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Hence The Future
By Mattimore CroninTechnology
Hence The Future episodes
- Ep. 73 - The Future of Sea Level
Surging Seas 🌊🏘
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss why the rate of global sea level rise is accelerating, why it's rising faster in some areas on earth than others, the projected impacts for coastal cities, and potential solutions...
Key Questions:
- How to find out if your home is at risk for sea level rise?
- Why isn’t the sea rising uniformly across all coastal cities?
- Why is the sea level rising, and by how much?
- What is the historic context of sea level rise?
- Which cities and countries are most at risk for sea level rise?
- What are the impacts of sea level rise?
- What are the possible solutions for sea level rise?
- What are the economic and geopolitical considerations?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 7 min - Ep. 72 - The Future of Space Travel
Predicting our Interstellar Future 🚀💫👩🚀
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss why the current methods of space travel are so inefficient, how we might innovate with improved methods for traversing space, and what each scenario will mean for the future of humanity and life beyond earth...
Broad Topics:
- Why is current space travel so expensive, dangerous, and inefficient?
- What are some recent and future innovations in space travel?
- How might the "Sky Hook" help us traverse space?
- Pros and cons of rockets powered by nuclear fission?
- Pros and cons of rockets powered by plutonium?
- Pros and cons of rockets powered by solar light sails?
- How far off are nuclear fusion powered ion thrusters?
- Is it possible to travel faster than the speed of light via worm holes?
- What are "antimatter drives" and how do they work in theory?
- What is "warp drive" and why is it the holy grail of space travel?
- Assuming we have the tech, where SHOULD we explore?
- What's the significance of NASA's "Dragonfly" mission to Titan?
- What's the significance of NASA's "Clipper" mission to Europa?
- Why is China planning to set up a base on the moon?
- Why is SpaceX planning to colonize Mars?
- How does Planetary Resources plan to mine asteroids?
- Robotic exploration of space / avatars / probes / AI?
- How to overcome space travel's data science problem?
- Should we colonize other planets? If so, how?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 32 min - Ep. 71 - The Future of Dogs
How Will Dogs Evolve and Adapt in the Future? 🐶💫
In this episode, we’re doing something a bit different… we are going to look at the future through the eyes of another species: dogs.
Specifically, Justin and Mattimore explore what the world looks like from a dog’s perspective, how dogs have evolved up till now and will continue to evolve in the future, and also the changing roles that dogs will play in human society…
Key Questions:
- What does reality look like from a dog’s perspective?
- Misconceptions about dogs?
- Dogs vs. Cats: What are the key differences?
- How smart are dogs? Are dogs getting smarter? Will dogs get smarter in the future?
- Longevity of dogs: Are dogs living longer? Will they continue to live longer in the future?
- Evolution of Dogs: How have dogs evolved and how will they continue to evolve in the future?
- Roles in society: What roles do dogs play in human society now? How might those roles change in the future?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst case scenario
- Best case scenario
- Most likely scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 12 min - Ep. 70 - The Future of Free Will
Free Will and the Future of Volition 🕹
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss the nature of free will, whether or not free will exists, and how new technologies may constrain and expand free will in the future...
Key Questions:
- Why does Sam Harris believe that “free will is an illusion?”
- Does the recent debunking of the famous “free will study” affect the validity of arguments against the existence of free will?
- Do we (Justin and Mattimore) agree that “free will is an illusion?”
- What are the benefits of thinking of free will as an illusion?
- What are the detriments (if any) of thinking of free will as an illusion?
- How does moral responsibility change depending on how we think about free will?
- Does a bear, dog, or elephant have the same degree of free will as humans?
- Does a kid raised in an adverse environment have the same degree of free will as a kid raised in a beneficial environment?
- Does a psychopathic or medically impaired individual have the same degree of free will as a healthy and sane individual?
- Free will thought experiment: think of a ____? Did you have free will to think of that particular ____?
- • How does Tim Urban conceptualize free will compared to Sam Harris?
- How does Alan Watts conceptualize free will compared to Tim Urban and Sam Harris?
- Will neuroscientists ever be able to reliably predict “free will” actions before they occur?
