Creative Futurism

Creative Futurism episodes:

• 12.06.2018

  A Digital Day in 2025 - Part Two - Creative Futurism

  The year is 2025 and the world is a very different place. We have automated homes, self driving cars, and even drone delivery systems. Most importantly, we don’t use cash anymore. All of this, supposedly, makes life so much easier....

  
• 11.13.2018

  A Digital Day in 2025 - Part One - Creative Futurism

  The year is 2025 and the world is a very different place. We have automated homes, self driving cars, and even drone delivery systems. Most importantly, we don't use cash anymore. All of this, supposedly, makes life so much easier....

  
• 06.07.2018

  Technopacolypse Now! - Creative Futurism

  Bob Gleason, Editor at Tor Books, joins John and Kevin, to discuss the devolution of world democracies, threats of nuclear standoff, and existential threats to democracy at large. Relevant links: RobertGleasonbooks.com  wordfirepress.com  breakingdigitalgridlock.com 

  
• 05.02.2018

  Super Secret Identities - Creative Futurism

  This week John and Kevin discuss Kevin’s upcoming projects; ‘Avatar Dreams’, and ‘Uncharted: Lewis and Clark in Arcane America’, as well as Cambridge Analytica and if Avengers: Infinity War can live up to its hype.

  
• 04.18.2018

  Paying It Forward—Creatively - Creative Futurism

  Kevin and John discuss the obligations, and advantages, of successful creators and innovators passing along their skills to the next generation, with a focus on Kevin’s cornerstone “Superstars Writing Seminars,” now in its tenth year.  

  
• 04.04.2018

  My Life in Comics: A Day in the Life of a Super Editor - Creative Futurism

  Jake Thomas, Editor at Marvel Comics for projects including Avengers and Thor, speaks with John and Kevin about his journey to working with Marvel, and a day in the life of an editor.

  
• 03.21.2018

  It Came from the Slushpile - Creative Futurism

  Editor Lisa Mangum talks about sifting through mountains of submissions from aspiring authors at a mid-sized publishing company, and the criteria she uses to select which ones are ready for prime time. Lisa also talks about assembling the new UNDERCURRENTS...

  
• 03.06.2018

  Bioengineering Superhumans: Fact not Fiction - Creative Futurism

  Ira Pastor, CEO of biotech company Bioquark joins John and Kevin to deliver the message that super powers derived from animal genes are quickly becoming science fact, not fiction. From tissue regeneration, to fighting cancer, to augmenting memory, Pastor shares...

  
• 02.21.2018

  Be Nimble: Publishing in the 21st Century - Creative Futurism

  Editor, bestselling writer, publisher—and former pro golfer and tournament poker player—Dean Wesley Smith shares his roller-coaster career of riding the waves and surviving the crashes of the turbulent writing/publishing industry. Learn more about Dean Wesley Smith at www.deanwesleysmith.com

  
• 02.07.2018

  Putting Games into the Hands of Authors, Creating and Playing Stories - Creative Futurism

  Jean Leggett, the force behind story.games, talks about the gaming industry and new ways for authors to take control over developing story-based games with her platform. Related links: https://onemorestorygames.com/ Jean's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CvUSvpFk0A Transcription: John: Hello everyone and welcome to this episode of Creative Futurism. My...

  
• 01.24.2018

  Self Sovereign Identity: The Future of Owning your Digital Life - Creative Futurism

  John and Kevin are joined by Kaliya Young, aka Identity Woman,  to explore the burgeoning concept of 'Self Sovereign Identity'. Learn how decentralized identifiers and verifiable claims may very well give you the keys to owning your digital identity in...

  
• 01.09.2018

  Zombies, Traditional Publishing, and Indie Publishing - Creative Futurism

  Just after the mid-season finale of The Walking Dead, we had zombies on our mind (and spoilers!) Kevin discusses his brand new novel in his series featuring Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. and transitioning those books from a traditional publishing house to...

  
• 12.20.2017

  Free Cookies and our Increasingly Digital Lives - Creative Futurism

  In this episode, John and Kevin traverse the breakneck changes of the digital landscape and how they are affecting our society. Join us to explore the future of digital identity far beyond the dreaded password, the growing polarization of our...

  
• 12.05.2017

  Immortality and Superpowers: All about Avatars - Creative Futurism

  Doctor Harry Kloor from the XPRIZE Foundation talks with Kevin and John about the new Avatar XPRIZE to develop augmented separate avatars, remote bodies that allow humans to do remarkable things, like surgeons operating on patients through telepresence, exploring hostile...

  
• 11.21.2017

  Inspiring the next generation to the stars - Creative Futurism

  Lance Bush, President of the Challenger Learning Centers for Space Science Education talks about his mission to interest kids in pursuing careers in science and engineering, how to motivate the next generation to truly look to the future. “The first...

  
• 11.08.2017

  AI: The Disruptor of the White Collar Workforce - Creative Futurism

  John and Kevin sit down with futurist Brett King, author of 'Breaking Banks' and new title 'Augmented', for a conversation about how the next wave of AI and automation will vastly alter the white collar work force. What will 'work'...

  
• 10.25.2017

  Force fields, Ray Guns, and Science Fiction Weapons - Creative Futurism

  Retired Air Force Colonel Doug Beason, former head of Air Force Space Command and member of the President’s Science Council—as well as bestselling thriller and science fiction writer—discusses new advances in physics, active-denial microwaves, and weapons concepts you’ve only seen...

  
• 10.10.2017

  Karma as Capital: The Future of Payments - Creative Futurism

  In this episode, John and Kevin speak with payments expert Chuck Davidson, head of customer engagement at Card Free, about the future of digital consumer relationships and 'internet of character'. Chuck Davidson is Mobile payment innovator; designed, developed and launched Starbucks...

  
• 09.26.2017

  Industrial revolution in reading - Creative Futurism

  “Mark Lefebvre, director of author relations for Kobo, one of the largest eBook readers and distributors, talks about the dramatic shift in reading, publishing, and bookselling with the advent of electronic books and eReaders like Kobo. It’s the equivalent of...

  
• 09.26.2017

  Industrial Revolution in reading - Creative Futurism

  Mark Lefebvre, director of author relations for Kobo, one of the largest eBook readers and distributors, talks about the dramatic shift in reading, publishing, and bookselling with the advent of electronic books and eReaders like Kobo. It’s the equivalent of...

  
• 09.17.2017

  Drummer for legendary rock group Jethro Tull—Doane Perry Full Transcription - Creative Futurism

    How music has changed from when Doane Perry started with Jethro Tull to today. John Best, Kevin J. Anderson, Doane Perry Kevin: Welcome to the Creative Futurism podcast, bringing together the worlds of business, technology, and creativity. This is Kevin J. Anderson. John: And...

  
• 09.05.2017

  Drummer for legendary rock group Jethro Tull—Doane Perry - Creative Futurism

  We launch our Creative Futurism podcast with a rock star. Drummer for legendary rock group Jethro Tull—Doane Perry—talks with Kevin and John about his career in music and the dramatic changes in music recording and distribution. Links from the show: http://www.doaneperry.com/ , http://www.wordfire.com