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Futurized - thought leadership on the futurePhysical SecurityIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Faisal Pandit, VP & GM of Global Security Products at Johnson Controls.
They discuss the future of physical security, in a context where technology evolution enables the evolution of products that enable productivity in addition to safety.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau) is a futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. He is currently the Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, I...
2024-10-2945 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureIndoor Solar FuturesIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Giovanni Fili, Founder & CEO of Exeger Sweden AB.
They discuss the future of indoor solar and his vision to remove all the disposable batteries in the world.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau) is a futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. He is currently the Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Futurized tackles the...
2024-10-2243 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futurePersonalizationIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews David C. Edelman, co-author of Personalized, former CMO of Aetna and a visionary in AI-powered personalization and customer strategy.
They discuss personalization, the art of creating customer experiences at scale that get fine-tuned with each successive interaction.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau) is a futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. He is currently the Research scholar in Global Systemic...
2024-10-1639 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe World in 2050In this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Jeffrey D. Sachs, University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University.
They discuss the world at mid-century and how we can and should change the future writ large through thought leadership, individual behavior change, and pressure on politicians.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau) is a futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. He is currently...
2024-10-0152 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futurePsychological FragilityIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Dana Klisanin, a psychologist, futurist, and author.
They discuss coping mechanisms for existential risk worries and events, including engaging in rewilding experiences, sensory exploration, etc.
This is part of Futurized's focus on the takeaways from the third annual Stanford Existential Risks Conference and the collection of papers now issued as conference Proceedings.
The past two decades have seen anthropogenic global catastrophic and existential risks (x-risks) develop into an increasingly prominent source of academic study, policy focus, and public concern. The proceedings of...
2024-09-1044 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureCRISPR in the FutureIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Neal Bear, author of The Promise and Peril of CRISPR, Harvard lecturer and well-known TV producer.
They discuss why CRISPR keeps him up at night, its current and future uses and misuses, in short, both the promise and peril.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Gl...
2024-08-2747 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureMicroscale 3D printingIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews John Kawola, CEO of Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF).
They discuss the opportunities of micro-scale 3D printing to transform supply chains, create new products, and achieve better sustainability, both in terms of current market and futuristic uses that include AI.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Gl...
2024-08-2046 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFuturistic EncryptionIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Rand Hindi, an entrepreneur and deeptech investor who is the CEO at Zama, an open source homomorphic encryption company.
They discuss the future of encryption, its use cases, and especially the role of open source cryptography in a world with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE), a concept long considered to be the optimal yet impossible holy grail of cryptography, enables computation on encrypted data without necessitating decryption.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in t...
2024-08-1349 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureBiosecurity ActivismIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Sofya Lebedeva, PhD-student in clinical medicine at the University of Oxford, where she works on immunology.
They discuss the skills necessary to be successful in the interesection of risk, synthetic biology and immunology, and especially her passion around biosecurity.
This is part of Futurized's focus on the takeaways from the third annual Stanford Existential Risks Conference and the collection of papers now issued as conference Proceedings.
The past two decades have seen anthropogenic global catastrophic and existential risks (x-risks) develop into...
2024-05-2845 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureSerendipity NetworksIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Ken Stanley, CEO & founder of Maven, a new online social network focused on following interests, not people. Stanley is the author of Why Greatness Cannot be Planned (Springer, 2015).
They discuss Stanley's work on open-ended AI algorithms and how they can foster and enhance desirable serendipity. Open-ended systems try to mimic the single run of an algorithm represented by the biological evolution, as well as the evolution of civilization. For now, AI can create useful output based on human prompts or previously collected data. However, if A...
2024-05-2158 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureDrone monitoringIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Mathieu Johnsson, CEO & founder of Marble, a drone startup specializing in marine drone monitoring.
They discuss the the implications of wanting to monitor the maritime domain, which is vast and complex, covering approximately 70% of the earth’s surface. This is actualized by the desire to protect the ocean by 2030 using the High Seas Treaty (2023). During the discussion, they touch on the size of the drone market now and emerging trends, including the need for drone regulations. They also discuss both the opportunities and limitations of cur...
2024-05-1448 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureDigitizing BiotechIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Jason Paragas, CEO and founder of the startup DVLP about the prospect of blockchain-based drug development.
They discuss Paragas's work on digitizing biotech, making drug development more effective, and securing its use for the common good. His main point is that although drug development has been optimized for discovery, and is getting even better through AI, we have not optimized neither on clinical trials nor on manufacturing. We might not be able to speed up biology, but we can definitely speed up institutional quality control...
2024-05-0746 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureEpistemic SecurityIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Elizabeth Seger, Ph.D., the Director of CASM, Demos’ digital policy research hub. DEMOS is a cross-party political think tank in London, UK. Seger is also a research affiliate with The Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) at the University of Cambridge. They discuss Seger's work on epistemic security, epistemic security thresholds, whether frontier AI should be released to the public, and possible negative consequenses of the securitization of knowledge.
This is part of Futurized's focus on the takeaways from the third annual Sta...
