Podcasts about futurists

Sangeet Paul Choudary is the world's leading exponent of the platform economy.  This week he joins the Futurists to explain how artificial intelligence is likely to reorganize industries. Choudary pushes far beyond facile claims about “AI abundance” and “AI doom” to analyze the probable redistribution of value in markets. He explains how entire systems of production and distribution will be reshaped by machine intelligence. Choudary envisions a reorganization of value creation and value capture whereby AI will reshape the economic pie and cut it into different slices; but not all the value will flow to today's incumbents. Choudary's term for this system-wide reinvention “the reshuffle”, the name of his newest book. This conversation makes reference to concrete examples that will be familiar to all listeners: container shipping, the barcode, the smartphone, big data, and the rise of the digital economy. 

Steve Avo Lindsey in conversation with David Eastaugh  https://linktr.ee/steveavolindsey A nervous suitor, a guitarist at the end of his Strat and his tether, wistful ex-partners on a work trip to Wales. Art school Futurists and singalongs in Cooper's Bar, Denmark Street and suburbia's (two) ups and downs – and earbudded Londoners on the Tube, sailing away on their own private playlists. “In my head,” confides STEVE ‘AVO' LINDSEY, making his solo long-playing debut just five decades into his music career, “this sounds like a Nick Lowe album.”   But given that PING is the work of the Wirral-born bassist of DEAF SCHOOL and frontman of new wave chart act THE PLANETS who would later become a music exec known for his ears and acumen, it's hardly surprising that these twelve tracks offer more than just fond footnotes to Lowe.   Factor in Lindsey's love of Donald Fagen and Jimmy Webb, Arctic Monkeys and Tom Waits, Todd Rundgren and Nashville-style storytelling, and his lo-fi, groove-driven takes on Motown, and you'll have an idea of what to expect from this joyful, playful, gorgeously varied sheaf of love letters to music and Merseyside, sweaters and Swordfishtrombones.   Listen to tracks like the finger-clicking soul of ‘Beautiful 45' and the bottoms-up vaudeville of ‘Cheers My Dears', the rockaway baroque pop of ‘Royal Iris' and the sultry Latinisms of ‘To Know You Better', and you'll also hear warm and winning musical contributions from family and friends: Lindsey's daughter Uainín Lindsey on backing vocals; the late Tony ‘Wims' Wimshurst, ex-Planets and Nasty Pop, on lead guitar; and drummer Josh McCartney, the nephew of a local lad named Paul.   But first, some back story. When Deaf School invented itself in 1974 at Liverpool College of Art, Lindsey, one of two Steves in the band, modestly opted for the moniker Mr Average. Deaf School would become (nearly) famous for its extravagant Sparks-via-Kurt Weill pop and its distinctly un-average cast of sirens, showmen, keyboard philosophers and future superstar producers.

Susan Zeiger, the author of “Logistics and Power”, joins the Futurists to share her insight about global trade and control. Global trade and logistics requires a hierarchy of control to ensure timely, reliable delivery. That's why power is an emergent principle of the global supply chain.  For Zeiger, the supply chain covers more than containers and manufactured goods, spanning the movement of humans and information.  The early phases of global trade continue to shape the present and the future of logistics, transportation, and cultural globalization. Zieger provides a wide-ranging survey of world systems, beginning with the Dutch colonies of the 17th century;  how modern managerial power emerged from railroad industry in the 19th century; and today's new frontier of suborbital supply chains in space. Zieger's critical focus is a humanist-focused interpretation of logistics, including the impact on the people who are engaged in global trade as employees or consumers, subject to the rules imposed by the logistics of trade.

We're back with Charlie and Professor Sneaze this week as they continue their confrontation with Twilip! And let's not forget the exciting evolution that started for Nilly at the end of the previous episode. How will the trainers do with their battle? Will it finally be the end? Who knows!The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's request to join (unless you're a Rotom; we don't like Rotom). Also, join us on Discord! Check out Lydia's Fiverr for your Podcast/Radio Show editing needs!Donate to our Patreon, and earn sweet rewards by becoming a part of the Pokemon Rollout! family. MUSIC & SFX: Theme Music "Electric Donkey Muscles” by RoccoW. Used under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. “Bipolarity” by Poor Alexei. Used under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.“The Futurists” by Peter Lonnquist. Used by permission.

Media cartographer Evan Shapiro publishes the definitive chart of the global media industry cited by every pundit and trade publication. After 20 years of disruptive change, the media industry is evolving so quickly beyond recognition that Evan's chart has emerged as the universal scorecard to keep track of who owns what. Evan joins the Futurists to decipher the chaos in streaming, television, socials and cinema. Topics include: the importance of audience fragmentation across media formats and platforms; the consequences of consolidation; why Big Tech is trouncing Big Media;  why Netflix is worth more than Disney, Comcast, WarnerBros Discovery, and Paramount combined;  YouTube as the new era of cable TV;  why 60% of all advertising dollars flow through three companies;  Disney's genius move with ESPN;  and Evan's surprising answer to the question: which is the only major media company that has managed the transition to the digital age?

