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United States
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Technology Podcasts
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Are you ready to board the good ship SS Tomorrow? The Friendly Futurist. The podcast all about a user-friendly future, covering the intersection of social change, big tech, and megatrends, mixed with some dope ass beats. Think of the show as the intersection between Emerging Technology with Implications on Society and The Environment. Each week we chat with experts in: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, The Metaverse, Agtech, Future of Food, Future of Work, Future of Energy, Biotech, Transhumanism, Biohacking, AI, Quantum Computing, Regenerative Agriculture, Nanotechnology, Climate Change, Electric Vehicles, Space Exploration, CBD Products, Introduction of UBI (Universal Basic Income), Return to Slow Fashion and so much more Remember to Stay Curious and The Future is User Friendly! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Language:
English
Episodes
Top Trends to Watch Out For in 2022
1/1/2022
Here is the list I compiled from independent sources about the trends to look out for in 2022.
Will the pandemic become endemic? Will Climate Change become top of mind? What major tech breakthrough in late 2021, will become mainstream? And so much more!
Futher reading:
Pandemic to Endemic
Ford's Futurist's Top Predictions
China Claims Quantum Supremacy
Sources from original articles: Irish Times, AdAge, Wired, The Economist, Forbes.
What topics and or trends would you like to hear...
Duration:00:06:33
New Years Day Special: Western Australia: The Land of Opportunity
12/31/2021
Happy New Year! May 2022 be the best one yet!
Today as a special treat we have the Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Professor Peter Klinken in the studio chatting with us about the potential of this great state to become a renewable industry superpower!
Here you will learn about:
🚀 Carbon Storage
🚀 Rare Earth Minerals in our own Backyard
🚀 Potential for Wind, Solar and Geothermic Energy.
🚀 How renewable energy is fuelling the fourth industrial revolution
🚀 How NASA is...
Duration:00:30:23
How A Ont ID Digital Identity Can Help You
12/29/2021
Today's guest is Humpty Calderon, Head of Community at Ontology, and we are discussing the impact of Defi and having a digital identity.
As we steam towards Web 3.0, the team over at Ontology is dedicated to providing trust, transparency and privacy through decentralised identity and data solutions.
With the release of their projects such as Ont ID. These blockchain projects will bring a whole new level of trust and transparency to our digital world.
Find out more here:...
Duration:00:17:49
Boxing Day Special: Is Your New Gadget Cybersafe?
12/25/2021
It is Christmas day and you've unwrapped a present, a new smart device, say a fitness tracker. How do you know for sure that it is cyber safe?
Things that may far from your mind with that shiny piece of tech are: - How much do you trust IOT (Internet of Things) gadgets?
- Are you concerned about your gadgets being hacked?
- Would you buy a new gadget if you knew it was safe from hackers?
Well, today's interview is with Sean Duca, VP and Chief Security Officer for the Asia Pacific and...
Duration:00:15:56
What is Fintech's Point of View on The Metaverse?
12/22/2021
The metaverse is a term that describes the entire online universe. The world as we know it is coming together in a single global space. A place where people can interact with one another, learn about one another, create communities and do business together.
The fintech industry is one of the most advanced and fastest-growing industries in the world. It is growing at a phenomenal rate. And why not? It solves a problem.
Fintech is the new way of thinking about money. It is all about the...
Duration:00:32:22
Can You Touch Your NFT?
12/15/2021
You may be right now familiar with the metaverse. The metaverse is a future world in which you can be anything you want, do anything you want, and be with anyone you want. The first version of this world is virtual reality and the second version is augmented reality. Nonetheless, there is another realm within the metaverse you may not have thought about: tactile tech or touching digital objects.
So what is haptics?
- Haptics is touch feedback through the use of vibrational or tactile...
Duration:00:19:40
Can You Change Your Voice in the Metaverse?
12/1/2021
Today's guest is co-founder of Voicemod, Jaime Bosch from Valencia, Spain/
In this episode, we'll talk about what voice changing means in the metaverse, why it's important, and how we've used voice changing not only as a tool in the gaming world, it has ramifications for other industries.
In this episode you will learn:
To find out more visit https://www.voicemod.net/ or check out the Voicemod crew on Discord, Tik Tok Twitter, or YouTube
We have also previously covered how...
Duration:00:21:44
How Can You Bling Up Your Metaverse Avatar?
11/24/2021
Believe it or not a lot has changed in the world of NFTs since we checked in on them waaaayyyy back in series 2. In today's episode, we catch up with what is happening in the art world and how luxury brands are selling digital assets to users within the Metaverse on gaming platforms such as Roblox.
Today's special guests are Steve Assoe and Holly Atkinson
Steve is from Montreal, Canada and he is a passionate visual artist, pursuing a masters in Marketing and exploring the world of...
Duration:00:34:03
Can We Blend New Technology with Ancient Wisdom?
11/17/2021
Unless you have been sleeping under a rock for the past 4 weeks, you will hear the word Metaverse being thrown around. But what is it really?
So let's break it down to the level of the average bloke on the street: 1. Metaverse = virtual reality space
2. There is a VR world out there where you can experience anything anytime. It's like going to a movie theater, but instead of watching a film in your own home, you can walk around, interact with the environment, and experience what the...
Duration:00:42:17
Are Remote Workers Safe?
