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Hence The FutureEp. 159 - Ask Mattimore AnythingOn Bitcoin, Taxation, Religion, and Optimism 💭
In this episode, Mattimore answers some interesting questions...
Questions Answered:
Where are we in the current Bitcoin bull run?
Is taxing unrealized capital gains a good idea?
What are your personal thoughts on religion?
Are you optimistic about the next 6 months?
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
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Hashtags: #htf #ama #askmattimoreanything
2021-10-0522 min
Hence The FutureEp. 157 - The Future of Ethereum with MattimoreThe Bear Case & Bull Case for Ethereum 📈♢📉
In this episode, Mattimore explores the bear case and bull case for the world’s second largest cryptocurrency and blockchain.
Topics Discussed:
Origin story of Ethereum
Ethereum’s historic evolution
ICOs, Alt-Coins, Defi, NFTs
Problem of high gas fees
Recent EIP 1559 update
Comparing ETH to Bitcoin
Comparing ETH to Solana
Future Scenarios:
The bear case for Ethereum
The bull case for Ethereum
The most likely scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
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2021-08-3121 min
Hence The FutureEp. 156 - What’s Next for Afghanistan and The World with Brett EwerMaking sense of a changing world 🌏
In this episode, Brett Ewer and Mattimore Cronin discuss what the US withdrawal from Afghanistan signals about how the world is changing…
Topics Discussed:
Significance of US withdrawal
Was taking military in Afghanistan a mistake?
Once there, when should the US have left?
Mission objectives: security vs nation building
Which mission objectives succeeded vs failed
Why the Afghan government fell so quickly
What the US withdrawal signals to the world
Lessons for US to take from its longest war
How other countries are likely to respond
Three poles of po...
2021-08-2455 min
Hence The FutureEp. 122 - The Future of GamingThe Path to Cyber Realism 👾
In this episode, Mattimore explores how gaming is driving technological progress. He also debunks myths and misconceptions surrounding video games, and summarizes what we know about video games’ effects on the brain through research. Lastly, Mattimore paints a picture of what the future of gaming will look like once VR, AR, and mixed reality technologies have become fully mature and have been fully integrated into society…
Broad Topics:
Where is gaming technology heading?
Where are we now on the path to cyber realism?
Building games within games (Roblox, Minecraft)
Gaming...
2020-12-0143 min
Hence The FutureEp. 116 - On Horror, Ghosts, and God with Claire CroninSuperstition, delusion, and the things that keep us up at night 👻
In this special Halloween edition of HTF, Mattimore sits down with writer and artist Claire Cronin to discuss the topics raised in her forthcoming book, “Blue Light of the Screen: On Horror, Ghosts, and God.”
Topics Discussed:
Horror
Ghosts
God
Memories
Our increasingly digital reality
Future Scenarios:
Worst case scenario
Best case scenario
Most likely scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
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Hashtags: #HTF #hencethefuture #horror #ghosts #god
2020-10-1352 min
Hence The FutureEp. 111 - The Rise of Solopreneurship with ZubyRise of the Solopreneur 👨💻🚀
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with renowned rapper, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur, Zuby, to discuss why more and more people are choosing solopreneurship, and what that means for the future...
Broad Topics:
Why so many are choosing solopreneurship
Working for yourself vs working for/with someone else
How to maximize your potential and achieve freedom
The hard work it takes to become an “overnight success”
How to get started on the path of solopreneurship
Power of building something that compounds in value
Authenticity and attracting the right audience
Phenomenon of “bullsh*t jo...
2020-09-081h 15
Hence The FutureEp. 110 - What They Don’t Teach Teens with Jonathan Cristall, Esq.Life safety skills that aren’t taught in schools ⚠️
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Jonathan Cristall, veteran LA prosecutor and author of the forthcoming book “What They Don’t Teach Teens,” to discuss how to navigate the various “land mines” of adolescence.
Broad Topics:
JC’s perspective as a prosecutor, father, and former troubled teen
Knowing your rights during police interactions
How to improve the criminal justice system
What to do when you’re pulled over at a traffic stop
Do you have to answer police officer’s questions?
Is it lawful to film the police? Ne...
2020-09-011h 20
Hence The FutureEp. 109 - The Future of Being a Kid with Coach Steve MorrisBeing a Kid in the Digital Age 👾
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Steve Morris, author of the best-selling book: “What Size Balls Do I Need?” to explore how the essence of what it means to be a kid is changing…
Broad Topics:
What has changed about being a kid in 2020?
The importance of sports for childhood development
At what age kids should be allowed unregulated screen time
At what age kids should be allowed to have social media accounts
How to balance the pros and cons of being a “digital native”
The natural progr...
2020-08-2551 min
Hence The FutureEp. 108 - The Future of CyberneticsThe art of steering reality 𐃏
In this episode, Mattimore explores the future of cybernetics.
The inspiration for this episode is a quote from Elon Musk: "We're all plugged in like nodes on the network, like leaves on a big tree. We're all feeding this network with our questions and answers. We're all collectively programming the AI. We are all one giant cybernetic collective.”
Broad Topics:
What is cybernetics?
Cybernetics in the plant and animal world
Cybernetics in the human world
Psycho-cybernetics
Cybernetics in the machine world
Human-machine cybernetic collectives
Future Scenarios:
...
2020-08-1826 min
Hence The FutureEp. 107 - How to Survive a Cataclysm and Reboot CivilizationSurviving the apocalypse 🔥⛈🌋💣👾🪓
In this episode, Mattimore explores a thought experiment… What if civilization ended tomorrow?
What would you do if your devices stopped working, your water stopped running, and chaos broke out in the streets? Do you have a plan? Do you have the supplies needed to survive? Do you have the skills necessary to provide the basics - water, food, and shelter - for yourself and for those you love? Let’s say you and I are able to survive the apocalypse… how might we go about rebuilding civilization from scratch? Another way of asking the same ques...
2020-08-1137 min
Hence The FutureEp. 106 - The Future of the Tech Titans with Alex KantrowitzHow big technology companies - Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Google - plan to stay on top forever 👾
In this episode, Alex Kantrowitz joins Mattimore to discuss his best-selling book, “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever.”
Broad Topics:
The “Always Day One” mindset
How Apple’s minset is different
Google and the future of artificial intelligence
Amazon’s “hands off the wheel” culture
The future of automation, jobs, and innovation
Facebook’s feedback culture and rapid development pace
How to minimize disinformation while preserving free speech
Google’s collaborative culture and potential fo...
2020-08-041h 03
Hence The FutureEp. 105 - GPT-3 and The Future of A.I.What if you could write in plain English instead of code, and the computer would just… understand you? 🤔
In this episode, Mattimore explores the impact that GPT-3, and natural language processing algorithms at large, will have on our economy, our society, our workforce, and our collective future.
Broad Questions:
What is GPT-3?
Why is GPT-3 game changing?
What does the future look like?
GPT-3 Applications:
Debuild.co - Build any app. Simply describe what you want your app to do in plain English, and you can start using the app within seconds
Figma...
