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.
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Jan 1, 2024 • 52min
The Future Of Clinical Research - A Conversation With Brigham Hyde
Many people don't realize that a lot of medicine is detective work. Every decision is based on the evidence available to you. However, there is an evidence gap in medicine today, making it difficult for those in this space to provide the appropriate care patients need. Brigham Hyde is bridging that evidence gap through his company, Atropos Health. Using millions of anonymized patient records, they help providers answer clinical questions that have fallen through the cracks of the evidence-based literature. In this episode, he shows us the bright future of clinical research as they provide a way to relay data to physicians by harnessing the power of user experience and automation. He dives deep into democratizing information and affecting change to create better patient outcomes. Learn more about the technology behind Atropos Health and how they are changing the world of medicine through clinical research. Let Brigham show you the bright future ahead!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Dec 25, 2023 • 46min
The Future Of Work - A Conversation With Cassie Solomon
A lot of different people are talking about what work is going to look like a number of years from now. It’s not just idle speculation; it’s a profound discussion that will eventually help us shape the new paradigms that will define work in the future. In this episode, we talk with Cassie Solomon, a leading change consultant and futurist specializing in disruptive technology, digital transformation and the future of work. Cassie discusses various topics, including the importance of adaptability to change in personal and professional life, the positive and negative impacts of technology on work, the potential of blockchain technology, the evolving concept of ownership towards sharing resources, financial inclusion initiatives using technology, the prospects and challenges of universal basic income, and optimistic views on leveraging technology for positive societal impact. The conversation explores the intersection of technology, work, and societal trends, reflecting on both challenges and opportunities in the changing landscape. Tune in for more!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Dec 18, 2023 • 55min
The Future Of Genetic Health - A Conversation With Sherry Zhang
Our genes tell us so much about our health. Having access to genetic information can help inform our decisions and shape our future health and well-being. Sitting at the intersection between genetics and health is Sherry Zhang, an obesity genomics researcher, a health tech entrepreneur, and the founder of GenoPalate—a leading direct-to-consumer digital health tech provider of personalized nutrition. In this episode, Sherry joins us to talk about genetic health, what’s been missing in healthcare, and the big solution her company offers to empower you more about your health. She digs deep into the genetics of obesity, the relation between genetics and our lifestyles, and the importance of doing genetic tests in getting tailor-fit solutions for your health concerns and choices. What Sherry offers in today’s conversation will have you appreciate the uniqueness of our DNAs, opening our eyes to a future of health that is designed for you. So tune in now to not miss out!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Dec 11, 2023 • 51min
The Future Of Meat - A Conversation With Kasia Gora
Everyone is condemning how terrible the industrial production of meat nowadays and calls for the adoption for far more humane approaches. Kasia Gora, PhD., CTO of SciFi Foods, joins Doctor Awesome to talk about cultivated meat, which she believes is the answer to this growing concern. She shares how they grow animal cells outside of animals themselves to produce meat that looks and tastes like conventional ones. Kasia explains how this technology can solve the meat production problem and even address other sustainability issues in the world. She also discusses the needed support from the government to fast-track the development of meat cultivation so it can reach everyone’s plates as soon as possible.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Dec 4, 2023 • 44min
The Future Of AI - A Conversation With Kevin Dewalt
AI’s future is more than technology. It involves enabling innovation, revolutionizing education, and promoting accessibility. Join us in this episode as Kevin Dewalt, co-founder of Prolego, talks about the cutting-edge developments, challenges, and exciting possibilities that AI brings to our world. AI is changing our lives in amazing ways. It has made programming easier to access and self-driving car technology is advancing rapidly. And today, Kevin talks about these transformations. He sheds light on how AI is poised to revolutionize everything—even learning, making education more accessible and personalized. Get ready for a paradigm shift that’s not just on the horizon but happening now. Tune in now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Nov 27, 2023 • 52min
The Future Of Healthcare Delivery - A Conversation With Howard Rosen
