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Best Future Tech Podcasts

Updated: Dec 2020


WSJ’s The Future of Everything

By The Wall Street Journal  

Technology  

50 Episodes

Started: Oct 2018

Latest: Few days ago

Discover what comes next with this in-depth look at how science and technology are revolutionizing the way we live, work and play. Join our award-winning team of journalists as we crisscross the country to interview the leaders and luminaries reshaping our world.

Latest Episode:


E-Ternal: New Technology and the Quest to 'Live' Forever

In this episode, we feature a short documentary by Wall Street Journal senior personal technology columnist Joanna Stern that explores how we can use technology to tell our stories long after we die. ... Read more

18 Dec 2020

29 MINS

29m

18 Dec 2020

Future Tense

By ABC Radio  

Personal Journals  Society & Culture  News  

50 Episodes

Started: Jan 2020

Latest: Few days ago

A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.

Latest Episode:


Reflections on the smart phone

Smart phones have become an essential part of our lives. But are they so familiar, we sometimes underestimate their importance? The role they’ve played in helping to shape our interests and interactions? ... Read more

26 Dec 2020

29 MINS

29m

26 Dec 2020

Anatomy of Next

By Founders Fund  

Technology  

50 Episodes

Started: May 2016

Latest: Few days ago

In the second season of Anatomy of Next, explore every aspect of going to Mars, transforming it into a habitable world, and building a new branch of human civilization. How do we bring a cold, dead planet back to life? Can we build an atmosphere on Mars, thaw the frozen plains, and build an ocean? How do we seed a barren land with life, and make a red Mars green? Then, it’s everything from politics and education to money, music, and architecture. What does it mean to be human on an alien world?

Latest Episode:


Robert Poole // Gridlock

Why is the traffic so bad? And why is so hard to build new transportation infrastructure? Robert Poole is the co-founder and director of transportation policy at Reason Foundation, and the author of Rethinking America’s Highways. We talked about congestion, variable pricing, light rail, tunnel boring machines, and why they don’t seem to work in our cities — or rather, why we won’t let them work — and the infrastructure policy our politicians craft and pass that seems to be crippling us. ... Read more

18 Dec 2020

33 MINS

33m

18 Dec 2020

a16z Podcast

By Andreessen Horowitz  

Technology  Business  Entrepreneurship  

250 Episodes

Started: Mar 2018

Latest: Few days ago

The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!

Latest Episode:


The Machine That Made the Vaccine: Company, Platform, Innovation

In this special episode of Bio Eats World -- which aired right after the FDA authorized Moderna's mRNA vaccine for emergency use -- Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel tells the story of not just the vaccine’s development, but the machine that made the vaccine: the platform, the technology, and the moves behind the vaccine’s development. How does this new technology that uses mRNA work; why is this such a fundamental shift in the world of drug development; and where will this technology go next?   https://a16z.com/2020/12/18/moderna-covid-vaccine-mrna-technology/ ... Read more

21 Dec 2020

40 MINS

40m

21 Dec 2020

Flash Forward

By Rose Eveleth  

Science  

125 Episodes

Started: May 2015

Latest: Week ago

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 really be like. The future is going to be weird, so let's get ready for it together.

Latest Episode:


Is Anybody Out There?

