Accelerating Tech
The Trouble with AI
Phil and Stephen discuss the chances that super-smart AI might be upon us and the risks we face even if it isn’t. Plus what do we do about the fact that when it comes to […]
Month: August 2017
Accelerating Tech
Living Forever (If They Let Us)
Phil and Stephen discuss progress in anti-aging treatments and the role that regulations play in making treatments available. Can Science Reverse Aging? Jose Cordeiro: In 30 years, I will be younger than today Telomere shortening: […]
Accelerating Tech
Anywhere in Four Hours
Phil and Stephen discuss the eclipse, the top scientific discoveries of the year, a new spacesuit from SpaceX, and the airplane that may take us anywhere we want to go…in just four hours. The 10 […]
Exploring Possibilities
A List of Lists of Positive Developments
Phil and Stephen work through three lists of positive developments and the forces that are driving them. […]
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Recalibrating the Possible
Phil, Stephen, and Michael D. discuss new technologies (and ideas for new technologies) that push the limits of the possible. A good example of something that’s possible: Sequencing the Woolly Mammoth genome. Examples of technologies […]
Accelerating Tech
Exploring the Hype Cycle
Phil and Stephen explore emerging technologies using the 2017 Gartner Hype Cycle as a frame of reference. What’s new? What’s long gone but due for a comeback? And what’s so new it’s not yet even […]
Accelerating Tech
Energy Unlimited with J Storrs Hall, Part 2
Phil and Stephen continue their discussion with J. Storrs (Josh) Hall. How do nuclear power, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence hold the key to a future of unlimited energy? Josh is an independent scientist and author. […]
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“Live” from Convergence 08 Part 2, Best of TWT
Phil and Stephen interview participants at Convergence 08, an “unconference” gathering of people interested in cognitive tech, nanotech, biotech, and artificial intelligence. The event was held in 2008 (obviously) at the History of Computing museum […]
Accelerating Tech
Energy Unlimited with J Storrs Hall, Part 1
J. Storrs (Josh) Hall joins Phil and Stephen for a discussion of his contribution to Visions for a World Transformed, “Let’s Get Back on the Henry Adams Curve.” How do nuclear power, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence […]
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“Live” from Convergence 08 Part 1, Best of TWT
Phil, Stephen, and Michael D. interview participants at Convergence 08, an “unconference” gathering of people interested in cognitive tech, nanotech, biotech, and artificial intelligence. The event was held in 2008 (obviously) at the History of […]
Exploring Possibilities
On the Other Hand…
Phil and Stephen revisit ideas from recent shows. Should we keep kids off their electronic devices? Does VR make us more vulnerable or stronger when it comes to discerning the world around us? Let them […]
Accelerating Tech
Dispatches from the Robo-Wars
Phil and Stephen discuss the good-new / bad-news of the robotics revolution. Our Minds Have Been Hijacked by Our Phones. Tristan Harris Wants to Rescue Them Harris is a former product manager at Google who […]
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Emergent Magic: Why Ideas Are Becoming More Valuable
Phil and Stephen discuss why ideas are becoming more valuable, along with other news from the future. Emergent Magic: Why Ideas Are Becoming More Valuable Is the value of ideas diminished by their ubiquity as […]
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Wow. History-Making News
Phil and Stephen review news stories that may change history. And they all broke this week. In Breakthrough, Scientists Edit a Dangerous Mutation From Genes in Human Embryos (Related) Ethical concerns over dawn of the designer […]
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Hot Topics! Best of TWT
Phil, Stephen, and Michael D. discuss fast trains, future pets, global warming, cosmic mysteries, and solar energy. The future of dogs as pets. Will they be the only acceptable pets in the future? Remembering Michael […]
Exploring Possibilities
The Semi-Automated Economy
Phil and Stephen continue their discussion with strategy expert Will Brown, exploring what role there might be for human workers in an increasingly automated world. Topics: Neanderpundit — selected readings: Watch This Space Next And […]
Exploring Possibilities
Should Jeff Bezos “Hire” Humanity?
Will Brown joins Phil and Stephen to outline an intriguing scenario for the future: how Jeff Bezos can hire humanity. Topics covered: Jeff Bezos is already having trouble finding places to put his cash. Jeff […]