The last bellwether county in the country (the county that has gone for the winning president since the 1980s) is Clallam County in Washington State. As a native to Port Angeles in Clallam County, Peter predicts how he thinks the county will vote in November 2024. According to polling, the county is currently split pretty evenly between Trump and Harris.* Watch on YouTube* Listen to the podcast on Spotify or AppleThanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Ann K Sterzinger is a journalist and a novelist currently living in Paris. This conversation covers life in Paris, European weed, immigration, the current state of literature, problems with the mental health field, and other topics. We also talk about several of Ann’s novels, including her most popular novel NVSQVAM. Follow Ann on Twitter @VraieSterzinger. Ann and Peter are both part of a new podcast called MELTDOWN HOUR with Rachel Haywire. * Watch on YouTube* Listen to the podcast on Spotify or AppleOutro song: "Breath" by Pere UbuThanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Peter and Devon discuss the recent story of the guy charged with allegedly creating fake bands and monetizing them with AI bots. They then get into reviewing Trump's epic debate loss to Kamala Harris. Peter also discusses his growing frustration with Matt Taibbi, Michael Shellenberger, Elon Musk, and others who went from being "on the left" to suddenly becoming—not skeptical centrists, but—full blown conspiracy-brained Trump apologists.* Watch on YouTube* Listen to the podcast on Spotify or AppleThanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Katherine Dee, an internet culture reporter and online personality known as Default Friend, dives into the shifting landscape of digital relationships. She discusses the loneliness epidemic and how social media impacts our personal connections. Katherine explores the nuances of AI companionship and the rise of fictosexuality, highlighting emotional ties that aren't always physical. Additionally, she addresses the ethical dilemmas of influencer culture and pro-Russian propaganda, reflecting on the complexities of navigating life in an increasingly digital world.

Can anyone be a bioengineer? What goes on inside a community biolab? Can small labs create dangerous viruses or bioweapons? On this episode, Peter Clarke and Devon Carsen visit Cellsius, a community biolab in San Francisco that was recently founded by Elliot Roth. Elliot reveals what is needed to start a biolab and explains why learning bioengineering skills is just as important today as learning computer engineering skills. Elliot has a degree in biomedical engineering and has previously started seven companies and two nonprofits. In addition to his work at Cellsius, he currently serves as Head of Strategic Partnerships at Deep Science Ventures.Watch the latest episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple.Thanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Alan Rhode is a former journalist and lawyer from Milan who founded a successful tax and legal consultancy in London. Alan is the author of the new political novel, The Eagle and Cockerel, which envisions a near future where France and German consider joining to become a new superpower called Charlemagny. In this conversation, Peter Clarke and Alan Rhode discuss the power of literature, the current state of Europe and the future of the EU, how Europeans view Donald Trump, and other topics.Follow Alan on X @AlanRhode.Watch the latest episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple.Thanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Las Vegas hit its all-time hottest temperature of 120 degrees on July 7. As this extreme heat becomes the new normal, and in the context of the dying Colorado River, does Las Vegas have a future? Should the city ever have existed in the first place?We get into a heated debate over these and related questions.Watch the latest episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple.Thanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Naum Milyavskiy is a writer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles and writes the Substack the Backshop. His work often explores issues related to emerging technologies. In this conversation, we discuss: the state of entertainment, the challenges of filmmaking, the impacts of AI, the question of whether culture is stuck, the way tech platforms dictate what creators focus on, the importance of in-person communities, and other topics.MORE FROM NAUM Naummilyavskiy.comShort Documentary: Hear, FalconIG: @naummilWatch the latest episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple.Thanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

The Democratic Party did the country a major disservice in hiding Biden's cognitive decline. Now that we all see clearly how much Biden has lost it, there's no choice but for him to drop out (assuming Democrats care at all about winning). But if Biden doesn't drop out, should anyone vote for him? We discuss."Will you vote for Joe Biden?" discussion starts at min 11:09.Watch the latest episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple.Thanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com

Matt Johnson is the author of How Hitchens Can Save the Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in an Age of Counter-Enlightenment. His writing has appeared in Quillette, the Bulwark, the Daily Beast, and many other places. Follow Matt on X @mattjj89.In this conversation, we discuss the current state of liberalism, the craziness on the left vs. the craziness of the right, the fall of the IDW, the gaslighting done by the establishment media, and other topics. We also discuss the ongoing influence of Christopher Hitchens and whether or not it's useful to ask, "What would Hitchens think about this?"Watch the latest episode on YouTube or listen to the podcast on Spotify or Apple.Thanks for reading Team Futurism! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit teamfuturism.substack.com