By Dr Ben Hamer
ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.
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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.
Currently there are some crazy things going on with our population outlook, and in many Western countries, like Australia, there will be a point where we see more grandparents than grandchildren. Not to mention the fact that kids born today are more than likely going to live into the next century, and that we're currently in a “baby recession”.
On this episode of ThinkerTank, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down exactly why and how population will play a massive part in shaping what our future looks like.
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Have you heard of the circular economy? Well, it could help solve critical resource shortages in the future, but also help with reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
In this episode of ThinkerTank Dr Ben Hamer explains why it’s important we find out what it is, why it matters and what it could look like in future.
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Women’s sport is having a moment. And for all the right reasons.
It hasn’t always been the case though, and it's been a lot of struggle and hard work to get to this moment. While still a way to go, it’s important to take stock of the achievement and look at what it could mean for the future, and that's exactly what Dr Ben Hamer does on this episode of ThinkerTank.
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As this is a podcast all about the trends shaping the future, we can’t go past space colonisation. So, is living in space a realistic possibility or is our Jetson’s fantasy just that - science fiction?
Today on the podcast, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the history of our fascination with the moon and space travel, and whether we could be living on Mars one day.
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While we talk about cost of living and the price of houses a lot today, there's also the matter of just how much the houses themselves have changed.
From the use of renewable energy to tech-free rooms and hot new kitchen appliances - on today's episode we're bringing you some of the cool tech you can expect and the future of homes and living.
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As we look back through history, right through to today, an unfortunate reality is war and conflict, and these days tech is playing a bigger role in combat. But could it get to the point that it results in a war with no dead? Today on the podcast, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the future of war and the effect tech might have on conflict, from drones to AI to cyber warfare.
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A book by Bill Clinton and James Patterson - The President is Missing, a political thriller about preventing a catastrophic cyber attack
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Do you sometimes find yourself being a little bit of a Negative Nancy? Well, it turns out our brains are actually hardwired that way. And it’s why we all seem to have a pretty grim outlook when it comes to the future. In today’s episode, we’re looking at something a little different - that is, the neuroscience of negativity and how we can try and be a little bit more glass half-full about what the future has in store for us.
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Check out this article that goes into a little bit more detail on the negativity bias in a way that’s easy to understand.
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From France's charging motorways to Norway's impressive adoption rates, we discuss how various countries are leading the charge. Join us to uncover when Australia might reach the tipping point and see a significant shift toward electric vehicles.
We also explore the history and advancements of Electric Vehicle technology, the global surge in Electric Vehicle sales, and the hurdles we still face.
There was a fair bit in this episode but if you’re still left wanting more, then fear not. Check out the show-notes where you’ll see:
Next episode, where we’re going to jump into the brain and look at the neuroscience of negativity and why we can sometimes be a bunch of negative Nancies. I’m Dr Ben Hamer, I’ll catchya then
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From virtual and eco-friendly funerals to cryogenic freezing and digital immortality through deepfakes and mind uploading, we discuss the evolving landscape of end-of-life practices. Join Dr Ben Hamer as we delve into the fascinating, and sometimes eerie, possibilities for honouring and extending life beyond traditional boundaries.
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In the next 30 years, food scarcity will become a major issue due to our wasteful habits. Did you know throwing out a burger wastes as much water as a 90-minute shower? Discover more about food scarcity and the future of our food in this appetising episode of the ThinkerTank Podcast.
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There’s the A-Z of Food Saving Tips from OzHarvest, which is all about what you can do to reduce your own food waste.
And then there’s a video from the BBC that’s all about eating insects
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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.