The Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0
The Friendly Futurist is a podcast about building a user-friendly future, exploring the intersection of social change, big tech, and megatrends. Each week, the host talks with experts about emerging technologies and their implications for society and the environment. Topics include blockchain, cryptocurrency, the metaverse, agtech, the future of food, work, and energy, biotech, transhumanism, biohacking, AI, quantum computing, regenerative agriculture, nanotechnology, climate change, electric vehicles, space exploration, and universal basic income. The show blends serious discussion with upbeat music and encourages listeners to stay curious about a future that is user friendly.
Episodes
Welcome to The Friendly Futurist
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Shall We Toast The New Show? (With a Bottle of Natural Wine) ?
Welcome to the Future, dear traveller, let us be your guide! The Friendly Futurist is here is guide you through a user-friendly future. One full of big ideas, big tech and megatrends!
Today we discuss Natural Wines and be sure to tune in next week as we discuss biohacking.
A big thank you to Mike from Feravina Wines. Be sure to give Mike our love and support by visiting https://feravina.co
What Is Biohacking?
Biohacking is a trend that you would have heard of from time to time. You may have heard reports on how we can live to 150?
So what is it really and how can we biohack? That is this week's topic.
I have enlisted two experts to give an introduction into the subject. Andi Lew and Anita Flego to share their thoughts
About this week's experts
Andi Lew
Andi Lew is an Australian Health and
Is Biohacking Safe?
Today we ask the question: Is Biohacking Safe?
My disclaimer: This episode should not be viewed as medical advice, and if you wish to embark on biohacking seek professional advice first.
Further reading: https://newseu.cgtn.com/news/2021-01-14/How-close-are-we-to-radical-life-extension-and-is-it-a-good-idea--X03UFbnMWs/index.html
About this week's experts
Andi Lew
Andi Lew is an Au
What is Blockchain and Who Invented It?
Blockchain Technology is one term that you would have heard about a lot lately, especially how it is applied to cryptocurrency. However what is it? Where did blockchain come from and who invented it? This week on the Friendly Futurist we delve into those questions.
About this week's Guests.
Jeremy Britton
Jeremy Britton has been a financial planner since 1992. He has decades of experience
How Blockchain Will Revolutionise The World
On today's episode we will not only discuss the other applications for blockchain technology, from health to diamonds. And how blockchain represents one clog in the technological revolution that will happen this decade.
Further reading:
2017 EU Parliament Report: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/IDAN/2017/581948/EPRS_IDA(2017)581948_EN.pdf
Forbes article on other uses: https:/
Which Cybersecurity Trends To Look Out For in 2021? Interview with Adam Palmer from Tenable
Today we have Adam Palmer, Chief Cybersecurity Strategist from Tenable in the hot seat to discuss the trends in cybersecurity and disruptive technology that you can expect in 2021. This episode is not to be missed!
Stay updated with Tenable and their very informative blog here: tenable.com/blog
What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to newsdesk@podcas
How Can Augmented Reality Help The Disabled Community?
When it comes to technology nobody should be left behind. And with the Cognixion One glasses, it will open up the world for those who are non-verbal.
Like something out of Ready Player One, augmented reality technology has revolutionised the way people communicate. These glasses are by far the most incredible piece of kit you will hear about in 2021.
We have a great pleasure today to talk
Is There Life After Facebook?
Unless you have being living under a rock, you will know that for a week in February 2021 Facebook banned news content in Australia. After falling out with our federal government over details about a mandatory news code. This topic has been covered extensively with other Australian podcasters, nevertheless, it has got us thinking? What are the implications? Can we quit for good? Is there anot
How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Helping Ethnic Supermarkets?
Today we have got Matthieu Brown, Co-Founder from Wutzu in the Studio to talk about Online Grocery Deliveries and how his platform in particular is helping those outside of the major retail chains.
Wutzu is a same-day grocery delivery company that is headquartered in Berlin and operates in London and throughout the UK.
