embark on a journey with Nicola Broomham, a seasoned estate agency recruitment professional and chair of Women in Residential Property. Nicola shares her remarkable sto…

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S6 Episode 3: Living in the moment - the opportunity for 5G Standalone with Nicki Lyons from Vodafone UK 19:35

2M ago19:35

19:35

In this episode, we look at a report I wrote in partnership with Vodafone UK to examine how 5G Standalone (5G SA) could transform UK over the next 5-7 years. To talk more about the findings, I spoke with Nicki Lyons, Vodafone UK's Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer. Some of the predictions in the report include: We’ll see the end of V…

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Provably safe AGI, with Steve Omohundro 44:30

2M ago44:30

44:30

AI systems have become more powerful in the last few years, and are expected to become even more powerful in the years ahead. The question naturally arises: what, if anything, should humanity be doing to increase the likelihood that these forthcoming powerful systems will be safe, rather than destructive? Our guest in this episode has a long and di…

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Robots and the people who love them, with Eve Herold 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

In this episode, our subject is the rise of the robots – not the military kind of robots, or the automated manufacturing kind that increasingly fill factories, but social robots. These are robots that could take roles such as nannies, friends, therapists, caregivers, and lovers. They are the subject of the important new book Robots and the People W…

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Avoiding the 'Race to the Bottom' 47:03

3M ago47:03

47:03

Want to understand what the premium market means? In this episode host Rob Brady sits down with David Lindley, CEO of ByDesign, offering listeners a deep dive into the dynamics of the premium property market. In the first segment, they explore David's journey from a family-run business to leading a global network of agents, shedding light on the in…

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S6 Episode 2: Celebrating Facebook's 20th Anniversary: Facebook @ 20 with Jason Mander from GWI 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, we’re casting our minds back to 2004, when NASA landed the Spirit rover on Mars; the last episode of Friends aired; George W Bush was re-elected US president, and the number one hits were LMC’s Take Me To The Clouds Above in the UK and Hey Ya! By Outkast in the US. Over at Harvard University, computer science student Mark Zuckerber…

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Education and work - past, present, and future, with Riaz Shah 37:29

3M ago37:29

37:29

Our guest in this episode is Riaz Shah. Until recently, Riaz was a partner at EY, where he was for 27 years, specialising in technology and innovation. Towards the end of his time at EY he became a Professor for Innovation & Leadership at Hult International Business School, where he leads sessions with senior executives of global companies. In 2016…

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Leaflets to Leadership 47:29

3M ago47:29

47:29

Ever wondered how delivering leaflets at age 11 could lead to becoming a successful leader? In this episode, we dive into the journey of well-known and respected Abigail Grey, the driving force behind Grey & Co, Estate & Letting Agents in North West London. Starting with childhood memories of delivering leaflets at age 11, we trace Abigail's evolut…

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What is your p(doom)? with Darren McKee 43:48

3M ago43:48

43:48

In this episode, our subject is Uncontrollable: The Threat of Artificial Superintelligence and the Race to Save the World. That’s a new book on a vitally important subject. The book’s front cover carries this endorsement from Professor Max Tegmark of MIT: “A captivating, balanced and remarkably up-to-date book on the most important issue of our tim…

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S6 Episode 1: The new Y2K? Quantum computing and the threat of Q-Day in 2030 with Chris Johnson from Nokia 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

Twenty-four years ago, the world prepared for the risk of a global meltdown due to the "Y2K bug" - the potential for computer errors related to the formatting and storage of calendar data for dates in and after the year 2000. The issue at the time was many programs represented four-digit years with only the final two digits, making the year 2000 in…

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Climate Change: There’s good news and bad news, with Nick Mabey 46:16

3M ago46:16

46:16

Our guest in this episode is Nick Mabey, the co-founder and co-CEO of one of the world’s most influential climate change think tanks, E3G, where the name stands for Third Generation Environmentalism. As well as his roles with E3G, Nick is founder and chair of London Climate Action Week, and he has several independent appointments including as a Lon…

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Smart Wins 41:52

3M ago41:52

41:52

Joining host Mark Burgess, with the inspirational Louise Breakey, owner of Wigan estate agency, Breakey and Co, who unveils the key moments and innovative strategies that revolutionised her business. This episode goes beyond mere change; it's a masterclass in harnessing the power of strategic thinking and passion to redefine success, navigating thr…

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Meet the electrome! with Sally Adee 37:29

4M ago37:29

37:29

Our subject in this episode is the idea that the body uses electricity in more ways than are presently fully understood. We consider ways in which electricity, applied with care, might at some point in the future help to improve the performance of the brain, to heal wounds, to stimulate the regeneration of limbs or organs, to turn the tide against …

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Don't try to make AI safe; instead, make safe AI, with Stuart Russell 50:35