Today’s episode is all about contact. Have we really discovered alien life on Venus? How do you even look for life when you don't know what it will look like? What would happen if we did find it? Should we be sending messages out into the universe? Are aliens going to kill us? What would happen if they showed up? Guests: Dr. Clara Sousa — quantum astrochemist at Harvard University Moiya McTier — astrophysicist at Columbia University and host of Exolore  Dr. Michael L. Wong — planetary scientist at the University of Washington and host of Strange New Worlds: A Science & Star Trek Podcast Michael Oman Reagan — anthropologist & founding board member of the JustSpace Alliance Dr. Kathryn Denning — anthropologist at York University Jaime Green — writer & editor working on a book about aliens  Voice Actors Dr. Jaad — Johnnie Jae Alex Jenkins — Keith Houston Radio reporter — Ashley Kellem Alien 1 — Henry Alexander Kelly Alien 2 — Brett Tubbs  → → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ←  Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky. Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify  Episode Sponsors:  Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together to take the next step in their creative journey, with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Start with two free months of Premium Membership, and explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/flashforward. Hingston & Olsen Publishing: Projections is a deluxe box set of science-fiction stories that each in some way predicted life in the present day. Order your copy today from hingstonandolsen.com/projections, and save 10% off your purchase when you enter the promo code FLASHFORWARD at checkout. Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.  Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!  The Listener: Get smart, surprising podcast recommendations in your inbox every day. Listeners to Flash Forward can get two extra months free at thelistener.co using the code flashforward20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read more

08 Dec 2020

1 HR 03 MINS

1h 03m

08 Dec 2020

IT Visionaries

By Mission  

Technology  News  Tech News  

239 Episodes

Started: Aug 2018

Latest: Few days ago

Welcome to IT Visionaries, your #1 source for actionable insights, lessons learned, and exclusive interviews with trailblazing IT leaders. When you subscribe to IT Visionaries, you’ll get two weekly episodes. Each is packed with value, stories, and trends - all directly from leaders on the frontlines of technological innovation.

Latest Episode:


Hiring Solved: How this Eightfold.ai Has Solved the Hiring Process through A.I.

What if there was a software that could take the guesswork out of finding a career or an employee? And what if that software could not only analyze your technical skills, but also those that could lead you to leadership positions down the road? That would be great news for the hiring managers and everyday Americans who struggle with and feel anxious about the complexities of completing a job search. Lucky for them then, that Eightfold.ai is working to make those worries a thing of the past through artificial intelligence. “What we are doing is using the latest advances in deep learning and machine learning to really understand, not what people have done, but what they are capable of being next. What is their learning ability for a certain skill? If you know statistics and signal processing, you can learn machine learning very quickly. If you are good in programming, you can learn Python quickly. So really trying to understand the learning ability of each individual and using that to assess and understand who can be a great fit in what enterprise, in which function.”  With more than 100 customers, including AT&T, Cisco and Liberty Mutual, Eightfold.ai is using the power of data to solve the complexities that come with hiring thousands of employees. On this episode, Ashutosh Garg, discusses how A.I. can be used to identify which candidates are an ideal fit for an organization, and he gives an inside look at their process and the variables they look at to identify that perfect candidate. Main Takeaways ---It’s a Problem Rooted in Data: When you’re building any application that’s rooted in A.I., the number one priority needs to be data collection. The more data you have, the more inferences you are able to make. When Eightfold.ai launched its platform, it only worked with companies that hired more than 10,000 employees over a few years. The idea is that for every 10,000 employees hired, more than 1 million people were called, screened, etc., thus making the data sets they are able to pull from very large. ---It’s About Fit: Finding the right employee should never be based solely on a candidate's skills. Instead, when you are going through the hiring process, think about how this particular person fits within a role and within your organization as a whole. Just because someone works at Google, does not mean they will fit at Facebook. Instead, evaluate an individual on all the variables a job requires, cultural fit included. ---The Art of Possibility: Artificial intelligence is unlocking the possibility of not only creating a more diverse workplace, but providing opportunities to people who might not have the traditional background, but who have still found success. The technology unlocks for them the ability to find and pursue many more opportunities. --- IT Visionaries is brought to you by the Salesforce Platform - the #1 cloud platform for digital transformation of every experience. Build connected experiences, empower every employee, and deliver continuous innovation - with the customer at the center of everything you do. Learn more at [salesforce.com/platform] (https://www.salesforce.com/products/platform/overview/) ... Read more

22 Dec 2020

44 MINS

44m

22 Dec 2020

The World Ahead from Economist Radio

By The Economist  

News  

29 Episodes

Started: Jul 2018

Latest: Week ago

This future-gazing series examines an assortment of speculative scenarios, what-if conjectures and provocative prophecies. Not all of them will come to pass, but thinking about possible futures can help us understand the present, and catch glimpses of the world ahead.