It was an absolute pleasure chatting to the co-founder's Matt and Hevar
How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Fighting The War on Waste? Part One Interview with Rolf Weber, CEO Marley Spoon Australia
As you can guess by now, we at Friendly Futurist HQ love online grocery delivery companies. As they tick the boxes of technology adoption and sustainable business practices.
Today we chat with Rolf Weber, CEO of Marley Spoon Australia and discuss with him the Australian Online Grocery Delivery Industry during the pandemic and how they have day one place in sustainable practices that cut down
How Are Online Grocery Deliveries Fighting The War on Waste? Part Two Interview with Rich Taurino from The Good and Fugly
🍌🍌🍌 We all love bananas! 🍌🍌🍌
But did you know? Our societal emphasis on perfectionism has created impractically high aesthetic standards for supermarkets. So much so that 25% of all fresh produce does not leave the farm gate and goes straight into landfill. Yes wanting that Cavendish with a perfect curve is killing the planet!
Today's guest Rich Taurino from Sydney has a solution with his s
Why is Australia Lagging Behind on Taking Climate Change Action? Featuring Dan Ilic from A Rational Fear
Don't get us wrong Australia is a great country, it is just our federal politicians, both Liberal and Labor are dragging the chain when it comes to climate change action and weaning off fossil fuels.
To help me explain this situation, I have recruited Dan Ilic from the award winning Podcast, A Rational Fear to join me in the studio to discuss this national embarassment and to give some solut
Would You Eat Lab Grown Meat? Interview with James McWalter
🥓🥩🍗 We all know meat is delicious (sorry, vegans) 🥓🥩🍗
But did you know meat production and pastoralism is one of the big polluters when it comes greenhouse gas emissions? Thanks in some part from livestock burps (not farts).
To solve this puzzle, there are many solutions to produce the meat and protein an hungry world needs without the excess amount of methane that more livestock can produc
Why Is AI Considered The Future of Marketing? Interview with Bant Breen from Qnary
Dear Marketers, before you set up an elaborate sales funnel (which by the way are becoming somewhat prehistoric) with email and a functioning website. Have you considered AI (beyond a chatbot) and machine learning to do the heavy lifting?
Today's guest is Bant Breen, Noted Marketing and Media Executive, Entrepreneur and Academic from Qnary, an executive reputation management company.
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Is AI Resurrecting The Radio Star? Interview with Graham Brown from Pikkal & Co
Back in 1979, Buggles sang Video Killed The Radio Star.
42 years later is the radio star making a comeback? We think so! In the second age of audio, podcasts, audiobooks and internet radio has seen huge growth. Paradoxically it is all thanks to AI. As the machines take over. Then the human race is more inclined for reaching out for the human touch.
That is our conversation today with Graham
Are Botnets The Darker Side of Artificial Intelligence?
Following on with our Artificial Intelligence season. Today we are discussing the increased risk of botnets and IoT devices are getting weaponised. With our special guest Mark Thomas, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence at NTT Limited.
For full access to the 2020 Global Threat Intelligence Report visit https://hello.global.ntt/en-us/insights/2020-global-threat-intelligence-report
To fin
Are We Moving Towards Smarter Sustainable Farming? Interview with Justin Webb from AgriWebb
As our population grows, so does the need for food. So how do we feed a global population of 10 billion people, when half of all available land on Earth is already used up by agriculture?
The solution: create smarter farms with Agtech applications like AgriWebb. Today we chat with one of AgriWebb's founders Justin Webb, on the future of farming and agriculture.
To find out more about this
What are mRNA Vaccines? Interview with Matt Keon from GenieUs
You may have heard about mRNA vaccines developed in the fight against Covid 19. However, did you know the same technology offers promise to prevent or even cure neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's?
Today we have the pleasure to chat with Matt Keon from GenieUs, who introduces us to the world of this exciting biotechnology.
This episode is particularly personal for me, as I have a c
Why Should We Restart Our Love Affair With Hemp? Interview with John Hammerton from Generation Green
🌿🌿 Hemp is a versatile product! 🌿🌿
So why did we stop using it? Today we chat to hemp advocate John Hammerton from Generation Green, on its uses and solutions to many of our society's problems. From medicine to skincare and even as an alternative energy source.