2024-03-2648 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFood After Nuclear WinterIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Florian Jehn, Data Science Leader at ALLFED. They discuss how present-day efforts to stay within planetary boundaries affect the survivors of an all-out nuclear war? This is part of Futurized's focus on the takeaways from the third annual Stanford Existential Risks Conference and the collection of papers now issued as conference Proceedings.
The past two decades have seen anthropogenic global catastrophic and existential risks (x-risks) develop into an increasingly prominent source of academic study, policy focus, and public concern. The proceedings of the third annual S...
2024-03-1950 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureExistential RisksIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Dan Zimmer, Affiliate at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and the Stanford Existential Risks Initiative (SERI). They discuss takeaways from the third annual Stanford Existential Risks Conference and the collection of papers now issued as conference Proceedings.
The past two decades have seen anthropogenic global catastrophic and existential risks (x-risks) develop into an increasingly prominent source of academic study, policy focus, and public concern. The proceedings of the third annual Stanford Existential Risks Conference present a diverse array of research by bot...
2024-03-1259 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureRobotic AIIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Daniel Theobald, Founder of Vecna and MassRobotics. They discuss the future of robotic AI, the major use cases in factories, logistics, and elsewhere, the impact of generative AI, and how technology's impact often is overestimated short term and underestimated long term. Daniel has clear opinions on the anthromorphizing of robots and AI.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, sc...
2024-01-2349 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureExistential Risk ControversiesIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews philosopher Emile Torres. They discuss the current controversies surrounding existential risk, including whether we should prioritize safeguarding the very long term over contemporary challenges.
Emile's newest book, Human Extinction: A history of the science and ethics of annihilation came out on Routledge this fall. For more about Emile, see http://www.xriskology.com/
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne U...
2024-01-091h 03
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Near Future of Quantum ComputingIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Mark Jackson, Senior Quantum Evangelist at Quantinuum. They discuss the near future of quantum computing including its near term use cases in batteries, medicine, and cryptography, and its potential impact on computing and society in the future.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Inn...
2023-12-0548 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Road to Regenerative CapitalismIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews John Fullerton, President and Founder of the Capital Institute. They discuss the future of finance, specifically the arduous road to regenerative capitalism, including the principles, patterns, and timelines that might get us there.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stan...
2023-06-1356 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureA Radically Different Future of WorkIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Tiffany Vora. They discuss the multi-career normal, learning, exploration, what the world will look and feel like in the distant tomorrow, synthetic biology, and the value of experiencing nature.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as...
2023-06-0651 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureEnd of The World 2075 Board Game
In this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim introduces his new board game End of The World 2075, which is now on Kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yegii/end-of-the-world-2075. End of the World 2075 is a deeply engaging game of strategy where you are trying to save humanity while growing your power and influence in the world. Developed by futurist Trond Undheim, PhD, at Yegii, Inc., the game is set in 2050, in a world of 25 city-states. The game allows you to experience and even to shape plausible scenarios for the future and to learn about global sy...
2023-05-3106 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFictitious Capital in our Global SystemIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Taimur Ahmad, a Stanford graduate student focusing on policy and energy systems, and author of the Fictitious Capital newsletter. They discuss how the global paradigm of continuous progress and development is under threat and faces multiple, vastly misunderstood risks. Concurrently, there is heightened political polarization and a breakdown in constructive discourse. One of the reasons for this is the perpetuation of myths about how the global system works, resulting in a lot of “fictitious capital” atop which our civilization rests. Therefore, the only way to actively build a bet...
2023-05-3055 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHope in Hell for the EarthIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Jonathon Porritt, author, Co-founder, Forum of the Future. They discuss how the sciences say everything is getting worse everywhere, yet there is still time, perhaps a decade, where key actions can get done if we all come together.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk...
2023-04-2543 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureTackling TitaniumIn this episode of Futurized, we interview Anastasios Arima, CEO & co-founder, IperionX. We discuss the challenge of bringing down the cost and environmental impact of titanium in the industrial supply chain, using novel technology that might be able to replace or suppleant the Kroll process dominant today. Advanced materials are not typically manufactured in the US for various reasons, including environmental impact of current methods. Any breakthrough would contribute to decarbonizing advanced manufacturing.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I...
2023-04-1838 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHow climate visions get constructedIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Mike Hulme, Professor, U Cambridge, on how climate visions get constructed. They explore the methods, data, and scenarios underlying the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Prof. Hulme just published the book, Critical Assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in...
2023-04-1149 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureWhy Playing Games MattersIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, we interview Jamin Warren, Founder, Twofivesix. We discuss the evolution of the role of gaming in branding, current examples/successes, and the relevance for industry, governments, and consumers.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of...
2023-04-0447 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Changing Environmental MovementIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Graham Hill, CEO of The Carbonauts on The Changing Environmental Movement. They discuss activism before/now, behavior change, and what does it take to make an impact?
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I disc...
2023-03-2151 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureInvesting in the Era of Climate ChangeIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews Bruce Usher, Author and Professor at Columbia Business School about Investing in the Era of Climate Change, which is the subject of Bruce's most recent book. They discuss the variety of available investment options, how the field is going, and the future investment outlook.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a R...