(Riverton, WY) - The Wyoming Innovation Partnership funded events continue to provide opportunities for business owners, entrepreneurs and those interested in improving their workplace practices. As part of that series, Central Wyoming College will host a workshop titled, "AI: For Leaders and Futurists: Building Intelligence Into Your Business" on October 2nd. The full day of learning takes place at CWC's Intertribal Education and Community Center room 125. Lunch will be provided as the event runs from 8:30 am. - 4:30 p..m More on the event can be found here. Central Wyoming College's Tash Harris and Manufacturing Works' Kevin Kershisnik joined County 10 to discuss the event and future of using AI in the work place. Listen to the full conversation in the player below or by finding the County 10 Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Best selling author M.P. “Mike” Woodward joins the Futurists to share scenarios for the future of the next major naval war in the Pacific. How might a war between the United States and China happen? According to Woodward, it begins with a struggle to control the chips that govern artificial intelligence, then rapidly escalates to a massive ocean-spanning clash between two navies bristling with high tech gear. Woodward exposes critical weaknesses in US military preparedness and he speculates about innovations in weaponry and tactics.  Woodward's new book RED TIDE provides the basis for a lively discussion about the politics, economics and strategy that will determine the course of the next world war.

In This Episode This week on Breaking Banks, we feature a fascinating and thought-provoking episode from our sister podcast, The Futurists, where Brett King welcomes celebrated experimental astrophysicist Professor Brian Cox. Professor Cox, an English physicist and musician, is widely recognized for presenting science programs such as BBC Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage and the Wonders of... series. He is also the author of two popular science books: Why Does E=mc²? (And Why Should We Care?) and The Quantum Universe. He's selected to deliver the keynote address at The Futurists X Summit in Dubai on September 22nd. In this episode, Professor Cox dives into how our understanding of black holes and quantum information theory could change our fundamental understanding of the universe, ushering in a new era of scientific advancement. Professor Brian Cox is one of the most articulate scientists in the world today. This interview underscores that, in an era where science faces ongoing challenges from political forces and media, our future lies in embracing knowledge and applied intelligence. Are we at the event horizon of something new and extraordinary?

Whenever fellow futurist and longtime friend Rob Tercek and I (Mark Pesce) get together, we go crazy deep on the future: What happens when lazy humans outsource their thought process to machines? You get a society that vibes its way into a blurry, sub-optimal future. The surge of slop means that AI is creating more work for humans instead of stealing our jobs. I join Rob on his podcast The Futurists to cut through the hype and the skepticism about modern tech, calling out AI mediocrity and reminding us why human learning remains painful. Topics include: ChatGPT psychosis, why we need a generation of PhDs to revisit eternal questions about Truth, the perpetual dawn of AGI, what happens to the political economy when the populace is siloed into bubbles, why Kremlin propagandists produce propaganda for machines instead of people, why experience cannot be generated, why autocracies need accurate data, and the real reason why people get lost in untruth. Just some light listening for you. Big thanks and more at The Futurists podcast - https://thefuturists.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week The Futurists welcomes celebrated experimental astrophysicist Prof Brian Cox. Prof Cox dives into why our understanding of black holes and what it means for quantum information theory could change our fundamental understanding of the universe and usher in a new era of scientific advancement. Cox is one of the most articulate scientists in the world today and this interview proves once again that in an age where science faces ongoing attacks from political forces and media that our future lies in embracing knowledge and applied intelligence. It could be said that we are at the event horizon of something new and extraordinary.

In a week where:Israeli strikes on Gaza hospital kill at least 20 people, including five journalists.Australian PM Anthony Albanese accuses Iran of directing antisemitic arson attacks in Australia.Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa calls Trump a “Russian Agent”.Denmark has accused US agents of trying to foment separatism in Greenland.At least 800 die & thousands injured after a 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan.In the 1st of two Politics segments: (7:16) Octavia Butler's work remains eerily prescient in modern America to the point of clairvoyance. Futurists see her work and especially her work ethic as a guide for how to see the current climate. (Article By Anna Merlan)In the 2nd Politics segment: (23:35) It has been 20 years since Hurricane Katrina pummelled New Orleans. 20 years on, the ripple effects are still there through racist & classist domestic policy. (Article By Current Affairs)In Life: (38:48) Cocaine is as popular as it has ever been, but the makings of the illicit powder is leading to catastrophic ecological damage in S. America. Could legalising it help the likes of Peru, Brazil & Bolivia make strides in saving their local environment? (Article By Mattha Busby)Lastly, in Photography: (56:38) A look at an exhibition in Luxembourg with a fascinating past and an even more fascinating concept. (Article By Peter Dench)Thank you for listening! If you want to contribute to the show, whether it be sending me questions or voicing your opinion in any way, peep the contact links below and I'll respond accordingly. Let me know "What's Good?"Rate & ReviewE-Mail: the5thelelmentpub@gmail.comTwitter & IG: @The5thElementUKWebsite: https://the5thelement.co.ukPhotography: https://www.crt.photographyIntro Music - "Too Much" By VanillaInterlude - "Charismatic" By NappyHighChillHop MusicOther Podcasts Under The 5EPN:Diggin' In The Digits5EPN RadioBlack Women Watch...In Search of SauceThe Beauty Of Independence

