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Forecast 2050

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Quantum Computing
Artificial Intelligence
Solar Power
Aging Population
Immigration
Health Care Costs
Birth Rates
United States
China
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Future Of Technology
Birth Control
Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Quantum Speedups
Donald Trump

Interviewing the thinkers, investors, and founders shaping the world of 2050. Hosted by Nebular General Partner, Finn Murphy.

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Casey Handmer thinks we're living through the most consequential 25 years in human history, and that human civilization is just getting started.

I sat down with Casey in Los Angeles to discuss how China's dominance in solar energy deployment should... more

Starcloud Founder and CEO Philip Johnston believes data centers in space are the first step to becoming a Kardashev level civilization. I caught up with Philip at Starcloud’s HQ to talk about his vision for the next 25 years. The conversation covers ... more

Sir Malcolm Rifkind served as Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom from 1995 to 1997 and as Defence Secretary before that. He has sat across from Soviet ministers while a KGB double agent secretly briefed both sides, watched the Berlin Wall fall w... more

Noor Siddiqui is building a future free of inherited disease. As Founder & CEO of Orchid, she has developed embryo screening technology that reads 99% of an embryo's DNA - 100 times more information than legacy tools. In this episode of Forecast 2050... more

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Recent Guests

Casey Handmer
Founder, Terraform Industries; noted thought leader on energy, space, and civilization forecasting
Terraform Industries
Episode: The Technologies That Will Remake Civilization by 2050 | Casey Handmer
Philip Johnston
CEO and founder of Starcloud
Starcloud
Episode: Space AI, Moon Resorts, and Interstellar Calamity | Starcloud CEO Philip Johnston on 2050
Sir Malcolm Rifkind
Former Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom
UK Government (Former)
Episode: Conflict and Diplomacy in an Era of Recklessness | Sir Malcolm Rifkind on 2050
Noor Siddiqui
Founders CEO of Orchids
Orchids
Episode: Artificial Wombs, IVF & Robot Nannies | Noor Siddiqui on Family in 2050
Scott Aaronson
Professor at University of Texas at Austin, computational theorist
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Quantum, Superintelligence, and Reality's Ultimate Nature | Scott Aaronson on 2050
Tyler Cowen
Professor of Economics at George Mason University
George Mason University
Episode: The surprising truth behind collapsing birthrates | Tyler Cowen on 2050

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Finn Murphy
General Partner at Nebular; host of the show; frequent guest on influencing technology and geopolitics discourse.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Better than All In

    I like that this is tech vc focused without the overt political tilt.

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    5
    pf368
    United States19 days ago
  • Well done!!

    Really superb content! So glad the algorithm fed me something I actually enjoyed. Really looking forward to the rest of the season!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philosophy dude
    United States20 days ago

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Quantum, Superintelligence, and Reality's Ultimate Nature | Scott Aaronson on 2050
Q: Could a quantum computer realistically simulate a brain, and would that imply a form of consciousness?
Classical neuroscience suggests brain processes are largely classical at the level of neurons, and while quantum effects exist in chemistry and biology, there is no clear evidence that the brain operates as a quantum computer; even if simulation becomes possible, linking that to consciousness is a deep philosophical question.
Quantum, Superintelligence, and Reality's Ultimate Nature | Scott Aaronson on 2050
Q: How do you see the intersection of quantum computing and AI playing out by 2050?
There will be areas where AI helps quantum computing, especially in error correction, circuit design, and controlling quantum devices, but the real quantum advantage may require exploiting very specific structures in problems; as devices improve, empirical exploration will uncover algorithms that outperform classical ones in practice.

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A forward-looking tech and policy conversations show that centers ambitious ideas about how technology, economics, and geopolitics will reshape society by 2050. Episodes frequently explore cutting-edge developments such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, reproductive tech, and demographic shifts, along with the institutions, governance, and incentives that might guide their adoption. The host duo — a seasoned investor and a seasoned co-host — bring historical context, practical implications, and provocative scenarios to the table, often balancing optimistic engineering progress with governance and ethical considerations. Noteworthy is the tendency to blend technical depth with broad societal questions, producing a mix that appea... more

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