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Want to take control of the future? In each episode of this podcast, Entrepreneur magazine editor in chief Jason Feifer takes something that seems concerning or confusing today, and then learns its surprising history, what important things we’re missing, and the solutions that can make us smarter and better. (The show was previously called Pessimists Archive.)
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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!
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What will we wear in digital worlds? Can we find meaningful virtual intimacy? Fast Forward examines trends shaping technology from the perspective of the recent past. Host Ghislaine Boddington asks global experts to scan the past, share up-to-date knowledge and give future visions of how emerging technology will affect our bodies, brains and lives.
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DARPA’s podcast series, "Voices from DARPA," offers a revealing and informative window on the minds of the Agency's program managers. In each episode, a program manager from one of DARPA’s six technical offices—Biological Technologies, Defense Sciences, Information Innovation, Microsystems Technology, Strategic Technology, and Tactical Technology—will discuss in informal and personal terms why they are at DARPA and what they are up to. The goal of "Voices from DARPA" is to share with listene ...
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Rethinking tomorrow. We focus on technology, innovation, society, AI, science, engineering, the economy & issues facing people & the planet. Leading thinkers, organizations & environmentalists discuss technology, creativity & pathways for a more sustainable future. Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winners of Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Pulitzer, leaders & ...
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It's easy to imagine the future looks like today, but 30 years ago flat-screen TVs, global biodisasters, online communities, and plant-based meats only existed in research labs and as probability equations in papers across the country. Research is happening every day that never makes the news; research that will change what our future will look like. We're joined by experts in the field to discuss how the research they are doing today will have ripple effects across space and time. Join Nash ...
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You’ve just stumbled upon a radio broadcast from some far away planet. A planet where teleporters and time travelers have supper on starships; where robots rendezvous in neon nightclubs; where the lost ideas of the future live on. On Planet Tomorrow, hosts Rye Dorsey and Zachary Goldberg celebrate and discuss retrofuturism, forgotten cultural ephemera, niche science fiction and much, much more. Enjoy your stay on Planet Tomorrow: where the future that never was is alive and well.
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Get your weekly burst of scientific illumination from The Debrief’s network of rebellious journalists as they warp through the latest breaking science and tech news from the world of tomorrow. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of The Debrief. From far-future technology to space travel to strange physics that alters our perception of the universe, The Debrief Weekly Report is meant for the dreamers who love ...
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Paul Hill is a Research and Extension Professor at Utah State University where he has developed national, award-winning STEM education programs. This podcast is for the community of caring adults who serve young people in their profession and as volunteers. In this show, Paul deconstructs the foremost youth programs (e.g., FIRST robotics, 4-H) and resources for guiding young people down the path of innovation and leadership with successful professionals and volunteers. This is your go-to pod ...
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Can science fiction save the world? Author and filmmaker, Mikel J. Wisler, explores the themes and ideas presented in a wide range of sci-fi movies and books from various time periods. Convinced that sci-fi is the most naturally philosophical genre, Wisler invites everyone from die-hard fans to casual observers to dive into meaningful conversations about how sci-fi helps us think about our future, brings up challenging scenarios, and forces us to ask big questions. Support this podcast: http ...
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A fortnightly podcast from Little Atoms which looks at how technology will affect politics in the future. Like Tomorrow's World but for Westminster. Hosted by @tannerjc who is joined by a range of experts he's not fed up of yet. Music: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will robots steal our jobs? How will shopping feel in virtual reality? Future Visions is a brand new podcast series from Virgin that explores the surreal world of tomorrow through the finest minds of today. With the help of scientists, experts and respected futurologists, presenter Natalie Campbell (Badass Women’s Hour / A Very Good Company) peers into the crystal ball to imagine what the world will look like in 20 years’ time – and what we’ll need in our future toolkit to survive. A Pixiu p ...
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Through our regular conversations with CEOs, we're able to gain valuable insights into today's business challenges as well as the trends and issues shaping decision-making tomorrow. From our annual global CEO Survey, to our quarterly confidence check, we aim to keep you up-to-date with what’s on the minds of business leaders around the world.
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Vault 97 is a fan podcast set in Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic, atom-age inspired universe of Fallout. The eponymous Vault 97 is a large, underground complex with two interesting details: the first is that it is a fully featured music studio and radio broadcast centre with the latest technology, and two, it has been filled with musicians, personalities and any other remaining ex-pats and civilians from Great Britain (along with those that could fake a convincing enough accent to get in). Susan ...
