The Future of Everything
Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy.
Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.
Latest episodes
Aug 5, 2017 • 28min
Pamela Hinds: How do you get the most out of a global team?
In the Future of Everything radio show, Pamela J. Hinds, professor of management science & engineering, discusses how multinational companies can get the most from a work force operating across borders and time zones.
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Jun 17, 2017 • 30min
John Dabiri: Technology inspired by nature
In the Future of Everything radio show, Stanford’s Russ Altman and John Dabiri discuss renewable energy and technologies that are inspired by nature.
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Jun 17, 2017 • 26min
Pat Brown: Where’s the beef? How plants could be used to build a better burger.
In the Future of Everything radio show, bioengineer Russ Altman and food entrepreneur Pat Brown discuss the creation of a better meat.
Brown, a Stanford professor of biochemistry, emeritus, devoted years to formulating meat from plant products that tastes and feels just like the real thing. Here’s how.
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Jun 3, 2017 • 28min
Jennifer Dionne: The power of light
Jennifer Dionne, an associate professor of materials science and engineering, talks about improving solar cells, creating invisibility, and how light could be used for less invasive medical procedures and cancer detection.
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Jun 3, 2017 • 28min
David Eagleman: Adding to the senses
The Future of Everything with Russ Altman: "Adding to the Senses with guest David Eagleman" David Eagleman, an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, discusses sensory addition through wearable technology. Originally aired on June 3, 2017, on SiriusXM. Recorded at Stanford Video.
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May 20, 2017 • 28min
Drew Endy: Exploring the biotechnology revolution
On the Future of Everything radio show, bioengineering professor Drew Endy discusses what's next for the bio-economy.
The question, he says, is, how do we get smarter at designing living systems? And the opportunity? “To focus attention on the fundamental tools by which people tinker and observe how biology is working.”
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May 6, 2017 • 56min
Fei-Fei Li and Chris Gerdes: The future of artificial intelligence and self-driving cars
Fei-Fei Li, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence, and Chris Gerdes, a self-driving car expert, delve into cutting-edge innovations. Li discusses her work on AI as a 'guardian angel' in healthcare, emphasizing its potential for early dementia detection. Gerdes highlights the ethical implications of autonomous vehicles, tackling safety and regulation challenges in an aging society. They explore how technology can enhance independent living for seniors, alongside the evolving relationship between humans and machines in our daily lives.
Apr 29, 2017 • 28min
Christina Smolke: How to grow better painkillers and other medications
In the Future of Everything radio show, Stanford bioengineers Russ Altman and Christina Smolke discuss advances in our ability to create medications and the implications it could have for billions of people worldwide in the not-too-distant future.
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Apr 29, 2017 • 28min
Oussama Khatib: “Bringing a new revolution in robotics”
In the Future of Everything radio show, Oussama Khatib, a computer scientist and director of the Stanford Robotics Lab, discusses a future in which robots and humans work together to solve some of the most difficult challenges facing humanity.
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Apr 8, 2017 • 28min
Carolyn Bertozzi: How the sugars on the surface of human cells affect our health
In the Future of Everything radio show, Stanford bioengineer Russ Altman and chemist Carolyn Bertozzi discuss the biology of sugars on human cells and their role in potentially revolutionary cancer treatments. She also discusses cutting-edge new ways to detect HIV, type 1 diabetes, and other diseases early.
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