It's Round 2 of The Future STIR Quick Hits BONANZA! series!!!

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Join us this week as Ben and Greg ring the bell on Round 2 of quick hits and talk rapid-fire about today's most buzz-worthy news topics. From the rise of e-sports to 98 things Facebook knows about you to Australian education on male privilege to (gasp!) creepy clowns, this is a must-listen episode of The Future STIR!

In this episode:

Esports has more "regular" watchers than hockey among Millennial men: study (Mashable)

Why ESPN and GoPro are betting Drone Racing is the next big spectator sport (Inc.)

Here are the 98 alarming facts and secrets Facebook knows about you (The Sun UK)

Australia to teach about "male privilege" in effort to curb gender violence (Mashable)

Clown sightings: Hysteria in the U.S. reaches a fever pitch (Guardian UK)

Tune in to episode 18 of The Future STIR today, and don't forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and stay up to date on all things STIR!

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This week's were all about the future of A.R.T.- The Academy of Responsible Tattooing, that is! We sat down with Paul-Anthony Surdi to talk about art, apprenticeship, and his position as CEO of the Academy.

Coast to coast, ART has one of the more cohesive as well ethical tattoo artist training programs in the country, doubling in size each year since its inception, and topping off its record with the new Los Angeles location. In our interview, we not only discuss the incredible success of the Academy of Responsible Tattooing, but we also discuss the cultural currents powering the popularity of tattoos and also explore how this model of trade education could have potential for the future in light of exploding college tuition.

Ben and Greg also share their thoughts about Mark Zuckerberg's recent unveiling of a virtual reality (VR) version of Facebook and Samsung's recent safety debacle that culminated in the recall of over 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7 devices worldwide.

So, tune in as we sit down with Paul-Anthony in episode 17 to get to know Paul, A.R.T., and the future of tattoo artistry!

In this episode:

Mark Zuckerberg reveals Virtual Reality Facebook: Billionaire CEO chats to his wife, checks on his dog and takes a family snap with a virtual selfie stick in blockbuster demo (Daily Mail)

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 ban spreads to more airlines (Mashable)

More Information:

The Academy of Responsible Tattooing

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This week, we present Part Deux of our interview with co-founder and CEO of Mappedin, Hongwei Liu. While MappedIn has made the indoors navigable, they've also created the capability for retailers to unleash powerful new insights about shoppers and they choices they make. Hongwei also chats with Greg and Ben about where he sees the retail experience going in the future. SPOILER ALERT: The future of brick and mortar shopping is going to be pretty amazing.

As part of their typical discussion of Buzzworthy Hot Topics, you'll find Ben and Greg talking about the rebirth of a somewhat-creepy toy from the 80's and the latest attempt by the State of California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a rather unique---and funny--way.

So, tune in to episode 15 and enjoy your weekly dose of The Future STIR!!

In this episode:

Teddy Ruxpin gets a hi-tech makeover (The Guardian)

Only In California - Governor Jerry Brown Signs Bill to Regulate Cow Flatulence (Zerohedge)

These Backpacks For Cows Collect Their Fart Gas and Store It For Energy (Fast Coexist)

Brick-and-Mortar, Mapped: Hongwei Liu on His Business, MappedIn

More Information:

MappedIn Website

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This week, we're making moves in mapping out business spaces with co-founder and CEO of Mappedin, Hongwei Liu. Based out of Waterloo, Ontario, MappedIn seeks to help indoor business create dynamic, journey-oriented experiences for their customers through the power of digital and atmospheric environments. From analytics to program advancements, MappedIn is helping businesses everywhere sell and succeed like never before.

Tune in to episode 15 as Ben and Greg sit down with Hongwei Liu to discuss tech, transformation, and the future of traffic in retail!

In this episode:

A Bit of Branding: High-End Brands and Franchises Embracing Bitmoji

Snap Them Up!: Snap Spectacles Combine Fashion with Future of Social Media

Brick-and-Mortar, Mapped: Hongwei Liu on His Business, MappedIn

More Information:

MappedIn Website

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Ever wonder what it'd be like to meet your great-great grandkids? Or to speak to your loved one's from beyond the grave? No, we're not talking science fiction- today, it's all about the future!

Life sciences are on the rise as big-name companies like Google are beginning to invest in life-lengthening technologies for the future. From Frankenstein surgeries to real-life immortality, what will they think of next?

This week's episode of The Future STIR is all about disruption of death and the future of life extension procedures. The key to this venture's success?  Linking science with technology in ways humans have never experienced. You don't want to miss this!

In this episode:

LinkedIn, Literally: Linking Human Brains with AI

Is it Prison for Promobot?: Russian Robot Back with Even More Antics

Death, Disrupted: The Future of Immortality

More Articles:

Google Ventures and Immortality

Reanimation: Can We Reverse Death?

Don't Lose Your Head: Head Transplants Become Reality in Next Two Years

"I Know When That Hotline Bling...": Immortality and Speaking from Beyond the Grave

What do cloned skin, printed food, and hovering skateboards all have in common? We look to the future to find out!

