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  • Why is Australia Lagging Behind on Taking Climate Change Action? Featuring Dan Ilic from A Rational Fear

    Don't get us wrong Australia is a great country, it is just our federal politicians, both Liberal and Labor are dragging the chain when it comes to climate change action and weaning off fossil fuels.

    To help me explain this situation, I have recruited Dan Ilic from the award winning Podcast, A Rational Fear to join me in the studio to discuss this national embarassment and to give some solutions.

    You can find Dan's excellent podcast here: https://arationalfear.substack.com/

    Did I mention? He has a show this weekend at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Tickets available here: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021/shows/a-rational-fear

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



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    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


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    28 min
  • How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Fighting The War on Waste? Part One Interview with Rolf Weber, CEO Marley Spoon Australia

    As you can guess by now, we at Friendly Futurist HQ love online grocery delivery companies. As they tick the boxes of technology adoption and sustainable business practices.

    Today we chat with Rolf Weber, CEO of Marley Spoon Australia and discuss with him the Australian Online Grocery Delivery Industry during the pandemic and how they have day one place in sustainable practices that cut down waste and look after farmers.

    Find out more visit marleyspoon.com.au

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



    How to support me :)


    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097


    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    31 min
  • How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Helping Ethnic Supermarkets?

    Today we have got Matthieu Brown, Co-Founder from Wutzu in the Studio to talk about Online Grocery Deliveries and how his platform in particular is helping those outside of the major retail chains.

    Wutzu is a same-day grocery delivery company that is headquartered in Berlin and operates in London and throughout the UK.

    It was an absolute pleasure chatting to the co-founder's Matt and Hevar over the past couple of weeks. Find out more go to wutzu.com or follow them on Instagram.

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



    How to support me :)


    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097


    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    17 min
  • Is There Life After Facebook?

    Unless you have being living under a rock, you will know that for a week in February 2021 Facebook banned news content in Australia. After falling out with our federal government over details about a mandatory news code. This topic has been covered extensively with other Australian podcasters, nevertheless, it has got us thinking? What are the implications? Can we quit for good? Is there another viable alternative that cuts down on Social Media addiction?

    Today's guest Aussie ex-pat Jill Schuller has ticked all of those boxes. Last year she quit Facebook and Instagram, and this year she created Sundayy, a mindfulness-based social media app, that lets you check in with your friends once a week on a Sunday. Think of it as digitalized brunch.

    We at the Friendly Futurist love this kind of technology story. Simply because it demonstrates tech as a human experience.


    To check Sundayy out go to sundayy.app it is now available to download on IOS and Android.

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



    How to support me :)


    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097


    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    21 min
  • How Can Augmented Reality Help The Disabled Community?

    When it comes to technology nobody should be left behind. And with the Cognixion One glasses, it will open up the world for those who are non-verbal.


    Like something out of Ready Player One, augmented reality technology has revolutionised the way people communicate. These glasses are by far the most incredible piece of kit you will hear about in 2021.

    We have a great pleasure today to talk to one of the co-inventors Lucas Steuber from Santa Barbara, California. Lucas is a speech pathologist by trade and is passionate about improving the communication skills of others.

    See more about the Cognixion One glasses here: http://one.cognixion.com/ and check out his other work here: lucassteuber.com

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



    How to support me :)


    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097


    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    21 min
  • Which Cybersecurity Trends To Look Out For in 2021? Interview with Adam Palmer from Tenable

    Today we have Adam Palmer, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist from Tenable in the hot seat to discuss the trends in cybersecurity and disruptive technology that you can expect in 2021. This episode is not to be missed!

    Stay updated with Tenable and their very informative blog here: tenable.com/blog

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



    How to support me :)


    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097


    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    17 min
  • How Blockchain Will Revolutionise The World

    On today's episode we will not only discuss the other applications for blockchain technology, from health to diamonds. And how blockchain represents one clog in the technological revolution that will happen this decade.

    Further reading:

    2017 EU Parliament Report: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/IDAN/2017/581948/EPRS_IDA(2017)581948_EN.pdf

    Forbes article on other uses: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2018/09/07/five-ways-blockchain-could-change-the-world/?sh=dd0b96f73d70

    101 Blockchain: https://101blockchains.com/blockchain-change-the-world/

    About this week's Guests.

    Jeremy Britton

    Jeremy Britton has been a financial planner since 1992. He has decades of experience in direct stocks, property and managed funds, as well as cryptocurrencies. Jeremy used old 300-year-old tools to predict the GFC two years before it occurred, in his award-winning best-seller. He also predicted the 2020 market crash six months before the COVID19 virus hit. For the last few years he has served as the CFO of BostonCoin, the world's first diversified crypto-ETF. During 2020, BostonCoin increased in value by over 300%, with less volatility than bitcoin. Find out more at www.BostonTrading.co 

    Jeremy has also got a great resource for cryptocurrency first timers at www.cryllionaire.com

    Coach Colin Thompson,

    Coach Thompson is a life coach and blockchain fan based in Shanghai, China.

    You can find more of Colin's work at https://www.oligye.com/

    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1



    How to support me :)

    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097


    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    26 min
  • What is Blockchain and Who Invented It?

    Blockchain Technology is one term that you would have heard about a lot lately, especially how it is applied to cryptocurrency. However what is it? Where did blockchain come from and who invented it? This week on the Friendly Futurist we delve into those questions.

    About this week's Guests.

    Jeremy Britton

    Jeremy Britton has been a financial planner since 1992. He has decades of experience in direct stocks, property and managed funds, as well as cryptocurrencies. Jeremy used old 300-year-old tools to predict the GFC two years before it occurred, in his award-winning best-seller. He also predicted the 2020 market crash six months before the COVID19 virus hit. For the last few years he has served as the CFO of BostonCoin, the world's first diversified crypto-ETF. During 2020, BostonCoin increased in value by over 300%, with less volatility than bitcoin. Find out more at www.BostonTrading.co 

    Jeremy has also got a great resource for cryptocurrency first timers at www.cryllionaire.com

    Coach Colin Thompson,

    Coach Thompson is a life coach and blockchain fan based in Shanghai, China.

    You can find more of Colin's work at https://www.oligye.com/


    What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to [email protected]


    Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1

    How to support me :)

    Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers!

    Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave a tasty soy flat white?


    And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest


    Check out my YouTube channel The Friendly Futurist, with raw interviews and answers to some of the big questions about the near future and so much more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUXMpOlkAKsNbto9MVnJPDw

    13 min

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