To find out more about John's work visit https://www.wearegeneration.green/
What topics and or trends would you like to hear about
WTF is a NFT? Part One with Meg Coffey
Welcome to Series 2 Futureheads! And more importantly welcome to the month of June, which means here on the good ship SS Tomorrow it is Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Month.
Now for the doubleheader! Today we are discussing NFTs or Non Fungible Tokens, as they are very topical and a megatrend that broke through in the first months of 2021.
Our first guest is my good friend Meg Coffey, Perth'
WTF is a NFT? Part Two with Sam Kamani
We continue our quest to demistify Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). In part two we have my good friend Sam Kamani from the excellent Want Money Got Money Podcast.
Sam is a serial entrepreneur and podcaster from Auckland, New Zealand. His current project Ensydr gamify investment without losing capital. Think of it like Fantasy Football for the Stock Market.
Check it out visit https://ensydr.com/
How Can NFTs Help The Artistic Community?
Following on from Blockchain and Crypto Month. This week we get the point of view from someone setting up a marketplace and from an artist selling her wares as NFTs.
Ian Lord from Pembroke Technology, Perth has many years of experience in IT and Blockchain and is currently building an NFT marketplace right here in WA.
https://www.pembroke-technology.com.au/
Mandy from the Fisherman's Daugh
How Do You Spot a Crypto Scam? Interview with Erica from Crypto Curry Club
Our blockchain and crypto month continues.
This week we are joined by Erica Stanford from the Crypto Curry Club, London. She has recently written a book on the world of crypto scammers and is kind enough to share her findings with us this morning.
Look out for her book: Crypto Wars: Fake Deaths Missing Billions and Industry Disruption out on July 3rd.
In. the meantime check out the Crypto
Does This Mean the End of the Dreaded Faded Receipt? Interview with Chris from Totem
Continuing our blockchain and crypto month. This week we are focusing on one application of blockchain technology you may have not thought of Accounting.
Our guest Chris D'Costa is a part of a team that is developing Totem. Which is blockchain-backed accounting software that can transpire borders and boundaries.
More about our guest:
Chris D’Costa is the founder of Totem Accounting, creato
Is Cryptomining Bad for The Environment?
Wrapping up our Blockchain and Crypto Month. We investigate the one question that seems to be repeated throughout the episodes: Is crypto mining bad for the environment?
To help us out, we invited old friends back to the show. First and foremost Mark and John from NTT Ltd explain in detail what crypto mining actually is.
In the second part of the episode, we chat with crypto experts Blair U
Can We Drag The Wine Industry into the 21st Century?
Today we chat about how far the Wine Industry has come over the past 10 years. With our Special Guest Aubrey Terrazas from the Palate Club, France. Aubrey is a wine journalist, ethical entrepreneur and on her way to becoming a master sommelier.
Aubrey and I discuss the future of wine, breaking through the glass ceiling and the role tech can play in updating this old industry.
So why not cra
What is Transhumanism?
***New Version****
Imagine a world where humans can live beyond the life expectancy of 80 years. Where we can be enhanced with new biological features like night vision or photosynthesis. Sounds like science fiction right?
The reality is, that these sorts of biotechnological breakthroughs are not too far off. Today's guest Federica Bressan, host of Technoculture podcast introduces us to t
What is the State of Genetic Testing Today?
Today on board the good ship SS Tomorrow we explore the state of genetic testing today. With special guest Dr. Yael Joffe from 3x4 Genetics in Cape Town, South Africa.
It has been nearly 30 years since we have commenced mapping out the human genome, but where has genetic testing gotten us so far? Finding a cousin in Scotland perhaps. Dr. Joffe explains the state of genetic testing, the case
Can Procrastination Be a Force For Creative Good?
Let's first take a voyage of discovery on the good ship SS Tomorrow, back to the 17th and 19th Centuries. Here you witness some of humanity's finest work being born out of humanity's darkest hours. Having nothing better to do it seems, is the mother of all inventions.
Today's guest is Bret Treasure, co-founder of the first anti-procrastination app on iTunes and Google Play stores: Stake Some
Can We Teach AI Creativity?