2020-07-2840 min
Hence The FutureEp. 104 - The Future of Bitcoin with Anthony PomplianoThe Future of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and the Blockchain
In this episode, Anthony Pompliano joins Mattimore to discuss the future of Bitcoin and the global financial system.
Broad Topics
Why has every fiat currency in history eventually gone to zero?
What does Ray Dalio mean when he says “cash is trash?”
Comparing Bitcoin to fiat currencies like the US dollar
Comparing Bitcoin to gold and silver, stocks, and other asset classes
Comparing Bitcoin to other cryptocurrencies like Libra and Ethereum
What would it take for a new digital currency to surpass Bitcoin?
Quantum computing and hack...
2020-07-2152 min
Hence The FutureEp. 103 - The Future of Supersonic TechnologySupersonic Planes, Missiles, and Automobiles 💥🚀
In this episode, Mattimore explores how supersonic travel, weaponry, and defenses are evolving…
Broad Topics:
Supersonic air travel
Supersonic ground travel
Supersonic weapons and defenses
The future of war, defense, AI, and cyber-security
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
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2020-07-1429 min
Hence The FutureEp. 102 - Idea Labs and Echo ChambersWhy do we believe what we believe? 💡
In this episode, Mattimore discusses the differences between “idea labs” and “echo chambers,” two concepts coined by Tim Urban via his blog “Wait But Why,” and the impact that each is likely to have on the future of society.
Broad Topics:
Idea labs
Echo chambers
Straw man vs. steel man arguments
Paul Graham’s Hierarchy of Disagreement (from highest to lowest): refuting the central point; refuting a key point; counter-arguments; contradictions; responding to tone; ad hominem attacks; name calling
Emergence tower of politics
Are echo chambers on the rise?
Are o...
2020-07-0938 min
Hence The FutureEp. 101 - The Future of Comedy with Aaron WeberHow stand-up comedy is changing now and in the future 🎭
In this episode, stand up comic Aaron Weber joins Mattimore to discuss what it’s like to be a comedian in the year 2020, what makes a joke funny, the perils of cancel culture, limitations to free speech, the value that comedy brings to society, and how comedy is likely to evolve in the future...
Broad Topics:
What is your go-to process for coming up with jokes?
What makes something funny? The science and art of comedy
6 dimensions of humor: naughty, clever, cute, bizarre, mean, relat...
2020-06-3045 min
Hence The FutureEp. 100 - The Fall of Rome and The Future of AmericaThe Rise and Fall of Empires 🏛♻️🗽
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Brett Ewer to discuss what we can learn from the rise and fall of Rome, and how we can apply those learnings to create a better future for America…
Broad Topics:
Why compare the USA to Ancient Rome?
Where on the Roman timeline would America be right now?
Similarities and differences between the final years of the Roman Republic and America in the year 2020
Similarities and differences between the final years of the Western Roman Empire and America in the year 2020
What can Ame...
2020-06-231h 21
Hence The FutureEp. 99 - The Meaning of LifeLogotherapy and the meaning of life 🌄
In this episode, Mattimore explores the meaning of life...
Broad Topics
What is the meaning of life?
Is there a general meaning of life?
Is there a personal meaning of life?
Escaping the existential vacuum
The life and philosophy of Viktor Frankl
Mass Neurotic Triad: depression, addiction, aggression
What makes logotherapy such an effective remedy?
How does logotherapy differ from other therapies?
What’s important to know about logotherapy?
How does finding meaning help one survive and thrive?
How to go about deriving meaning from life?
Finding meaning in pu...
2020-06-1629 min
Hence The FutureEp. 98 - The Future of PolicingPolice Reform in the USA 🚔🇺🇸♻️
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the underlying causes of police brutality, racial profiling, and qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. We also explore the difficult situations faced by police officers; and, we explore realistic solutions for how to save lives, stop crimes, and end the excessive use of force by police against black Americans.
Broad Topics:
What’s uniquely wrong with America’s system of policing
Why police are needed in some situations and not others
The relationship between mental health, addiction, and police brutality
What the US can learn from...
2020-06-091h 13
Hence The FutureEp. 97 - The Future of Materials Science with Drew SchallerDiscovering new materials 🔬
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with materials scientist, Drew Schaller, to explore how humanity might leverage new materials to extend the human lifespan, improve quality of life, preserve Earth's environment and raw materials, and live among the stars 💫
Broad Topics:
What is materials science?
What do materials scientists do?
What role has materials science played throughout history: from stone age to bronze age, iron age, steel age, silicon age, and... graphene age?
How will materials used in medicine change in the future?
How will materials used in warfare change in the fu...
2020-06-021h 09
Hence The FutureEp. 96 - The Future of PodcastingJoe Rogan moves to Spotify: What does this massive move mean for the future of the podcasting industry? 🤔🎙
“Where were you when Joe Rogan moved to Spotify?” - Theo Von
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the impact that Joe Rogan's move to Spotify will have on the podcasting industry as a whole. We also explore future podcasting technologies, and provide recommendations for how to launch, grow, and monetize your own podcast in 2020 and beyond...
Key Questions:
Is the Spotify + Joe Rogan deal a good deal for Spotify?
Is the Spotify + Joe Rogan...
2020-05-261h 04
Hence The FutureEp. 95 - Navigating the FutureHow to author your own reality and create the future 🕹
In this episode, Mattimore explores how to author your own reality and control the future by recognizing and mastering what Scott Adams calls, “The Interface for Reality” ...
Buttons on the interface to reality:
The Selfish Gene
“Game recognize game”
Talent stack
Curiosity
Power of Positive Thinking
“Winning even if you fail”
Systems vs Goals
The power of positive association
Pacing and Leading
Contrast Principle
High Ground Maneuver
Why all the spoils go to the adventurous types
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
...
2020-05-1938 min
Hence The FutureEp. 93 - The Future of Physics with Garrett LisiSearching for the "Source Code" of the Universe 👨🔬💫
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with theoretical physicist, Garrett Lisi, to discuss the present and future of our search for a "theory of everything."
Broad Topics:
What is the core mystery that theoretical physics aims to solve?
How have you in particular gone about trying to solve it?
How has our understanding of physics evolved over time?
What role does emergence play in understanding reality?
What is the significance of light in our universe?
What is the significance of consciousness in our universe?
At what stage of em...
2020-05-051h 26
Hence The FutureEp. 92 - The Future of U.S. China Relations"The Great Decoupling" between the US and China 🇺🇸⚡️🇨🇳
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how the current crisis is accelerating "The Great Decoupling” between the US and China, and what that means for the future of America, China, and the rest of the world.
We also explore what it would be like to live in the US and China, respectively, in the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario...
Broad Topics:
Why is the COVID crisis accelerating the “Great Decoupling?”
What does decoupling mean for the future of America, China, Sou...
