Fw:Thinking

Can we make biospheres work? Colonizing the galaxy is going to require some tricky technology. Could we take our environment with us?

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What is the future of cloning? The podcast team discusses the scientific breakthroughs, the barriers and the ethical questions about cloning.

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How would a warp drive work? Does warp drive violate Einstein's theory of relativity? Is it really possible to make one?

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How does wind power work? What's the future of wind power? What are the pros and cons of wind power?

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What was the DARPA Grand Challenge? When did Google begin working on autonomous cars? Are robots better drivers than humans?

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Is there intelligent life outside of our solar system? What is the Drake equation? What is Fermi's paradox?

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What is space junk? Where did it come from? Why is it a problem?

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What is in the power of a name? What's the dispute on the social effects of names? Does naming your possessions create an emotional bond?

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As robots become more sophisticated, will we give them rights? Why did Jonathan vote against robot rights in a game? Who benefits from robot rights?

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What are the trends in office spaces? Is the open office floor plan effective? How has teleworking affected the office?

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