Tech Tmrw

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

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.

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Teaching through AI with Catalin Voss

September 30, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

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.

DIY Stock Trading with Mark Elenowitz

September 23, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

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.

Making Fake Friends with Dr. Benjamin Johnson

September 16, 2022 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB

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.

Nonstop Service from Earth to Space with Sohrab Haghighat

September 09, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

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.

Battling the Attention Economy with Fred Stutzman

September 02, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

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.

Bridging the Remote Office Gap with Zerzar Bukhari

August 26, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

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.

Predicting the Future with Martha Wells

August 19, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

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.

Digital Jesus with Randall William Reed

August 12, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

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.

Pulling Water from the Air with Steve Kwast

August 05, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

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.

The Future of the Human Body with David Roger from Felix Gray

July 29, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

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.

Making Waves in Water Conservation with Francesca O'Hanlon

July 15, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

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.

Looking for Love Online with Jessica Alderson

July 01, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MB

Modern machine learning has us questioning–could computer programs have a better grasp on what we might need in a partner?

The Future of NFTs with Connor Wen

June 17, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutes - 89.3 MB

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.

The Velocity of Hardware Design with Adam Keating

June 03, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

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.

The Carbon Cleanup with Maria Eugenia Filmanovic

May 20, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

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.

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Learning with Deon Nicholas

May 06, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

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.

Finding Our Footprint, Counting Our Carbon w/ Markus Gilles

April 22, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: How We Grow

March 14, 2022 16:00 - 7 minutes - 6.81 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: Animals in Tech

March 07, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

Historians can’t pin down exactly when humans started domesticating dogs and cats—it could be anywhere from 10,000 to 30,000 years ago. Either way, dogs and cats have been co-evolving with humans since before recorded history, and their ability to communicate with humans reflects this. Dogs can recognize words like “treat” and “walk,” understand commands, and use vocalization and body language to express their needs. Cats even started meowing solely as a way to communicate with the humans wh...

Tmrw Explored: Chatting With Creatures

March 07, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: Edtech and the Future of Learning

February 28, 2022 17:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: Meet Your Maker, The Creation of web3

February 21, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: Anti-Aging

February 14, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.42 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: Waste Management

February 07, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: The Metaverse

January 31, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.71 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: Micromobility

January 24, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 7.1 MB

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.

Tmrw Explored: BioPrinting

January 18, 2022 18:26 - 7 minutes - 7.02 MB

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

Tmrw Explored: AR and The Future of Fashion

January 10, 2022 17:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MB

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?

Tmrw Explored: Manufactured Nostalgia

January 03, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MB

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?

Tmrw Explored: The State of Electric Vehicles

December 27, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.74 MB

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?

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