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Tech To The Future (formerly known as Metaverse) is a podcast hosted by Francis Hellyer that explores the frontiers of technology and innovation. With a focus on pushing towards a better future, Francis interviews a range of futurists, innovators, and entrepreneurs to discuss their ambitions and hopes for their respective industries. From climate and blockchain to cryptocurrency and decentralized finance, Tech To The Future covers a variety of fields, seeking out those who aren't afraid to p ...
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This episode was originally broadcast on February 17, 2017. The boys are back this week, as Mike returns to the show from his sojourn abroad with thrilling tales of splendor seen and treasures purchased! He goes deep-dive into his experience at last weekend’s 2000AD 40th Anniversary Thrill Festival, both from behind the microphone and from wanderin…
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Stephanie has finally gotten her wish. With the help of the prolific Tony Harris, former CNN news anchor and host of the History Channel's The Proof is Out There, she has managed to strongarm MJ into talking about UFOs. On today’s episode, MJ, Stephanie, and guest co-host Tony Harris get into the recent story concerning a former intelligence offici…
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"Putting design first, it really enables us to shape a future that we don't yet know. But we need to be super tactile and practical about it as well. And then seeing that is something that design very much has the ability to do. And at the same time, having this growing frustration that wherever you go, wherever you talk about sustainability, it wa…
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Happy World Environment Day! Ditte Lysgaard Vind is a renowned circular economy and design expert and author of Danish Design Heritage & Global Sustainability (Routledge 2023) and A Changemakers Guide to the Future. She is the Chairwoman of the Danish Design Council and founder of The Circular Way. She is known for pioneering new materials as well …
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This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, we hear from the South African series The Challenge Of Space. Their story, A Climb Up To Safety, originally aired September 8, 1969. Listen to more from The Challenge Of Space https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/SciFi779.mp3 Download SciFi779 | Subscribe | Support Relic Rad…
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"Social media is basically built around: Oh, so this is what you think of the world? Well, here are some people who think just the way you do. Listen to them and no one else. So, that is, of course, a great way to manipulate people. Tell them that they're right and have them go off in their own little bubble. If I meet you in the street, I will put…
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Henrik Fexeus is an internationally bestselling author, lecturer, performer, and star of the TV show Mind Melt. An expert in psychology and communications, he travels the world "reading minds" and teaching others how to understand and manipulate human behavior through body language and persuasion. Henrik has studied mental skills like NLP, hypnosis…
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Today’s episode is with Magi Richani, founder and CEO of Nobell Foods. She is joined by a16z Bio + Health general partner Vijay Pande. Together, they talk about the details of engineering plants to create the future of food, why Nobell started with soybeans to produce their cheese, and her dream of finding a cheese pizza—with Nobell cheese—at any p…
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Metaverses are immersive virtual worlds accessed through gaming consoles, VR headsets and computers. In them, you can do almost anything you’d do in the real world, like play sport and express yourself through fashion. Interestingly, the metaverse itself is already changing what these activities will likely mean to us in future. In this first episo…
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What will we wear in digital worlds? Can we find meaningful virtual intimacy? Could digital bio-twins help us make better choices? The award-winning audio series examining trends shaping technology from the perspective of the recent past, Fast Forward, is back. Season 2 looks at how technological change is affecting us as living human beings. In ea…
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This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, X Minus One returns with its episode from December 7, 1955, titled, Nightfall. Based on a story by Isaac Asimov. Listen to more from X Minus One https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/SciFi778.mp3 Download SciFi778 | Subscribe | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction…
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"I think it's led to a focus on success and standing out, and I do think that the more young people can walk away with an understanding that perhaps the best thing they can do in life is actually contribute to the lives of others, that's probably where they're going to get most of their happiness from and most of their fulfillment from. And the res…
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On today’s episode, scientists have released a new study concerning LSD’s positive effects on the learning process, Australia’s latest project to develop a laser gun that can stop a tank, and a preliminary study into what happens to consciousness in the human brain during death. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup …
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Brock Bastian is author of The Other Side of Happiness: Embracing a More Fearless Approach to Living and a professor at University of Melbourne’s School of Psychological Sciences. His research and writing focus on pain, happiness, morality, and wellbeing. In his search for a new perspective on what makes for the good life, Bastian has studied why p…
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Many companies today are grappling with a few things: an economic downturn, potential layoffs and restructuring, and trying to keep up with the latest tech trends… all while still maintaining a growth trajectory. In this episode, you’ll learn which companies are uniquely designed to weather this storm and what attributes these exponential organizat…
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“Those who define the world based on money, industry, and production capacity have seemingly been spared from acquiring an understanding of biology, geology, or ecology. They calculate statistics and feel optimistic. What’s fatal to the Earth and unsustainable for the future is hidden by the words ‘favorable economic outlook’. Increased oil product…
