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Hence The Future
By Mattimore CroninTechnology
Hence The Future episodes
- Ep. 53 - The Future of Fungi
Truffles, Mushrooms, and the Mycelial Network 🍄
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin sit down with author Ryan Jacobs to discuss his new book, "The Truffle Underground." We also discuss how fungi is impacting agriculture, climate change, warfare, medicine, longevity, spirituality, PTSD therapy, and much, much more...
Questions on Truffle Underground:
- Symbiosis between dogs/pigs and humans and mushrooms
- How much of the value of truffles is in their innate quality versus people valuing truffles for their scarcity?
- In all of your investigative journalism, what was the most surprising finding compared to your expectations when you first set out?
- Were you interested in fungi before you set out to write this book?
- How much of the shadiness of the truffle business is specific to the way that Europe operates, vs being inherent to the trade?
- How do you suspect the truffle business will evolve in the future?
- What’s your opinion on real truffles versus truffle oil and truffle salt?
- How do you think demand and supply for truffles will change in the future?
- Why are humans and animals so drawn to truffles? What is it about them that’s so special?
Questions on Fungi, More Broadly:
- What role does fungi play on planet earth?
- What can be said about the symbiosis of humans and fungi throughout the course of evolutionary history?
- What makes psychedelic mushrooms so effective for treating PTSD?
- How are fungi connected to climate change?
- How are fungi connected to the colony collapse and pesticides?
- Are psychedelic mushrooms good or bad for you? How wary should people be? What studies have been done?
- Thoughts on how fungi will impact the future more broadly?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
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1 hr 35 min - Ep. 52 - The Future of Earthquakes
Forecasting our seismic future 🌋
In this episode, Mattimore and PhD Seismology student Carolyn Nuyen explore the future of earthquakes...
Broad Topics:
- What is an earthquake? What is actually happening when an earthquake occurs?
- What is the purpose of earthquakes? What would planet Earth be like if there were no seismic activity at all?
- Why are so many major cities situated along fault lines? What are the benefits of seismic activity for human life?
- How do scientists go about forecasting future seismic events? How accurate are these forecasts?
- What are some recent breakthroughs in the filed of seismology worth noting?
- How much more accurate might our seismic forecasts become with new technology in the future?
- What is the likelihood of “the big one” occurring in California or Seattle in our lifetime?
- Where are earthquakes most likely to occur? What countries, cities, and ecosystems are most at-risk?
- What does it feel like to experience a magnitude 4 earthquake versus a magnitude 7 or magnitude 9?
- What are some of the key factors that determine how deadly a seismic event will be?
- How are fires, tsunamis, floods, landslides, famine, disease, and violence related to earthquakes?
- How are human activities affecting seismic risks (e.g. global warming, fracking, mining)?
- How do people and societies tend to react to earthquakes once they occur?
- What might we learn from some of the deadliest quakes in history?
- What are some of the greatest seismic risks that could occur in our lifetime?
Future Scenarios:
- Best 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 4 min - Ep. 51 - The Future of Agriculture
Preparing for a global food crisis 🌍🌽
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore discuss the global food crisis that’s expected to occur as early as 2027, the problems with the ways our food is currently being produced, and solutions for how to achieve a sustainable agricultural future...
Broad Topics:
- The coming food crisis - What’s the big deal - Why can’t we just make more food?
- Problems with current agricultural practices
- Solutions to improve agricultural practices
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 9 min - Ep. 50 - The Future of Hence, The Future
The Future of This Podcast 🎙
In this special episode celebrating the 1 year anniversary of this podcast, Mattimore and Justin discuss the future of Hence, the Future. They also announce a secret gift for listeners towards the end of the episode...
Broad Topics:
- Why did we start this podcast?
- Future of Hence, The Future research?
- Future of Hence, The Future content?
- Future of Hence, The Future guests?
- Expanding into totally new domains…
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thank you for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
47 min - Ep. 49 - The Future of 3D Printing
3D Printing & the Future of Manufacturing 👩🏭📈
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore the full potential of 3D printing technology...
Broad Topics:
- What is the current state of 3D printing?
- What are the key use cases for 3D printing?
- What are the major advantages of 3D printing?
- What challenges does 3D printing still need to overcome?
- What materials can and can’t be used in 3D printers?