4M ago50:35

50:35

We are honoured to have as our guest in this episode Professor Stuart Russell. Stuart is professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, and the traditional way to introduce him is to say that he literally wrote the book on AI. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, which he co-wrote with Peter Norvig, was first publis…

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Iceberg Digital's Vision for Industry Evolution 26:06

4M ago26:06

26:06

In this podcast episode, join hosts Rob and Mark on a journey through the evolution of Iceberg Digital and its product line-up, including Lifesycle, the new cutting-edge Neuron, Uzair, and the transformation of Estate Agency X. Unveiling the origins of Iceberg Digital, the duo delves into the inception of Lifesycle, tracing its development and the …

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Bun B On Trill Burgers, Music To Entrepreneur & Keys To Brand Building | Assets Over Liabilities 1:14:00

4M ago1:14:00

1:14:00

In this episode, Houston legend #BunB shares his journey from acclaimed rapper to founder of Trill Burgers, one of the hottest burger chains in Texas. He explains how he built Trill Burgers from a tent at music festivals to a beloved brand with brick-and-mortar locations and stadium deals, emphasizing hard work, consistency, and knowing your worth.…

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EAX Business Accelerator Programme 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

Following on from featuring in industry press, hosts Mark Burgess and Rob Brady invite you on a transformative journey in their latest podcast episode. Dive deep into their 12-month Business Accelerator Programme provided by Estate Agency X, a must for estate agents ready to revamp their businesses from the inside out. This isn't your ordinary prof…

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Cam Newton's Business Playbook: From NFL Star to Entrepreneurial Mogul | Assets Over Liabilities 1:19:59

4M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

Cam Newton joins us on Assets Over Liabilities to discuss his journey from professional football player to savvy businessman and entrepreneur. He talks about his various business ventures including restaurant ownership, media production, apparel, and trucking logistics. Cam also shares advice on building generational wealth, expressing your persona…

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Aligning AI, before it's too late, with Rebecca Gorman 35:19

4M ago35:19

35:19

Our guest in this episode is Rebecca Gorman, the co-founder and CEO of Aligned AI, a start-up in Oxford which describes itself rather nicely as working to get AI to do more of the things it should do and fewer of the things it shouldn’t. Rebecca built her first AI system 20 years ago and has been calling for responsible AI development since 2010. W…

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The Big Debate : Tradition Vs Tech 45:23

4M ago45:23

45:23

Join host Mark Burgess as he sits down with well-known industry leader Peter Rollings in this compelling episode. From Foxtons's intriguing culture to Marsh & Parsons's transformative leadership, Rollings unravels the secrets to his success in the industry. They explore the building of successful estate agencies as Rollings shares his experiences. …

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Tee Grizzley Talks Turning Street Life To Gaming Empire & Music Career | Assets Over Liabilities 1:10:53

4M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In this sit-down with hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley opens up about turning his lifelong passion for gaming into a massively lucrative second career streaming on Twitch and posting gaming content online. He discusses building out virtual businesses within video game worlds, and how he balances gaming brand deals a…

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B. Simone On Manifestation, Financial Discipline & Life After Cancellation | Assets Over Liabilities 1:02:28

5M ago1:02:28

1:02:28

In this episode, comedian and entrepreneur B. Simone sits down with Rashad Bilal & Troy Millings of Assets Over Liabilities to discuss her journey to making her first million by 30, the ups and downs of building multiple business ventures, and how she overcame cancellation. She talks manifestation, shares financial discipline tips, gives advice for…

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Shazam! with Dhiraj Mukherjee 33:38

5M ago33:38

33:38

Our guest in this episode is Dhiraj Mukherjee, best known as the co-founder of Shazam. Calum and David both still remember the sense of amazement we felt when, way back in the dotcom boom, we used Shazam to identify a piece of music from its first couple of bars. It seemed like magic, and was tangible evidence of how fast technology was moving: it …

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Ethical Estate Agency 59:13

5M ago59:13

59:13

Join host Rob Brady in a conversation with Jerry Lyons, the mastermind behind the Estate Agency Content Club and the Ethical Agent Network. In this episode, they delve into the art of authentic content creation, drawing on Jerry's journalistic background and his unique approach to writing for estate agents. As the discussion unfolds, they explore c…

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Slim Thug On Owning Masters, Real Estate,, Building Wealth & More | Assets Over Liabilities 1:09:59

5M ago1:09:59

1:09:59

On this episode of #AssetsOverLiabilities, respected Houston rapper and entrepreneur #SlimThug opens up about the business of music, growing up in Texas, owning your masters, and the importance of financial discipline. Slim breaks down how he built his wealth independently in the music industry and transitioned into real estate and other investment…

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The Politics of Transhumanism, with James Hughes 44:27

5M ago44:27

44:27

Our guest in this episode is James Hughes. James is a bioethicist and sociologist who serves as Associate Provost at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He is also the Executive Director of the IEET, that is the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies, which he co-founded back in 2004. The stated mission of the IEET seems to be more impo…

