The Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0
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Are you ready to board the good ship SS Tomorrow?
The Friendly Futurist. The podcast all about a user-friendly future, covering the intersection of social change, big tech, and megatrends, mixed with some dope ass beats. Think of the show as the intersection between Emerging Technology with Implications on Society and The Environment.
Each week we chat with experts in:
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, The Metaverse, Agtech, Future of Food, Future of Work, Future of Energy, Biotech, Transhumanism, Biohacking, AI, Quantum Computing, Regenerative Agriculture, Nanotechnology, Climate Change, Electric Vehicles, Space Exploration, CBD Products, Introduction of UBI (Universal Basic Income), Return to Slow Fashion and so much more
Remember to Stay Curious and The Future is User Friendly!
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Are voice cloning and deep fake scams on the rise? Interview with Anastasia Tikhonova from Group-IB
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May 27, 2026 |
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A warning from the distant future? Interview with John Carlos
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May 13, 2026 |
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Why do we need more digital wisdom? Interview with Barbara Whitmann
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Is The Tide Turning In Favour of Renewables? Nathan Rhodes from Intium Revisited
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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What Are Virtual Power Plants? Kaluza Revisited with Jesse Warburg
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Is AI Giving Rise to Neo-Luddites? Lee Schneider Revisited
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Why Hydrogen is the Smartest Fuel Choice. With Rinaldo Brutoco
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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What is the future of the AI-Human relationship? Interview with Peter Swimm from Toilville
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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How is IBM utilising data to help build smarter cities? Interview with Asanga Lokusooriya
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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Why you need to give yourself 10 Permissions. Interview with Jill Reilly
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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When is Q Day? Interview with Aaron Momin from Synechron
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Where to next for Agentic AI? Interview with Philip Swan
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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What is Social Engineering? And why you should be concerned? Interview with JJ from SoSafe
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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What is Urban Mining? Interview with Don Weatherbee from Regenx
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Why a Walled Garden is Holding You Back. Interview with Andrew McCarthy from Notion.
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May 28, 2025 |
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Meet Your AI Co-Worker. Interview with Nick Jain from IdeaScale
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May 07, 2025 |
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How is Australia Transitioning to Renewable Energy? With Gavin Mooney from Kaluza
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Why a CAIO will be a Career in the Near Future. With Graham Kittle from Heidrick & Struggles
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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We Made it to 150!!!
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Are We Destined to Become a Spacefaring Species? With J. Craig Wheeler
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Why We Should Take Sextech Seriously. With Dr Elliot Justin
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Where does the frontier of biotechnology sit today? With Lou Hawthorne and Dr Jeff Gross
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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What Cyber Threats Should You Be Wary of in 2025? With Daniel Garcia
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Does The Renewable Energy Transistion Equal a Jobs Bonanza? Interview with Nathan Rhodes from Intium
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Why does Green Energy Storage Matter? Interview with Erich Kisi from MGA Thermal
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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Is There a Potential for a Societal Renaissance? With Jason Perelson
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Can AI Guard us Against Cyber Threats? with Massimo Gherardi
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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What are some other applications of drone technology? with Mat Johnsson
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Can XR Help with Speech? Interview with Sophie Thompson
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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What is the second human evolution? With JJ Jerome
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Do we need digital twins for critical infrastructure? Interview with Jack Curtis
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Is AGI Coming Real Soon? Interview with Stefan Fehr
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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How could you save music festivals? Interview with Luke Trickett
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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Why is Fast Fashion Bad for the Planet? with Rachel Gallagher and Tom Hussey
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Can House Plants have Smart Tech? Interview with Jared and Jimmy from Willow
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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Why Does Digital Sovereignty Matter? with Arie Trouw
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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What is Digital Nutrition? Interview with Jocelyn Brewer
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Should We Care for Peace? Interview with Jeff Hardy
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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What makes Generation Z Tick?