Charlie and Professor Sneaze split from the group to face off with Tiwlip! Unfortunately for them, she's brought more of her chrome creations with her.The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's request to join (unless you're a Rotom; we don't like Rotom). Also, join us on Discord! Check out Lydia's Fiverr for your Podcast/Radio Show editing needs!Donate to our Patreon, and earn sweet rewards by becoming a part of the Pokemon Rollout! family. MUSIC & SFX: Theme Music "Electric Donkey Muscles” by RoccoW. Used under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. “Bipolarity” by Poor Alexei. Used under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.“The Futurists” by Peter Lonnquist. Used by permission.

Think about the place where you live. Every inch of every city and suburb has been designed by other humans. For better or worse, their choices determine how the world around you works, and how you live and navigate through it.  Jeff Speck is the world's leading exponent of the concept of the “walkable city”, human-centered urban centers.  In this episode of the Futurists, Jeff shares his inspiring vision of the city of the future. Topics include; the New Urbanism, how cities foster society, the impact of the automobile on the organization of society, the goals of city planning and urban design, organic neighborhood evolution versus top-down zoning, the consequences of the 1969 World's Fair, how lifespans increased when factories were separated from living quarters, how mass transit systems shape the growth of cities, and how automation and robotics will shape the city of the future.

What happens when lazy humans outsource their thought process to machines?  You get a society that vibes its way into a blurry, sub-optimal future. The surge of slop means that AI is creating more work for humans instead of stealing our jobs.  Mark Pesce returns to The Futurists to cut through the hype and the skepticism about modern tech. He calls out AI mediocrity and reminds us why human learning remains painful. Topics include: Chat GPT psychosis, why we need a generation of PhDs to revisit eternal questions about Truth, the perpetual dawn of AGI,  what happens to the political economy when the populace is siloed into bubbles, why Kremlin propagandists produce propaganda for machines instead of people, why experience cannot be generated, why autocracies need accurate data, and the real reason why people get lost in untruth.

The trainers are back together again!… For the moment! Three tasks lie ahead: Find Moira Harding, fight Jared for his gym slot, and avoid having the terrible Tiwlip add one of the trainers to her collection.The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's request to join (unless you're a Rotom; we don't like Rotom). Also, join us on Discord! Check out Lydia's Fiverr for your Podcast/Radio Show editing needs!Donate to our Patreon, and earn sweet rewards by becoming a part of the Pokemon Rollout! family. MUSIC & SFX: Theme Music "Electric Donkey Muscles” by RoccoW. Used under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. “Bipolarity” by Poor Alexei. Used under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.“We Can Do It! [Loop]” by Visager.MOZART - Fantasy in C minor, K. 475, and Piano Sonata No. 14 in C minor, K. 457 by Paavali Jumppanen, piano is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.“The Futurists” by Peter Lonnquist. Used by permission.

Zoltan István holds the distinction of being the first Transhumanist to run for President of the United States.  Now Zoltan has set his sights on the Governor's office in California, a $4 trillion economy that ranks as the fourth-largest in the world, and the leader in global innovation. Zoltan joins the Futurists this week to discuss his plan to replace Gavin Newsom. He answers some pressing questions about the future risks and opportunities faced by the biggest US state.

Time skip! Last we left them, our trainers split to find more information about the fake reality that they've been caught in by The Futurists. Gathering information and making plans, they only have 18 days left before everything resets!The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's request to join (unless you're a Rotom; we don't like Rotom). Also, join us on Discord! Check out Lydia's Fiverr for your Podcast/Radio Show editing needs!Donate to our Patreon, and earn sweet rewards by becoming a part of the Pokemon Rollout! family. MUSIC & SFX: Theme Music "Electric Donkey Muscles” by RoccoW. Used under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. “Bipolarity” by Poor Alexei. Used under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.“We Can Do It! [Loop]” by Visager.“Bach - Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971 - Arranged for Harpsichord.mp3” by Gregor Quendel is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.“Afronauts” by Crowander is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

What if performance isn't just about the stage, but about reshaping how we think, act, and imagine the future?

This week Lisa Bodell, Top-50 ranked futurist, author, speaker and founder of FutureThink joins the Futurists. Bodell shares how she teaches structured scenario planning and why “real futurists use models, not guesses”. We discuss scenario planning at Pfizer, that eliminated thousands of hours through their “kill a stupid rule” initiative, and how AI will lead to more meaningful work and less of it. Brett hosts this one solo from Dubai with Lisa in Westchester, NY. 