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Building a Brand With a Heart 41:03

5M ago41:03

41:03

Join host Rob Brady as he sits down with Katie and Matthew Cromwell from the award-winning No. 86 Estate Agency. This inspiring story of how Katie founded a modern estate agency that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. Discover how Matthew, Katie's husband, made the life-changing decision to leave his career and join her vision at No. 86. D…

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Jeezy On Corporate Thugging To Spirits & Real Estate Empire & More | Assets Over Liabilities 1:25:25

5M ago1:25:25

1:25:25

In this interview, hip hop legend Jeezy opens up about his journey from the streets to building an impressive real estate portfolio and successful spirits brands. He talks going from releasing mixtapes to partnering with major alcohol companies, shares the story behind his tequila deal, and explains how he leverages his platform to acquire property…

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Pusha T On Arby's Jingle, Business With Friends, Owning Masters & More | Assets Over Liabilities 1:05:13

6M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Rap legend #PushaT joins the #AssetsOverLiabilities crew to discuss the keys to building successful businesses with friends, owning masters versus publishing rights, properly managing scaling for his medical transportation company, making hip hop continue to be successful and competitive even with age and time, collaborating with brands like Adidas…

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S5 Episode 26: The Transformative Impact of Edge Computing with Mark Swinson from Red Hat 27:23

6M ago27:23

27:23

Curious about edge computing? Want to understand why it's the next big thing in the world of IT? My conversation with Mark Swinson, an enterprise IT Automation Sales Specialist at Red Hat, might just be the discussion you're looking for. Mark takes us on a deep dive into the world of edge computing, discussing its benefits, applications, and the cr…

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How to make AI safe, according to the tech giants, with Rebecca Finlay, CEO of PAI 31:09

6M ago31:09

31:09

The Partnership on AI was launched back in September 2016, during an earlier flurry of interest in AI, as a forum for the tech giants to meet leaders from academia, the media, and what used to be called pressure groups and are now called civil society. By 2019 more than 100 of those organisations had joined. The founding tech giants were Amazon, Fa…

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Decoding The Marketing Funnel 46:34

6M ago46:34

46:34

In the latest episode of Estate Agency X, host Rob Brady engages in a fascinating conversation with Andrew Sharpe from Sure Sales and Lettings. Andrew's journey is nothing short of unconventional—he initially pursued a degree in engineering, but a visit to an estate agency while house hunting led him to pivot his career towards becoming an estate a…

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Lauren London On Transitioning From Actress To Entrepreneur & More | Assets Over Liabilities 58:19

6M ago58:19

58:19

Actress and entrepreneur Lauren London joins hosts Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings on Assets Over Liabilities to discuss her journey from being talent in Hollywood to creating her own production company and fashion line. They talk about building generational wealth, protecting your finances in the entertainment industry, saying no to jobs that don't…

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The shocking problem of superintelligence, with Connor Leahy 44:52

6M ago44:52

44:52

This is the second episode in which we discuss the upcoming Global AI Safety Summit taking place on 1st and 2nd of November at Bletchley Park in England. We are delighted to have as our guest in this episode one of the hundred or so people who will attend that summit – Connor Leahy, a German-American AI researcher and entrepreneur. In 2020 he co-fo…

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Preparing for Bletchley Park: behind the scenes, with Ollie Buckley 35:01

6M ago35:01

35:01

The launch of GPT-4 on the 14th of March this year was shocking as well as exciting. ChatGPT had been released the previous November, and became the fastest-growing app ever. But GPT-4’s capabilities were a level beyond, and it provoked remarkable comments from people who had previously said little about the future of AI. In May, Britain’s Prime Mi…

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S5 Episode 25: The Future of Multicloud Technology: A Deep Dive with Steve Young of Dell Technologies 43:40

6M ago43:40

43:40

On this episode of the Actionable Futurist Podcast, I had an in-depth conversation with Steve Young, UK SVP & Managing Director for Dell Technologies, on why it is now critical that CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and CISOs play a role in driving a well-planned multicloud strategy for their businesses. In recent years, cloud technology has proliferated. However, …

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Falling In Love With What You Do 38:57

6M ago38:57

38:57

In this episode, host Mark Burgess sits down and engages in a conversation with Laura Howey, the visionary owner of Love Property, as they dive into the narrative of how she decided eight years ago, to step off the conventional treadmill and reshape the trajectory of her business. Laura shares pivotal moments that led to a shift in perspective. Fro…

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The future of space-based solar power, with John Bucknell 36:29

6M ago36:29

36:29

In the future, energy will be too cheap to meter. That used to be a common vision of the future: abundant, clean energy, if not exactly free, then much cheaper than today's energy. But a funny thing happened en route to that future of energy abundance. High energy costs are still with us in 2023, and are part of what's called the cost-of-living cri…

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