2020-04-281h 19
Hence The FutureEp. 91 - The Future of EmergenceEmergent phenomena 🌌
In this episode, Mattimore explores a concept that’s many believe to be the single greatest mystery in our universe - emergence - the phenomenon that describes how order arises from chaos, how intelligence arises from stupidity, and how higher level beings emerge from lower level beings…
Examples of emergence:
Cells in your body emerging as you
Emergent behavior in ant colonies
Fireflies lighting in unison
Emergence in human societies
Emergent page rankings by Google Rank Brain
Wisdom of the crowd spookiness
Quantum uncertainty and entanglement
Questions about emergence:
How do we m...
2020-04-2144 min
Hence The FutureEp. 90 - The Future of HealthcareAccelerating health trends 💊
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Dr. Martin Mullen to discuss America's rapidly changing healthcare system, how that system is likely evolve in the future, and what that means for doctors and patients alike...
Topics Discussed:
What’s it like working at a hospital during this crisis?
Why are so many hospitals struggling to stay afloat financially?
How do hospitals and doctors earn the majority of their profits?
Are doctors concerned about how M4A will impact their livelihood?
What are the arguments for and against single-payer healthcare?
What are the a...
2020-04-141h 24
Hence The FutureEp. 89 - The New Future of WorkPreparing for a new reality 👨💻
In this episode, Mattimore explores the rapidly evolving nature of what it means to have a job and earn a living...
Key Questions:
What was the "old" future of work?
How has the job market evolved in the past few weeks?
What are some real world examples of these changes?
What are some industry examples of these changes?
What positive trends are accelerating?
What negative trends are accelerating?
How might the education system evolve?
Why are talent stacks so important?
Why it's important to know thyself, especially as it relates...
2020-04-0743 min
Hence The FutureEp. 88 - The Future of the World EconomyEarth is closed 🌎🚫
In this episode, Mattimore explores the global economic shifts that are occurring in 2020 and beyond. He also shares perspectives from Ray Dalio and Chamath Palihapitiya on what a new normal might look like...
Key Questions:
What makes this event unlike any other?
What are the closest historical corollaries?
Why has productivity growth been so slow?
Where are we in the short term debt cycle?
Where are we in the long term debt cycle?
What does the surge of jobless claims tell us?
What is being done to stimulate the economy?
What furthe...
2020-03-311h 00
Hence The FutureEp. 87 - The Future of the US EconomyA Rapidly Evolving Economy🎢
In this episode, Mattimore and Brett explore the impact that shelter in place is having on jobs, income, and businesses. We also discuss potential solutions, including a government stimulus package that’s currently in the works. And at the end, we predict the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario for the US economy as a whole…
Topics and Questions:
What do key economic indicators tell us about the future of the US economy?
Which business sectors will survive and maybe even thrive during this crisis?
Which b...
2020-03-241h 40
Hence The FutureEp. 86 - The Future of Black Swan EventsAre we currently experiencing a Black Swan Event with COVID-19?
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore whether the COVID-19 pandemic is in fact a black swan event, as defined by Nassim Taleb, and if so, what should be done to safeguard our health as well as our wealth during this event. We also explore the future of black swan events more generally, and discuss strategies for becoming, what Nassim Taleb calls, “antifragile.”
Broad Topics:
Is the COVID-19 pandemic a “Black Swan Event?”
How to safeguard our health and wellbeing
How to safeguard our wealth and finances
What's the response in LA...
2020-03-161h 21
Hence The FutureEp. 85 - The Future of KnowledgeScience, Research, and Viral Memes 📚👾
In this episode, Mattimore and Kipp explore how scientific knowledge is discovered, how it’s disseminated, and how it’s absorbed (or not absorbed) by the public. We also discuss misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the role that science currently plays, as well as the role that it should play, within the competitive attention economy.
Broad Topics:
Kipp’s trip to India and the need for reliable, up-to-date information about travel and risks amidst COVID-19
Trevor Bedford’s rise from niche virology researcher to famous expert as the demand for his knowledge...
2020-03-101h 03
Hence The FutureEp. 84 - The Future of COVID-19: "The Coronavirus"The Coronavirus goes global 🦠🌏
In this episode, Mattimore delves into how the coronavirus compares to previous pandemics, how the current global health crisis is likely to unfold, how COVID-19 will affect individuals and the economy, and what steps should be taken to better prepare ourselves for pandemics in the future…
Broad Topics:
Key Metrics: spread rate; death rate
Economic impacts of COVID-19
Societal impacts of COVID-19
Comparing COVID-19 to previous pandemics
How to prepare ourselves for future pandemics
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning i...
2020-03-0342 min
Hence The FutureEp. 83 - The Future of BloombergBloomberg and the Future of the 2020 Election 🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with political correspondent, Brett Ewer, to discuss how Mike Bloomberg performed in the most recent democratic debate, what makes his political strategy so unique compared to the other candidates, and how Bloomberg is likely to fare in the Democratic Primary, as well as, potentially, the 2020 General Election…
Key Questions:
What is unique about Bloomberg’s political strategy?
How has his strategy fared up to the most recent debate?
How did Bloomberg perform in the most recent debate?
According to the most recent pol...
2020-02-251h 00
Hence The FutureEp. 82 - The Future of AnonymityThe End of Anonymity? 🕵️♂️
In this episode, Mattimore discusses the recent breakthrough in the field of facial recognition technology, and what that means for the future…
Broad Topics:
What major milestone has just been reached in the field of facial recognition? Why is this milestone significant?
How accurate is Clearview compared to other systems?
What are the benefits of Clearview’s facial recognition technology
What are the dangers of Clearview’s facial recognition technology
What will it take to be truly anonymous in the future?
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Li...
2020-02-1826 min
Hence The FutureEp. 81 - The Future of RecessionsPredicting and preparing for the next recession 🎢
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin delve into past recessions: what caused them, what resolved them, and what we can learn from them. We also explore what’s different about our current economic situation. And we provide tips for how to position yourself financially so your assets are safeguarded against the next recession...
Broad Topics:
What is a recession? How should we define it?
When will the next recession occur? Let’s look at some leading indicators...
Historic analysis: What caused the Great Depression, the Dot Com Crash...
2020-02-111h 34
Hence The FutureEp. 79 - The Future of ExtinctionEarth's 6th Mass Extinction ☠️
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Michael Kipp, Postdoctoral Scholar in Geochemistry at Cal Tech, to discuss the five major mass extinction events in earth’s history, the current sixth extinction that is taking place right now, and possible future scenarios for animal extinction and human extinction in the years to come…
Key Questions:
How do scientists differentiate between “mass extinction events” and “background levels of extinction?"
What caused the 5 previous mass extinction events in earth’s history?
How was biodiversity able to rebound after previous mass extinctions?
How is the 6th extinction different from previous mass ex...
2020-01-281h 06
Hence The FutureEp. 78 - The Future of the PresidencyFuture US Presidents 🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore and Brett discuss who is likely to win the 2020 election, how the impeachment trial in the Senate is likely to play out, how a future president should address issues around Iran, trade, and election security, and, how the presidency itself is likely to evolve in the future…
Key Questions:
Who did well during the most recent debate? Who didn't do well?
