Smart Dust

We're talking design and data with Microsoft Garage's Envisoneer and Design Lead, Mike Pell. Following on from his first book, 'Envisioning Holograms', Pell has just released his second book called 'The Age of Smart Information' that envisions how AI and XR will fundamentally change the nature of information and our relationship with it. We discuss everything from ditching the over-complicated '36-step' human centred design process, forgoing the faceless word of 'user', to how information will evolve from dead pixels on a page to a new way to learn, be inspired and informed by data. For more information on Mike Pell's The Age of Smart Information visit https://theageofsmartinformation.com/

This episode on Smart Dust, we're delving in the brain of Heather Berlin; cognitive neuroscientist, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She is also a television host across a myriad of science programs on BBC, History Channel, Netflix and even Bill Nye: Science Guy. 

We explore the world of neuroscience, from how AI and neural-implants will influence our evolution and ethics, to the impact of technology on future generations. We debunk the myths of the left brain/right brain theory, explore how we dream and learn the secret science behind the creative 'flow'. Along the way, Heather also shares her neuroscience experiments conducted on her husband, rapper Baba Brinkman

This month we talk about the technological advancement pinned to change the world – autonomous vehicles.

With Director Alex Horwitz and Executive Producer Eddie Alterman from the first documentary on self-driving cars, Autonomy (produced by Malcolm Gladwell), we explore the big questions. From how humans relate to and react to advancements in technology, to the conundrum that comes with the name 'Autonomy'; is it us who are autonomous or the vehicle itself? We explore the full spectrum of questions this technology left us with.

For more information on Autonomy: https://www.autonomydoc.com/

This month we're going live from Austin, Texas with a special South by South West feature!

SXSW is a worldwide celebration of what happens when creative ideas and technology merge; and with 75,000 people in attendance and 5,000 speakers from just the interactive section alone, it's big.

So, we've condensed 10-days of innovative ideas into 6 of the biggest trends. From the new buzzwords of Techlash and XR to creating empathy in a world of technology (we even talk to one of the most advanced robots in the world) - it's all happening this month on Smart Dust.

China goes under the microscope in this week's episode of Smart Dust. When we talk about innovation we often immediately turn to the US and the UK – overlooking the second largest economy in the world. So, this week we discuss the hottest topics in China's technology industry - and as the world's leader in Artificial Intelligence, there is a lot happening. Namely, China's new social credit system putting a score on its citizens – is it constructive, or just plain scary? Can we digitise morality? We also examine three exciting Chinese start-ups and have a look at how China is putting the fun back in social media.

This month we go deep inside CES Las Vegas – the home of ground-breaking and often wacky innovations in the consumer electronics space. We have a look at the latest tech trends that dominated, like bendable screens and voice EVERYTHING. 

As emerging startups are unveiled, we discuss which may actually go the distance, and ponder a big question – will AR glasses really destroy the future of our beloved smartphones? And of course, we have a gander at the sillier side of a conference that boasts such strange genius as smart diapers and cuddle robots.

This month on Smart Dust, we're exploring curious world of biohacking, from the 10,000 people in the world who currently have a chip implanted to the Lovetron 9000, which, well you'll have to listen to find out. 

We delve into the extraordinary start-ups currently disrupting Australia, everything from mattresses to a Conor McGregor endorsed teeth whitening kit. 

And finally, what does the future of transport look like? Is it going to look like The Jetsons more every day with Uber Elevate planning to launch in 2020, or is it all down to the humble bicycle?  Find out on this months on Smart Dust. 

The race to be the leader in Quantum Computing is in full-force – something that has been described as the 'space race' of our time. This month on Smart Dust, we explore what is Quantum computing? Who is winning the race? What problems will it solve? And could there be a Lex Luthor effect? 

Wielding a double-edged sword, preparing cybersecurity for a quantum world | IBM 

https://public.dhe.ibm.com/common/ssi/ecm/39/en/39017839usen/39017839usen-00_39017839USEN.pdf?ce=ISM0484&ct=SWG&cmp=IBMSocial&cm=h&cr=Security&ccy=US

The future is fuelled by data | AFR 

https://www.afr.com/news/special-reports/accelerating-intelligence/the-future-will-be-fuelled-by-data-20170721-gxg5i9

How Quantum Computing will change our world | Forbes  https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2017/07/10/6-practical-examples-of-how-quantum-computing-will-change-our-world/#624359080c18

The future of pharmaceutical R&D is now | Accenture 

https://www.accenture.com/us-en/success-biogen-quantum-computing-advance-drug-discovery

In this episode of Smart Dust, we question the future of social media as more than $119 billion is wiped off Facebook's market value in just one day, the deep dark web of 16-year-old ransom hackers and three innovative projects that will shape our future and create more inclusive cities.