The Futurist Society Podcast
Doctor Awesome
It’s time to get excited about the future! The Futurist Society podcast explores the cutting edge of technology, science, and culture to bring you an exciting glimpse of what the future may hold. Join host and futurist expert Dr. Awesome as we delve into the most fascinating advancements shaping our world, and the ethical dilemmas that come with them. This thought-provoking show delves into the latest breakthroughs in fields such as AI, biotech, and space exploration, and considers the potential consequences for society. From interviews with leading industry insiders to discussions on the latest futurist literature, "The Futurist Society" is a must-listen for anyone interested in where our world is headed.
Many people worry about the future, pointing to the destruction of the planet, the degeneration of society, and other equally bleak scenarios. But is that really what's to come? There are numerous possibilities for our future. We intend to cast a new and hopeful light on what's to come. This podcast provides a forum for people to discuss interesting and awesome topics and events.
Each episode invites thought leaders from various fields to share their perspectives on what's happening now and what's to come. Listen to inspiring roundtable discussions about ideas, concepts, and innovations. Prepare to be blown away as guests discuss exciting projects, studies, and developments to anticipate. The world is vast, and so is the realm of possibility. The show is here to remind you that the future is yet to happen, and there is so much we can do to improve it. Science can influence both good and evil. It's a tool, and just like everything else, the power is in the hands of the people.
Your host, Doctor Awesome, is a man who is excited about the future. As a practicing surgeon and professor in the Boston, Massachusetts area, he is constantly exposed to new information. His optimism is based on ongoing scientific and technological advancements. Doctor Awesome combines his hopefulness with current innovations that could help make a better tomorrow for future generations.
Doctor Awesome and his guests will inspire you with a wealth of new information, fascinating breakthroughs, and impressive developments that might be news to you. Experts from various backgrounds share compelling data points yet to be explored. You may be surprised by topics that interest you. Whether it's about medicine, technology, or agriculture, you're sure to take away interesting and encouraging knowledge.
Nobody knows what will happen until it occurs. When better things are possible, why settle for gloomy predictions and watch helplessly as they come true? Reimagine a better future by joining a community of futurists who strive for a remarkable world. Explore the options and open your eyes to an even greater life.
Take part in this growing network and contribute to making the world a more positive place. Visit http://thefuturistsociety.net/ (thefuturistsociety.net) and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a drop of hopeful futurism.
Many people worry about the future, pointing to the destruction of the planet, the degeneration of society, and other equally bleak scenarios. But is that really what's to come? There are numerous possibilities for our future. We intend to cast a new and hopeful light on what's to come. This podcast provides a forum for people to discuss interesting and awesome topics and events.
Each episode invites thought leaders from various fields to share their perspectives on what's happening now and what's to come. Listen to inspiring roundtable discussions about ideas, concepts, and innovations. Prepare to be blown away as guests discuss exciting projects, studies, and developments to anticipate. The world is vast, and so is the realm of possibility. The show is here to remind you that the future is yet to happen, and there is so much we can do to improve it. Science can influence both good and evil. It's a tool, and just like everything else, the power is in the hands of the people.
Your host, Doctor Awesome, is a man who is excited about the future. As a practicing surgeon and professor in the Boston, Massachusetts area, he is constantly exposed to new information. His optimism is based on ongoing scientific and technological advancements. Doctor Awesome combines his hopefulness with current innovations that could help make a better tomorrow for future generations.
Doctor Awesome and his guests will inspire you with a wealth of new information, fascinating breakthroughs, and impressive developments that might be news to you. Experts from various backgrounds share compelling data points yet to be explored. You may be surprised by topics that interest you. Whether it's about medicine, technology, or agriculture, you're sure to take away interesting and encouraging knowledge.
Nobody knows what will happen until it occurs. When better things are possible, why settle for gloomy predictions and watch helplessly as they come true? Reimagine a better future by joining a community of futurists who strive for a remarkable world. Explore the options and open your eyes to an even greater life.
