Techtonic Shifts

How has policing changed over the decades and where is it heading in the future? Zach and Ben sit down with Matt Stroud, author of The Thin Blue Lie, to discuss the influx of modern databases, 'less than lethal' weaponry, and the different technologies police are using to solve crimes. You can follow Techtonic Shifts on Twitter and Facebook. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for the show please email us at hello@techtonicshifts.net

As the world embraces robotics and automation, many people view our cybernetic cousins with fear and doubt. Spurred by cult classics like Terminator, I, Robot, and Cyborg, it's easy to understand why there's less enthusiasm about robotics than other emerging technologies. Lionel Robert, Associate Professor of Information at the University of Michigan, join Zach and Ben to talk autonomous driving, the economic changes in a robot world, and how to shift our thinking about our robot colleagues.Remember, you can join in the conversation on our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Don't forget to like and rate us on iTunes and your favorite podcast player.

Is the global economy about to undergo a significant systematic shift? Facebook, the world's most popular social network, announced that they had created a cryptocurrency called 'Libra.' Partnered with Visa, Mastercard, eBay, Lyft, Uber, Stripe, and more Libra has some of the world's most powerful corporations and financial backers betting heavily on the digital coin's success. But will Libra even see the light of day? Immediately after announcing it, Facebook came under heavy fire from legislators around the world to understand more about the social network's economic intentions. Zach and Ben are joined by Adam Peretti, a cryptocurrency expert, to talk about the technology behind crypto, Facebook's move to banking, and how it can impact your wallet. Don't forget that you can follow Techtonic Shifts on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on tech and how it can change your life.

In our premiere episode, Zach (@Zach_Speaks) and Ben (@benjaminrgold) discuss Facebook's cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence in medicine, and how unionization can impact the gaming industry.  Feel free to follow Techtonic Shifts on Twitter (@TechtonicShifts) and Facebook (www.fb.com/techtonicshiftspod)