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The Futurists

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Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change
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Generative AI
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Retail Industry
Regulation Of AI
Cybersecurity
Humanoid Robots
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Healthcare
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Copyright Law
Aging
Opioid Addiction
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Technology innovator Akshay Chopra joins the Futurists to discuss his new book: “After Us: A Tale of Life Beyond Superintelligent AI.”  In this work of speculative fiction, Chopra posits scenarios of a world dominated by a benevolent superintelligenc... more

This week, The Futurists offers a human interest story from Brett’s conference travels. Listen as Brett connects with Arwa Damon, former CNN reporter based in Istanbul, and current President and Founder of INARA, an NGO working in Palestine.

INARA, I... more

Industry strategist John Sviokla is the co-founder of GAI Insights and an Executive Fellow at the Harvard Business School. He tells the Futurists about the real challenges and opportunities in the process of reorganizing businesses around unlimited i... more

Shelly Palmer returns to the Futurists to share fresh insight about how AI agents will rearrange the way entertainment and news are published, distributed and monetized. Today, many of the biggest media companies are still reeling from the previous t... more

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Recent Guests

Akshay Chopra
FinTech executive, venture builder, and author
237 Ventures
Episode: Imagining Life With Super Intelligence with Akshay Chopra
Arwa Damon
Founder of Inara, a charity providing aid in war zones
Inara
Episode: Inside Gaza: Arwa Damon on Crisis, Resilience, and Access
John Sviokla
Expert advisor on generative AI and former practice leader at PwC.
GAI Insights
Episode: How to Scale AI in the Enterprise
Shelly Palmer
Expert in AI and media, professor at Syracuse University
Syracuse University's SI Newhouse School of Public Communications
Episode: How AI Agents Will Disrupt The Media Ecosystem
Mike Pell
Director of Microsoft Garage, innovator, entrepreneur, author.
Microsoft
Episode: Accelerating Innovation with Mike Pell
Jeffrey Morris
Filmmaker, director, and screenwriter, known for his visionary concepts and involvement in hard science fiction projects.
Episode: Filming the Future
Avi Bar Zeev
Creative technologist with over 30 years of experience in spatial computing and immersive media
Episode: The 3D Future
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

Hosts

Brett King
Host of discussions centered around future trends in technology and innovation.
Rob Tursick
Co-host focusing on the intersection of technology and its transformative potential.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • Susan Zeiger interview

    Do the guests get any chance to answer questions on this podcast? Not really

    Apple Podcasts
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    Asdfghjjkl444
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 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 States3 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

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Overall, the content is complemented by the hosts' intelligent questioning, which adds depth to the discussions.
The podcast boasts a talented lineup of guests, providing insightful perspectives on future trends.
Some listeners express frustration with the interviewing style, suggesting that guests are often interrupted and don't get to share their full insights.

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Inside Gaza: Arwa Damon on Crisis, Resilience, and Access
Q: How do you keep your mental health in good shape during conflicts?
It's been a journey of realizing that I don't need hope; I can tread water in the dark.
How to Scale AI in the Enterprise
Q: Have you encountered customers or clients or enterprises that have had some resistance, where you've had to talk them over the hump?
Yes, organizations often face resistance due to a lack of understanding of AI as a capability, rather than simply a technology to implement.
How AI Agents Will Disrupt The Media Ecosystem
Q: Can you start by telling us a little bit about your understanding of the agentic web?
An agent is a thing that does a thing. An agentic system is a group of agents who will orchestrate together to accomplish a goal.
Filming the Future
Q: Is there a science fiction story that is most representative of the future that you hope for?
Star Trek The Next Generation.
Filming the Future
Q: What technology do you think has most changed humanity?
The printing press.

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Exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and societal transformation, this podcast features insightful discussions with industry leaders and experts who address the future of various sectors, including finance, media, and urban planning. It includes a wide range of topics like artificial intelligence, generative technologies, logistics, and creative industries, with the hosts often engaging guests in dynamic dialogues that highlight contemporary challenges and potential transformative solutions. Unique elements include a focus on aspirational narratives in science fiction and the impact of emerging technologies on governance and everyday life.

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1. Akshay Chopra
2. Arwa Damon
3. John Sviokla
4. Shelly Palmer
5. Mike Pell
6. Jeffrey Morris
7. Avi Bar Zeev
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