Latest Episode:


The World Ahead: Post-coronanomics

What is the outlook for the [ world economy in 2021] (https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2020/11/16/governments-must-judge-if-the-economic-recovery-needs-more-help?utm_campaign=world-ahead&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes) , and how much lasting damage has been done in 2020? Carmen Reinhart, chief economist at the World Bank, explains [how this crisis compares with previous ones] (https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2020/11/17/carmen-reinhart-on-the-consequences-of-the-pandemic?utm_campaign=world-ahead&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes) . We find out how China’s rapid rebound is taking it [back to the future] (https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2020/11/17/chinas-economy-will-hold-up-well-in-the-coming-year?utm_campaign=world-ahead&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes) . And, we predict the impact of Joe Biden’s policies on [US-China trade relations] (https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2020/11/17/trade-wars-will-continue-to-smoulder-in-2021?utm_campaign=world-ahead&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=third-party-host&amp;utm_content=show-notes) . Tom Standage hosts. Subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: [www.economist.com/podcastoffer] (http://www.economist.com/podcastoffer) Music by Chris Zabriskie "Candlepower" (CC by 4.0) &#10; See <a style='color: grey; ' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information. ... Read more

30 Nov 2020

22 MINS

22m

30 Nov 2020

The Disruptors

By Matt Ward  

Technology  Business  

227 Episodes

Started: May 2018

Latest: Week ago

Long-form TED level conversations with top thinkers, founders and scientists on how advances in biotech & genomics, space travel, IoT, AI and other exponential tech converge to create our collective future and what we can do, from a research and policy perspective to shape the technology, trends and societal norms for a better world. If in-depth, unscripted conversations with the researchers, startups and future thinkers transforming our future in a Tim Ferriss meets Sam Harris, Kara Swisher, a16z and Joe Rogan Experience type no-holds-barred interview show is your cup of tea you’ve come to the right place. Some episodes feature Intelligence Squared esque lively debates and Planet Money like in-depth discussions on health and intermittent fasting, automation and unemployment, healthcare, the economy, etc… while others would fit right in with a Kevin Rose or Jason Calacanis casual fireside chat. We cover EVERYTHING, from artificial intelligence to ethics, economics and politics.

Latest Episode:


REPLAY: Death Donor 2 – A Dystopian SciFi Techno Thriller Novel

Would you sell your life to save another? [spreaker type=player resource=&quot;episode_id=42478195&quot; width=&quot;100%&quot; height=&quot;80px&quot; theme=&quot;light&quot; playlist=&quot;false&quot; playlist-continuous=&quot;false&quot; autoplay=&quot;false&quot; live-autoplay=&quot;false&quot; chapters-image=&quot;true&quot; episode-image-position=&quot;right&quot; hide-logo=&quot;true&quot; hide-likes=&quot;false&quot; hide-comments=&quot;false&quot; hide-sharing=&quot;false&quot; hide-download=&quot;true&quot;] ... Read more

12 Dec 2020

25 MINS

25m

12 Dec 2020

What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future

By Slate Podcasts  

Technology  News  Tech News  

166 Episodes

Started: Oct 2017

Latest: Few days ago

Every Friday, 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.

Latest Episode:


Was This Google Ethicist Fired for Doing Her Job?

Recently, one of the world’s leading AI ethics researchers, Timnit Gebru, left Google. Google says she resigned. Timnit says she was fired. In the days since, Timnit’s departure has turned into a public relations crisis for the search giant, prompting its CEO to issue a public apology.  What happened behind the scenes at Google that led to Timnit’s dismissal?  Guest: Timnit Gebru, AI ethics researcher, and the co-founder of Black in AI.  Host Lizzie O’Leary   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices ... Read more

15 Dec 2020

24 MINS

24m

15 Dec 2020

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