- Who are the major players in the 3D printing space?
- How will 3D printing impact jobs positively and negatively?
- Why is 3D printing key for “businesses in isolation?”
- What is 3D printing... and what is 4D printing?
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. 48 - The Future of Vision
Augmenting Human Vision 👁
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with eye surgeon, Dr. Martin Mullen, to discuss how human vision may be enhanced in the future...
Key Questions:
- How does the human eye work and how has it evolved over time?
- What is the purpose of vision and what are the limitations?
- What happens to our eyes as we age and what are the solutions?
- What are the most common eye diseases and syndromes?
- How might the field of ophthalmology advance in the future?
- What would the ideal visit to the ophthalmologist’s office look like?
- How might human vision be augmented by technology?
- How has the military innovated in optics technology?
- Who are the different players in the smart glasses space?
- What are the different philosophies of smart glasses companies?
- What are the benefits and challenges of smart contact lenses?
- What role will gene therapy have on the future of vision?
- What role will 3D printing have on the future of vision?
- How will ophthalmological healthcare evolve over time?
- How will smart vision technology evolve over time?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 7 min - Ep. 47 - The Future of Forensics
Future Crime Scene Investigations 🔬👩🔬
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the cutting-edge forensic techniques that are being used by crime scene investigators today, as well as new forensic techniques that are likely to emerge in the future...
Broad Topics:
- Recent breakthroughs in forensic science
- Current forensic techniques being used in the field
- Future forensic techniques and technologies to come
- Benefits and dangers of forensic science
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
Facebook: facebook.com/hencethefuture/
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 1 min - Ep. 46 - The Future of Quantum Computing
Future Quantum Computers ⚛️💻
In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore how quantum computing could help us unlock the secrets of the cosmos...
Key Topics and Questions:
- What are some of misconceptions around quantum physics?
- Why is quantum computing such an important topic to discuss?
- What is a quantum computer and how does it actually work?
- Who are some of the major players and what are the approaches?
- What are some exciting use cases for future quantum computers?
- What are the difficulties to creating useful quantum computers?
- What rate of progress can we expect with quantum computing?
- What can be said about free will and consciousness given the Heisenberg uncertainty principle and quantum entanglement?
- What are the different interpretations of quantum uncertainty as it pertains to the many worlds theory and the simulation hypothesis?
- What are ways listeners can get involved in quantum computing?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
Facebook: facebook.com/hencethefuture/
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
1 hr 22 min - Ep. 45 - The Future of Music
Music Industry Evolution... 👨🎤🎵🤖
In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Connor Walden to discuss how music discover, music creation, and music preferences are changing...
Broad Topics:
- How did The Walden Brothers create the Hence, The Future theme song?
- How has the nature of music production changed, and how will it continue to change in the future?
- How has the nature of music discover changed, and how will it continue to change in the future?
- How have music tastes and preferences changed, and how will they continue to change in the future?
- Psychology of Music Preferences: Openness; Conscientiousness; Extraversion; Agreeableness; Neuroticism
- How has the music industry changed, and how will the industry continue to change in the future? [see charts]
- How has the path to stardom changed, and how will it continue to change in the future?
- How have the ways that musicians earn a living changed, and how will musicians earn a living in the future?
- How seriously should we take AI music creation algorithms?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
Facebook: facebook.com/hencethefuture/
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
48 min - Ep. 44 - The Future of Facial Recognition
The Many Faces of Facial Recognition
In this episode, Justin and Mattimore explore how facial recognition technology will impact the future of the world...
Key Questions:
- What are barriers to entry for utilizing facial recognition technology?
- How are different US cities responding to facial recognition technology?
- How are different countries responding to facial recognition technology?
- What does public opinion say about facial recognition technology?
- How accurate is facial recognition compared to other types of biometric identification, such as fingerprints, iris scanning, and voice identification; and, what are the weak points for facial recognition (if any)?
- What are the primary use cases for facial recognition technology?
- What are the arguments for and against facial recognition technology?
Future Scenarios:
- Worst Case Scenario
- Best Case Scenario
- Most Likely Scenario
Thanks for listening! 🔭
Website: hencethefuture.com/
Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/
Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture
Facebook: facebook.com/hencethefuture/
YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
#HTF #HenceTheFuture
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