Take part in this growing network and contribute to making the world a more positive place. Visit http://thefuturistsociety.net/ (thefuturistsociety.net) and subscribe to the show so you don't miss a drop of hopeful futurism.
Episodes
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Apr 29, 2024 • 43min
The Future Of The Gray Man - A Conversation With Mark Greaney
The beauty with fiction is how often it provides a glimpse of how the future will actually look like, give or take a few details. Good science fiction, in particular, is not the product of idle imagination, but of hours upon hours of serious research and contemplation. Mark Greaney series has successfully done that for the past 20-something books, including his masterpiece, The Gray Man series. What does the future hold for this iconic piece of work? In this episode, Mark shares how he’s finally taking a deep dive into the world of AI – a significant departure from the usual themes of his past The Gray Man books. AI is developing very rapidly today, and perhaps very fittingly, there is a lot of gray area to explore in this fast-advancing field. Tune in and learn what one of the world’s most prolific fiction writers of our generation has to say about it!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 36min
The Future Of Extraterrestrial Life - A Conversation With Avi Loeb
It is crazy to ignore the presence of extraterrestrial life and simply assume that we are the only intelligent beings in the entire universe. In the vastness of outer space, aliens may just be lurking somewhere, just waiting for the right time to make contact with us. Doctor Awesome explores the future of extraterrestrial life with Harvard professor and astrophysicist Avi Loeb. Together, they discuss the importance of keeping an eye on foreign objects circling near the Earth that could be coming from our potential space neighbors. They also discuss how to dispel jealousy and ego around academic communities, the possibility of humanity becoming a space-faring species, and the advantage of sending AI-powered robots for interstellar missions.
Apr 15, 2024 • 51min
The Future Of Farming - A Conversation With Mitchell Hora
The number of farmers in the United States is dwindling every single year, and even less than 2% of the entire population is involved in agriculture. Given this alarming statistic, is the future of farming and food production doomed? Mitchell Hora, an 8th-generation farmer and a leader in the agricultural space, turns to regenerative farming practices to address this problem. Joining Doctor Awesome, he discusses how this particular farming method relies not on artificial fertilizers that leave a carbon footprint but on the mimicking of the ways of Mother Nature. Mitchell also explains how family farms can benefit from finding their way back to nature while slowly adjusting to the inevitable integration of machine learning strategies.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Mar 11, 2024 • 48min
The Future Of Horses - A Conversation With Dr. Stephen Coleman
We look at the future as an exciting chapter of human evolution, but what about the animals? In this captivating episode, Doctor Awesome introduces Dr. Stephen Coleman, a molecular biologist and Associate Professor of Molecular Genetics in the Department of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University. Dr. Coleman shares his journey to becoming a trailblazer in genetic research for horses, taking us deep into the intricacies of mapping genes and decoding the horse genome. Explore the high-stakes racehorse industry, discover the impact of genetics on performance, and navigate the ethical landscape of genetic manipulation in horse sports. Plus, learn about the future of horses as Dr. Coleman dives into cutting-edge topics like the microbiome's role in horse performance and envisions a future where gene editing enhances performance and addresses genetic diseases. Join today’s conversation on the frontier of molecular biology and its profound implications for the future of our equine companions.
Mar 4, 2024 • 54min
The Future Of Our Microbiome - A Conversation With Guru Banavar
The idea that our microbiome plays an important role to our proper functioning as organisms has been around for several decades now, but we don’t really understand all underlying mechanisms of this relationship in its entirety. But that’s going to change soon as we start to leverage the powerful computational capabilities of artificial intelligence to help us explore this relatively untapped space. Guru Banavar finds himself at the forefront of these developments that would soon define the future of our microbiome. In this conversation with Doctor Awesome, he talks about his work on host/microbe molecular data analysis and the interesting applications he is working on at Viome Inc. They talk about the link between oral health, gut health, and systemic health, the regulating role of microbiota in the whole picture, and how these insights can help us manage one of the biggest problems in the 21st century – chronic disease. Tune in and learn how our little friends in and on our bodies might play an even bigger role in our future as a species than they already do now.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Feb 26, 2024 • 46min
The Future Of Soil And Satellites - A Conversation With Lars Dyrud
Humans are constantly burning carbon all over the world, and it has been increasing every single year. This has led to high carbon concentration not just in the atmosphere but in the soil as well. In this episode, Doctor Awesome is joined by Lars Dyrud, CEO of Earth Optics. Together, they discuss how satellite imagery and machine learning are being used to measure the planet’s soil, paving the way for the development of various solutions addressing soil carbon emissions. Lars also shares how they guide farmers on improving food production and why scaring people is never the best approach in encouraging them to fight climate crisis.
