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The Future of Everything

Stanford Engineering
DNA
Cancer Detection
Digital Health
Preterm Birth
Non-Invasive Diagnostics
Genetic Disorders
Gut Microbiome
Organ Transplant Rejection
Patient Care
AI In Medicine
Art
Alzheimer's Disease
Language Acquisition
Drought
Infectious Diseases
Cell-Free DNA
Telemedicine
Covid-19 Vaccination
Dermatology
Stem Cells

Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rou... more

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Pediatrician Yair Bannett studies and treats ADHD in preschool-age children. His interests stem from watching too many families struggle to understand their child’s behavior. He now focuses on improving frontline care using artificial intelligence to... more

Physician-scientist Randall Stafford studies the effects of alcohol use on population health – the true health impact, he emphasizes. Stafford explains how early research suggested that drinking is beneficial – or at least not bad – for people. That ... more

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We're here to wish you a very happy New Year! We hope you’re ringing in the new year in good health and looking forward to what’s ahead in 2026. As people are setting goals and making resolutions, we’re re-running an episode today on the future of mo... more

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Hi everyone, it’s your host, Russ. As we celebrate another holiday season and round out the year, I want to take a moment to say thank you for listening. This show started out over 8 years ago as an experiment and has not only grown to become a passi... more

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Recent Guests

Yair Bannett
Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician and expert on ADHD
Stanford University
Episode: The future of ADHD
Randall Stafford
Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and expert on health influences of alcohol
Stanford University
Episode: The future of alcohol
Szu-chi Huang
Professor of Marketing at Stanford Graduate School of Business and expert in motivation sciences.
Stanford University
Episode: Best of: The future of motivation
Paula Welander
Professor of Earth science and lipid biochemistry expert
Stanford University
Episode: The future of lipids in evolution
Judith Friedman
Professor of Biology and Genetics at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: The future of neurodegeneration
Maria Barna
Professor of Genetics at Stanford University and an expert on ribosomes.
Stanford University
Episode: The future of ribosomes
William Tarpeh
Professor of Chemical Engineering and Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: Best of: How to take waste out of wastewater
Gabriel Weintraub
Professor at Stanford University in Operations, Information and Technology, expert on digital markets and AI
Stanford University
Episode: The future of digital markets
Lingyin Li
Professor of biochemistry at Stanford University and an expert on immunotherapy and biochemical signaling in cancer.
Stanford University
Episode: The future of immunotherapy

Host

Russ Altman
Russ Altman is a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine, specializing in exploring the latest research and technologies shaping the future.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 322 ratings
  • C’monnn

    Awrybosomes was right there in front of you. I can’t believe I placed you Stanford people on a pedestal.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    thePeacePirate
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fantastic Show

    This podcast series is fantastic. It’s a great blend of cutting edge, technology, science, and exploration. It goes deep enough to provide firm foundation of understanding the topic. But not so deep that the listener gets lost in the details specific to the given topic. Much appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curious listener 62627
    United States2 months ago
  • Shallow

    Not a lot of critical thinking or balanced analysis in the episode I listened to. It seemed more like cheerleading.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Socratic Thinking
    United States4 months ago
  • informative and fun

    I have been listening to and enjoying The Future of Everything for a couple of years now. The premise of the podcast, interviewing world-class researchers on their work by an engaging and deeply informed host is fantastic. Russ does his homework by reading the interviewees’ papers ahead of the time, ask strategic questions to steer the conversations, and inject humour to lighten up the subject. I learned new things each time I listen to a podcast and would recommend it to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bemarcopolo
    United States7 months ago
  • Always instructive, podcast allows listeners to get a possible preview of future devs in the science, technology and much more.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    alpha
    8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative and engaging discussions involving current research and technology.
Some feedback notes interruptions during interviews, but overall, listeners find the content exciting and worthy of recommendation.
The host's ability to simplify complex scientific topics makes the content accessible to a wider audience.
Reviews highlight the ethical considerations discussed alongside technological advancements, showcasing a well-rounded approach to emerging topics.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#130
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#209
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#197
France/Science
Apple Podcasts
#44
Indonesia/Science
Apple Podcasts
#57
South Africa/Science
Apple Podcasts
#76
Philippines/Science

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The future of alcohol
Q: How do you untangle the relationship between alcohol and mental health issues like depression?
Both alcohol can cause depression and those suffering from depression may turn to alcohol, indicating a bidirectional causal relationship that complicates understanding this dynamic.
The future of alcohol
Q: Can you give us a little abbreviated history of our understanding of the health impacts of alcohol?
Historically, there was little scrutiny on alcohol until recent decades when evidence began to show it had harmful effects, and current understanding now largely focuses on the risks rather than benefits.
Best of: The future of motivation
Q: What is the role of social connections in pursuing goals and maintaining motivation?
Huang explains that social connections can provide support and accountability in the early stages of goal pursuit, but competitive pressures can emerge in the middle stages, potentially hindering motivation.
Best of: The future of motivation
Q: Szu-chi, what motivated you to study motivation as a key part of your career?
Huang shares that her struggles with motivation during grad school compelled her to ask questions which led her to this field of research.
The future of neurodegeneration
Q: Does this give us clues about potential therapies for these terrible diseases that you mentioned at the very beginning?
Yes, understanding the problem can lead to therapies that enhance the removal of faulty proteins and improve protein production, potentially through small molecules.

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Recent guests on The Future of Everything include:

1. Yair Bannett
2. Randall Stafford
3. Szu-chi Huang
4. Paula Welander
5. Judith Friedman
6. Maria Barna
7. William Tarpeh
8. Gabriel Weintraub

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