2023-03-1457 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureDoughnut Economics RegenerationIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, we interview Erinch Sahan, Business & Enterprise Lead, Doughnut Economics Action Lab. We discuss what doughnut economics is, how it is being put into action, the tools being developed in this regard, and examples of organizations that use this framework.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at S...
2023-03-0756 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureCarbon Removal ChallengesIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, we interview Claude Letourneau, CEO of Canadian scale-up company Svante about carbon removal challenges, the different technical approaches, who the players, startups, corporates, governments, and enablers are.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep...
2023-02-2839 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureClimate StorylinesIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, our guest is Ted Shepherd, Professor, University of Reading, UK. We discuss climate storylines, a physically self-consistent unfolding of past events or of plausible future events or pathways. This is a relatively new method in climate science and diverges from the main approach taken by the UN climate panel.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Re...
2023-02-2146 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureStanford Cascading Risk StudyIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, we feature Trond Arne Undheim, Ph.D, Research Scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at the Stanford Existential Risk Initiative (SERI), Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC), Stanford University about his work with the Stanford Cascading Risk Study.
Stanford Cascading Risk Study project website and eligibility information: https://riskstudy2075.stanford.edu/
Survey (short version): https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bkC27W11hBW7ZnE
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment....
2023-02-2013 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureState of the FutureIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, we interview Jerome Glenn, Executive Director, The Millennium Project about his work at The Millennium Project,a voluntary global participatory think tank of futurists, scholars, scientists, business planners, and policymakers who work for international organizations, governments, corporations, NGOs, and universities. Their flagship publication is the State of the Future, a foresight document that gets presented to the United Nations.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@tron...
2023-02-1456 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureClimate ImaginationsIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, our guest is Vandana Singh, SciFi Author, Professor, Framingham State. We discuss Climate Imaginations, how climate is taught in college these days, and how to envision positive futures and motivate large-scale change.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I disc...
2023-02-0750 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureCommunicating ClimateIn this episode of the Futurized podcast we interview Cindy Forde, Author of Bright New World: How to Make a Happy Planet, and Founder of Planetari. We discuss the challenge of communicating climate change to children.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I discuss the societal imp...
2023-01-3152 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureIndustrial Carbon RemovalIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, our guest is David Phillips, Head of UK and Investor Relations, Aker Carbon Capture. The topic is Industrial Carbon Removal. We discuss the intricacies of industrial carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), which refers to a suite of technologies that can play a role in meeting global energy and climate goals.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I...
2023-01-2455 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureForesight in US IntelligenceIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: Foresight in US Intelligence. we interview Greg Treverton, Professor of Practice, UCSC, who is a former Chair of the U.S. National Intelligence Council.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep...
2023-01-2444 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureScenario Planning on GeopoliticsIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, host Trond Arne Undheim interviews John Schaus, Senior Fellow at CSIS. They discuss CSIS’s flagship presentation on future trends, “Seven Revolutions: Scanning the Horizon Out to the Year 2035 and Beyond, ongoing research initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies to identify the most important drivers of change defining our world over the next 30 years and beyond.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@tronda...
2023-01-1753 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureExistential Risk conversation with Chat GPTFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, scholar, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. I am a Research scholar in Global Systemic Risk, Innovation, and Policy at Stanford University. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, au...
2022-12-211h 10
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFostering Leaders Through DisruptionFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi...
2022-12-1335 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFree Education Until You Start Your CareerFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. Futurized prepares YOU to think about how to deal with the next decade's disruption, so you can succeed and thrive no matter what happens.
In this episode of the podcast, the topic is: Free Education Until You Start Your Career. Our guest is Ariel Camus, CEO and co-founder of Microverse.
In this conversation, they talk about trust, the essence of education, scaling learning.
If you're new to the show, seek particular...
2022-11-1550 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHow Tech Companies Reinvent ThemselvesFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi...
2022-11-081h 00
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureWhat Tech Breakthroughs Are Needed For Asteroid Mining?Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi-weekly show, pre...
2022-11-0154 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureImagining Robotic ConsciousnessFuturized is a bi-weekly show, preparing YOU to think about how to deal with the next decade's disruption, so you can succeed and thrive no matter what happens. In this episode of the podcast, the topic is: Imagining Robotic Consciousness. Our guest is Gary F. Bengier, polymath, futurist, and author.
In this conversation, they talk about the technologies and worldview underpinning his sci-fi novel Unfettered Journey which is set in the year 2161.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the...
2022-10-181h 02
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Emergence of Fusion EnergyIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: The Emergence of Fusion Energy. Trond's guest is Andrew Holland, CEO of Fusion Industry Association. In this conversation, they talk about driving forces, startups, the role of industry associations, risks, regulatory uncertainties, , impact on climate change, and industry supply chains.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They are collections of your favorite episodes organized b...
2022-10-0455 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureWhat YOU can do to Save the PlanetFuturized is a bi-weekly show, preparing YOU to think about how to deal with the next decade's disruption, so you can succeed and thrive no matter what happens. In this episode of the podcast, the topic is: What YOU can do to Save the Planet. Our guest is Justin Gillis, author, consultant, and speaker, former climate change journalist at The New York Times.