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . How do you deal personally, and organizationally, with exponential change? That's the subject of a new book, Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, And Work In The Age Of Intelligence, and both of its authors are here. Dr. Ja-Naé Duane is a behavioral scientist who has worked with companies such as PWC, Saudi Aramco, AIG, and Deloitte. She is a member of the Loomis Council at the Stimson Center, collaborator with the National Institute of Health, and holds appointments at Brown University and MIT's Center for Information Systems Research. Steve Fisher co-founded the Futures Practice at McKinsey & Company and is the Managing Partner of the consultancy Revolution Factory. At FTI Consulting, he led the adoption of Generative AI for business model transformation, and is Chief Futurist at the Human Frontier Institute. Together, they have previously authored the bestseller The Startup Equation. In the conclusion of the interview, we're going to talk about Asimov's Laws of Robotics, AI's future enhancements to our lives, the different new species of humans that will emerge, and how the educational system needs to evolve. Steve and Ja-Naé have extended a special offer to the listeners of this show, to get two chapters of their book free via this link. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

106.2 Yellow TapeMourning the loss of their close friend, Elle and Lionel come home to watch a mysterious yellow tape that was bequeathed to them in their friend's will. But by the end of the tape, the couple wish it had never come to them.Written by Xavier Garcia (twitter.com/xavier_agarcia)Narrated and produced by James Barnett (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by North Without End (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/north-without-end/)And Myuu (https://www.thedarkpiano.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Ghosthack.deThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)Joshua Boucher is our story programmer, and along with Jasmine Arch and the eyeless ones, Mary Pastrano and Cody Czarzasty, he helps manage our community.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.Xavier Garcia is a writer/editor from Toronto, Canada. His short fiction has appeared in various magazines and anthologies published by Fugitives & Futurists, Cold Signal, hex, Apocalypse Confidential, Cursed Morsels, Filthy Loot, and others. You can find him walking the nightmare corpse-city of R'lyeh, or at twitter.com/xavier_agarcia.James Barnett is the producer of the Night's End podcast and After The Gloaming. Search for them wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch other works of his at www.JamesBarnettCreative.comJoin TOS+ to access over 90 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don't change it. Don't sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ . How do you deal personally, and organizationally, with exponential change? That's the subject of a new book, Super Shifts: Transforming How We Live, Learn, And Work In The Age Of Intelligence, and both of its authors are here. Dr. Ja-Naé Duane is a behavioral scientist who has worked with companies such as PWC, Saudi Aramco, AIG, and Deloitte. She is a member of the Loomis Council at the Stimson Center, collaborator with the National Institute of Health, and holds appointments at Brown University and MIT's Center for Information Systems Research. Steve Fisher co-founded the Futures Practice at McKinsey & Company and is the Managing Partner of the consultancy Revolution Factory. At FTI Consulting, he led the adoption of Generative AI for business model transformation, and is Chief Futurist at the Human Frontier Institute. Together, they have previously authored the bestseller The Startup Equation. This week, we're going to talk about what shaped their careers in this work, the definition of a super shift and how people react to them over different timescales, human patterns of change, how a family might be dealing with all this in 15 years, and… opera. All this plus our usual look at today's AI headlines. Transcript and URLs referenced at HumanCusp Blog.        

What happens when we pass the point of technological change so profound that we can no longer predict or comprehend the future? Pay attention because it's coming soon. For decades, futurists have theorized that the compound impact of converging, accelerating technologies will result in a singularity: that liminal moment when society is irreversibly transformed. This week David S Rose, New York City's greatest angel investor and a prolific entrepreneur, joins The Futurists to share his perspectives about the experience of living through the knee of exponential change. Brace yourself.  

In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, futurist Nikolas Badminton breaks down how foresight, AI, and robotics are reshaping agriculture. He talks about managing complex data, the changing role of farmers, and what it takes to build a more resilient, sustainable food system. It's a sharp, forward-looking conversation you won't want to miss. Listen now on all major platforms!Meet the guest:Nikolas Badminton is a globally recognized futurist and Chief Futurist with 30+ years of experience mentoring executives and government leaders across 400+ organizations including NASA, Microsoft, and JP Morgan. With a strong background in foresight and strategy, he helps industries envision resilient futures.Connect with the guest on social media:WebsiteLinkedInWhat you will learn:(00:00) Introduction(03:09) Future farm strategies(08:21) Talent transformation(10:19) Robotics in livestock(17:06) Data-driven decisions(20:18) AI integration(24:18) Closing thoughtsDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast".  This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.agculturepodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

Colin Megill joins the Futurists to describe a new model for finding consensus in a time of political chaos and intense partisan division. He is the inventor of Pol.is, a powerful open-source platform for coordinating the feedback, opinions, and preferences of large dispersed groups. Polis has been successfully deployed by governments in Asia and Europe to find pockets of agreement amid partisan rancor.  If you crave an alternative to political division and polarization, don't miss this interview.

