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The Future of You

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Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 1min

The Evolution of Identity over Generations with Dr Eliza Filby and Dr Ian Pearson #4

Dr Eliza Filby, historian, and Dr Ian Pearson, futurist, discuss the influence of generational changes on identity. They explore topics such as AI's role in representing personalities, individuality in the future workplace, and the potential end of class as an identity marker.
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Mar 9, 2022 • 1h 5min

The Transhumanist Future of a Radical Identity with Zoltan Istvan & David Wood #3

Join Zoltan Istvan and David Wood as they discuss the future of transhumanism, including modifying our bodies, immortality, and personal identity. They explore the lack of female representation in transhumanism, the implications of longevity and cryonic suspension, and the possibility of conscious transfer. The chapter also touches on rational decision making, future technologies, and the importance of understanding their impact on our identities.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 59min

Media and the Quest for Identity with Andrew McLuhan and Henry Jenkins #2

Henry Jenkins and Andrew McLuhan, director of The McLuhan Institute and grandson of philosopher Marshall McLuhan, discuss the impact of media on identity in a captivating conversation. They explore topics such as the rapid change of media assaulting our sense of self, the role of social media in raising essential issues about race and gender, the violence associated with language surrounding identity, and the intimate nature of podcasts compared to radio.
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Feb 23, 2022 • 51min

How Virtual Worlds Shape our Real Identities with Richard Bartle & David Birch #1

Richard Bartle, Co-Creator of MUD, and David Birch, FinTech expert, explore virtual identities, tokenization, the interplay between digital and physical worlds, and the difference between credentials and biometric identification in this captivating episode. They discuss how characters in virtual worlds differ from our real-world identity, the gamification of personalities on different platforms, and the potential impact of biometrics on identification. This thought-provoking conversation also touches on the exploration of gender in virtual worlds and the liberating and constraining aspects of gaming on individual identity.
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Dec 22, 2021 • 3min

Welcome to "The Future of You" - Trailer

The podcast explores how emerging technologies are changing our identity in a digital world. Topics include multiple identities, the influence of technology on our sense of self, and the impact of emerging technologies on our identity.

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