In this conversation, they talk about the areas where ambitious but eminently practical changes will have the greatest effect.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking f...
2022-09-2051 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureDeep Tech in Abu DhabiIn this episode of the podcast, the topic is: Deep Tech in Abu Dhabi. Our guest is Ray O. Johnson, CEO of the Technology Innovation Institute.
In this conversation, they talk about the transition from a petroleum based economy to a high tech economy.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They are collections of your favorite episodes organized by topic, such as...
2022-09-1349 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Hydrogen Economy Value Chain in AviationIn this episode of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: The Hydrogen Economy Value Chain in Aviation. Our guest is Paul Eremenko, CEO and co-founder of Universal Hydrogen.
In this conversation, they talk about driving forces, R&D, risks, trade-offs, uncertainties, scalability, impact on climate change, economy, and on the industry supply chain.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They are collections...
2022-09-061h 09
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Real World Beyond SustainabilityIn episode 158 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: The Real World Beyond Sustainability. Our guest is Dr. John R. Ehrenfeld, industrial ecology pioneer, ex-MIT researcher, and author. Futurized is a bi-weekly show, preparing YOU to think about how to deal with the next decade's disruption, so you can succeed and thrive no matter what happens. Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter on Futurized.org, where you can find hundreds of episodes of conversations that matter to the future. Futurized—conversations that matter.
In this conversation, we talk about how reducing unsustainability still does not cr...
2022-06-1454 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureEnergy System TransformationIn episode 157 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is Energy System Transformation. Our guest is Carolina Torres, Executive Director of Energy Industry Transformation at Cognite. In this conversation with host Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), they talk about how software can help transform the energy industry and needed sustainability breakthroughs.
Trond's takeaway
Digitizing heavy asset industries is a key challenge of our time, and it won't be easy. Luckily, there are ways to go about it, and software is key to the transition because it allows the industry to track its progress. We can o...
2022-05-3138 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureManaging Remote Work PresenceFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi...
2022-05-2449 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Rise of EmpathyIn episode 153 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: The Rise of Empathy. Our guest is Sophie Wade, author and futurist in discussion with host Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.
In this conversation, they talk about how the topic got of empathy got on the agenda again, key topics such as burnout, generations, new social contracts at work, hybrid work environment, we discuss empathy habits, team performance, organizational psychology, brain science, and what all of this means for the future of work.
Trond's takeaway
Empathy is one of those topics that ri...
2022-05-1050 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureTaking Antiques into the FutureIn episode 154 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: Taking Antiques into the Future. Our guest is R.T. Custer, CEO & co-founder of The Vortic Watch Company.
In this conversation, they talk about the rich history of manufacturing in the US, combining traditional and cutting edge technology to create unique, quality, functional products, and what learning to derive from building a successful business.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), fut...
2022-04-2651 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHow Federated Machine Learning Powers PrivacyIn episode 151 of the podcast, the topic is: How Federated Machine Learning Powers Privacy. Our guest is Dave Bauer, CTO, BOSS AI.
In this conversation, we talk about what federated machine learning is and why care, noting its effects on distributed compute, edge clusters, privacy preserving features, and the emerging use cases.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal imp...
2022-04-1950 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureRogue Waves of ChangeIn episode 150 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is Rogue Waves of Change. Our guest is Jonathan Brill, futurist and author. In this conversation, they talk about doing the work of a futurist from HP to Hollywood, the ABC’s of Resilient Growth, Awareness, Behavior Change and Culture Change and the techniques and tools at your disposal to do so. How can you transform your company into a more resilient and adaptable organization?
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your...
2022-04-051h 00
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureArticulating the FutureIn episode 134 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: Articulating the Future. Our guest is Dave Ho, CTO and co-founder of York & Chapel, in discussion with Futurized host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Futurized is a bi-weekly show, preparing YOU to think about how to deal with the next decade's disruption, so you can succeed and thrive no matter what happens. Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. Futurized—conversations that matter.
In this conversation, they talk abou...
2022-03-291h 01
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of Melanoma ResearchProfessor David Fisher, chairman of the Department of Dermatology and director of the Melanoma Program at Massachusetts General Hospital (@massgenbrigham) is our guest on episode 138 of the Futurized podcast (@Futurized2). Futurized host Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau) interviews David. The topic is The Future of Melanoma Research.
In this conversation, they talk about the evolution of melanoma research and the advances made in recent years.
Trond's takeaway:
Melanoma is still a fear-inducing disease which has drastic consequences for the patients who contract it. On the other hand, the medical community has made significant advances a...
2022-03-2259 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHow to Demystify TechnologyJennifer Byrne (@jenniferabyrne1), CEO of Arrived Workforce Connections, is futurist Trond Arne Undheim's (@trondau) guest in episode 111 of the Futurized (@Futurized2) podcast, the topic is: How to Demystify Technology. In this conversation, they talk about the future of work, the increasing globalization of the workforce, and discuss whether everybody needs to be an engineer to be good in technology and navigating a non-traditional career.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
Trond's Takeaway
My takeaway is t...