We are undeniably experiencing the profound effects of digital transformation; but in the midst of this phenomenon, we should always remember the human side. This is how Howard Rosen imagines the future of healthcare delivery should be. He is the CEO of Nova Insights, where he helps major healthcare industry companies in North America to create and deliver digital products that enhance their value proposition and market penetration. In this episode, he talks about how they are humanizing digital transformation, tying the strongest in automation, digital tools and access, and remote patient monitoring with the clinical side. Howard shares the exciting things they are doing at Nova Insights as they expand around the world. Looking ahead, Howard then talks about the science fiction works that continue to inspire him and why we are at a particularly exciting time as human beings. YouTube Tags#future, #futureisbright, #healthcare, #digitaltransformationLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Nov 20, 2023 • 55min
The Future Of Smell And Taste - A Conversation With Dr. Rachel Herz
Out of all the senses, smell is probably the one that strongly brings out emotional memories and experiences. Closely related is our sense of taste, making our experience of food much more potent. Joining us today to dig deep into the future of smell and taste is Dr. Rachel Herz, a neuroscientist and world-leading expert on the psychological science of smell. She helps us understand the variables that affect our relationship with food, particularly that of smell and taste, so we feel the power and control over it rather than food controlling us. She also discusses the difference between supertasters and non-tasters, how taste is defined by genetics, why some people have an aversion to certain smells, and the debilitating effects of losing your sense of smell. COVID has undeniably reminded us of the value of our sense of smell and taste. And Dr. Herz is someone who helps propel the science and research that could shape the future of this area. Tune in as she tells us more about the science of smell and taste and what it can do to better health outcomes.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Nov 6, 2023 • 57min
The Future Of Aging - A Conversation With Dr. Eric Leire
Many of us strive towards living long lives; but just as health risks grow as we age, we might say it’s quite a challenge. Dr. Eric Leire, a thought leader in the area of longevity and life extension, is aiding this goal. He is the CEO of Genflow Biosciences, a longevity gene therapy biotech that is driven by one mission: to deliver therapeutics that potentially halt or slow the aging process in humans and dogs. In this episode, he joins Doctor Awesome to tell us more about their origin story and the science of what they are doing. Dr. Leire also talks about health span versus life span, the role of AI in this revolution in aging, and how they are tackling the longevity issue with gene therapy. Beyond the technology, Dr. Leire then gives some great lifestyle tips on what we can do to maximize the likelihood of getting the long life we want. So follow along to this great episode and hear about the future of aging.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
Oct 30, 2023 • 54min
The Future Of Space Settlement - A Conversation With Dr. David Livingston
With the pace of technological advancement, who says space settlement is not a possibility? In fact, space exploration, even for recreational purposes, is already happening via space tourism. What does this mean in the near future? Bringing on the show an expert in all things space, Doctor Awesome is with none other than Dr. David Livingston. Dr. Livingston is the founder and host of The Space Show® and the Executive Director of the One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. (OGLF). In this episode, he rockets us up into the cosmos with discussions on space settlement and its realistic future for us as a human species. He taps into the institutions as well as companies like SpaceX that can either bring the vision forward or back, untangling the complicated dynamics between the state and private corporations. From space-related explorations to medical research to human gravity prescription and everything in between, Dr. Livingston brings out his expertise backed with current and existing studies to enlighten us about the possibilities of human life in space. Is space settlement something we’ll see in our lifetimes? How far along are we in the process? Tune in to quench your space curiosities with this conversation!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net
Oct 23, 2023 • 40min
The Future Of Cancer Treatments - A Conversation With Dr. Laura Towart
The future of cancer treatments is bright with the promise of personalized care. In this conversation, Dr. Laura Towart shares some of the things they have been developing in the world of cancer treatments. She talks about the challenges small startups face when attempting to make significant breakthroughs in the field of personalized treatments, highlighting the need for more substantial funding and collaborative efforts among companies. She also emphasizes the willingness of many patients, especially those with advanced or hard-to-treat cancers, to volunteer for experimental treatments and therapies, driven by the hope of advancing medical knowledge and helping future patients. Additionally, she touches on the rapid advancement of genetic sequencing technology, its role in understanding individual diseases, and the potential of genetics in revolutionizing healthcare in the near future. This conversation demonstrates the growing importance of personalized medicine and the potential for genetic insights to transform healthcare approaches. Tune in for more! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://thefuturistsociety.net/