How have the polls changed for democratic candidates over time?
What should we make of the beef between Warren and Sanders?
What is likely to happen during an...
2020-01-211h 18
Hence The FutureEp. 77 - The Future of WealthHow to Create Wealth in the World of Tomorrow 💲
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss the best ways for creating wealth now and in the future. We also discuss related concepts such as leverage, accountability, skill stacks, game theory, scale economies, and how wealth distribution is likely to change over time...
Key Questions:
How is wealth distinct from money and status, respectively?
How has the nature of wealth creation changed over time?
How to build your skill stack and cultivate “specific knowledge?”
How has the distribution of wealth changed over time?
What are the bes...
2020-01-141h 23
Hence The FutureEp. 76 - The Future of MarsMars and the Future of Humanity 👾
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss...
What NASA and SpaceX have planned for Mars in the short term,
The challenges of establishing a Martian colony in the medium term, and
What Mars could one day become in the long term
Key Questions:
Why go to Mars? Why not go to Europa, Titan, or somewhere else?
What does NASA and SpaceX have planned for Mars?
Why is it so hard to get to and then land on Mars?
Why not just land rovers on Mars? Why do we nee...
2020-01-071h 14
Hence The FutureEp. 75 - The Future of HabitsHabit Loops and How to Change Them ♻️
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how habits are formed, how to break bad habits, why New Years resolutions so often fail, why systems are better than goals, and how habits are likely to evolve in the future...
Broad Topics:
How habits are formed
How to break bad habits
What are “keystone habits?”
Why New Years resolutions fail
Why systems are better than goals
Why willpower is a muscle that must be exercised
How habits are likely to evolve in the future
Future Scenarios:
Worst ca...
2019-12-3159 min
Hence The FutureEp. 74 - The Future of SleepWhy we sleep and how to fix the world's sleeplessness epidemic 😴
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore explore why we sleep, what happens when we don’t get enough sleep, how to solve the current epidemic of sleeplessness in the modern world, and how our understanding of sleep, health, longevity, and dreams is likely to evolve in the future...
Broad Topics:
Dispelling myths for why we sleep, and how much sleep we really need…
Why do we sleep? What is the function of sleep?
Types of Sleep: REM Sleep vs Non-REM sleep?
What happens when we...
2019-12-241h 18
Hence The FutureEp. 73 - The Future of Sea LevelSurging Seas 🌊🏘
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss why the rate of global sea level rise is accelerating, why it's rising faster in some areas on earth than others, the projected impacts for coastal cities, and potential solutions...
Key Questions:
How to find out if your home is at risk for sea level rise?
Why isn’t the sea rising uniformly across all coastal cities?
Why is the sea level rising, and by how much?
What is the historic context of sea level rise?
Which cities and countries are most at risk for sea leve...
2019-12-171h 06
Hence The FutureEp. 72 - The Future of Space TravelPredicting our Interstellar Future 🚀💫👩🚀
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss why the current methods of space travel are so inefficient, how we might innovate with improved methods for traversing space, and what each scenario will mean for the future of humanity and life beyond earth...
Broad Topics:
Why is current space travel so expensive, dangerous, and inefficient?
What are some recent and future innovations in space travel?
How might the "Sky Hook" help us traverse space?
Pros and cons of rockets powered by nuclear fission?
Pros and cons of rockets powered by plutonium?
Pros and cons...
2019-12-101h 31
Hence The FutureEp. 71 - The Future of DogsHow Will Dogs Evolve and Adapt in the Future? 🐶💫
In this episode, we’re doing something a bit different… we are going to look at the future through the eyes of another species: dogs.
Specifically, Justin and Mattimore explore what the world looks like from a dog’s perspective, how dogs have evolved up till now and will continue to evolve in the future, and also the changing roles that dogs will play in human society…
Key Questions:
What does reality look like from a dog’s perspective?
Misconceptions about dogs?
Dogs vs. Cats: What a...
2019-12-031h 11
Hence The FutureEp. 70 - The Future of Free WillFree Will and the Future of Volition 🕹
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss the nature of free will, whether or not free will exists, and how new technologies may constrain and expand free will in the future...
Key Questions:
Why does Sam Harris believe that “free will is an illusion?”
Does the recent debunking of the famous “free will study” affect the validity of arguments against the existence of free will?
Do we (Justin and Mattimore) agree that “free will is an illusion?”
What are the benefits of thinking of free will as an illusion?
W...
2019-11-261h 17
Hence The FutureEp. 69 - The Future of Aging with David Sinclair, PhDDavid Sinclair on "Why we age and why we won't don't have to" 🔬
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with David Sinclair, professor of biology at Harvard Medical School, multiple time entrepreneur, and author of the New York Times best-selling book: “Lifespan: Why we age and why we don’t have to” 🧬
Broad Questions:
Why do we age?
What happens when we age?
Why might we not have to age?
How has our understanding of aging evolved?
What should people do to live longer?
Best Case Scenario Questions:
Best case lifespan for people alive today?
Best case lifespan for the next...
2019-11-191h 15
Hence The FutureEp. 68 - The Future of Distraction with Nir EyalHow to Fight Back Against Distraction 🎯
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with Nir Eyal, author of the best selling book “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life,” to explore strategies for how individuals, organizations, and societies can become truly indistractable...
Key Questions:
How has the nature of distraction changed in the last 10-15 years with smartphones, push notifications, and "always on" work culture?
Are people becoming more distractible over time?
What can individuals do to become indistractable?
What can organizations like schools and companies do to help their members become indistractable?
What can governments and soc...
2019-11-121h 10
Hence The FutureEp. 67 - The Future of Artificial IntelligenceSuper-Intelligence: Mankind's Last Invention 🤖🤲💫
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss what it will be like to live in a world where machines are smarter than humans, the different paths for getting there, and how each path will impact civilization...
Broad Topics:
Failure of intuition - Why it’s so hard to actually worry about AI?
Will we achieve AGI? If so, when? What do the experts predict?
Will AGI prove to be beneficial or problematic?
How might AGI impact different sectors of society?
How might we develop “provably beneficial AI?”
What are the current “bleedi...
2019-11-051h 47
Hence The FutureEp. 66 - The Future of BullyingSchool Bullies, Cyber Bullies, and Adult Bullies 👊
In this episode Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of bullying...
Broad Topics:
What is bullying? Why do people bully?
Cyber bullying vs traditional bullying
Childhood vs adulthood bullying
How to stop a bully
Do we need bullies?
Dominance behavior in general (including fights at school)
Growing up: Becoming who you are
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
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#HTF #H...
2019-10-291h 09
Hence The FutureEp. 65 - The Future of the Democratic Party (pt. III)Democrats and the Future of America (pt. III of our series) 🐴🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with Brett Ewer to discuss the most recent democratic presidential debate in Ohio. We also talk about some of the policy issues that were brought up during that debate. Plus, we update our predictions for who we think is going to be the next nominee for president of the United States...