Can AI really be taught to be creative?
Let's take another voyage into the future, on the good ship SS Tomorrow. In 2046, the singularity has happen yet we see humans and cobots (collaborative robots) working side by side. Cobots are performing laborious tasks and humans are adding in finesse. It seems we are still a long way of understanding how to teach context and nuance, if AI is to get
What Role Does AI Play in the Post Modern Workplace?
Today's voyage of discovery on the SS tomorrow examines the role AI plays in the modern workforce. From screening resumes to managing shift workers and performing repetitive tasks. The wheels of the fourth industrial revolution are starting to turn.
About today's Guests
Tom Cornell, Head of Assessments at Hirevue. Hirevue is the hiring platform of choice for many leading Australian brands i
Can We Design Better Cities For Tomorrow?
Increasing for all of us, we are living in urban environments. However, what has experience of living through the covid pandemic has taught us is that urban design and living has not changed much since the 1950s.
Take a voyage on the good ship SS Tomorrow back in time in 1958, it has been 13 years since the war has ended and urban planning is all about the motor car and leafy suburbia. Take
Can Satellite Data Lower Your Insurance Premium?
Today's journey on the good ship SS Tomorrow we explore spacefaring technology.
First, we travel to the year 2171, a quick tour of our cosmic neighbourhood sees a hive of mining activity throughout the solar system.
Landing back in the present day, what practical uses can spacefaring technology be applied to? Finding lost tombs in Egypt, giving people in remote areas superfast internet. And
Special News Bulletin: Lockbit 2.0 is Affecting a Computer Near You.
We take a break between recording seasons 3 and 4 to bring you this special news bulletin.
Lockbit 2.0 is ransomware on the increase and can be affecting a computer near you. To help us explain, an old friend of the show Satnam Narang, from Tenable explains what lockbit is and who is likely to be behind the attacks.
For the latest in cybersecurity check out tenable.com/blog
We'll be back w
Is It Time to Renew Our Social Contract?
Welcome back on board the good ship SS Tomorrow for another series!
Today we are discussing the abstract, but the interesting topic of renewing our social contract, with three amazing guests with projects that are rebuilding humanity.
Amir Sheikh from 4B, is launching a social media platform where both sides of the debate are present. Popping the "Facebook" bubble that seems to be ripping o
Creating a Modern Mythology?
Happy International Podcasts Day!
A break from the normal programming to give you food for thought. Why is podcasting so popular?
Because it taps into an innate region of our psyche, we need storytelling to make sense of the world.
Ages ago our ancestors gathered around the campfire to tell stories, these stories became mythology. This mythology defined communities, as they are a shared e
Can We Now Address The Green Elephant in The Room?
COP26, The United Nations Climate Summit is happening at the end of the month in Glasgow. And sure enough, it will be another opportunity for the Australian federal government to embarrass itself when it comes to climate policy on the world stage.
In the lead up to this event, we are going to have 5 episodes out in 3 weeks of showing the world there are folk in Australia doing awesome thing
What is Greenwashing?
Today's tale is about one man, Tariq Fancy, founder of Rumie.org. His journey from corporate-financier to creating a startup with meaning and contributing back to the community.
It is also a eye-opening thinkpiece about greenwashing. So what is greenwashing?
What is Greenwashing?
Greenwashing is where a company, organisation, or even an individual goes out of their way to make themselv
Can We Produce Meat Without Killing The Animal?
Today's guest is Paul Shapiro, CEO and Founder of The Better Meat Co, Sacramento California. And he is here with a novel way of producing meat without harming the animal, via the Fungi Kingdom
Continuing our month of sustainability and preventing climate change did you know?
As the world has proven to be a tougher place to live in lately, one of the new hot button issues for environmentali
Can We Turn Unwanted Old Records Into Wearable Art?
In the lead up to the #cop26 conference in Glasgow, we are continuing with our campaign to meet real people making a real difference when it comes to climate change. Over the next three episodes, we are discussing the circular economy by meeting the upcyclers.
Recycling is not the solution to waste, reusing items that would otherwise end up in landfill is the solution to waste, this is kno
Can Washing Your Clothes Save the Planet?
