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The future of computing is 3D, according to Avi Bar Zeev. For three decades, this creative technologist  has played a part in the creation of every major advance in spatial computing, immersive media, and XR. This week, Avi joins the Futurists to exp... more

The future in Dubai is so brilliant, you need sunglasses. This week Brett and Rob talk to their colleague and business partner Mohamed Alkhatib about the key findings and hot topics they covered at the first Futurists X Summit. Why Dubai?  Learn abou... more

Sangeet Paul Choudary is the world’s leading exponent of the platform economy.  This week he joins the Futurists to explain how artificial intelligence is likely to reorganize industries. Choudary pushes far beyond facile claims about “AI abundance” ... more

Susan Zieger, the author of “Logistics and Power”, joins the Futurists to share her insight about global trade and control. Global trade and logistics requires a hierarchy of control to ensure timely, reliable delivery. That’s why power is an emergen... more

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Recent Guests

Mohamed Alkhatib
CEO of the Futurists Event Management Company in the UAE
Futurists Event Management Company
Episode: Futurists Summit In Dubai
Sangeet Paul Choudary
Expert in the platform economy and author of 'The Reshuffle'
Episode: The AI Reshuffle
Susan Zeiger
Professor at the University of California, Riverside and author of "Logistics and Power: Supply Chains from Slavery to Space"
University of California, Riverside
Episode: Logistics and Power
Evan Shapiro
Media cartographer and opinionated analyst
Episode: Rethinking Mass Media with Evan Shapiro
Mike Woodward
Author of Red Tide, a novel exploring military conflicts and future warfare scenarios.
Episode: The Next War
Professor Brian Cox
Experimental astrophysicist from the UK
Episode: Black Holes and our Future
Jeff Speck
Leading city planner and author of 'Walkable City'
Speck Dempsey
Episode: Future City
Mark Pesce
World traveler and futurist based in Australia
Wisely AI
Episode: Vibe Forecasting
Andre Vellozo
CEO and founder of Drumwave, focused on data ownership and management
Drumwave
Episode: In the Age of AI, Data Is Everything

Hosts

Rob Tercek
Host with extensive experience in technology, exploring future trends and innovations across industries.
Brett King
Co-host known for engaging discussions with guests and insight into the evolution of technology and its implications.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 197 ratings
  • Good Topics, Okay Interviewing

    Always good guests on this show, although I would like to hear from more women. I enjoy the hosts, but I wish they would pause and allow their guests to speak and complete their thoughts more often. Sometimes they interrupt their guests mid-answer. I think this happens because the hosts are experts and have something useful to add, but it is frustrating as a listener because I don’t get to hear the full answer from the guests. The “AI for Everyone” episode is an example of the hosts talking over... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LauraSJ
    United States2 years ago
  • Best future podcast

    I enjoy The Futurists because of the excellent guests and the smart questions. This podcast pushes beyond the cliches and formulaic predictions and cuts into the complex, fascinating and contradictory aspects of what lies ahead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terrific Tommy
    United States2 years ago
  • so informative with subtle humour

    Great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Workshop
    Australia3 years ago
  • Amazing Guests!

    Can’t believe the level of guests we’re getting on The Futurists these days. Check out Ben Goertzel, Gerd Leonhard, Ramez Naam and more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BK2.0
    United States3 years ago
  • Awesome insights

    I love this show! Great perspectives not only on what’s coming, but how to think and Joan fir the future.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoë Routh Leadership Specialis
    Australia3 years ago

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The hosts are recognized for their articulate perspectives but have received feedback about occasionally interrupting guests.
There is a desire for more inclusive representation among guests, particularly regarding gender diversity.
Listeners appreciate the quality of guests and the depth of topics covered, often noting that the discussions push beyond conventional wisdom.

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#82
United States/Science
Apple Podcasts
#100
Mexico/Science
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#104
India/Science
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#114
United Arab Emirates/Science
Apple Podcasts
#123
New Zealand/Science
Apple Podcasts
#237
Austria/Science

Talking Points

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The AI Reshuffle
Q: Can you share some thoughts about system transformation with AI?
AI can fundamentally restructure industries by reimagining not just the supporting process, but also the product itself.
Logistics and Power
Q: How did the past shape our present?
The past, especially with the legacy of the slave trade and the logistics of moving enslaved peoples, has greatly influenced current logistics and capitalist structures.
Logistics and Power
Q: Tell us a little bit about your role. How does an English teacher in Riverside get into writing about logistics?
I got into the topic of logistics when I was writing about the British novelist Anthony Trollope, who worked for the post office and was very logistically minded in his writing.
Logistics and Power
Q: Can you tell us a little bit more about the book?
Sure. I'm interpreting logistics a bit more broadly than the professional branch of the industry does, defining it as the efficient movement of goods, people, and information to optimize capital.
Rethinking Mass Media with Evan Shapiro
Q: Evan, give us a little perspective about that, because the way people get TV today is very different from the way we did 10 years ago.
Evan outlines how millennials and younger generations have distinct media habits that differ from older generations, emphasizing the fragmentation of the media ecosystem.

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

This series explores transformative ideas and trends shaping the future across various industries, including technology, urban planning, media, and governance. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with experts who share insights on pressing issues, such as artificial intelligence, data ownership, military conflicts, and the cultural shifts impacting society. Each conversation is characterized by a blend of compelling storytelling and analytical discourse, making it an engaging listen for those interested in how today's innovations will redefine tomorrow's world. A notable aspect is the emphasis on speculative and future-oriented themes, appealing to an audience eager to understand the complex dynamics that will shape their lives in the yea... more

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1. Mohamed Alkhatib
2. Sangeet Paul Choudary
3. Susan Zeiger
4. Evan Shapiro
5. Mike Woodward
6. Professor Brian Cox
7. Jeff Speck
8. Mark Pesce

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