Key Questions:
Democratic Debate (Ohio): Who did well, who didn’t do well?
What was the strategy of each candidate going into the debate?
Which candid...
2019-10-221h 05
Hence The FutureEp. 64 - The Future of WarfareWar, Peace, and the Gray Zone in Between 🕊🌫⚔️
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss what a major war in our lifetime would look like, how that war would be fought and won given emerging technologies, and what can be done to prevent such a war...
Broad Topics:
The Gray Zone
Likelihood of War
Historic Context
Cyber War
Space War
Nuclear War
Information War
Mercenary War
Ideological War
Autonomous Weapons
Supersonic Weapons
Artificial Intelligence
Shifting Power Dynamics
Game Theory
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning...
2019-10-151h 12
Hence The FutureEp. 63 - The Future of ImpeachmentHigh Crimes, Misdemeanors, and the Future of the US Presidency 🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Hence, The Future's political correspondent, Brett Ewer, to discuss how the current impeachment inquiry into Donald Trump is likely to play out...
Key Questions:
What’s the most charitable interpretation of the phone call between Donald Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine?
What’s the most realistic interpretation of these events?
Who’s at fault: Trump, Rudy, Trump’s Cabinet, Zelensky, Barr, others?
What's the process for impeaching and removing a US president?
Does the phone call between Trump...
2019-10-081h 16
Hence The FutureEp. 62 - The Future of Carbon CaptureFighting Climate Change with Carbon Capture 🌫⏬
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss:
WHY carbon capture is necessary
HOW carbon capture occurs; and
WHETHER OR NOT carbon capture technology will be able to curb carbon emissions enough so that the human race will avoid the worst impacts of climate change…
Key Questions:
Why do we need carbon capture?
How does carbon capture work?
What happens to the carbon we extract?
Pros and Cons of Abiotic vs Biotic carbon capture…
Who are the major carbon capture players?
How feasible and scalable is carbon capture?
The price of...
2019-10-011h 08
Hence The FutureEp. 61 - The Future of Mindfulness with Paul TeodoCultivating Mindfulness 🧘♂️
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with yoga and meditation teacher, Paul Teodo, to discuss why mindfulness matters, how to cultivate mindfulness, and what conscious changes are likely to occur in the future...
Key Questions:
Why practice mindfulness and meditation?
What are the motives of people who go on meditation retreats?
What roles do gender and sexuality play in mindfulness?
How should one go about achieving mindfulness?
What are the key ingredients to mindfulness?
What are the virtues of the various types of meditation?
What are some specific "pointers" to help people meditate?
How should one think about progress...
2019-09-241h 28
Hence The FutureEp. 60 - The Future of the Democratic Party (Pt. II)10 Democratic Candidates for President of the United States 🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with political correspondent, Brett Ewer, to discuss how the democratic presidential field has evolved since the third #DemDebate in Houston, TX...
Key Questions:
2020 #DemDebate (Houston): Who did well, who didn’t do well?
What was the strategy of each candidate going into the debate?
Which democratic candidate had the best take on medicare for all?
Which democratic candidate had the best take on gun control?
Which democratic candidate had the best take on the trade war?
Which democratic candidat...
2019-09-171h 12
Hence The FutureEp. 59 - The Future of FiresWildfires, Crop Burning, and a Warming Planet 🔥
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss why the Amazon is being burned, alternatives to burning crops and garbage, and the proper way to manage wildfires in order to preserve earth's forests...
Broad Topics:
Amazon Fires
Human-caused fires
Natural fires / wildfires
The role of earth’s forests
Climate change and fires
How to properly manage fires
Future Scenarios:
Worst case scenario
Best case scenario
Most likely scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
YouTube: youtube.com/c/He...
2019-09-101h 07
Hence The FutureEp. 58 - The Future of Hong KongHong Kong's Fight for Freedom ✊
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin delve into the most serious threat to China's Communist Party since Tiananmen Square in 1989, and what that could mean for China, the US, and the world...
Key Questions:
What is happening right now? Context for the current protests in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s history up till now, and how that differs from that of the Mainland
Differences in mindset between Hong Kongers and Mainland Chinese citizens
Key factors in determining the future of Hong Kong: Trade War, Technological Arms Race, Propaganda / Information War...
2019-09-0357 min
Hence The FutureEp. 57 - The Future of Venture Capital with Semil ShahInvesting in the Future 🦄💰
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin interview Semil Shah on the future of venture capital, entrepreneurship, and tech companies 🚀
Semil is a Silicon Valley based investor at Haystack Fund. He’s also a Venture Partner at Lightspeed Ventures, and a thought leader who’s made meaningful contributions to TechCrunch, Quora, Harvard Business Review, and Twitter (@semil) 🎙
Key Questions:
How has the VC investing landscape changed from the time you first got involved up to now?
Thoughts on “World After Capital” - The notion that we are no longer constrained by capital, but are in fact only constrained by atten...
2019-08-271h 10
Hence The FutureEp. 56 - The Future of Brain-Machine InterfacesHow Brains and Machines will Interact in the Future 🧠✨🤖
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss Neuralink and the burgeoning field of brain-machine interfaces...
Broad Topics:
Neuralink’s recent unveiling...
Evolution of brain-machine Interfaces
Early use cases for brain-machine interfaces
Later stage use cases for brain-machine interfaces
The ultimate mission and strategy of Neuralink
Dangers and challenges for brain-machine interfaces
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
YouTube...
2019-08-201h 19
Hence The FutureEp. 55 - The Future of Gun Control
Firearms, Safety, and the 2nd Amendment 🔫🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the root causes of gun violence, and the various solutions that are being proposed...
Key Indicators:
Overall, violent crime in the US has decreased tremendously. However, there has been a slight uptick in the past few years
Hate crimes in the US are on the rise
Mass shootings in the US are on the rise
The US has more guns per capita, and more gun deaths per capita, than almost any other country, Yemen being a rare exception
Broad Ques...
2019-08-131h 16
Hence The FutureEp. 54 - The Future of the Democratic PartyDemocrats and the Future of America 🐴🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin are joined by political expert, Brett Ewer, to discuss each of the 2020 Democratic candidates for President, and how their respective visions would impact the future of America...
Broad Topics:
2020 Democratic debates: Who did well; who didn’t do well?
Different stories that candidates tell about the state of America
Which democratic candidate has the best chance of winning the primary?
Which democratic candidate has the best chance of beating Trump?
Which democratic candidate is the most authentic?
What do the “13 Keys to the White Hou...
2019-08-061h 44
Hence The FutureEp. 53 - The Future of FungiTruffles, Mushrooms, and the Mycelial Network 🍄
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with author Ryan Jacobs to discuss his new book, "The Truffle Underground." We also discuss how fungi is impacting agriculture, climate change, warfare, medicine, longevity, spirituality, PTSD therapy, and much, much more...
Questions on Truffle Underground:
Symbiosis between dogs/pigs and humans and mushrooms
How much of the value of truffles is in their innate quality versus people valuing truffles for their scarcity?