Did you know? That having a stubborn stain on that old shirt is enough for it to get rejected by the charity shop? Did you also know that stained old clothes are likely to end up in landfills in the developing world, likely sub-Saharan Africa?
In response to the expose from Foreign Correspondent on the ABC, in August. We meet two Aussie entrepreneurs with a solution to this problem. For fu
Is The Circular Economy The New Black?
🪖🪖 Today's episode is a declaration of war against fast fashion! 🪖🪖
You’re out and about and find the perfect vintage dress, jacket or other item and snap it up.
It’s just what you wanted and for a bargain price.
However, if you’re anything like some of our staff here on the good ship SS Tomorrow. You’ll wear it for a few hours, days or weeks but as soon as you’ve lost interest in it, it
How Much Has The Workplace Changed Since 2020?
Welcome to Series 5!
🧑💻👩💻 Today what we want to know is: How much has the great pivot affected the workplace since March 2020? 🧑💻👩💻
With three very different stories from the US, The Netherlands and Australia on the state of play of how automation and AI are already shaping our lives.
Our Guests:
Kaya Mason from Atlanta, GA, USA who invented PPE vending machines out of necessi
Are Remote Workers Safe?
Since March 2020, for many of us, we have been forced to pivot into remote work. You may be also thinking to yourself at some stage this question is remote workers cyber-safe?
It is a very good question to ask and one that every business needs to be aware of.
How secure is working remotely?
You can be sure that cybercriminals are already thinking about these very questions as well. A new
Can We Blend New Technology with Ancient Wisdom?
Unless you have been sleeping under a rock for the past 4 weeks, you will hear the word Metaverse being thrown around. But what is it really?
So let's break it down to the level of the average bloke on the street: 1. Metaverse = virtual reality space
2. There is a VR world out there where you can experience anything anytime. It's like going to a movie theater, but instead of watching
How Can You Bling Up Your Metaverse Avatar?
Believe it or not a lot has changed in the world of NFTs since we checked in on them waaaayyyy back in series 2. In today's episode, we catch up with what is happening in the art world and how luxury brands are selling digital assets to users within the Metaverse on gaming platforms such as Roblox.
Today's special guests are Steve Assoe and Holly Atkinson
Steve is from Montreal, Canada
Can You Change Your Voice in the Metaverse?
Today's guest is co-founder of Voicemod, Jaime Bosch from Valencia, Spain/
In this episode, we'll talk about what voice changing means in the metaverse, why it's important, and how we've used voice changing not only as a tool in the gaming world, it has ramifications for other industries.
In this episode you will learn:
The back story behind voice mod
How voice-assisted technology
Can You Touch Your NFT?
You may be right now familiar with the metaverse. The metaverse is a future world in which you can be anything you want, do anything you want, and be with anyone you want. The first version of this world is virtual reality and the second version is augmented reality. Nonetheless, there is another realm within the metaverse you may not have thought about: tactile tech or touching digital obj
What is Fintech's Point of View on The Metaverse?
The metaverse is a term that describes the entire online universe. The world as we know it is coming together in a single global space. A place where people can interact with one another, learn about one another, create communities and do business together.
The fintech industry is one of the most advanced and fastest-growing industries in the world. It is growing at a phenomenal rate. And wh
Boxing Day Special: Is Your New Gadget Cybersafe?
It is Christmas day and you've unwrapped a present, a new smart device, say a fitness tracker. How do you know for sure that it is cyber safe?
Things that may far from your mind with that shiny piece of tech are: - How much do you trust IOT (Internet of Things) gadgets?
- Are you concerned about your gadgets being hacked?
- Would you buy a new gadget if you knew it was safe from hackers?
How an ONT ID Digital Identity Can Help You
Today's guest is Humpty Calderon, Head of Community at Ontology, and we are discussing the impact of Defi and having a digital identity.
As we steam towards Web 3.0, the team over at Ontology is dedicated to providing trust, transparency and privacy through decentralised identity and data solutions.