2022-03-1549 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureMelanoma AwarenessIn episode 149 of the Futurized podcast (@Futurized2), the topic is: Melanoma awareness. Our guest is Deb Girard, Executive Director, Impact Melanoma (@IMPACTMelanoma).
In this conversation with futurist Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), they talk about the story of Impact Melanoma, what steps you can take at home matter the most to reducing melanoma risk at the individual level and what the verdict on melanoma will be 10 years from now?
Trond's takeaway
Melanoma, the most lethal skin cancer, is not going away, but we are learning more about how to avoid it, how to manage...
2022-03-0851 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHow Presidents Pitch the American IdeaToday, Jason Voiovich (@JasonTVoiovich), author of Marketer in Chief, guests the Futurized podcast (@futurized2).
In this conversation, they talk about [the role of marketing in presidential politics, more specifically how Voiovich has grouped presidents by the major challenges they faced in office. We discuss James Polk, Herbert Hoover, and Barack Obama and touch on the Biden presidency.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/e...
2022-03-0155 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureWhen will Conversational AI get Real?In episode 140 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: When will conversational AI get real? Our guest is Joe Bradley, Chief Scientist, LivePerson (@liveperson), in conversation with our host, futurist Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau).
In this conversation, we talk about what machines already do better than humans and muse on the timing of future progress.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They...
2022-02-221h 00
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureIndustrial BiomanufacturingOur guest today, is Moji Karimi, CEO & co-founder, Cemvita Factory. In episode 126 of the Futurized podcast (@futurized2), hosted by futurist Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), the topic is: Industrial Biomanufacturing. In this conversation, they talk about the challenges of scaling up industrial biomanufacturing, operational challenges, the emerging business models, and the technical challenges, and the future outlook.
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They are...
2022-02-1747 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureTeen EntrepreneurshipToday, Anjalee Naranthiren, the 19-year-old speaker, founder and Program Director at Startup Dojo and host of the YoungPreneur podcast is our guest on the Futurized podcast (@futurized2). In this conversation, we talk about teen entrepreneurship, how to actually be one, and how to foster it in others, and how to facilitate their success.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.
My takeaway is that with all the problems the wo...
2022-02-0842 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureTech, Art and TransformationAuthor Nathalie Nahai guests the Futurized podcast, hosted by futurist Trond Arne Undheim. In this conversation, they discuss her new book Business Unusual: Values, Uncertainty and the Psychology of Brand Resilience which is about consumer trends and digital interactions. They also get into whether art still has transformative powers.
Futurized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
Trond's takeaway: Big tech and its products and solutions are so purpose-driven that it threatens to stifle our creativity. We need to consider the fut...
2022-02-0154 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of Content CreationJesse Krieger, Chief Content Officer, PowerFan.io (@powerfanio) guests Futurized podcast, episode 142, hosted by futurist Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau). In this conversation, they talk about what content creation is, what's wrong with the business model, and how NFTs can fix it.
Powerfan.io has an exclusive offer for Futurized listeners: Click here to participate in the token giveaway. Get 100 PFAN Tokens and a chance to win 2,500!
Trond's takeaway
Content creation is important both as a creative and as a professional outlet. Whilst NFTs do provide great opportunities to experiment, they cannot replace building a...
2022-01-2551 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHow Executives Handle CrisisIn episode 129 of the podcast, the topic is How Executives Handle Crisis. Our guest is Stephynie Malik (@stephyniemalik), Host, Spin It podcast, Founder, Smalik Enterprises.
In this conversation, they talk about how Stephynie came to do what she does and her unique experience of serial crisis manager. What do you define as a business crisis? What are the strategies to use to best handle it? They discuss the intricate and unknown back stories that unfold in executive life and how to help resolve the problems that occur.
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2021-12-1449 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of PolicingIn episode 128 of the Futurized podcast, the topic is: The Future of Policing. Our guest is Rahul Sidhu, Co-Founder and CEO at SPIDR Tech.
In this conversation, they talk about police reform, law enforcement technology, politics, and how entrepreneurship fits into the public safety space.
Trond's takeaway:
My observation is that police reform is generally and nearly always a good idea, since any public institution that carries guns needs to be constantly scrutinized. The prospect of law enforcement technology somehow making society safer is a notion with mixed merit. Technology, as always, is...
2021-12-071h 04
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureInvesting in Sci-Tech FuturesIn episode 145 of the Futurized podcast (@futurized2), the topic is: Investing in Sci-Tech Futures. Our guest is Shahin Farshchi (@Farshchi), Partner, Lux Capital.
In this conversation, they talk about investing in emerging science and technology ventures at the outermost edges of what is possible, what his thesis is on the future of autonomous vehicles + automation, space technology, etc., and how he arrives at that thesis.
Trond's takeaway
Investing in sci-tech futures will always be risky, exhilarating, and important. The impact of deep tech is never given, and even one wrong turn can be...
2021-11-3050 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFuture BestsellersIn episode 130 of the Futurized podcast (@futurized2), the topic is: Future Bestsellers. Our guest is Vikrant Shaurya (@VikrantShaurya), CEO & founder, BestsellingBook.com. Futurized is hosted by Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur.