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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What does a deep tech investor looks for? With Danielle Haj-Moussa
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May 29, 2024 |
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Can we trust self-driving vehicles? With Noah Gedrimas
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May 22, 2024 |
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Does it take a village to raise an AI? Interview with David Sneider
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May 08, 2024 |
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Do we still need the office? with Nathan Rawlins from Lucid
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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What is the State of the Metaverse in 2024? pt 2 Josh Jones from Cornucopias
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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What is the State of the Metaverse in 2024? pt 1 with Alec Wantoch from Hyperplay
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Why do you need Cyber Insurance? with Sam Weaver from Coalition
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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How do we build trust and safety in the industrial metaverse? Interview with Nathan from NTT
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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What is ReFI? And how it will save the planet? Interview with Alan Ransil
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Will the Singularity Give us Hope? With Sam Sammane
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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Had we forgotten about the Fungal Kingdom? With Sliver Laus from Shroomwell
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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What's in store for 2024? with Roberto Capodieci
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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(Lab Grown) Diamonds are Forever? Interview with Marty Hurwitz
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Why Aren't There More Generative AI Apps at Scale? Interview with Grant Case from Dataiku
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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What is the Movement Economy? Interview with Oleg Fomenko from Sweat Economy
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Merry Christmas! We'll be back in January 2024
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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Why Gamify Going Green? Interview with Neil McVeigh from Greener
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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How Green is Green Hydrogen? Interview with Cathy Clennett from Hiringa Energy
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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(The Lost Tape) Is The Metaverse Dead? Part Two with James Kaplan
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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What are some other uses of AI other than ChatGPT?
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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Is the Metaverse Dead?
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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What does the classroom of tomorrow look like? Interview with Angus Stevens
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Oct 05, 2023 |
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How Green is my Carbon Offset? Interview with Misha Cajic from Avarni
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Sep 28, 2023 |
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What Role does Quantum Computing and AI play in Sustainability? Interview with Mahesh from Fujitsu Australia
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Can We Stop Cows Burping? Interview with Dr Tom Williams
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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MetaPerth: Can we create better urban environments?
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Aug 10, 2023 |
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Can you walk 50 at 50?
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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How Green is my Shopping List? Interview with Denis from IMPT
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Jul 20, 2023 |
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How Green is my Tuk-Tuk?
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Jul 06, 2023 |
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We Made it to 100!! 🥳
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Why Production of Microchips Matters
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Can Blockchain Maintain Your Health Record? Interview with Esther O'Callaghan from Hundo
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Why Web 3.0 Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon. Interview with Stefan from Venly
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Where does copyright law sit with Generative AI Art?
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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How long before we work for our Robot Overlords? Interview with Lee Schneider Part Two
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Is it okay to suffer from Climate Change Anxiety? Interview with Lee Schneider
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Apr 12, 2023 |
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What is Metaverse Fashion Week? Interview with McKenna Sweazey
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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Will We Ever Close the Interactive Loop? Interview with David A. Smith from Croquet
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Mar 15, 2023 |
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Can We Retrace Metaverse History to Date? Interview with David A. Smith from Croquet
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Captain's Announcement: Season 9 Coming Soon
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Can a Robot Have a Name? Interview with Mauricio Zolliker from EOT
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Feb 08, 2023 |
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Blockchain Alternatives to Carbon Offsets? Interview with Brianna Welsh from Reneum
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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What Will The Metaverse Sound Like? With Val and Ethan from Edge Sound Research
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Jan 25, 2023 |
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The Bunker List Cross Over Special with an Real Life Evacuee
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Nov 24, 2022 |
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What is a POAP? With Colfax Selby from GitPOAP
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Can EmergingTech Save You $$$ on Groceries? Interview with Gennady from Shping
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Can We Build With More Energy Efficency? Interview with Keith Hutchings
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Is Venice Really Up For Sale (as a NFT) ? Interview with Diego from Over
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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How do Non-Binary People Represent their Ideal Selves in the Metaverse?
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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Can a Virtual Pet Help With Loneliness? with Max from Metapals
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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How do Self Driving Cars Work? with Fed from Baraja
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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Saving Ukrainian Tech with Den Burykin from Fastlane Solutions
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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How Do Satellites Monitor Climate Change?
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Sep 21, 2022 |
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What is The State of Play for Mining Software Today? Interview with Jonathan Girroir from Techsoft
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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What is ESG? With Frank Meehan, General Manager, FiscalNote ESG Solutions
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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How Green Is My NFT?
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Why Do Thermal Paper Receipts Suck? Interview with Abe Ghani from Slyp
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Aug 24, 2022 |
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What is a Spacedraft?
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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Coming Soon: Season 7
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Aug 10, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: Where Are They Now?
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: Where To From Here?
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Jul 27, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: What is DeFi?
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Jul 14, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: We Need To Talk About NFTs !
