Self-driving cars, designer babies, and 3D printed guns are no longer looming in the distant future: the future has arrived, and so has a tidal wave of technological innovation. On Tech Tmrw, we do a deep dive into the possible pros and cons of today’s innovations. We open each episode with a short-form science-fiction narrative exploring a hot topic in tech. Then, host Theo Miller, CEO and Founder of Hit Start Media, has an open conversation with the writers, technologists, and others who are most immersed in this new technology to investigate its consequences.
Did you have a favorite teacher growing up? Would you want your children to be taught by artificial intelligence? Today, Catalin Voss from Ello will discuss this not so distant future of education around the world.
When did you first learn about cryptocurrency? Are you holding Dogecoin to the Moon? Mark Elenowitz from Upstream has one of the most positive outlooks on the future and wants to share his vision with you.
Do you ever find yourself stuck in a comparison loop of your friends online? When was the last time you even spoke to them? Today, Theo Miller sits down with Dr. Benjamin Johnson from the University of Florida to figure out how long these loops might continue.
Where would your first interplanetary trip be headed? While Sohrab Haghighat and SpaceRyde focus on space cargo transportation, he knows that what they're building is going to fuel the development of space travel for all.
What did your screen time report look like this week? How do you manage the staggering notifications you receive? Fred Stutzman and Freedom is trying to get you back in control of your online habits so you can focus on the things that matter most.
What does your ideal working environment look like? Is it in an office downtown? Beachside? A bit of both? Whatever it might be, Zerzar Bukhari and Zynq aim to maximize the collaboration and creativity of your entire team through office management built for the flexible future.
Does the best art imitate life? How does that question apply to writers crafting stories set in the future? Martha Wells, author of more than a dozen science fiction and fantasy novels, talks about retrofuturism and the challenges that come with the medium.
What would Jesus do? Well, why don't you ask him? If Professor Randall William Reed has his way, we'll be able to do just that. Through his work with AI at Appalachian State University, he endeavors to create an AI programmed with the complete sayings of Christ. If the project reaches its goals, Reed will be able to offer perhaps the best impression yet of what the messianic figure was actually like, and what he believed.
It's another water episode! Our most important resource deserves all the attention we can give it. Steve Kwast is here to tell us that water rationing isn't going to solve the problem - he's got a different solution that just might surprise you.
From Wall-e to Emma the office worker of the future, there have been a lot of bleak predictions about the future of the human form. David Roger is here to help - at least with one part of the body.
There's a lot of doom, gloom and speculation about climate change–but Francesca O'Hanlon is here to tell you it's a water problem–and that despite misinformation campaigns from big oil, our conservation efforts are making an impact on rising temperatures.
Modern machine learning has us questioning–could computer programs have a better grasp on what we might need in a partner?
As we enter a crypto winter, it doesn't hurt to re-evaluate what it is we're investing in. We sat down with Connor Wen to hear why the Easely co-founder created his NFT platform, and why he believes blockchain is the future.
Developer on one of the first hyperloop vehicles Adam Keating wants us to be always moving forward. Hear Adam share how he is making engineering more collaborative and advocating for a better connected world.
Do you wonder if individual conservation efforts make an impact on climate change? Abatable's co-founder Maria Eugenia Filmanovic discusses the climate change blame game, and why she thinks corporations need to reduce their emissions first.
Teaching machines to think has long been a goal of computer scientists–but what if computers had their own logic? Forethought co-founder and CEO Deon Nicholas unpacks the future of artificial general intelligence.
Markus Gilles believes that building carbon reduction into our daily activities will mobilize people to make better choices for the planet. The Klima founder breaks down the easiest ways for us to shrink our carbon footprint.
Will genetically modified foods help solve the hunger crisis and see millions of lives? Learn about biofortified crops and the new technologies growing in the agriculture sector on this week's episode of Tech Tmrw Explored.
What do you think your pet would say to you if they could talk? Cutting-edge technology is brining us closer to our pets, learn about the efforts to bring Doctor Dolittle from fantasy to nonfiction in this week's episode of Tech Tmrw Explored.
What changes should we look out for over the coming years as technology in the classroom continues to reshape the ways we learn? Find out about how edtech can make education more accessible on this week's episode of Tech Tmrw Explored.
Will web3 provide a safer, more private future for internet users? Learn more about the varying generations of the internet and the arguments for online decentralization on this week's episode of Tech Tmrw Explored.
Can we avoid aging all together? Scientists are discovering ways to slow down deterioration in our bodies so that even as we grow older, our bodies will remain in their prime. Learn more on this week's episode of Tech Tmrw Explored as we dive into what happens as we age, and the science behind keeping our bodies young.
Will we be able to get a grip on the plastic crisis before it's too late? Plastic has permeated nearly every facet of our lives: it's in our houses, in our food, even in our bodies. In this episode of Tech Tmrw Explored, take a look at the future of waste management and the efforts being made to reduce the amount of plastic ending up in our oceans and landfills.
How will you use the metaverse? The concept of being universally connected through VR seems especially attractive now, but dive deeper into the future possibilities and drawbacks of an endlessly linked world in this week's episode of Tech Tmrw Explored.
How are you getting around? Learn about the future of micromobility such as bike shares and how dramatically it could affect how our cities operate.
As of 2021, more than 102,000 Americans are waiting for an organ transplant. Learn how doctors are shrinking that number with the help of bioprinted organs on this episode of Tech Tmrw, Explored
Augmented reality (AR) continues to grow as more brands recognize that AR try-ons could be the future of fashion. How will virtual fitting rooms impact your shopping habits?
Technology is continually rising from the grave—not only as a trend, but as a tactile solution to modern planned obsolescence. But where does that leave our disposable tech culture?
On August 5, 2021, the Biden administration announced that by 2030 half of new vehicles on the market in the US will be powered by electricity. Electric vehicles represent 4% of vehicles on US roads today, so some experts wonder: can we bridge the gap?
As of 2021, the influencer marketing industry is valued at $13.8 billion, a staggering jump from it's 2020 valuation of $9.7 billion. Media startups are turning to CGI influencers—the perfect brand representatives—to sell their products to real fans.
Some sources predict that alternative proteins could reach price parity with real meat in 10 years—meaning choosing between real meat and lab grown protein could be a lot closer than we think. What will your choice be?
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