In this week's episode of THE FUTURISTS, host Brett King sits down one on one with Dave Birch to talk about the future of AI based payments, money and the concepts around Agentic AI such as KYA (Know-your-Agent instead of KYC Know Your Customer) or how we'll tell if specific agents have the authority to make payments, etc. And we get into the utility problem of money in a highly autonomous world. This is future of money, identity and payments all wrapped into one with two of the most future thinking people in the finance space today. 

SummaryIn this episode, Tonya Harris Cornileus, Ph.D., discusses the critical importance of adaptability as a skill for the future. She explores how rapid changes in technology, work environments, and societal norms necessitate a mindset of adaptability. Through personal anecdotes and insights from futurists, she emphasizes the need for individuals to strengthen their adaptability skills to thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. The episode concludes with practical strategies for cultivating adaptability in daily life.Keywordsadaptability, change, future skills, personal development, resilience, AI, lifelong learning, leadership, technology, mindsetTakeawaysAdaptability is essential for navigating rapid changes.The pace of change is accelerating, especially with technology.Adaptability is about long-term adjustments, not just quick reactions.Personal experiences, like the pandemic, highlight the need for adaptability.Futurists agree that adaptability is the top skill for the future.Jobs and roles are evolving faster than ever before.Technology is transforming industries and requires adaptability.Building a support network enhances adaptability.Practicing mindfulness and reflection can strengthen adaptability.Embracing discomfort is key to developing adaptability.Sound Bites"Adopt technology mindfully.""Community helps us to grow.""You have the strength to adapt."Chapters00:00 The Importance of Adaptability01:22 Setting the Stage: The World is Changing Fast05:48 What is Adaptability, Really?12:21 The Research: Why it's #115:00 What Makes Adaptability So Essential17:43 Practical Ways to Cultivate Adaptability25:33 Your Season of Growth and Resilience

All comments and opinions are those of the individuals recorded; they do not reflect any official policy or position of the Department of Defense or U.S. government.Dr. Ben Zweibelson is an author, philosopher, and a retired Army Infantry Officer with multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Ben lectures and publishes on military strategy, operational planning, design thinking, and war philosophy. His latest book, Reconceptualizing War, was released on April 30th. He has published two other books on the military design movement and innovation in defence applications. Ben earned the Army's Master Parachutist, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Expert and Combat Infantryman's Badges, the Ranger Tab, and was awarded four Bronze Stars in combat. He resides in Colorado Springs with his wife and children. His hobbies include getting injured doing jiu-jitsu, snowboarding, and CrossFit.A magnum opus, a tour de force—Dr. Ben Zweibelson's latest book, Reconceptualizing War, is all of these and more. I was fortunate enough to receive an advance copy, and it was a rich feast. If you've ever wondered what your favourite strategist, philosopher, or school of thought had to say about warfare, you're more than likely to find them in the pages of Reconceptualizing War. From Clausewitz to Kant, Tolstoy, Engels, Mao, the Futurists, Marcuse, or Deleuze and Guattari—and several dozen more—every time I wondered if a thinker was about to appear, there they were. I especially appreciated how Reconceptualizing War complemented the aims of my Hypervelocity podcast: going deeper to examine the philosophical underpinnings of conflict. The cover art goes hard too. Our conversation delves into the themes of reconceptualising war through various philosophical and theoretical lenses. Dr. Ben Zweibelson discusses the importance of social paradigms, the historical context of anti-fascism, and the evolution of ideological movements like Antifa. The dialogue also explores the theoretical connections between Kant, Clausewitz, and contemporary armed movements, as well as the implications of game theory and the future of warfare in the age of artificial intelligence.Chapters00:00 – Introduction to Reconceptualizing War02:44 – Theoretical Foundations: Burrell, Morgan, and Rapoport10:48 – Kant, Clausewitz, and Contemporary Movements17:01 – Antifa: Historical Context and Modern Implications26:03 – Understanding War: Paradigms and Frameworks37:48 – Radical Structuralism and Omnism in Warfare47:49 – The Marxist Vision of Utopia50:15 – The Enduring Nature of War52:04 – Game Theory and Warfare57:57 – Complexity Science and the Afghan Conflict01:06:28 – Radical Structuralism and Revolutionary Success01:14:56 – Détente and Radical Structuralism01:21:47 – Interpretivism and the Limitations of DiagramsAll comments and opinions are those of the individuals recorded; they do not reflect any official policy or position of the Department of Defense or U.S. government.

This week, frequent guest and friend of The Futurists, Ross Dawson, takes over the hosting chair to speak with Joanna Lepore about Foresight and Vision(s) of the Future. Ross, founder of AHT Group (Advanced Human Technologies Group) and the futures think tank Future Exploration Network, introduces us to Joanna Lepore. In 2024, Joanna founded and now co-leads Foresight Inside Group (FIG), an invite-only network for corporate futurists. Previously, she established and led Foresight at McDonald's global HQ and Mars Wrigley, helping to push the strategies of some of the world's best-known brands into the future. Motivated by the power of diverse perspectives, she also created and hosts Looking Outside, a podcast to share those perspectives. This episode is packed with powerful and practical insights into the future, offering inspiration on how to seize today's opportunities and drive change in a transforming world. 