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Andri Snær Magnason is an award winning author of On Time and Water, The Casket of Time, LoveStar, Dreamland and The Story of the Blue Planet. His work has been published in more than 35 languages. He has a written in most genres, novels, poetry, plays, short stories, non fiction as well as being a documentary film maker. His novel, LoveStar got a …
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We hear from Dimension X on this week’s Relic Radio Science Fiction. From June 17, 1951, here’s their story Pebble In The Sky. Listen to more Dimension X https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/SciFi777.mp3 Download SciFi777 | Subscribe | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction…
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In this episode, you’ll hear directly from 6 founders trying to reinvent the healthcare system with the help of Fintech. They’re tackling everything from the lack of price transparency, the complexity of billing, getting clinics paid on time, mental health support for the masses, virtual first-care, and the millions of Americans about to lose acces…
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Today I'm speaking with @jREG - YouTuber, satirist, social commentator, and artist. jREG is infamous for his impenetrably ironic and hilarious social & political commentary told through skits, conversations, monologues, and everything in between. From discussing radical and esoteric ideologies to sharing his experience with mental illness, jREG exe…
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On today’s episode, researchers are trying to figure out how to utilize salamander cells to slow human aging, robots are being developed to aid dementia patients with finding lost items in their homes, and the US Air Force is testing a directed energy weapon to take down drone swarms. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they ro…
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Imagine you are going to space. There is a long list of items and supplies you definitely will need, but there is an even longer list of things you might need, depending on how your mission progresses. This includes known unknowns like fuel for unplanned maneuvering, replacement parts or tools, and a wide range of other products that could be usefu…
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This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, we hear from The CBS Radio Mystery Theater with their episode from July 7, 1977, A Stranger Among Us. Listen to more from The CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/SciFi776.mp3 Download SciFi776 | Subscribe | Support Relic Radio Science Fiction…
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2022 was a breakout year for AI. While machine learning had already been integrated into applications for millions of users, for many, these tools still felt like their first real-world encounter with AI. As AI continues to revolutionize industries, CEOs are discussing how to integrate this new superpower. They are also considering important questi…
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"ChatGPT can play on our anthropomorphic tendencies and convince us that there's a mind there, even though what it's going on is just statistics under the hood. And that's dangerous if we live in a world where we feel like we're interacting with other conscious minds, even though we know we are not. And we nonetheless feel it's conscious because of…
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Anil Seth is a neuroscientist, author, and public speaker who has pioneered research into the brain basis of consciousness for more than twenty years. He is the author of Being You: A New Science of Consciousness, as well as the best-selling 30 Second Brain, and other books. He is a Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the Unive…
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On today’s episode, guest host Micah Hanks joins the show to talk about a new AI tool being utilized by the government to monitor the internet for anomalies, how the Air Force is modernizing its nuclear weapon platforms, and everything we know about a super secret Chinese spacecraft that has just returned home after spending 276 days in Earth’s orb…
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Today's episode returns the show to a topic apparently never too far from our thoughts: the galaxy's greatest comic 2000AD! After his recent chat with Mike Molcher where The Best of 2000AD was touched on, Mike suggested Greg reach out to today’s guest for a real deep dive into the subject. Some emails were sent, plans made, and here we are with Gre…
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David Hoffman is an award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and online content creator who has documented the ordinary to the extraordinary from as early as the 1960s. From his Emmy Award winning series, to his viral archival videos, David has lived and documented key points in history in the United States and across the world. In our conversation, …
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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 in the red, service prices can range up to 30x…. In this episode, a16z GPs Julie You and David Haber explain where the healthcare system breaks down and…
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Theater Five brings our Relic Radio Science Fiction story this week. We’ll hear It’s A Work Of Art, their broadcast from February 18, 1965. Listen to more Theater Five https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/SciFi775.mp3 Download SciFi775 | Subscribe | Support RelicRadio.com…
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On today’s episode, researchers have discovered that axion particles may be the force behind dark matter, a new smart material that can change color and change shape, and Russia wants back into the International Space Station. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tech stories from the pages of…
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Listen to Part 4 of this Special Series with music courtesy of composer Max Richter. All voices on this episode are from our interviews for The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast: INGRID NEWKIRK, Founder & President of PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals JEFFREY D. SACHS, President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Netwo…