In this conversation, they talk about: Why do people write books these days? What does it do for you? What is authority? How to you make it work in a monetization strategy? What is a bestseller? We discuss Vikrant's framework to Produce, Publish and Profit.
Trond's takeaway:
Writing a bestselling book is every author's dream. I've written...
2021-11-231h 00
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureSimple is the FutureLisa Bodell (@LisaBodell), futurist and CEO of FutureThink (@futurethinktank) is interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur in episode 135 of the Futurized podcast (@futurized2), the topic is Simple is the Future.
In this conversation, we talk about the productivity impact of killing bureaucracy, rules, and bad organizational habits and simplification strategies for corporations and their leaders-minimizing slides, meetings and emails to free up time.
Trond's takeaway is that to claim that the future will entail more simplicity than complexity is an unusual take. Nevertheless, there is an appeal here. Further...
2021-11-1533 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureHealth Tech RebootIn episode 147 of the Futurized podcast (@futurized2), the topic is: Health Tech Reboot. Today, I have no guest. Instead, I'm talking about my new book, Health Tech: Rebooting Society's Software, Hardware and Mindset.
In this episode, I answer the following questions, which typically are asked of authors: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background and how it's relevant to the topic of the book? Why did you write this book? How did you come up with the title for your book? What’s your message? Who should read it? What are are people saying ab...
2021-11-1031 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureCultural AgilityFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi...
2021-11-0248 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of MarTechFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In episode #121 of the podcast, the topic is: The Future of MarTech. Our guest is Bant Breen, Chairman and founder, Qnary.
In this conversation, we talk about the evolution of marketing technology, emerging tech such as AI and NL, and apps including chatbots, tech parsing info, bots writing PR copy, and we extrapolate what this might mean for the creative profession.
Th...
2021-10-2653 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of Marketing is CurationFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi...
2021-10-191h 03
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureRegenerative MedicineFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In episode #120 of the podcast, the topic is: Regenerative Medicine. Our guest is Giuseppe Perale, Professor, USI, Founder, IBI SA.
In this conversation, we talk about regenerative medicine's path from scientific discipline to a commercial field. We touch on the true meaning of regenerative which means repair to heal, translational medicine, tissue engineering, stem cells, biofabrication, longevity, the healthspan/lifespan debate and the de...
2021-10-1251 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of ThinkingPatrick Scannell, author and digital technologist, interviewed by Futurized podcast host Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.
In this conversation, they talk about how human thought is going through a paradigm shift where we are learning to co-exist with technology in new ways, and what it will take to enable positive human outcomes.
After listening to the episode, check out:
Patrick Scannell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patscannell/
Are You Smarter Than Your Technology? (TEDx Ashburn Salon, 2018) https://www.ted.com/talks/pat_scannell_are_you_smarter_than_your_technology
Trond's takeaway: Te...
2021-10-0551 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Disruption of FailureFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author. In episode #106 of the podcast, the topic is: The Disruption of Failure. Our guest is Colin Hunter, CEO of Potential Squared and author of Be More Wrong: How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader.
In this conversation, we talk about How to beat failure at its own game, embracing it, squeezing it for impact, creating playgrounds as a leader and stretching yourself through play, especially by...
2021-09-2853 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of HospitalsDan Vahdat (@DanVahdat), CEO of Huma (@humaforhealth), interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.
In this conversation, they talk about scaling digital health, post-pandemic opportunities, predictive care at scale, digital care, and is the hospital of the future a building or a distributed care concept, or both?
If you're new to the show, seek particular topics, or you are looking for a great way to tell your friends about the show, which we always appreciate, we've got the episode categories. Those are at Futurized.org/episodes. They are collections of your favorite episodes o...
2021-09-2149 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of CybersecurityFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In episode #[115 of the podcast, the topic is: The Future of Cybersecurity. Our guest is Bob Gourley, Co-Founder and CTO of OODA LLC and Action Council Member at the Atlantic Council Geotech Center.
In this conversation, we talk about new mental models for thinking about security, zero trust networks, cyberthreat amnesia--you mitigate the threat and forget, the evolution of technology, and we discuss th...
2021-09-2148 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of Child Abuse OnlineFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In episode #105 of the podcast, the topic is: The Future of Child Abuse Online. Our guest is Chris Wexler, CEO and co-founder of Krunam.
In this conversation, we talk about the business of removing digital toxic waste from the internet using AI to identify Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
The host of this podcast, Trond Arne Undheim, Ph.D is the aut...
2021-09-1450 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of EntertainmentFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment.
I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, author, investor, and serial entrepreneur. Join me as I discuss the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, nanotech, quantum, robotics, and synthetic biology, and tackle topics such as entrepreneurship, trends, or the future of work. On the show, I interview smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and other thought leaders, or even the occasional celebrity.
Futurized is a bi...
2021-09-0751 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Metaverse RealityFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author. In episode #110 of the podcast, the topic is: The Metaverse Reality. Our guest is Mark van Rijmenam, PhD, Futurist, Founder of Datafloq & Mavin.