With the release of their projects such as Ont ID. These blockchain projects will bring a wh
New Years Day Special: Western Australia: The Land of Opportunity
Happy New Year! May 2022 be the best one yet!
Today as a special treat we have the Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Professor Peter Klinken in the studio chatting with us about the potential of this great state to become a renewable industry superpower!
Here you will learn about:
🚀 Carbon Storage
🚀 Rare Earth Minerals in our own Backyard
🚀 Potential for Wind, Solar and Geothermic En
Top Trends to Watch Out For in 2022
Here is the list I compiled from independent sources about the trends to look out for in 2022.
Will the pandemic become endemic? Will Climate Change become top of mind? What major tech breakthrough in late 2021, will become mainstream? And so much more!
Futher reading:
Pandemic to Endemic
Ford's Futurist's Top Predictions
China Claims Quantum Supremacy
Sources from original articles: Ir
What's Fuelling The Fourth Industrial Revolution?
Today's special episode is brought to by the letter H for Hydrogen!
First we recalled parts of our interview with Professor Peter Klinken, about the huge renewable energy potential right here in Western Australia.
In the second part we chat about green Hydrogen and Hydrogen storage with Martin Duursma from Main Sequence.
Main Sequence is funding Endua, is building hydrogen-powered energy s
Weekend Shortcut #1: Web 3.0 is Coming Are You Prepared?
In the first of our weekend shortcuts we read out a previous blog post to give you a quick guide to current trends in technology.
This week how Web 3.0 is the next evolutionary step in the development of the Internet.
Original Article: https://blog.cryptostars.is/web-3-0-is-coming-are-you-prepared-48d331e61c7c
What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to
Coming Soon: The Blockchain Revolution
Our first of many 8-part documentary series will premiere in April. Web 3.0 and The Metaverse are likely to delight even the most cynical technophobes.
What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to newsdesk@podcastswest.com.au
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Preview: Blockchain Revolution Interview with Naomi and Mark from Shrapnel Gaming
***New Series Out April 14th****
Our first of many eight-part documentary series will premiere in April and will be followed by several more. Even the most hardened technophobe will be able to get enthused about Web 3.0 and the Metaverse after listening to this podcast documentary series.
What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to newsdesk@podcastswest.
Blockchain Revolution: Is Cryptocurrency Just The Beginning?
We're pleased to present our eight-part documentary series on the burgeoning realm of Web 3.0 technology.
Cryptocurrency is the first blockchain technology we'll cover in the first episode.
We have all heard about the hype surrounding cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, but do you really know what this “new thing” actually is? If not, listen to this podcast episode to find out!
Bra
Blockchain Revolution: So What is Web3.0 Exactly?
So far, we have touched the surface of the world of Web 3.0 with an introduction to cryptocurrency. Now, Alice, it is time to delve deeper into that rabbit hole that is the emerging world of Web 3.0 technology and the metaverse.
In this episode, we asked all of our guests: What is the metaverse? And what isn't the metaverse?
A big thank you to John Lester, Ade Adekola, Melissa B, St Lane, M
Weekend Edition: What is A Digital Twin?
The crew of the good ship SS Tomorrow are working hard behind the scenes, putting together episodes 3-8 of our Blockchain Revolution documentary series.
In the meantime, have you ever thought about the industrial applications of Web 3 technology? 🤔🤓🧠
In our special weekend edition this week here is a teaser of our interview with Johnathan Girroir from Techsoft. The biggest software develope
Blockchain Revolution: Why Are Creators Taking Back Control?
What is the Creator Economy, and why is it perhaps the most exciting corner of the Metaverse?
As more and more of us follow creative pursuits as a career, the metaverse is opening doors for artists and musicians to sell their wares directly to their fans and make a comfortable living. At the moment, the current Web 2.0 setup sees them either ripped off by streaming giants or by greedy middle
Blockchain Revolution: Can Artists Sell Directly To Fans?
As we continue to tell the story of the creator economy, from the point of view of NFT artists. We ask: can the musicians become their own record label?