In all of your investigative journalism, what was the most surprising finding compared to your expectations when you...
2019-07-301h 34
Hence The FutureEp. 52 - The Future of EarthquakesForecasting our seismic future 🌋
In this episode, Mattimore and PhD Seismology student Carolyn Nuyen explore the future of earthquakes...
Broad Topics:
What is an earthquake? What is actually happening when an earthquake occurs?
What is the purpose of earthquakes? What would planet Earth be like if there were no seismic activity at all?
Why are so many major cities situated along fault lines? What are the benefits of seismic activity for human life?
How do scientists go about forecasting future seismic events? How accurate are these forecasts?
What are some recent breakthroughs in the fil...
2019-07-231h 03
Hence The FutureEp. 51 - The Future of AgriculturePreparing for a global food crisis 🌍🌽
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss the global food crisis that’s expected to occur as early as 2027, the problems with the ways our food is currently being produced, and solutions for how to achieve a sustainable agricultural future...
Broad Topics:
The coming food crisis - What’s the big deal - Why can’t we just make more food?
Problems with current agricultural practices
Solutions to improve agricultural practices
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website...
2019-07-161h 08
Hence The FutureEp. 50 - The Future of Hence, The FutureThe Future of This Podcast 🎙
In this special episode celebrating the 1 year anniversary of this podcast, Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of Hence, the Future. They also announce a secret gift for listeners towards the end of the episode...
Broad Topics:
Why did we start this podcast?
Future of Hence, The Future research?
Future of Hence, The Future content?
Future of Hence, The Future guests?
Expanding into totally new domains…
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thank you for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
In...
2019-07-0946 min
Hence The FutureEp. 49 - The Future of 3D Printing3D Printing & the Future of Manufacturing 👩🏭📈
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore the full potential of 3D printing technology...
Broad Topics:
What is the current state of 3D printing?
What are the key use cases for 3D printing?
What are the major advantages of 3D printing?
What challenges does 3D printing still need to overcome?
What materials can and can’t be used in 3D printers?
Who are the major players in the 3D printing space?
How will 3D printing impact jobs positively and negatively?
Why is 3D printing key for “businesses in isolation?”
W...
2019-07-021h 09
Hence The FutureEp. 48 - The Future of VisionAugmenting Human Vision 👁
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with eye surgeon, Dr. Martin Mullen, to discuss how human vision may be enhanced in the future...
Key Questions:
How does the human eye work and how has it evolved over time?
What is the purpose of vision and what are the limitations?
What happens to our eyes as we age and what are the solutions?
What are the most common eye diseases and syndromes?
How might the field of ophthalmology advance in the future?
What would the ideal visit to the ophthalmologist’s office look...
2019-06-251h 06
Hence The FutureEp. 47 - The Future of ForensicsFuture Crime Scene Investigations 🔬👩🔬
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the cutting-edge forensic techniques that are being used by crime scene investigators today, as well as new forensic techniques that are likely to emerge in the future...
Broad Topics:
Recent breakthroughs in forensic science
Current forensic techniques being used in the field
Future forensic techniques and technologies to come
Benefits and dangers of forensic science
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: tw...
2019-06-181h 00
Hence The FutureEp. 46 - The Future of Quantum ComputingFuture Quantum Computers ⚛️💻
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore how quantum computing could help us unlock the secrets of the cosmos...
Key Topics and Questions:
What are some of misconceptions around quantum physics?
Why is quantum computing such an important topic to discuss?
What is a quantum computer and how does it actually work?
Who are some of the major players and what are the approaches?
What are some exciting use cases for future quantum computers?
What are the difficulties to creating useful quantum computers?
What rate of progress can we expect with quantum...
2019-06-111h 21
Hence The FutureEp. 45 - The Future of MusicMusic Industry Evolution... 👨🎤🎵🤖
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Connor Walden to discuss how music discover, music creation, and music preferences are changing...
Broad Topics:
How did The Walden Brothers create the Hence, The Future theme song?
How has the nature of music production changed, and how will it continue to change in the future?
How has the nature of music discover changed, and how will it continue to change in the future?
How have music tastes and preferences changed, and how will they continue to change in the future?
Psychology of Music Preferences: Op...
2019-06-0447 min
Hence The FutureEp. 44 - The Future of Facial RecognitionThe Many Faces of Facial Recognition
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore explore how facial recognition technology will impact the future of the world...
Key Questions:
What are barriers to entry for utilizing facial recognition technology?
How are different US cities responding to facial recognition technology?
How are different countries responding to facial recognition technology?
What does public opinion say about facial recognition technology?
How accurate is facial recognition compared to other types of biometric identification, such as fingerprints, iris scanning, and voice identification; and, what are the weak points for facial recognition (if...
2019-05-2853 min
Hence The FutureEp. 43 - The Future of NuclearThe Great Nuclear Debate ☢️
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of nuclear power and nuclear weapons technology...
Broad Topics:
Why is nuclear energy is such a critical topic to discuss right now?
How is nuclear energy viewed by liberals and conservatives?
How are scientists able to generate energy via nuclear reactions?
What’s the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission?
What's the difference between Gen I, Gen II, Gen III, and Gen IV reactors?
What are the top 3 arguments in favor of pursuing a nuclear future?
How does nuclear compares to oth...
2019-05-211h 08
Hence The FutureEp. 42 - The Future of NegotiationFuture Negotiations 🗣🤖
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss what makes for effective negotiation; and also, how voice technologies, dark UI patterns, and big data combined with psychographic profiling could completely change the game for future negotiations.
Broad Topics:
The 3 main types of negotiators
Key principles for effective negotiation
Major negotiation misconceptions
Differences: debate and negotiation
How to ask your boss for a raise
How to save a hostage's life
Technological game changers
Future Scenarios:
Worst case scenario
Best case scenario
Most likely scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
...
2019-05-141h 07
Hence The FutureEp. 41 - The Future of NewsNews, Journalism, and the Future of Public Opinion 📰
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss how the creation and distribution of news is changing, how the ways that people consume news is changing, and how new technologies are redefining what it means to be a journalist...
Broad Topics:
How has the nature of news consumption changed?
How has the nature of news creation and distribution changed?
What's unique about news media as opposed to other media?
How has the nature of being a journalist changed?
How has the business model of the news industry cha...
2019-05-071h 10
Hence The FutureEp. 40 - The Future of FinanceFunding the Future 🏦🌎
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how investing, personal finance, and global financial markets are likely to change going in the future...
Broad Topics:
Future of Investing
Future of Personal Finance
Future of Business Financing
Disruptive technologies
Macro-Economic Outlook
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
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#HTF #HenceTheFuture
2019-04-301h 54
Hence The FutureEp. 39 - The Future of AlgorithmsAlgorithmic Intelligence 👾🧠
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss how algorithms have changed over the years, and how they may change in the future...
