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Episodes

March 24, 2025

How To Carry Star Trek's Vision Of Hope Into The Future

Rod Roddenberry shares how he is carrying forward Star Trek’s vision: from innovative education, to biomedical breakthroughs, and the enduring philosophy of infinite diversity from infinite combinations.

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March 17, 2025

AI For Better Career Resilience: A Tech Optimist's Perspective

AI expert Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares practical insights on building career resilience in an AI-driven world.

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March 10, 2025

Strong Biotech Leadership: From Research To Commercial Success

Learn how effective biotech leadership bridges innovation with commercial success, navigating funding and leveraging data and AI for breakthrough treatments.

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March 3, 2025

Beyond Beautiful Buildings: Innovative Architecture And The City

Nader Tehrani discusses innovative architecture, emphasizing the integration of construction techniques, sustainability, and technological advances.

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Feb. 24, 2025

Building a Resilient Boston: How Technology is Reshaping City Life

Boston's Office of Emerging Technologies is seeking ways to implement technology and build relationships to create a more resilient Boston.

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Feb. 17, 2025

The Future Of Parenting: Building Better Families Through Data

Ami Meoded is determined to shape the future of parenting by using technology to provide the data need to give babies the best possible care.

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Jan. 27, 2025

Smart Robots, Social Rules: Learning To Build Trust In Robots

Robotics expert Matthias Scheutz explains how robots are meant to augment human capabilities rather than replace us entirely.

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Jan. 20, 2025

Powerful Local Solutions: Transforming Our Green Tech Game

Sam White, co-founder of the largest climate tech incubator, shares how local green tech initiatives are creating sustainable solutions for our future.

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Dec. 6, 2024

Thank you! See you again in the not too distant future

Thank you all for your amazing support. We are taking a short break but will be back on January 20th, 2025.

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Oct. 25, 2024

The Future of Economics With Nobel Laureate Simon Johnson

Dr. Awesome explores the future of economics and its impact on society with Nobel Prize-winning economist Simon Johnson.

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Oct. 7, 2024

The Future of Universal Translation With Philipp Koehn

Dr. Koehn discusses the current state of machine translation technology, its challenges, and the potential future where universal translation could become a reality.

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Sept. 30, 2024

The Future of Wearable Technology - A Conversation with Kris Dorsey

Kris Dorsey provides insights to the cutting-edge world of soft robotics and wearable technology.

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Sept. 23, 2024

The Future of Personalized Health - A Conversation with Michael Snyder

Dr. Michael Snyder shares groundbreaking insights into aging and the future of personalized health and longevity.

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Sept. 9, 2024

The Future of AI and Human Potential with Daniel Hulme

Daniel Hulme, a leading expert in AI, discusses singularities and AI's potential impact on society, the economy, and human consciousness.

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Sept. 2, 2024

The Future of Biotech Entrepreneurs With Michael Schrader

Michael Schrader shares his experience developing a self-vaccination device and discusses the challenges entrepreneurs face in the biotech space.

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Aug. 26, 2024

The Future of Design and Robotics - A Conversation with Greg Lynn

Greg Lynn discusses advancements in consumer robotics and shares how Piaggio Fast Forward is using intuitive design to create robots that assist with mobility.

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Aug. 12, 2024

The Future of Biotechnology - A Conversation with Dr. Ron Cohen

Dr. Cohen discusses significant advancements in biotech as well as the major challenges that need to be addressed.

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Aug. 5, 2024

The Future of Tech - A Conversation with William Smith

Dr. Awesome and William Smith discuss the innovations shaping the future of tech and William's book 'Future Tech'.

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July 1, 2024

The Future Of Targeted Cancer Treatment With Jim Foote And Diana Azzam

Dr. Diana Azzam and Jim Foote, co-founders of First Ascent Biomedical, discuss the groundbreaking advancements in the future of targeted cancer treatment.

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June 24, 2024

The Future Of Cosmobiology - A Conversation With Dr. Graham Lau

Dr. Graham Lau discusses the future of astrobiology, potential for human colonization of other planets, and the future advancements in health and longevity.

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June 17, 2024

The Future Of AI, Technical Debt, And Sci-Fi With Christian Hammer

Christian Hammer explores the future of AI, highlighting its imminent impact on tackling technical debt and even the creative realms of science fiction.

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June 10, 2024

The Future Of Robots That Build Houses With Vikas Enti

Vikas Enti of Reframe Systems, discussed the advancements of robots in construction creating net-zero homes and its impact on climate change.

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June 3, 2024

The Future And How To Think About It With Maggie Greyson

Maggie Greyson shares insights into strategic foresight, the importance of considering multiple futures, and the role of museums in future thinking.

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May 27, 2024

The Future Of Thinking Robots - A Conversation With Dr. David Rosen

David Rosen talks about AI and challenges of developing algorithms for thinking robots that can perform tasks efficiently and safely.

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