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Today I’ll be speaking with Dr. Michael Middlebrooks, Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Tampa. Michael is a marine ecologist and invertebrate zoologist, with an infectious enthusiasm for underwater life, and in particular, sea slugs. Much of Michael’s work has centered around photosynthetic sea slugs, truly bizarre organisms with …
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Listen to Part 3 of this Special Series with music courtesy of composer Max Richter. All voices on this episode are from our interviews for The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast: PAULA PINHO, Director of Just Transition at the European Commission Directorate-General for Energy PIA MANCINI, Co-founder/CEO of Open Collective - Chair of DemocracyE…
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Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang declared in a recent keynote, “we are in the iPhone moment of AI.” This special episode will give you an inside look into a16z’s Data and AI Forum, hosted the day GPT-4 came out, featuring many of the most influential builders in the space – from the companies building foundational models like OpenAI to those building the …
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This week on Relic Radio Science Fiction, X Minus One brings us their story, A Wind Is Rising. This episode originally aired October 3, 1957. Listen to more from X Minus One https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12023/SciFi774.mp3 Download SciFi774 | Subscribe | Support Relic Radio…
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Dr. Vaibhav Pai is a Senior Research Scientist with the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University. The Allen Discovery Center investigates the reading and writing of the Morphogenetic Code - how networks of cells communicate to create and repair complex anatomical shapes. Dr. Pai explores the role of bioelectrical signaling, aiming to answer a key…
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On today’s episode, the non-profit “Gaaays in Spaaace” is pushing for more LGBTQ+ inclusion in the space industry, a Japanese observatory solves the mystery of green lasers coming from space, and NASA investigates bizarre tracks on a frozen fjord in Greenland. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science …
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On this bonus episode, MJ Banias sits down with actor and Star Trek alumni Robert Picardo. They talk about Robert's work with "Gaaays in Spaaace" as well as the role science fiction has to play in real science and space exploration. The link to MJ's article on "Gaaays in Spaaace" and the push for LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in the space industry…
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Today's episode takes us out to the farthest reaches of outer space and the even further reaches of the human emotional spectrum with the debut collaboration from illustrator Mimi Alves and writer Ben Crane: Cosmic Cadets, Vol. 1: Contact! from Top Shelf! Greg chats with the couple about this all-ages OGN that follows a 'first contact' event for th…
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Listen to Part 2 of this Special Series with music courtesy of composer Max Richter. All voices on this episode are from our interviews for The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast: MANUELA LUCÁ-DAZIO - Executive Director, Pritzker Architecture Prize - Fmr. Exec. Director of Venice Biennale, Visual Arts & Architecture Dept. BRITT WRAY - Author of …
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Relic Radio Science Fiction features Exploring Tomorrow this week. The episode we’ll hear could be titled Time Traveler, or Meddler’s Moon (I don’t get the moon reference after listening though). It may have aired May 21, 1958. Listen to more Exploring Tomorrow https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12022/SciFi773.mp3 Downl…
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In a recent episode, we delved into the first wave of technology that was used to create digital influencers like 'Lil Miquela back in 2016. Fast forward to today, we're presented with a whole new set of tools that enable almost anyone to build their own digital influencer. In this episode, Sinead Bovell and Danny Postma discuss the transformative …
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Today we’re streaming voices of environmentalists, artists, students, and teachers. Enjoy Part 1 of this Special Series with music courtesy of composer Max Richter. All voices on this episode are from our interviews for The Creative Process & One Planet Podcast: MAX RICHTER INGRID NEWKIRK, Founder of PETA BERTRAND PICCARD, Aviator of 1st Round-the-…
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On today’s episode, the Pentagon’s UFO office gave its latest updates on anomalous aircraft, a new theory regarding “strange metals” that can be used in quantum computers, and a possible breakthrough in how light first began to shine after the Big Bang. Every Friday, join hosts MJ Banias and Stephanie Gerk as they roundup the latest science and tec…
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Today I'm speaking with Dr. Jared Henderson, philosopher, YouTuber, and co-host of "The Classical Mind" podcast. Jared received his PhD in philosophy, specializing in the philosophy of language and logic, having also published in philosophical theology. Over the last several months, Jared has begun to share his thoughts and ideas on books and philo…
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This episode of the Voices from DARPA podcast series explores the possibility of an “energy web” that, much like the World Wide Web easily and quickly spreads information, could instantly distribute energy from remote, currently untapped sources. DARPA Program Manager Col Paul Calhoun describes his bold POWER program, aimed at leveraging power beam…
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There is arguably nothing that impacts our daily lives more than consumer technology. This technology can drive our ability to change careers, build an audience, or feel understood. And in this episode, listeners get a sneak peek into our new consumer series, Field Notes, where a16z’s very own Connie Chan speaks with the builders, creators, and inv…
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This week’s serving of sci-fi comes from the CBS Radio Mystery Theater. We’ll hear their episode from May 26, 1978 titled, Arctic Encounter. Listen to more from The CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/rr12022/SciFi772.mp3 Download SciFi772By RelicRadio.com
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