Hence The Future

Searching for the "Source Code" of the Universe 👨‍🔬💫

In this episode, Mattimore sits down with theoretical physicist, Garrett Lisi, to discuss the present and future of our search for a "theory of everything."

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"The Great Decoupling" between the US and China 🇺🇸⚡️🇨🇳

In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how the current crisis is accelerating "The Great Decoupling” between the US and China, and what that means for the future of America, China, and the rest of the world.

We also explore what it would be like to live in the US and China, respectively, in the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario...

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Emergent phenomena 🌌

In this episode, Mattimore explores a concept that’s many believe to be the single greatest mystery in our universe - emergence - the phenomenon that describes how order arises from chaos, how intelligence arises from stupidity, and how higher level beings emerge from lower level beings…

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Accelerating health trends 💊

In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Dr. Martin Mullen to discuss America's rapidly changing healthcare system, how that system is likely evolve in the future, and what that means for doctors and patients alike...

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Preparing for a new reality 👨‍💻

In this episode, Mattimore explores the rapidly evolving nature of what it means to have a job and earn a living...

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Earth is closed 🌎🚫

In this episode, Mattimore explores the global economic shifts that are occurring in 2020 and beyond. He also shares perspectives from Ray Dalio and Chamath Palihapitiya on what a new normal might look like...

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A Rapidly Evolving Economy🎢

In this episode, Mattimore and Brett explore the impact that shelter in place is having on jobs, income, and businesses. We also discuss potential solutions, including a government stimulus package that’s currently in the works. And at the end, we predict the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario for the US economy as a whole…

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Science, Research, and Viral Memes 📚👾

In this episode, Mattimore and Kipp explore how scientific knowledge is discovered, how it’s disseminated, and how it’s absorbed (or not absorbed) by the public. We also discuss misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the role that science currently plays, as well as the role that it should play, within the competitive attention economy.

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The Coronavirus goes global 🦠🌏

In this episode, Mattimore delves into how the coronavirus compares to previous pandemics, how the current global health crisis is likely to unfold, how COVID-19 will affect individuals and the economy, and what steps should be taken to better prepare ourselves for pandemics in the future…

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