Feb 19, 2024 • 52min
The Future Of AI And Work - A Conversation With Dan Turchin
People are worried about the impact of AI on the future of work. Will technology make human involvement obsolete? What will happen to us as AI continues to grow? This episode’s guest, Dan Turchin, is here to alleviate your worries and shed light on the positive future of AI in the workplace. Dan is the CEO and Founder of PeopleReign, a leading AI platform for IT and HR employee service automation that is reshaping the future of work. With over 25 years of experience in applying AI and machine learning to enhance employee work life, Dan shares valuable insights into PeopleReign's mission of positively impacting the work life of a billion employees by eliminating friction at work. He offers an optimistic perspective on AI's role in eliminating mundane tasks, allowing humans to focus on more fulfilling and creative aspects of work and life. They also talk about the collaboration between humans and machines, the impact of AI on jobs, and the need for reskilling in the face of automation. Tune in now and gain a brighter view of the amazing possibilities AI technology holds for our future. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Feb 12, 2024 • 45min
The Future Of Space Enterprise - A Conversation With Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom
We are on the verge of exponential growth in the space industry as new, interesting developments pop up every now and then. Standing among the innovators responsible for this upheaval is the incredible Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, CEO of SpaceBase, a social enterprise focused on democratizing space for everyone by co-creating space ecosystems in developing and emerging countries from New Zealand. In this conversation with Dr. Awesome at the Futurist Society Podcast, Emeline takes us on a ride towards the future of space enterprise and shows us what key developments are on the horizon and how they are going to impact society as a whole. Brace yourself for impact and tune in!
Feb 5, 2024 • 47min
The Future Of AI And Emotion - A Conversation With Rana Gujral
Many of us take pride in the fact that no matter how AI advances, humans will always have the upper hand in some aspects of intelligence - and emotional intelligence is one of those areas that we feel so sure are our exclusive domain. That remains largely true but that doesn't mean AI will leave this large space untapped. In this episode, we dive into the intersection of AI and emotion as our guest, Rana Gujral of Behavioral Signals, takes us on a tour of AI's evolving relationship with human emotions. Explore the groundbreaking work of a deep AI company delving into the core brain functions of emotion, behavior, and cognition, pushing the boundaries of AI performance to surpass human assessments. This conversation invites us to envision a future where AI understands and responds to human emotions, potentially becoming indispensable companions in various facets of our lives. Join the conversation as we navigate the exciting and transformative landscapes at the intersection of technology and human emotion. Tune in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Jan 29, 2024 • 53min
The Future Of Pragmatic AI – A Conversation With Bob Rogers
In the dynamic dance of AI and logistics, we're not just predicting the future; we're orchestrating it. In this episode, Bob Rogers discusses the future of Pragmatic AI. He discusses the connection between artificial intelligence, logistics, and the significant impact it will have on our lives. Bob discusses the Nash equilibrium in AI, highlighting the inefficiencies that arise when we do not act together. He also touches on the difficulties of universal coordination, including trust issues and the practicality of companies accepting revolutionary ideas. But it’s not all that dark as Bob also shares the optimistic side of AI and the great potential it has for our future. Tune in now and learn what’s going on in our AI-driven world. #future #futureisbright #PragmaticAI #QuantumComputing Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