Broad Topics:
Evolution - The 7 Stages of Algorithmic Intelligence:
Stage One: Calculation
Stage Two: Execution
Stage Three: Analysis
Stage Four: Supervised Learning
Stage Five: Unsupervised Learning
Stage Six: Unsupervised asking
Stage Seven: Unsupervised Action
Intentionality - What are most algorithms optimizing for?
Bias in Data - How might we combat dirty data?
Big Players - Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, China
X Factors - Quantum Computing, Quality of Data, Deep Neu...
2019-04-231h 10
Hence The FutureEp. 38 - The Future of OceansThe Future of Earth's Oceans 🌊
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how climate change, technology, and geo-politics are shaping the future of earth's oceans...
Broad Topics:
The Origin of life
Mass Extinctions
Other Minds
Coral bleaching
Microplastics
Ocean exploration
Geo-politics
Technology
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
Facebook: facebook.com/hencethefuture/
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#HTF #HenceTheFuture
2019-04-161h 14
Hence The FutureEp. 37 - The Future of TravelTravel and the meaning of life 🗺
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the nature of travel, and how travel may change in the future, with international travel expert, John Rodgers...
Broad Topics:
Why do people travel?
What are the benefits of travel?
How dangerous is it to travel abroad?
How expensive is it to travel abroad?
How does travel impact a person’s world view?
What’s different about traveling alone vs with others?
What is the digital nomad lifestyle movement?
How might travel help to heal cultural, religious, and other divides?
What policies...
2019-04-1551 min
Hence The FutureEp. 36 - The Future of ClimateHow bad will it get? 🔥🌋⛈🌪🌊
In this episode, Mattimore is joined by earth scientist Michael Kipp to discuss what climate change will really mean for ourselves and for our kids...
Questions:
How certain are scientists about climate change?
How certain is the general population about climate change?
What’s are the arguments of climate change deniers? What are their motives?
What are the biggest contributors to climate change?
How much does the US contribute to climate change compared to other countries?
What are the dangers and downsides of climate change?
Which countries will be most affected by...
2019-04-021h 27
Hence The FutureEp. 35 - The Future of AviationThe Future of Flying ✈️
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss how aviation will evolve in the future...
Broad Topics:
Pilotless planes
Airport security
Safety statistics
Boarding process
Price discrimination
In-flight experience
Super-sonic speeds
Jet stream changes
Electric and hybrid planes
Airplanes in space
Solar UAVs
Alternative energy
Noise pollution
Amazon air ships
Military aircrafts
Future Scenarios:
Worst Case Scenario
Best Case Scenario
Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 👨🚀
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
Facebook: facebook.com/hencethefutu...
2019-03-261h 05
Hence The FutureEp. 34 - The Future of PresenceHaving presence in 2019 isn't easy... Will it get any easier in the future? 💭
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss how well we as individuals, and we as a society, are able to live in the present moment. We also discuss how our collective ability to maintain presence may change in the future given trends in technology, society, and government policies.
Questions Asked & Answered:
Do the past and the future actually exist?
What does it mean to observe the thinker of thoughts?
Why is it important to withhold judgement when observing the thinker of tho...
2019-03-1958 min
Hence The FutureEp. 33 - The Future of FitnessFitness Trends of the Future 💪📊
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with Ross Strome to discuss physically fitness, mental fitness, and the technological & social trends that are shaping the future of fitness.
Questions Asked & Answered:
What does it mean to be “fit?”
What are the healthiest diets from around the world?
What are the merits of a plant-based diet vs. a carnivore diet?
What are the healthiest forms of exercise for long-term fitness?
Which is better: short, high-intensity or long, low-intensity workouts?
How might people become not just physically fit, but also mentally f...
2019-03-121h 11
Hence The FutureEp. 32 - The Future of 5G InternetWhat's the deal with 5G? ☁️
What are the dangers... What are the benefits... Are the security concerns with Huawei and China warranted? Does 5G really cause cancer? What new business opportunities will arise alongside 5G? In this episode, Justin and Mattimore attempt to answer all these questions and more using data.
Broad 5G Topics:
What is 5G? Why care about it?
What’s required to implement 5G?
When and where will 5G be adopted?
What are some future applications of 5G?
How might "Internet Inequality" be created by 5G?
Are the health concerns of 5G warra...
2019-03-051h 00
Hence The FutureEp. 31 - The Future of StartupsStartups are Evolving 📈
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how the nature of startups is evolving, and what steps you can take to position yourself for success in the future.
Questions Asked & Answered:
Why is it more crucial now than ever to have a startup mentality (even if you don't work in a startup)?
How has the nature of starting a company changed?
How has it gotten easier and more competitive to start a company?
Why is it better to be a generalist as opposed to a specialist?
What skills will always be usef...
2019-02-251h 27
Hence The FutureEp. 30 - The Future of AutomationHow to Succeed in an Autonomous World 🤖🌎
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss the risks and opportunities posed by automation, as well as how automation will impact jobs, income, and society at large...
Topics Discussed:
What is the current state of automation?
How will automation impact the #1 most common job as measured by number of employees, and the #1 most common job by state?
How will fully autonomous stores like Amazon Go impact retail jobs?
How will fully autonomous vehicles impact transportation jobs?
How many jobs are expected to be lost by the year 2030 due to...
2019-02-1955 min
Hence The FutureEp. 29 - The Future of Generation ZGen Z and the Future 🔭
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with Harry Valner to discuss the unique characteristics of Generation Z, and the world that his generation will create...
Topics Discussed:
Technology - what technologies did Gen Z have access to in their youth that Millennials did not?
Social Media - how does Gen Z interact with social media differently than older generations?
News Media - how does Gen Z view the problem of fake news and media manipulation?
Mental Health - why is depression, self-harm and suicide so much more pre...
2019-02-1259 min
Hence The FutureEp. 28 - The Future of SportsHumanity's Favorite Pastime 👨🚀🏈
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of sports with sports expert Rick Dupont.
Key Trends & Questions:
Why do some people LOVE sports whereas others see sports as a complete waste of time - which side is right?
What are the fastest growing sports?
What are the fastest declining sports?
Should parents let kids play football and other contact sports?
How should society deal with issues of CTE and brain trauma?
What is the future of performance enhancement via steroids, gene editing, cyborg limbs, intelligent apparel, and nano technology?
How will new sports like drone racing cont...
2019-02-051h 30
Hence The FutureEp. 27 - The Future of Border SecurityHow to secure our borders 🏰
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore different methods of securing the USA-Mexico border using cutting edge technology, as well as how to get past the border.
Key Trends and Questions:
Why should any country secure its borders?
Why not just build a 2,000 mile border wall / barrier?
Why is our existing border security inadequate?
How are people and drugs getting across the USA’s borders? (Hint: By air, by land, by sea, by tunnel).
What low-tech methods does the USA use to secure its borders?
What high-tech methods does the US...
2019-01-291h 06
Hence The FutureEp. 26 - The Future of Sound🔊SOUND🔊
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the phenomenon of sound with digital signal processing architect and musician, Ezra Buchla.
Key Questions:
What is sound?
How do sound waves move?
