Future Protocol Podcast

Episodes

1. 11

   Lecture 11: Synthetic Biology

   In this month's lecture we cover the basics of synthetic biology and possible future applications of advances in this rapidly emerging field.

   Jul 1, 2015

   6m
2. 10

   Lecture 10 – Technological Singularity

   In this month's talk, I discuss a concept knows as the singularity and examine how the progression of technologies may impact our world in the future.

   Jun 1, 2015

   6m
3. 9

   Lecture 9 – Brain-Computer Interfaces

   In this month's mini-lecture, I discuss work being done with brain-computer interfaces and challenges this technology may face in the future.

   May 1, 2015

   7m
4. 8

   Lecture 8 – Facial Recognition

   In this month's mini-lecture, I discuss the emergence of facial recognition software and how this may affect us in the future.

   Apr 1, 2015

   6m
5. 7

   Lecture 7 – Cryonics

   In this month's mini-lecture, I discuss the oft-controversial subject of cryonics while touching on legal, bioethical and sustainability considerations that should be examined when exploring the viability of suspended animation.

   Feb 13, 2015
6. 6

   Lecture 6 – Brain Imaging

   In this month's mini-lecture, I discuss ways that the science of brain imaging can help us to better understand the human brain as well as ethical applications of this rapidly expanding technique in the future.

   Feb 1, 2015

   5m
7. 5

   Lecture 5 – Cognitive Neuroscience

   In this month's mini-lecture, we discuss the continued growth of cognitive neuroscience. The discussion covers a bit of history, current research, and possible applications that may result from an increased understanding of the brain in the future.

   Jan 1, 2015

   6m
8. 4

   Lecture 4 – Asteroid Mining

   In this lecture, we examine the rapidly emerging field of asteroid mining. The discussion covers current efforts by NASA as well as the private sector and ways that materials mined may benefit us now and in the future.

   Dec 1, 2014

   6m
9. 3

   Lecture 3 – Nanotechnology

   In this lecture, we examine the fundamental science of nanotechnology, past and current research efforts, and how this emerging field could impact our lives in the future.

   Oct 31, 2014

   6m
10. 2

    Lecture 2 – Artificial Life

    In this lecture, we examine the idea of artificial life, past and current research efforts, and the potential impact artificial sentient 'beings' may have on our world in the future.

    Oct 1, 2014
11. 1

    Lecture 1 - Pharmacological Enhancement

    In this lecture, we consider the promises and perils that pharmacological enhancement may pose to humanity in the future.

    Sep 1, 2014

    5m