Although pyramids are similar in design, many may have had different or dual functions. The authors propose that ancient Egypt developed and controlled an elaborate power system that was centered around Giza and as far south as Abydos. They believe that the underground structures, channels, and cavities that surround ancient Pyramid structures were part of an immense industrial complex, including gigantic earth batteries. The authors believe evidence indicates that the Great Pyramid on the Giza Plateau had the ability to electrically charge, or change the molecular structure of water, giving it unique properties. We believe the ancient Egyptians created a fourth form of electrically-charged water, giving it unique properties. James Ernest Brown calls this "Earthmilk Ancient Energy." All pyramids were connected to the Nile River, and there is physical evidence that water from the Nile River circulated through their passageways and chambers by way of man-made channels both above and under the ground.DR. J. J. HURTAK, Ph.D., Ph.D. and Dr. DESIREE HURTAK, Ph.D., MS. Sc. are founders of The Academy For Future Science, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works to bring cooperation between science and spirituality through the positive use of consciousness. Dr. J.J. Hurtak and Dr. Desiree Hurtak are social scientists, archeologists and Futurists. Dr. J.J. Hurtak has a Ph.D. from the University of California and a second Ph.D., from the University of Minnesota. Together, the Hurtaks have written several books, including Overself Awakening and their most recent co-authored with physicist Dr. Elizabeth Rauscher, entitled Mind Dynamics in Space and Time. They are also well-known for their inspirational music, including their CD Sacred Name Sacred Codes with collaborative music by Steven Halpern, the renowned German singer and composer, Jocelyn Smith, recently honored by the German government, and for their graphic films, such as Merkabah and The Light Body for which they have won over 15 national and international awards. Their latest graphic film is called Gates of Light. Drs. Hurtaks together have traveled throughout the world to investigate ancient cultures and to work closely with indigenous people, including the Zulu Shaman Credo Mutwa, about whom they recently produced an award winning documentary called Voice of Africa. They have also worked with the Xavante Indians (Brazil) and indigenous leaders in the Andes. They are respected archeologists having worked both in Mexico and Egypt and were part of the team that first uncovered the mysterious Tomb of Osiris (1997) beneath the Giza Plateau. They also worked within the pyramids of Mexico and Egypt doing acoustic testing where they showed extensive sound tones built into the architectural design of the various temples and tombs. They have also spoken at various universities throughout the world on the power of music showing how it is a transformational tool for health and increasing the cognitive powers of the mind. They are both also Evolutionary Leaders along with such notables as Barbara Marx Hubbard, Bruce Lipton, Neal Donald Walsh, Deepak Chopra and many more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Lauren Ducrey is a poet who developed an authentic persona for Google's automated assistant in France, Senegal and other Francophone nations. In the process she discovered insights about the intersection of art, linguistics, and human cognition in the age of AI.  She tells the Futurists about artistic integrity, what humans can do that machines cannot, and the benefits of collaborative creativity in the enterprise. 

This week on The Futurists retired-NASA astronaut and pilot of the Space Shuttle, is a former F14 fighter pilot, a test pilot, an engineer, and a veteran of four space flights. Kelly commanded the International Space Station (ISS) on three expeditions and was a member of the year long mission to the ISS. In October 2015, he set the record for the total accumulated number of days spent in space, the single longest space mission by an American astronaut at that time. Host Brett King gets into what he misses about life on station and what Mars crews are likely to face when they land on Mars, along with why we should go to Mars. This is one of our best episodes yet!

Technology strategist Shelly Palmer returns to The Futurists to demystify abstruse concepts of quantum computing in practical terms with his characteristically sharp insights about artificial intelligence. Shelly explains: why code and content will be free;  why quantum encryption won't create jobs for humans; what happens when Moore's law compounds with Metcalfe's and Cooper's Laws; why we can bank on the proliferation of good ideas; and how to separate hype from reality in the realm of Big Tech research.  

Cory Doctorow has a unique ability to peel away the polished veneer of familiar social and economic structures to expose their inner workings. Sometimes what he reveals is ugly, sometimes delightful, but it's always fascinating. A committed activist, journalist and book author, Cory takes the Futurists on his opinionated tour of today's tech and pop culture landscape. 