- How will individuals’ capacity for free will change in the future?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 18 min - Ep. 69 - The Future of Aging with David Sinclair, PhDDavid Sinclair on "Why we age and why we won't don't have to" 🔬In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with David Sinclair, professor of biology at Harvard Medical School, multiple time entrepreneur, and author of the New York Times best-selling book: “Lifespan: Why we age and why we don’t have to” 🧬Broad Questions:Why do we age?What happens when we age?Why might we not have to age?How has our understanding of aging evolved?What should people do to live longer?Best Case Scenario Questions:Best case lifespan for people alive today?Best case lifespan for the next generation?Best way to deliver longevity treatments?Best way to treat and even cure blindness and hearing loss?What will life look like for someone living 2050? In 2100?Describe your vision for the future: Bio-tracking, Wearables, Remote visits, Uploading DNA swab of blood or saliva to a laptop or phone?Are the neurological aspects of aging more difficult to treat?What would society and the world look like in your best case?Worst Case Scenario Questions:What are the some major bottlenecks that could prevent progress?What are some ways that, even if we do solve aging, it could turn out negatively for the average person?How likely is it that a global pandemic like the Spanish Flu or Ebola will wipe out a major portion of the population in our lifetime?How concerned should we be about nuclear war compared to other threats to humanity like climate change and infectious diseases?Do you share Musk’s concerns that Artificial Intelligence is the biggest threat to humanity - even bigger than nuclear war?Do you share Andrew Yang’s concerns that “this time it’s different” regarding automation and joblessness as a threat to workers?How concerned are you about a food crisis and population growth?What would society and the world look like in the worst case?Most Likely Scenario Questions:What will the transition period be like between now and the time when we have made significant progress in extending the human lifespan?Will inequality prevent access to longevity treatments for most of the population? Who should have access to these treatments first?Thoughts on consciousness? Are our cells conscious? Could we create consciousness in Artificial Intelligence systems? Will it happen?What does the world and society look like in the most likely scenario?Thanks for tuning in 🔭Website: hencethefuture.com/Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefutureYouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast#HTF #HenceTheFuture1 hr 16 min
- Ep. 68 - The Future of Distraction with Nir EyalHow to Fight Back Against Distraction 🎯In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with Nir Eyal, author of the best selling book “Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life,” to explore strategies for how individuals, organizations, and societies can become truly indistractable...Key Questions:How has the nature of distraction changed in the last 10-15 years with smartphones, push notifications, and "always on" work culture?Are people becoming more distractible over time?What can individuals do to become indistractable?What can organizations like schools and companies do to help their members become indistractable?What can governments and societies do to help citizens become indistractable?Are certain generations more prone to distraction than others?Future Scenarios:Worst Case ScenarioBest Case ScenarioMost Likely ScenarioThanks for tuning in 🔭Website: hencethefuture.com/Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefutureYouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast#HTF #HenceTheFuture1 hr 11 min
- Ep. 67 - The Future of Artificial Intelligence
Super-Intelligence: Mankind's Last Invention 🤖🤲💫
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss what it will be like to live in a world where machines are smarter than humans, the different paths for getting there, and how each path will impact civilization...
Broad Topics:
- Failure of intuition - Why it’s so hard to actually worry about AI?
- Will we achieve AGI? If so, when? What do the experts predict?
- Will AGI prove to be beneficial or problematic?
- How might AGI impact different sectors of society?
- How might we develop “provably beneficial AI?”
- What are the current “bleeding edge” areas of AI research?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 48 min - Ep. 66 - The Future of Bullying
School Bullies, Cyber Bullies, and Adult Bullies 👊
In this episode Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of bullying...
Broad Topics:
- What is bullying? Why do people bully?
- Cyber bullying vs traditional bullying
- Childhood vs adulthood bullying
- How to stop a bully
- Do we need bullies?
- Dominance behavior in general (including fights at school)
- Growing up: Becoming who you are
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 10 min - Ep. 65 - The Future of the Democratic Party (pt. III)
Democrats and the Future of America (pt. III of our series) 🐴🇺🇸
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with Brett Ewer to discuss the most recent democratic presidential debate in Ohio. We also talk about some of the policy issues that were brought up during that debate. Plus, we update our predictions for who we think is going to be the next nominee for president of the United States...
Key Questions:
- Democratic Debate (Ohio): Who did well, who didn’t do well?
- What was the strategy of each candidate going into the debate?
- Which candidate proposed the best solution for income inequality?
- Which candidate proposed the best vision for our future economy?
- Which candidate had the best take on the ongoing issue in Syria?
- How did Biden handle questions about his son and Ukraine?
- How well did Elizabeth Warren respond to challenges to her plans?
- Which candidate was the most persuasive and/or authentic?
- How have the polls shifted since the last debate?
- Which candidate has the best chance of winning the primary?
- Which candidate has the best chance of wining the general election?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 6 min - Ep. 64 - The Future of Warfare
War, Peace, and the Gray Zone in Between 🕊🌫⚔️
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss what a major war in our lifetime would look like, how that war would be fought and won given emerging technologies, and what can be done to prevent such a war...
Broad Topics:
- The Gray Zone
- Likelihood of War
- Historic Context
- Cyber War
- Space War
- Nuclear War
- Information War
- Mercenary War
- Ideological War
- Autonomous Weapons
- Supersonic Weapons
- Artificial Intelligence
- Shifting Power Dynamics
- Game Theory
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for tuning in 🔭
- Website: hencethefuture.com/
- Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
- Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
- YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
- #HTF #HenceTheFuture
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