50 Episodes
Started: Mar 2021
Latest: Few days ago
What will the future look like? The Future of Everything offers a kaleidoscope 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.
Best Episodes of WSJ’s The Future of Everything:
NASA Plans to Bring Bits of Mars to Earth. It May Change How We See Space
NASA’s Perseverance rover is currently collecting samples on the surface of Mars, and some of them will be coming to Earth—that is, if all goes well. NASA has a complex plan to bring bits of the Red P…
244 Episodes
Started: Sept 2018
Latest: Few days ago
A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
Best Episodes of Future Tense:
Falling in love with an app! When Anthropomorphism, making things too human like, goes wrong
22-year old Effy lost her best friend and romantic pen pal unexpectedly. Liam was the victim of a change of algorithms — and he wasn't the only human-like chatbot to suddenly disappear. A timely remin…
51 Episodes
Started: May 2016
Latest: Year 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?
Best Episodes of Anatomy of Next:
Patri Friedman // Starting Over
What if we just... left? The challenges facing our cities are enormous. Our problems could take years to correct, or decades. The purpose of this season is to explore new ways to reinvigorate our citi…
250 Episodes
Started: Jul 2019
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!
Best Episodes of a16z Podcast:
When Two Giants Intersect: Healthcare Meets Fintech
Most people don’t need a reminder of the state of healthcare in America. But it’s not just the consumer that’s hurting. Medical debt is increasing, billions are lost in unpaid claims, hospitals are i…
184 Episodes
Started: May 2015
Latest: 3 months 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.
Best Episodes of Flash Forward:
3. PUPATION
Welcome to the end of Flash Forward. This is the very last episode of the show ever. And on it we tackle the big, BIG question: how do you change the world? How do you change yourself? How do you chan…
465 Episodes
Started: Aug 2018
Latest: Few days ago
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! IT Visionaries is brought to you by Zayo. Exceptional end-user experiences and better business outcomes demand one thing – a strong, healthy network. How’s your network health? Take Zayo’s Network Health Check to find out: zayo.com/network-health-score Mission.org is a media studio producing content for world-class clients. Learn more at mission.org.
Best Episodes of IT Visionaries:
Why We Need New Energy Infrastructure And How It's Being Built
Our energy infrastructure is going through major changes. The population is looking for more efficiency and cleaner options, and [Stem, Inc.] (https://www.stem.com/) is helping to deliver those soluti…
57 Episodes
Started: Jul 2018
Latest: 3 months 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. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
Best Episodes of The World Ahead from The Economist:
The World Ahead 2023: The art of forecasting
We turn the spotlight on forecasting itself, and look back on the predictions we made for 2022. How accurate were we? How do “ [superforecasters] (https://www.economist.com/the-world-ahead/2022/11/18/…
222 Episodes
Started: May 2018
Latest: 6 months 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.
Best Episodes of The Disruptors:
Announcing The Startup Tank Climate Investor Pitch Podcast
Are you a climate or impact startup looking for funding? Are you an investor looking for interesting world-positive companies to invest in? Then let me introduce you to The Startup Tank presented by 4…
355 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.
Best Episodes of What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future:
Space After NASA
Space might seem to be heading from the domain of big government programs to a playground for billionaires. But just below the surface, a world of start-ups are getting ready to launch.
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