Hiiiii there's MUCH to discuss. Mostly Italian futurism vs Russian futurism. Is there a difference?Video version:https://youtu.be/ZamRaqbYQxoPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/lisafevralLisa Fevral:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJdvK5wMriowQqbGC7G0lDAhttps://twitter.com/LisaFevralhttps://www.instagram.com/lisafevral/Resources:The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction - WALTER BENJAMIN(1935 essay)Russian Futurism Through its manifestos 1912-1928, Anna LawtonThe Futurist Manifesto - Filippo Tommaso Marinetti

Is AI good or bad for artists? Contrary to conventional wisdom, Bay Raitt believes that artificial intelligence confers immense power on artists. A prolific artist across film, games, print and other media, Bay speaks from deep experience. He tells The Futurists what he has learned by embracing AI in every aspect of his artists pursuits. According to Bay, AI must be embraced by creative people in every walk of life to reach its full potential. 

Marc Buckley returns to The Futurists with Brett King talking his return to Davos with Alohas Regenerative Futures in his role as a resident futurist with the United Nations Climate Change Global Innovation Hub and World Economic Forum advising on global sustainable development goals. Buckley maintains we can build a better future if we are clear about our goals and visions of the future, and that a regenerative future is very possible with the tech that is available today. When Marc speaks about this you get a clear sense of urgency, and he talks about the impact of ongoing extreme weather events like the LA wildfires also.

For this episode of the recurring Data Center Frontier/Nomad Futurist field report podcast series -- aka "Nomads at the Frontier" -- DCF Editor In Chief Matt Vincent checked in for a fun yet informative discussion with Nomad Futurist Foundation Co-Founders Phillip Koblence and Nabeel Mahmood from the grounds of PTC'25, the annual telecom and data center industry conference put on by the Pacific Telecommunications Council in Hawaii, which has become one of the sector's most important live events. Podcast Series Nomad Futurist is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established, per its mission statement, "to demystify the world of digital infrastructure and the related technologies that impact every aspect of our daily lives."  Committed to educating youth in underprivileged communities, promoting diversity and inclusion, and opening up opportunities for growth and new career paths, the group says its "primary focus is to empower and inspire younger generations through exposure to the underlying technologies that power our digital world."  Nomad Futurist is known for appointing individuals throughout the data center industry to its ranks of Ambassadors and Advisors, who work to promote the organization's ethos and goals in their professional spheres. The group's members are a pervasive presence in the data center sector, to be found in attendance and presenting at most industry events in the U.S. and abroad. The purpose of the Data Center Frontier/Nomad Futurist joint podcast series is therefore to gather valuable industry insights, expertise and commentary from Nomad Futurist leaders and ambassadors, firsthand and in the field, as they participate in these events.  PTC'25 PTC'25 in Honolulu attracted over 10,000 attendees, highlighting a significant data center presence alongside telecommunications. As revealed in the course of the podcast, key data center topics at this year's PTC included artificial intelligence, power demands, and the integration of natural gas as a bridge for energy needs.  Importantly at this year's PTC, the Nomad Futurist Foundation announced the launch of the Nomad Futurist Academy and an associated job board in furtherance of its mission to enhance career pathways in the data center industry.  During the course of the talk, emphasis was also placed on on the value of "organic networking," with the Futurists advising on the strategic need to balance scheduled meetings with informal interactions at such industry events.  Here's a timeline of the podcast's key moments: PTC'25 Event Overview - The event is noted as one of the largest in years; attendance in Honolulu is reported at over 10,000 individuals. 2:11 - A significant data center presence is highlighted at the event. The program's integration of telecommunications and data center sectors is emphasized. 2:33 - Questions about the logistics of the event are addressed. 3:39 Meeting Intensity at PTC'25 - Nomad Futurist held more than 40 meetings at this year's PTC. The meetings occurred over three days. 4:08 - High levels of physical activity were noted. Walking 10,000 to 30,000 steps a day was common, notes Mahmood. 4:36 - The five-year anniversary of the Nomad Futurist initiative was celebrated at this year's PTC. 6:01 Nomad Futurist Academy Launch  - The Nomad Futurist job board highlighting data center career pathways is mentioned as upcoming news for the Foundation. 6:16 - Discussion turns to power demands in data centers, as discussed at the event. The shift in baseline power requirements from 10-20 megawatts to over 100 megawatts is highlighted. 7:01 - AI and its implications for power needs are explored. Conversation touches on large language models and their impact on efficiency ratios. 9:11 Global Networking at PTC'25  - A significant percentage of PTC attendees are from the United States. Approximately 45-46% of attendees are American, with the rest coming from around the world. 11:25 - The event in Hawaii is praised for its renowned industry networking opportunities. 13:28 - In-person interactions at conferences are emphasized as invaluable. The importance of networking and organic conversations is highlighted as crucial for setting the pace for the year. 13:47

Welcome to Technology Revolution Crystal Ball #3 bright Peering at AI 2025 and beyond in an optimistic light Bonnie D. hosts in her Scarlett mic's live-streaming hue With a cadre of Futurists unpacking predictions for you With AI as their compass, opportunities as their sail Will their foresights triumph or perhaps not prevail? Raise your cup or flute with Java, Jack, Dom or Earl On Bonnie D.'s Crystal Ball Special, the future will unfurl Continuing in 2025 on January 8 and 15 Wishing you Happy Everything and New Year's in between!

