We take a look back on some of our favourite parts of 2021 and offer some predictions for 2022 - in the topics of tech, science and business!

Show Notes:

• Deep Mind - Alpha Fold (protein folding problem)

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The new age of the internet has begun with the rise of decentralized web applications, but is it a buzzword or does it show some promise? The Log4j security vulnerability runs rampant through the internet. We also discuss the new technologies behind Unreal Engine 5.

Show Notes:

• Metahuman technology

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Despite Tesla leading the EV charge, there’s plenty more competition to look out for such as Apple’s new Project Titan and Rivian. Drone delivery services have been a topic of interest for many e-commerce stores such as Walmart and Amazon. We also discuss Bitcoin’s Taproot update and what this means for coins future.

Show Notes:

• Walmart's partnership with DroneUp

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A special guest Khush Dodhia-Shah talks about his research into electric vehicle uptake scenarios and how they will affect the grid. The interview encompasses several issues in the space that need to be addressed before mass adoption can be achieved.

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The metaverse is big news after Facebook’s rebrand to Meta, but what even is it? This year's Nobel Prize winners also deserve some attention with their insights into labour economics and experiments into cause and effect.

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The hype around NFTs begs the question of what is the extent of their applications? We also discuss DeepMinds investigation into more intelligent AI and talk through skyhooks as a method of space travel.

Show Notes:

• 1,000km Cable to the Stars - The skyhook

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Scientific progress within the fields of complex systems and quantum computing calls for some novice explanations of difficult topics you could probably learn elsewhere. We discuss how it’s not all about blockchain in the world of cryptocurrency. 

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We talk about our experiences with working from home and the beginning of the virtual reality productivity space. We talk through the rise of Amazon Games and their journey to their new hit game.

Show Notes:

• VR Productivity  Blog

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We discuss the future of the meat industry, how a small research team was able to create a working batteryless Gameboy and why the market is taking a dive over a Chinese construction company.

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We discuss all things that are slightly distant from reality such as the rise of virtual influencers, the trend of virtual streamers and the many applications of deep fakes.

Show Notes:

• Rozy, The Korean Virtual Influencer
• Miquela, LA Virtual Influencer
• Bermuda, Another Example

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