Today in the Future

Sam and guest host Whit continue their discussion on Bio Engineering, talking about the bad stuff that might happen. You know, like genetically engineered super soldiers, killer super disease, and human brain reprogramming. Sam also gives an update on two previous tech discussed: Virtual Reality and Drones.

Sam is joined by guest host Whit of This is Why We're Friends and Cinecats fame to talk about Bio Engineering. They discuss how to grow bigger salmon, cure disease, and fundamentally change how humanity lives.

Jeremy and Sam discuss the bad things that machine learning can be used for, including state surveillance, enhanced cybersecurity attacks, and automatic targeting. They also discuss possible ways to deal with bots online.

Jeremy and Sam discuss machine learning. Topics include what is machine learning, what can we use machine learning to do, and what might we use machine learning to do in the future. Hint: it has to do with the economy.

Jeremy and Sam continue their discussion of smart cities, looking at the problems that smart cities might cause. Topics include surveillance threats, minority oppression, and personal data security.

Jeremy and Sam discuss smart cities. Topics include what is a smart city, what do smart cities provide, a discussion of a project happening in Toronto, and a discussion of some unanswered questions concerning smart city tech.

Jeremy and Sam discuss the bad side of virutal reality. Sam explains a racist meme. Jeremy breaks down why VR prison is a terrible idea.

Jeremy and Sam discuss the good of Virtual Reality. Topics include virtual reality headsets available now, some of the innovative uses for virtual reality, and where virtual reality will fit into our culture.

Jeremy and Sam discuss the potential problems with augmented reality. Sam asks the obvious questions. Jeremy muses about the future of celebrities in an AR world. Both of them debate whether or not laser maps of butts are necessary.

Jeremy and Sam discuss Augmented Reality. Topics include What is Augmented Reality, who is working on this technology and what can this technology do.