Welcome to Technology Revolution Crystal Ball #2 bright Peering at AI 2025 and beyond in an optimistic light Bonnie D. hosts in her Scarlett mic's live-streaming hue With a cadre of Futurists unpacking predictions for you With AI as their compass, opportunities as their sail Will their foresights triumph or perhaps not prevail? Raise your cup or flute with Java, Jack, Dom or Earl On Bonnie D.'s Crystal Ball Special, the future will unfurl Continuing December 18, January 8 and 15 We wish you happy holidays and new year's in between

Welcome to Technology Revolution Crystal Ball Week 1 bright We're peering at AI 2025 and beyond in an optimistic light Bonnie D. hosts in Scarlett mic's live-streaming hue Joined by a cadre of savvy Futurists unpacking predictions for yo With AI as their compass, opportunities as their sail Will their foresight triumph or perhaps just not prevail? Raise your cup or flute with Java, Jack, Dom or Earl On Bonnie D.'s 10th Annual Crystal Ball, AI's future we'll unfurl

Welcome, global audience, to the Technology Revolution: The Future of Now show “The Future of The Automotive Circular Economy + AI” we want to know Bonnie D. on her Scarlett Mic, your predictions host and guide Engages savvy Futurists on her into-the-future round table ride Simon Meitz, Roja Khanpour, Adam Thompson, Lars Eiermann and Josef Wagner, too Watch or listen, we're envisioning Automotive CE + AI especially for you!

Welcome to Technology Revolution: The Future of Now show The Future of HR + AI we want to know, At her round table Bonnie D.'s Scarlett mic at her side s joined by savvy Futurists for this Get-A-Job-and-AI ride Sherry Meyer, Bob Ficken, Dr. Gabby Burlacu, too Dr. Steve Hunt and Chiara Bersano share predictions for you Stick around, listen-up and see what's in store HR + AI's opportunities are what we'll explore

Humanity's largest and most complex invention is the global supply chain.  More than 2 millions companies in 118 nations participate in the supply chain via GS1, the non-profit organization that manages data standards for global trade.  Melanie Hilton of GS1 US is one of the world's leading experts on innovation in the supply chain. She joins the Futurists to discuss the deployment of artificial intelligence, robotics, big data and digital transformation in retail, shipping, container ports, and manufacturing in every corner of the planet.

Welcome to Technology Revolution: The Future of Now rendezvous Bonnie D. and her Scarlett mic explore AI with curiosity anew On The Future of Art and AI, we envision how artwork will transcend Shifting past into future, bending reality without end Joining her on this exciting ride, four Futurists she's thrilled to see Mary Nunaley, Adriana Rapolla, Josh Rittenberry, Katya McEwen with glee Buckle up, dear audience, for this journey we've defined Will AI  help or hinder human art and can real emotions be designed?

Ugh, the team is still dealing with these nasty Grimers and Muk… And what's the Claydol's deal? What could it be protecting?The cast: Chartreuse (Charlie) Pine - played by Paul (also @AlakazamGanda) Liliana Shadowgarden - played by Lydia Professor Rudimentus Sneaze - played by Michael And our Game Master - Nick Eyeli - Eyeli Join our Facebook Group, where you can meet and chat with the cast and other fans! We'll approve everyone's request to join (unless you're a Rotom; we don't like Rotom). Also, join us on Discord! Check out Lydia's Fiverr for your Podcast/Radio Show editing needs!Donate to our Patreon, and earn sweet rewards by becoming a part of the Pokemon Rollout! family. MUSIC & SFX: Theme Music "Electric Donkey Muscles” by RoccoW. Used under an Attribution-ShareAlike License. Chromatismus by Koi-discovery is licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License.“Immersed in Crystal Caverns” and “The Futurists” by Peter Lonnquist. Used by permission.“Bipolarity” by Poor Alexei. Used under an Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License.“We Can Do It! [Loop]” by Visager.Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com/

This week The Futurists examine the much-ballyhooed claims that extreme weather events are growing more intense and more frequent. Surprise! It's not what you think. Brett and Rob unpack the economic impact of extreme weather, the growing perception of risk, and the political gridlock that thwarts practical proactive measures. Topics include: FEMA, Hurricane Milton, Hurricane Helene, how the insurance companies cope with the increase in damages and losses, and the broader societal and political impact of extreme weather events.

In this week's episode of The Futurists, David Orban joins Brett King in the hosting chair and we get to talk Quantum with Roberto Siagri, a theoretical physcist working on putting quantum processors in orbit. We talk about the advances in photonic quantum multi-dimensional cubits (yes you heard that right), the likelihood of Q-Day (Quantum Day), and of course, what secrets of the universe quantum just might unlock. We discuss Roberto's new startup Rotonium, working on exactly these questions. What happens when a physicist becomes a futurist engineer? Let's find out.