11/10/2021
Since March 2020, for many of us, we have been forced to pivot into remote work. You may be also thinking to yourself at some stage this question is remote workers cyber-safe?
It is a very good question to ask and one that every business needs to be aware of.
How secure is working remotely?
You can be sure that cybercriminals are already thinking about these very questions as well. A new study released from the team at Tenable has found:
Nearly 59% of Australian businesses will make...
Duration:00:37:12
How Much Has The Workplace Changed Since 2020?
11/1/2021
Welcome to Series 5!
🧑💻👩💻 Today what we want to know is: How much has the great pivot affected the workplace since March 2020? 🧑💻👩💻
With three very different stories from the US, The Netherlands and Australia on the state of play of how automation and AI are already shaping our lives.
Our Guests:
To find out more:
Kaya Mason: https://www.kayamason.com/about-us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamkayamason/
Designbro: https://designbro.com/ Instagram:...
Duration:00:37:15
Is The Circular Economy The New Black?
10/29/2021
🪖🪖 Today's episode is a declaration of war against fast fashion! 🪖🪖
You’re out and about and find the perfect vintage dress, jacket or other item and snap it up.
It’s just what you wanted and for a bargain price.
However, if you’re anything like some of our staff here on the good ship SS Tomorrow. You’ll wear it for a few hours, days or weeks but as soon as you’ve lost interest in it, it will be consigned to the back of the wardrobe, to sit there for years and years, never to see...
Duration:00:38:10
Can Washing Your Clothes Save the Planet?
10/25/2021
Did you know? That having a stubborn stain on that old shirt is enough for it to get rejected by the charity shop? Did you also know that stained old clothes are likely to end up in landfills in the developing world, likely sub-Saharan Africa?
In response to the expose from Foreign Correspondent on the ABC, in August. We meet two Aussie entrepreneurs with a solution to this problem. For further viewing, the link to that episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/bB3kuuBPVys
Facebook...
Duration:00:29:53
Can We Turn Unwanted Old Records Into Wearable Art?
10/20/2021
In the lead up to the #cop26 conference in Glasgow, we are continuing with our campaign to meet real people making a real difference when it comes to climate change. Over the next three episodes, we are discussing the circular economy by meeting the upcyclers.
Recycling is not the solution to waste, reusing items that would otherwise end up in landfill is the solution to waste, this is known as upcycling.
Finally, a use for Grandma's old Englebert Humperdink records that maybe a bit...
Duration:00:20:45
Can We Produce Meat Without Killing The Animal?
10/13/2021
Today's guest is Paul Shapiro, CEO and Founder of The Better Meat Co, Sacramento California. And he is here with a novel way of producing meat without harming the animal, via the Fungi Kingdom
Continuing our month of sustainability and preventing climate change did you know?
As the world has proven to be a tougher place to live in lately, one of the new hot button issues for environmentalists is the impact of livestock on the environment.
It seems that every day another report or new...
Duration:00:23:12
What is Greenwashing?
10/10/2021
Today's tale is about one man, Tariq Fancy, founder of Rumie.org. His journey from corporate-financier to creating a startup with meaning and contributing back to the community.
It is also a eye-opening thinkpiece about greenwashing. So what is greenwashing?
What is Greenwashing?
Greenwashing is where a company, organisation, or even an individual goes out of their way to make themselves look as though they are taking a responsible attitude to the environment, even though they are not. In...
Duration:00:24:17
Can We Now Address The Green Elephant in The Room?
10/6/2021
COP26, The United Nations Climate Summit is happening at the end of the month in Glasgow. And sure enough, it will be another opportunity for the Australian federal government to embarrass itself when it comes to climate policy on the world stage.
In the lead up to this event, we are going to have 5 episodes out in 3 weeks of showing the world there are folk in Australia doing awesome things when it comes to sustainability. Let's highlight their work, not the pollies in the pocket of the...
Duration:00:16:49
Creating a Modern Mythology?
9/29/2021
Happy International Podcasts Day!
A break from the normal programming to give you food for thought. Why is podcasting so popular?
Because it taps into an innate region of our psyche, we need storytelling to make sense of the world.
Ages ago our ancestors gathered around the campfire to tell stories, these stories became mythology. This mythology defined communities, as they are a shared experience.
Fast forward to today, with a globalised world traditional folk tales are getting lost on...
Duration:00:03:48
Is It Time to Renew Our Social Contract?
9/26/2021
Welcome back on board the good ship SS Tomorrow for another series!
Today we are discussing the abstract, but the interesting topic of renewing our social contract, with three amazing guests with projects that are rebuilding humanity.
Amir Sheikh from 4B, is launching a social media platform where both sides of the debate are present. Popping the "Facebook" bubble that seems to be ripping our society apart.
Fatima Maldonado is assisting in building a blockchain-based social media...
Duration:00:59:00
Special News Bulletin: Lockbit 2.0 is Affecting a Computer Near You.
9/5/2021
We take a break between recording seasons 3 and 4 to bring you this special news bulletin.
Lockbit 2.0 is ransomware on the increase and can be affecting a computer near you. To help us explain, an old friend of the show Satnam Narang, from Tenable explains what lockbit is and who is likely to be behind the attacks.
For the latest in cybersecurity check out tenable.com/blog
We'll be back with Series 4 in Two Weeks!
What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your...
Duration:00:11:22