This week at The Future STIR, we're excited bring you another lightning round of our favorite buzz-worthy topics! The theme of this episode: Future or Faux Pas? Tune in as Ben and Greg discuss the future of some of today's most talked-about topics, from fashion to food to free public wifi, and everything in between!

In this episode:

Cloned Couture: How One Designer is Revitalizing Alexander McQueen like Never Before

Hang Loose?: The eHang Drone and The Future of Automated Transportation

Chill While You Grill: "The Rumba for Your Grill!"

Fuel Your Life: How Your iPhone Can Actually Help You Hydrate

I'll Have the 3D: Food Printing in the Digital Age

Why Don't You Slide?: Lexus and the Future of Hoverboards

LinkNYC for You and Me: The Free Public Wifi You've Been Waiting For

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The rise of a new era is upon us, and with it, the rise of a generation as unique to history as the digital age it's a part of. This week on The Future STIR, Mary Meehan talks about the future for "Gen WE" and the events that are shaping this rising group of diverse individuals.

"Of course we live in a diverse society." The rise of what Meehan calls "Gen WE" is fostering in a new age of inherent diversity and individuality; these trends in inclusiveness are deeply rooted in this generation's place in history, that which precedes as well as follows from this generational shift. The input of a massive spike in universality and individuality has implications from politics to personal consumption, all of which affect the future in the hands of Generation "WE."

Tune in to episode 12 today for part two of our interview series with Mary Meehan as she discusses the past, present, and future of a world with Gen WE.

In this episode:

Jim Beam Apple Watch: Creative Consumption That's More than Tech

"That Music is Scary": CNet Reports on the Future of AI Empathy

Gen WE, Part II: Our Past, Present, and Future with the Next Generation

Article Links

Mary Meehan for Forbes on Gen WE

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Batteries are edible, #YoutubeIsOver, and a new generation is on the rise- the world will never be the same! This week, Ben and Greg sit down with Mary Meehan, of Panoramix Global to discuss her take on "Gen WE."

"There's something happening here, what it is ain't exactly clear." Meehan quotes Buffalo Springfield when prompted to describe her view of the generational and digital sphere today. Her concept of the up-and-coming generation, dubbed "Gen WE" by Meehan herself, has been featured in Forbes magazine for its insights into the changing tides rolling in with this new generational wave. Tune in to episode 11 today as she discusses Generation Z and its new-age outlook of positivity, acceptance, and personal honesty that are changing history as we know it. 

In this episode:

Miraculous Melanin: Digestible Batteries and Medicine of the Future

#YoutubeisOver: Can You Hit Play without Pay?

Gen WE: "Kids These Days" Has a Whole New Meaning

Articles and Links:

Melanin Batteries in the Body

#YoutubeisOver on Twitter

Forbes: What Matters to Gen WE (by Mary Meehan)

How Tumblr is Shaping the Next Generation of Teenagers (Kill Screen)

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We live in a world where Starbucks can tell you the closest spot to grab a Frappuccino, Google maps knows the quickest route home, and Facebook ads are curated to your personal taste and style. If all this information is out in the open, is privacy in this world becoming virtually obsolete?

This week, Ben and Greg are looking at what it truly means to be private in this deeply digital age, talking about the future of human security, liberty, and privacy. Now more than ever, our high-tech dreams of personal video security systems, endless databases of entertainment, and personalized digital media are coming to fruition thanks to modern ingenuity. But the cost of an interactive digital sphere may be beyond the boundaries of your personal space.

Tune in to episode 10: The Future of Privacy today, and don't forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and leave us your comments and questions here at our website!

In this episode:

A Great Nation, Poor Representation: Sexism and Coverage of the 2016 Rio Olympics

Trek Goes Tech: Teleportation May Be on the Horizon in One Russian Lab

The Future of Privacy: Does Google Read Your Emails, and Why You Should Care?

Article Links:

Corey Cogdell and The Chicago Tribune

Russia Aims to Develop 'Teleportation' in 20 Years (Telegraph UK)

Pew Research Center: The State of Privacy in America

Nest Home Security

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It's a Future STIR Quick Hits BONANZA!

Hello, and welcome back to The Future STIR podcast! Join us this week as Ben and Greg pull out all their quick hits and talk rapid-fire about today's most buzz-worthy news topics. From Instagram Stories and Snapchat shade, to tech demand at Tesla and more pomp for Pokemon, this is one episode you don't want to miss!

In this episode:

Instagram: Business and Stories and Viewers; Oh My! (TechCrunch)

Drone Economy 2.0: It's a bird, it's a plane... it's your grocery list! (CNBC)

Tesla projections: A Cultural and Socio-Economic Shift in Gear (Bloomberg)

Pokemon GO!: Gaming gone GO is more popular than ever

Tune in to episode 9 of The Future STIR today, and don't forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and stay up to date on all things STIR!

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