In this conversation, we talk about [the organization of tomorrow, the increasing blending of online and offline worlds, reality and virtual reality, into a hybrid reality. In the metaverse, we might find sovereign identities where people and bots work, play, learn and co...
2021-08-3053 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futurePlay, Uncertainty and GrowthFuturized goes beneath the trends to track the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics and the environment. I’m your host, Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author. In episode #108 of the podcast, the topic is: Play, Uncertainty and Growth. Our guest is Claus Raasted, Futurist, Director at The College of Extraordinary Experiences.
In this conversation, we talk about playful productivity, how learning how to see the world in a different way can unlock growth, designing role plays to expand human professional experiences, how teaching has been in a terrible place for hundreds of...
2021-08-2451 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of Art and TechBen Kovalis, co-founder and CMO at Art.ai, interviewed by Futurized's podcast host Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.
In this conversation, they talk about what it means to use artificial intelligence to create one-of-a-kind artworks generated entirely by computer algorithms. How and when did it evolve? Does it complement or change art? Is it any different from previous technologies used to innovate artistic expression? What now?
Disclosure: Trond was gifted two AI generated artworks in order to prepare for this episode. The feedback he gets from those who see it is fascinating in...
2021-08-171h 06
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureTech in Tomorrow's Learning OrganizationsMichael Leckie, Founding Partner of Silverback Partners LLC, author of the new book The Heart of Transformation, published by Kogan Page, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In this conversation, they talk about how organizational change drives technology, behaviors of change--such as focusing on people's 3rds best ideas--and how to build organizational culture.
After listening to the episode, check out:
The Heart of Transformation: https://michaelleckie.com/book
Michael Leckie (@leckiemichaelj): https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjleckie/
Trond's takeaway: Organizational change is perhaps enabled by technology these days but tech has to...
2021-08-1050 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of FreedomAlex Gladstein is Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist and author.
In this conversation, we talk about Decentralization, Bitcoin v Cash, Human Rights, surveillance states, digital authoritarianism, activism in a digital age, the mixed blessings of encryption, what it means to be an open society, currency neutrality and beyond.
After listening to the episode, check out:
Human Rights Foundation (@HRF): https://hrf.org/
Alex Gladstein (@Gladstein): https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexgladstein/
Trond's takeaway: freedoms need to be protected, one at a time, always, an...
2021-08-0353 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureRegenerative BusinessAlan Moore, Designer, Consultant, and Author, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim, futurist, investor, and author.
In this conversation, we talk about what regenerative business practices truly entail which is to go well beyond sustainability. We discuss how beauty gives us the oxygen needed and how we need to reclaim it, giving ourselves, as architects, designers, creators or innovators, the permission to think about that mysterious, awesome concept and reality of beauty.
After listening to the episode, check out Alan Moore's social media profile, his company Beautiful Business, and his most recent book, Do Build:
D...
2021-07-2753 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureSustainable NorwayKristian Bye, Director Innovation Norway San Francisco and Palo Alto, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, investor, and author.
In this conversation, we talk about sustainable entrepreneurship, and the recent systemic innovation policy implemented by Norwegian strategy at a governmental level resulting in a focus on research and development, grants and funding that incent greentech innovation.
After listening to the episode, check out:
Nordic Innovation House: https://www.nordicinnovationhouse.com/
Innovation Norway: https://www.innovasjonnorge.no/en/start-page/
Kristian Bye (@KristianBye): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-bye-profile/
My takeaway is that [stimulating ce...
2021-07-2047 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of ConsciousnessDivya Chander, PhD, Neuroscientist, Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim (@trondau), futurist, investor, and author.
In this conversation, we talk about how Divya Chander became a physician, neuroscientist, futurist, entrepreneur with the twin passions for exploring the brain and space. I ask her what dreams are. We discuss heightened states of awareness and get to the topic of consciousness: what is it and how to alter it? Divya gets into optogenetics: targeted activation or silencing of light-sensitive protein channels selectively expressed in neurons and how she uses the EEG waveform to monitor brain...
2021-07-131h 14
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureCan the US catch up with the Globalization of Sci-Tech?Melissa Flagg, Senior Fellow, Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET), Georgetown University, and Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Geotech Center, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In this conversation, we talked about Melissa Flagg's upbringing in Missouri, her pharma PhD, road-trip in all 50 states, how she is currently trying to turn moonshine into gin, her shamanic journey, and her views on security, sci-tech, and defense innovation. Why does US policy pretend it is 1975? The decentralization of sci-tech globally and why has the US not noticed? Emerging security threats and challenges. Widening the...
2021-07-061h 03
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureDeepFakes are getting RealKathryn Harrison, CEO and founder of FixFake, and founder of Deep Trust Alliance, interviewed by Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In this conversation, we talk about fake news, content wars, cybersecurity, synthetic media, digital avatars, AR/VR, computer-generated imagery (CGI), AI-assisted video calls, fake celebrity porn videos, deep learning specifically Generative Adversarial Nets (GAN) and how people have been editing people’s faces on pictures since the internet started. To what extent is this just innovation and where does it get serious?