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: Data Users of The World Unite!
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: How Do You Build and Maintain a Web 3 Ecosystem?
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: What Can We Learn From The Video Gaming Industry??
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: Can Artists Sell Directly To Fans?
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: Why Are Creators Taking Back Control?
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May 18, 2022 |
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Weekend Edition: What is A Digital Twin?
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Apr 30, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: So What is Web3.0 Exactly?
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Blockchain Revolution: Is Cryptocurrency Just The Beginning?
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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Preview: Blockchain Revolution Interview with Naomi and Mark from Shrapnel Gaming
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Coming Soon: The Blockchain Revolution
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Weekend Shortcut #1: Web 3.0 is Coming Are You Prepared?
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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What's Fuelling The Fourth Industrial Revolution?
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Top Trends to Watch Out For in 2022
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Jan 02, 2022 |
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New Years Day Special: Western Australia: The Land of Opportunity
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Jan 01, 2022 |
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How an ONT ID Digital Identity Can Help You
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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Boxing Day Special: Is Your New Gadget Cybersafe?
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Dec 26, 2021 |
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What is Fintech's Point of View on The Metaverse?
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Can You Touch Your NFT?
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Can You Change Your Voice in the Metaverse?
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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How Can You Bling Up Your Metaverse Avatar?
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Can We Blend New Technology with Ancient Wisdom?
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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Are Remote Workers Safe?
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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How Much Has The Workplace Changed Since 2020?
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Is The Circular Economy The New Black?
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Can Washing Your Clothes Save the Planet?
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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Can We Turn Unwanted Old Records Into Wearable Art?
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Can We Produce Meat Without Killing The Animal?
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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What is Greenwashing?
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Oct 10, 2021 |
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Can We Now Address The Green Elephant in The Room?
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Creating a Modern Mythology?
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Is It Time to Renew Our Social Contract?
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Sep 26, 2021 |
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Special News Bulletin: Lockbit 2.0 is Affecting a Computer Near You.
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Can Satellite Data Lower Your Insurance Premium?
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Can We Design Better Cities For Tomorrow?
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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What Role Does AI Play in the Post Modern Workplace?
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Can We Teach AI Creativity?
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Aug 12, 2021 |
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Can Procrastination Be a Force For Creative Good?
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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What is the State of Genetic Testing Today?
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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What is Transhumanism?
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Can We Drag The Wine Industry into the 21st Century?
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Is Cryptomining Bad for The Environment?
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Does This Mean the End of the Dreaded Faded Receipt? Interview with Chris from Totem
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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How Do You Spot a Crypto Scam? Interview with Erica from Crypto Curry Club
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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How Can NFTs Help The Artistic Community?
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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WTF is a NFT? Part Two with Sam Kamani
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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WTF is a NFT? Part One with Meg Coffey
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Why Should We Restart Our Love Affair With Hemp? Interview with John Hammerton from Generation Green
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May 26, 2021 |
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What are mRNA Vaccines? Interview with Matt Keon from GenieUs
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May 19, 2021 |
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Are We Moving Towards Smarter Sustainable Farming? Interview with Justin Webb from AgriWebb
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May 12, 2021 |
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Are Botnets The Darker Side of Artificial Intelligence?
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May 05, 2021 |
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Is AI Resurrecting The Radio Star? Interview with Graham Brown from Pikkal & Co
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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Why Is AI Considered The Future of Marketing? Interview with Bant Breen from Qnary
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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Would You Eat Lab Grown Meat? Interview with James McWalter
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Why is Australia Lagging Behind on Taking Climate Change Action? Featuring Dan Ilic from A Rational Fear
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Fighting The War on Waste? Part Two Interview with Rich Taurino from The Good and Fugly
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Fighting The War on Waste? Part One Interview with Rolf Weber, CEO Marley Spoon Australia
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Helping Ethnic Supermarkets?
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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Is There Life After Facebook?
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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How Can Augmented Reality Help The Disabled Community?
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Which Cybersecurity Trends To Look Out For in 2021? Interview with Adam Palmer from Tenable
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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How Blockchain Will Revolutionise The World
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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What is Blockchain and Who Invented It?
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Is Biohacking Safe?
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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What Is Biohacking?
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Shall We Toast The New Show? (With a Bottle of Natural Wine) ?
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Jan 07, 2021 |
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Welcome to The Friendly Futurist
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Dec 18, 2020 |