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The future never arrives all at once. It ripples through society long before we know what to call it. At the Berggruen Institute, we know that we need more than prediction to name what’s next; we need invention. Each week, Institute President Dawn Nakagawa introduces us to scientists and philosophers recalibrating our cosmologies, technologists coming to terms with alien intelligence, and policyma... more

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We are living through an age of acceleration. The hardest part is not necessarily the pace of change, but the societal whiplash it creates. One decade we are promised a frictionless future. The next we are told everything is collapsing. The antidote ... more

Quantum computing can transform technology. Can it also reshape consciousness itself? | Subscribe to Futurology! linkin.bio/futurology/

Can quantum computing unlock the secrets of consciousness and hasten the arrival of artificial super inte... more

Moral debate has been replaced by outrage — political philosopher Michael Sandel makes the case for a different kind of public life. | Subscribe to Futurology! linkin.bio/futurology/

We built a society around the idea that the “best” should ... more

Was “open and transparent” social media ever a good idea? Evan Spiegel explains why he built Snapchat differently. | Subscribe to Futurology! linkin.bio/futurology/

Are some of tech’s best innovations born from subtraction? Evan Spiegel buil... more

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Recent Guests

Hartmut Neven
Head of the Quantum AI Lab, Google; quantum computing pioneer
Google
Episode: The Quantum Path to Consciousness (with Hartmut Neven & Grant Slater)
Nathan Gardels
Co-founder of the Berggruen Institute
Berggruen Institute
Episode: The Backlash Against the “Best and Brightest” (with Michael Sandel and Nathan Gardels)
Michael Sandel
Harvard professor, public philosopher, Berggruen Prize winner
Harvard University
Episode: The Backlash Against the “Best and Brightest” (with Michael Sandel and Nathan Gardels)
Evan Spiegel
Founder of Snap (Snapchat)
Snap
Episode: Augmenting Reality, Both Online and Off (with Evan Spiegel and Dawn Nakagawa)
Reza Aslan
Scholar and writer, author of No God But God
Berggruen Institute
Episode: Nothing Good Comes From This War (with Reza Aslan & Nathan Gardels)
DA Wallach
Musician, investor, technologist; focused on healthcare investments
Berggruen Institute / Independent
Episode: Could We Spotify-ify Healthcare? (with D.A. Wallach & Grant Slater)
Christof Koch
Consciousness theorist and co-developer of IIT
Institute for Consciousness Studies (as inferred)
Episode: How to Build a Consciousness Meter (with Christof Koch & Claire Webb)
Jennifer Doudna
World-renowned biochemist and Nobel Prize winner for her work on gene editing and CRISPR technology
Episode: Should We Use CRISPR to Steer Human Evolution? (with Jennifer Doudna & Dawn Nakagawa)
Max Hodak
Co-founder of Neuralink and serial entrepreneur
Science
Episode: Our Mind Meld with Machines Is Coming (with Max Hodak and Nils Gilman)

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Dawn Nakagawa
Host of Futurology (Berggruen Institute).

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Underrated

    Great selection of guests from across disciplines. Rigorous thinking about topics of curiosity and importance.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    realuniquename
    United States5 months ago
  • Smart, thought-provoking, and timely

    This podcast tackles the biggest questions about our future with clarity and curiosity. Berggruen brings on brilliant guests and guides conversations that leave you thinking long after the episode ends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bookmoviepod
    United States10 months ago

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Smart, thought-provoking, and timely; Berggruen brings on brilliant guests and guides conversations that linger.
Thoughtful discussions that balance curiosity with clarity, appealing to long-term thinkers.
Great selection of guests from across disciplines. Rigorous thinking about topics of curiosity and importance.

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Nothing Good Comes From This War (with Reza Aslan & Nathan Gardels)
Q: Resa, you are a scholar of religion, who's written many, many books, too many to mention. But the seminal book, at least, in the time I've known you, is No God But God, about the evolution and future of Islam.
Reza discusses his intellectual journey from Islam to Christianity and back to Islam, the role of religion as a language and metaphor for transcendence, and how personal faith intersects with public identity and politics.
Our Mind Meld with Machines Is Coming (with Max Hodak and Nils Gilman)
Q: How do you envision the future applications of this technology?
Applications could range from communication aids to enhancements allowing connections to physical devices, and potentially even reimagining human capabilities beyond our current physical limits.
Our Mind Meld with Machines Is Coming (with Max Hodak and Nils Gilman)
Q: What is a brain-computer interface?
A brain-computer interface is any device for reading or writing neural activity, and can be as simple as a keyboard. It is significant for those who cannot use traditional methods of interaction, such as typing for paralyzed individuals.
The Dangers of Seeing Ourselves in Artificial Intelligence (with Anil Seth and Nils Gilman)
Q: When did you first start to think about consciousness?
Anil reflects that he began contemplating consciousness at a young age, especially when he realized he would eventually die.
How to Spot an Alien Civilization (with Adam Frank and Claire Webb)
Q: Can you tell us about the no-sphere?
In response, Frank explains the no-sphere theory proposed by Vernadsky, which encompasses the cultural energy of human activity and how it affects the planet, especially in contrast with natural processes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Futurology

What is Futurology about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show gathers leading scientists, philosophers, and technologists to explore big questions about humanity's future, technology, and science-enabled civilization. Across episodes, listeners encounter debates on gene editing, AI consciousness, brain–computer interfaces, storytelling in the age of automation, and the politics of sovereignty and culture. The conversations tend to pair rigorous curiosity with practical implications for policy, ethics, and society, often featuring cross-disciplinary exchanges that illuminate how science and philosophy shape tomorrow's choices. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from Nobel laureates to AI researchers and artists—creating a distinctive, idea-forward orbit that's likely to appeal to lis... more

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2. Nathan Gardels
3. Michael Sandel
4. Evan Spiegel
5. Reza Aslan
6. DA Wallach
7. Christof Koch
8. Jennifer Doudna

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