After listening to the episode, check out Deep Trust Alliance as well as...
2021-06-291h 03
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureDeFi's impact on Business and SocietyJulian Hosp, CEO and co-founder of Cake DeFi, interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim.
In this conversation, we talk about how DEFI emerged and what problems it fixes. We cover the problems in centralized finance—centralized control, limited access, inefficiency, lack of interoperability, and opacity. We then discuss the future of the DeFi industry.
After listening to the episode, check out Cake DeFi as well as Julian Hosp's social media profile:
Trond's takeaway: DeFi is now more than a niche phenomenon, it is already in the real world of finance, used for payment, cu...
2021-06-2251 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureTwo Author-Podcasters Discuss TechPeter High, President of Metis Strategy, Host of Technovation podcast, and 3x author, interviewed by host Trond Arne Undheim, futurist and author.
In this conversation, we talk about how Peter High came to host of The Technovation podcast (2008-) and get into Enterprise IT. How Trond Undheim came to host the Futurized podcast (2020-). We discuss the new book by Peter High: Getting to Nimble--a framework and best practices companies can use to transform their people practices, processes, technologies, ecosystems, and strategies for the digital era (2021). We also discuss a new book by Trond Undheim: Future Tech: H...
2021-04-2755 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureWorkforce, Humanity, and Future TechAlexandra Levit, 8x author, speaker, and career expert, interviewed by Trond Undheim, futurist and author.
In this conversation, we talk about the future of careers and strategic HR. We discuss a recent book by Levit: Humanity Works: merging tech and people for the workforce of the future (2019). Alexandra and I agree that there is lots of work required to integrate tech in the workforce. Paradoxically, it requires hard, human work to adapt to new realities. We then discuss a brand new book penned by myself, Trond Undheim: Future Tech: how to capture value from disruptive industry trends--a f...
2021-04-2052 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe future of learning experience designJon Tota, CEO and founder of Syntax + Motion and host of the Learning Life Podcast, interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim.
In this conversation, we talk about The future of learning experience design. Shifting focus from the teacher to thinking about learners first. How to teach true skills? How do you get the user to interact? From learning management systems (LMS) via design thinking to learning experience platforms (LXP). Should everybody have their own online course for personal branding? Corporate learning. Individual thought leadership. How to navigate the noise? What to consume? What to produce? How to e...
2021-01-121h 05
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Future of Quantum SecurityJaya Baloo, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Avast Software, interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim.
In this conversation, they talk about why is it so hard to eradicate cybersecurity challenges? Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA). Threats we are ready for and know about vs. Threats we don’t know about are not ready for. The Quantum Market Players, Challenges, and applications. What quantum security challenges do you worry about in the next decade? Jaya uses the story of Alice, Bob, and ex-girlfriend Eve to illustrate quantum security. How to teach quantum computing to a new gen of...
2021-01-0757 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureIndustrial-grade Mixed RealityUrho Konttori, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Varjo, the mixed reality equipment maker, interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim.
In this conversation, they talk about The Future of Industrial-grade Mixed Reality (MR). The advent of enterprise/industrial-grade AR/VR/XR/MR/hybrid reality and its impact on RR. Which companies are using it already? Current professional user types. Emerging use cases. Why is Varjo so focused on human-eye resolution devices and hi-res MR? We discuss adoption timelines and formfactors as well as remaining technical/market challenges. We look into the Future of mixed reality (5-10 years ahead...
2021-01-0558 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureThe Next Generation MarketplacesGabriel Luna-Ostaseski is the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Braintrust, the first user-controlled talent network, interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim.
In this conversation, they talk about the results from building and investing in 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation marketplaces. Is blockchain overhyped? Emerging marketplaces with non-extractive externalities and truly sharing control and ownership. The path and possible end point(s) of decentralization in the next decade and beyond.
My takeaway is that next generation marketplaces that favor the users as opposed to corporations, are rare but increasingly important for the marketplace concept to su...
2020-12-3151 min
Futurized - thought leadership on the futureFuturized TrailerAre you exited or curious about the future? Does your job depend on it? Futurized goes beneath the trends, tracking the underlying forces of disruption in tech, policy, business models, social dynamics, and the environment. Join Trond Arne Undheim, futurist, author, and serial entrepreneur, as he tracks the societal impact of deep tech such as AI, blockchain, IoT, life science and robotics. On the show, he interviews smart people with a soul: founders, authors, executives, and emerging thought leaders. Futurized—a bi-weekly show, preparing YOU to deal with disruption.
The show is hosted by Podbean and can be f...
2020-06-1901 min
DJ Franchise's MixesFuturized Funk (A Tribute to Easy Mo Bee)Follow DJ Franchise:Instagram: @iknowfranchiseTwitch: DJFranchiseTwitter: @iknowfranchiseEasy Mo Bee was instrumental in some of the most ground-breaking productions of hip-hop artists in the 90s era. Widely known for his influential musical presence with B.I.G.'s "Ready to Die", Easy Mo Bee brought a futurized funk to a genre that was unheard of. His work with so many greats still demands to be recognized. This mix helps serve that purpose.Dedicated to and inspired...
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