Hence The Future

Both sides of the capital gains tax argument 🏛

In this episode, Mattimore explores why the Biden Administration is proposing to raise capital gains taxes right now, how that is likely to affect the economy, and what the arguments are for and against this proposal.

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Understanding Tolkien’s Legendarium 🧙‍♂️

In this episode, Mattimore is joined by Stephen Kipp and Brett Ewer to discuss the hidden meaning behind Tolkien's major works - The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings - Plus, what Tolkien would have to say about the future were he with us here today.

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Everything you need to know about mRNA vaccines 🔬

In this episode, Mattimore explores how messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines work, why they are such a game changer for bio-technology, the pros and cons of mRNA compared to traditional vaccines, and their future potential for mRNA vaccines to treat viruses far beyond COVID-19...

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Who are the greatest thinkers of all time? 💭

In this special easter egg episode, Mattimore shares who he considers to be the greatest thinkers of all time, both living and dead. At the end of the episode, he also shares his list of all-time greatest books and podcasts.

See both definitive lists on HenceTheFuture.com under Episode 140. Enjoy!

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Is infinite progress possible? ✨

In this episode, Mattimore explores “The Beginning of Infinity,” a concept developed by physicist David Deutsch, which seeks to answer the question: “Is infinite progress possible?”

In other words, is it possible for humanity to continue making more and more progress, accumulating ever greater knowledge and understanding of the universe, and ever greater ability to control our environment, or is progress “bounded” in some way...

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Why NFTs are Here to Stay 🪙 🔐

In this episode, Mattimore explores the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and the future of digital ownership.

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Travel, Tourism, and Adventure in the 2020s🗺

In this episode, Mattimore explores with future of travel, tourism, and adventure in the world after COVID with travel aficionado, Bryce Caster.

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Browser Wars, iOS 14 Changes, and The Emergence of Web 3.0 🌐

In this episode, Mattimore explores how imminent changes to iOS 14 and online tracking mechanisms will impact the future of the open web.

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Mental Models for Reality 🌌

In this episode, Mattimore explores some of the most prominent mental models for describing the universe and understanding reality.

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Real estate in 2021 and beyond 🏡

In this episode, Mattimore explores why the Federal Reserve just sounded the alarm on commercial real estate, why the residential real estate market continues to boom despite the pandemic, and how technology, human behavior, and global financial trends are changing the dynamics of real estate in 2021 and beyond…

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