Future Break Podcast

We made it this far! 2017 was a year of many changes and in this episode, we provide some updates on our favorite stories of the past year.

Things We Discussed:

• CRISPR is coming to a trial near you in 2018
• The first head swap between cadavers was successful
• Repair.org is fighting for the right to repair your tractor
• Equifax is hit with a 50 state lawsuit
• Boring company sells a lot of hats and is digging a tunnel in Maryland
• Recent bugs in Apple's OSs caused by "a bad week"
• And then, there's the ever changing Bitcoin

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Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.

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Headlines about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency have exploded recently – and for good reason. In this episode, we discuss our reasons for getting excited about the digital gold rush and some outstanding concerns.

Things We Discussed:

• The current state of Bitcoin
• How much bitcoin is left?
• Iota - an alternative cryptocurrency you should watch
• Bitcoin takes a lot of energy to mine

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Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.

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Things We Discussed

• Tesla unveiled their electric Semi
• The truck achieved a drag coefficient of 0.36
• The Tesla Semi can climb a 5 percent grade with a full load at 65 mph. A conventional truck maxes out at 45 mph
• Fully loaded, the Semi can travel 500 miles on a single charge
• Tesla will build a network of high-speed, solar-powered charging systems called megachargers. They will provide 400 miles of range in 30 minutes. Megacharger use will cost 7 cents per kilowatt, Musk said.
• The Roadster goes from 0-60mph in an astounding 1.9 seconds and will have a 620 mile range.

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Imagine living in a world where the government monitors everything you do online and offline, and ranks how "trustworthy" you are. If China has it's way, this will soon be reality...

Things We Discussed

• China wants to give all its citizens a Social Credit System
• They will monitor what you do, who you're with, and how hard you work
• A Wisconsin company let employees implant a microchip to buy snacks and open doors

We have a new intro song! Tell us what you think!

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We're also a proud sponsor of Care Of Vitamins. Use the code FUTURE at checkout to get 50% off your first month.

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The Bible talks about "Wars and rumors of Wars"; a fitting statement for today's world. North Korea has nukes, but what would happen if they use them or other advanced weapons? Join the conversation.

Things We Discussed

• Have we fallen prey to “Slipper” syndrome?
• What is an EMP?
• What can small countries do in the wake of an EMP attack?
• EMP could wipe out 90% of US population

We have a new intro song! Tell us what you think!

Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and Acast

We're also a proud sponsor of Care Of Vitamins. Use the code FUTURE at checkout to get 50% off your first month.

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In these days, it's not a matter of if we go to Mars but when. In this episode, we talk about how one company, SpaceX is planning on getting us there. Hold on to your seat.

Things We Discussed

• Elon Musk introduces the BFR – the most powerful rocket in the world
• New York to Shanghai in 39 minutes? Here's how
• This could be a logistical nightmare

Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.

Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and Acast

We're also a proud sponsor of Care Of Vitamins. Use the code FUTURE at checkout to get 50% off your first month.

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Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, the credit bureau Equifax was recently hacked. What's the extent of the hack and what can you do to protect yourself? Check out this episode for more details. 

• Equifax got hacked
• Then, they sent customers to a phishing site
• What you can do to protect yourself
• Where does your data actually go?

Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.

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How does this sound? Take a test and, if you score well enough, you'll be accepted to a school with no teachers, no tests, and little structure - oh yeah, and it's free. Too good to be true? Check out our discussion about the school of the future.

• Things We Discussed:Ecolé 42 - a tuition and teacher free school that will teach you programming
• Why do classrooms today look the same as they did 200 years ago?
• What is changing with these classrooms?

Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.

Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

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Ever wondered what it would be like to unplug from the grid? Is it even possible to remove yourself from the internet? In today's discussion, we head down the rabbit trail for some answers.

• Huge database helped law enforcement find out info about 9/11 terrorists
• Right to be forgotten legislation in EU
• It's nearly impossible to completely erase yourself online
• But you can try with these tools:
  • Justdelete.me
  • Deseat.me
• Also, here's a creepy ancestry site

Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.

Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

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• Russia is clamping down on VPN usage in the country
• Russia spied on Ukraine military with an Android App
• The Stuxnet virus
• Russia is trying to localize the internet to crack down on dissent

Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.

Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.

Check us out on Spotify

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