Tests From The Future

Hello, hello, it's time to talk about Cyborg Chips! They're in our bodies and were initially developed to keep us healthy. We do briefly explain that, but then get right into the more exciting stuff! You see, these chips also allow the more commercial Avatar Apps, which let you change your appearance. Just think about that. And then listen to the episode! Because some things are really beyond imagination. #catbus. You'll also learn how Simon and Dirk met by the way. Again, an important mystery solved!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:25 - Introduction

01:03 - Listener Email

04:17 - Cyborg Chips

08:50 - Avatar Apps

22:03 - Outroduction

22:21 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week we speak about alien technology. Among other things, we discuss… Hold on! Does 'alien' really refer to species from other planets? Well… yes. So, let's get you up to speed quickly by giving you a summary of what happened over the last 2-3 decades, as far as aliens are concerned, before we actually get into the topic of the week. You'll learn which technology is already officially in use, which technology is rumoured to be in use, and which technology they're keeping from us. You'll also learn about Planet 807335, and which animals can hold a good conversation.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Happy 2222!

05:44 - Introduction

08:50 - Alien Technology

26:36 - Outroduction

27:10 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It's Solstice! A celebration that takes place twice a year, on the shortest and longest days. You get presents and you celebrate by visiting both hemispheres on the same day. At least, if you don't get stuck in a Teleporter queue. There are flying sleighs, parties on pine tree branches, and all kinds of things you definitely don't want to miss out on. We even figure out where the funny name comes from, live on the show!

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Solstice Introduction

06:14 - Solstice Presents

12:49 - Solstice Parties

15:28 - Listener Email

16:32 - Outroduction

16:49 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week Simon speaks about Telekinesis, which is what he's studying at the moment. It's pretty new stuff, even for us 23rd century folk, so Dirk is also learning all kinds of things. Like many great inventions, Telekinesis was discovered by accident and Simon explains what is necessary to be able to use it and how it makes for great party tricks. He even uses it live on the show! As a bonus, you'll find out how old we are.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:28 - Introduction

01:02 - Listener Email

02:31 - Telekinesis

16:09 - Cyborg Chip Rumours

17:24 - Outroduction

17:42 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

In the future there will be… cars! They don't need drivers though. Nor roads. You see, they hover. But didn't you have teleporters too, you ask? Sure! But why hurry when you can relax and have a conversation with a stranger, while enjoying the view? In this episode, we explain what kind of cars there are, how to use them and which modes of transport still touch the ground in the 23rd century.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Introduction

01:59 - Listener Email

06:33 - Cars

20:51 - Outroduction

21:26 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

In 2221 everybody has Pods. They're human sized containers that allow people to rest, relax and rejuvenate. But just how do they work? What are the newest models? And most importantly, can your pet go in there with you? In this episode we try to answer all of these questions. On top of that, we have just been to a Reenactment Fair, where people reenact old jobs. Did you know that a hair dresser didn't actually dress up people's hair back in the 21st century? Well, after this episode you do.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:27 - Introduction

01:01 - Listener Email

04:40 - Pods

22:48 - Reenactment Fair

31:34 - Outroduction

32:13 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week's episode starts with Dirk being late, because his Teleporter was malfunctioning. The actual tech topic of the week is Personal Assistants, which are virtual aids that help you with everything. They can be spoken to from anywhere, but certain settings can be pretty counterproductive or even embarrassing. You'll find out why Simon doesn't use his PA, what the name of Dirk's PA is, and why it doesn't work from Simon's apartment.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Follow-Up: Teleportation

04:17 - Belated Introduction

07:04 - Listener Email

09:55 - Personal Assistants

32:56 - Outroduction

33:14 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

This week we chat about Congos, properly known as Food Conglomerators. They're essentially 3D printers for food, but they can make other things too. You'll find out what the Pebble Network is, whether it matters if your Congo is green or brown, and some of the concerns people have about eating food made from material of undistinguishable origin.

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Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Introduction

05:08 - Food Conglomerators

20:03 - Outroduction

20:51 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

It worked! The 29th test actually reached 2021 apparently - exactly 200 years ago. A listener called Gustav emailed us at [email protected]. Thanks, Gustav!

So, this is now our first proper episode. We kick off discussing everyday technology from the year 2221 with one of the most common applications of our time, Teleporters. We explain that you can do your morning run on the other side of the globe, as long as thunderstorms don't cause interference when teleporting. And we explain that even if you have unlimited teleportations, you still can't teleport to Brazil if you don't have a Teleporter from GreenCell.

Also, Simon sometimes says Transporter instead of Teleporter, but he totally means Teleporter.

New episodes will now drop every week! If you hear them, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and putting the episode number (this time 31) in the subject line.

Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:27 - Introduction

04:36 - Commercials?

06:21 - Teleportation

23:25 - Outroduction

25:41 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk

Hello, hello, can anybody hear us? We are Simon and Dirk and we live in the year 2221. We're trying to send podcast episodes back in time. Seriously! This is our 29th test already, and this time we've set the low fidelity wave burner to -20. Let's hope we finally reach somebody in the past!

This episode itself is just a short test, but our podcast is really about our everyday technology in the year 2221. If you listen to the 29th test, you'll therefore also learn a little bit about the lenses that we use in the 23rd century. They display a lot of additional information on top of what you see, directly onto your eyeball. Awesome! They also give you Pink Eye though. Consider this discussion a sneak peak of future episodes.

Also, if you actually hear this test, please let us know. Email us at [email protected] and put episode number 29 in the subject line. That way, we'll know that it worked! Of course, we'll only read your email in the year 2221, so we won't be able to reply to you by email, but in a future episode we may talk about what you wrote.

Chapters

00:00 - Hello

00:26 - Introduction

03:02 - Lenses

08:05 - Outroduction

09:02 - Goodbye

Credits

Theme Music: Over 100 Jaar by Klein Orkest

Almost Everything Else: Simon & Dirk