How do our ears perceive sound?
What role does sound play in our perception of time/space/reality?
What is music?
What’s going on in the brains of people with ASMR / synesthesia?
Why is sound so useful in mediation?
What does someone’s music taste say about a person?
Is the world getting noisier?
Would you rather be deaf or blind?
Is there a cl...
2019-01-221h 43
Hence The FutureEp. 25 - The Future of Gene EditingCRISPR and The Future of Mankind 🧬
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin dive into what Bill Gates calls "the most important public debate we haven't been having widely enough."
Gene editing technology has the potential to cure heritable diseases, immunize mosquitoes to malaria, bring back the dinosaurs, create designer babies, and push the limits of human cognition and physical prowess; however, the potential downsides could be catastrophic...
Questions Asked & Answered:
How does gene editing work?
What are the potential upsides?
What are the potential downsides?
How has gene editing been used so far...
2019-01-151h 02
Hence The FutureEp. 24 - The Future of Truth & LyingThe Future of Deception? 😏
In this episode, Mattimore discusses truth, truthfulness, and lies with special guest and earth scientist, Michael Kipp 🔭
Questions Asked & Answered:
When (if ever) is it okay to lie (white lies vs extreme cases)?
What are some telltale signs that someone is lying?
What differences do brain scans reveal between pathological liars and non-pathological liars?
Why should lying be considered “a slippery slope?”
What does game theory have to teach about truth & lying?
What does evolutionary biology have to teach about truth & lying?
When (if ever) is lying acceptable in business, politics...
2019-01-081h 13
Hence The FutureEp. 23 - The Future of Smart HomesYour ideal future home? 🤔💭🏠
Happy New Year! 🎇 In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss their ideal future smart homes, as well as potential future scenarios related to smart home and IoT technology. 🔭
Questions Asked & Answered:
What function does a home serve, fundamentally?
Assuming all tech is possible, what is your ideal future smart home?
Ideal bedroom, office, play room, kitchen, living room, laundry room, garage, and any other type of room?
Robotic chefs, robotic maids, and a smart, fully-integrated OS?
How important is a non-tech, faraday cage-like control room?
How big of a trend will co-living...
2019-01-011h 02
Hence The FutureEp. 22 - The Future of ReligionReligion in 2050? 🙏
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore explore how religious beliefs will change and evolve in the future.
Questions Asked & Answered:
What’s similar about all the major world religions?
What’s different about all the major world religions?
Is science at odds with religion?
Which religions are growing the fastest and why?
Which religions are declining and why?
How do different generations view religion?
How might technology (mass joblessness, UBI, VR/AR, smart homes, etc.) impact religion?
How might war, politics, global climate change, and other factors impact religion?
What new religions might b...
2018-12-251h 10
Hence The FutureEp. 21 - The Future of DeathWhat does it mean to die? 🌌
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore explore the topic of death.
Questions Asked & Answered:
• Is thinking about death useful?
• How do different cultures view death?
• How do different cultures deal with burial?
• Is dying bad, good, or neutral?
• What does it mean to “die well”?
• When (if ever) is suicide justified?
• When (if ever) is euthanasia justified?
• What is the best way to die naturally?
• How might we overcome fear of pain/death?
• How do psychedelics affect end of life care?
• What does it feel like to be dead (trick question)?
• How might the experience of death change in t...
2018-12-181h 23
Hence The FutureEp. 20 - The Future of RealityWhat is real? 🤔
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore philosophical questions related to consciousness, free will, higher dimensions, quantum uncertainty, and of course, the nature of reality itself.
Questions Asked & Answered:
• What is reality?
• How have our ancestors perceived reality?
• How do modern people perceive reality?
• What are some different states of perceiving reality?
• How does one perceive reality as a child versus as an adult?
• What is reality like for those who lack senses, such as Helen Keller?
• How do religious people perceive reality versus non-religious people?
• How do depressed or addicted people perceive reality differently?
• What is it like to perceive r...
2018-12-111h 16
Hence The FutureEp. 19 - The Future of CitiesHow to Build Smart, Green, Livable Cities 🌇
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore are joined by NYC architect and urban planning expert Tim Galano in exploring "The Future of Cities."
Questions Asked & Answered:
• What is a city? How has the nature of cities changed over time?
• What are the main principles / best practices of good urban planning?
• How do we move from urban sprawl to walkable, livable cities again?
• What challenges do we face in building cities and urbanization?
• What does the mass exodus from Silicon Valley teach us about the future of cities?
• What does the Amazon HQ2 City Search teach us...
2018-12-041h 05
Hence The FutureEp. 18 - The Future of HealthcareHow to Solve America's Healthcare Woes 👩⚕️🇺🇸
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore are joined by health tech entrepreneur (founder of Preferral) Jon Gautch in diagnosing and proposing solutions for America's healthcare woes.
Specifically, we address:
• How the quality of healthcare has changed throughout history
• How life expectancy has changed throughout history
• What we can learn from countries that have the best healthcare
• What we can learn from countries that have the worst healthcare
• What America’s priorities are when it comes to the National Budget
• How much of our healthcare problems are technological in nature
• How much of our healthcare problems are systemic in nature...
2018-11-271h 00
Hence The FutureEp. 17 - The Future of MediaHow Does Media Shape Human Development? 📺⚡️🧠
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore explore how media consumption of all forms (TV, Movies, Video Games, Audio, News, Social Media, VR/AR) impacts the course of human development. Specifically, we discuss:
• How algorithms determine what people talk and car about
• How TV is giving way to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, YouTube + others
• Why people are spending more and more time consuming media
• How audio consumption is shifting from traditional radio to podcasts
• Why social media, and social stories, are growing the fastest of all
• How "immersive gaming" is different, and what that means for society
• Why cont...
2018-11-201h 24
Hence The FutureEp. 16 - The Future of TransportationReady for an autonomous world? ♻️🚁
In our latest episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the rapidly changing transportation industry with Daniel Carney. Daniel is a technologist who works at a San Francisco company that develops advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms for autonomous cars and drones.
Questions Asked & Answered:
• When will self-driving cars become mainstream?
• Who is currently in the lead (Google? Tesla?)
• What are the pros and cons of flying cars vs tunneling?
• What can we do to prevent "hacking" of autonomous vehicles?
• How does Lidar work compared to Radar and Mapping?
• How will society grapple with the loss of geo-spatial free wi...
2018-11-131h 01
Hence The FutureEp. 13 - The Future of FoodHow do we feed 10B people by 2050? 🍕
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the Health, Environmental, and Ethical implications of food.
They also discuss high-tech solutions including "clean [lab-grown] meat," vertical farming practices, and a more humane treatment of animals. Also taken into consideration are the various gradations of consciousness among animals, compared to how those animals are treated (for example: dogs vs. cows). As always, Justin and Mattimore give their worst case, best case, and most likely future scenarios.
Learn all about the good, the bad, and the ugly of food in this week's episode of "Hence, The Fut...
2018-10-241h 16