Today's guests include an OG Digital Artist from Nigeria, Ade Adekola. Katie Chonacas, Greek-American Actress and Poet. Billboard-topping R & B Artist Melissa B. Aussie Hip Hop Artist St. Lane, and co-founder of Melon NFT Marketplace F
Blockchain Revolution: What Can We Learn From The Video Gaming Industry??
Today on the good ship SS Tomorrow we have a special co-pilot: Lucy Cooke, CEO of Spacedraft. A great WA tech start-up and an innovative visual learning app, one to look out for!
Blockchain gaming is one fast-developing area of the Metaverse, that may not get much attention in the West, but it is huge at the moment in South East Asia, especially in The Philippines.
There is so much to learn
Blockchain Revolution: How Do You Build and Maintain a Web 3 Ecosystem?
So you have a great metaverse idea, but where do you start? Through joining a blockchain ecosystem, of course. Today we are chatting with some heavyweights inside the Web 3.0 space on how to build and maintain your Web 3.0 presence.
Today's Guests
John Lester is the Vice President of Product for Oneiro, and he chats about yielding for NFTs and the shift away from mining to staking in the cr
Blockchain Revolution: Data Users of The World Unite!
What happens when big tech gets broken up? When does the data silo collapse? Believe it or not, right now your data is generating revenue and has been doing so for some time. This data revenue lines the pockets of a select few.
Since Web 3 is the people's internet, what if we all band together and form a data union? We have to negotiate with big tech, that if you want to use our data, you w
Blockchain Revolution: We Need To Talk About NFTs !
Continuing our series on the blockchain revolution, we need to have a chat about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). For the past 12 months, they have been all hype, and as is the case with new technologies, they have been the focus of scams. Whether it is through rug pulls or sleight-of-hand scams on crypto wallets.
With today's guests, we delve a little deeper into the NFT world. Arvin Khamseh is
Blockchain Revolution: What is DeFi?
So what is DeFi? DeFi, or Decentralised Finance, is one area of Web 3 that you may not have heard of. Yet, by cutting out the middle man in the traditional finance industry, it has the potential to lift millions into a better way of life.
Today's guests are Vanessa Pestritto, Director of Partners of Agoric the JavaScript-native smart contract platform for a decentralised future. As a Proof
Blockchain Revolution: Where To From Here?
So far in our journey through the world of Web 3 and the Metaverse. We have uncovered some amazing applications of the technology and have shown that a real digital revolution is underway that will disrupt everything. Yet there is one piece of the puzzle missing: interoperability.
We cannot jump from one virtual world to another yet, or transact from one blockchain network to another.
That
Blockchain Revolution: Where Are They Now?
Thank you for listening to the Blockchain Revolution. Since the last episode, we have followed up with some of our guests, to see where they are at, since the last time we spoke.
Enjoy this bonus clip show with old friends of the podcast, Ade, Fraser and Katie.
Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be seen as financial advice. Please do your own
Coming Soon: Season 7
Hi Futureheads, This is your captain speaking. We are working hard behind the scenes, producing an even bigger and better season 7. Which will be out in two weeks on August 18th.
Some of the topics covered include:
A switch to paperless receipts
Mining software
Green NFTs
Satellite Data and so much more.
Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purposes only and should not
What is a Spacedraft?
Welcome to season 7!
In this series we focus more on the human side of tech, starting with a great local WA startup success story Spacedraft.
Our guest is Spacedraft CEO and Founder, Lucy Cooke. Lucy has a background in theatre and realised whilst working backstage, that there is no current visual drafting app that explains how production plays out across time and space. Yet we are all vis
Why Do Thermal Paper Receipts Suck? Interview with Abe Ghani from Slyp
In this week's episode, we continue chatting with great Aussie tech startup success stories. This time we have got Abe Ghani, Vice President of Product at Slyp. It is Abe's mission to remind us that thermal paper is bad for the environment and why we all need to go paperless for the planet.
For more information visit: https://www.slyp.com.au/
Or check them out on LinkedIn or Twitter here.
How Green Is My NFT?
Previously on The Friendly Futurist, we have covered NFTs, we have covered climate change, but have we covered green NFTS?
Our special guest is Perth-based NFT artist, passionate sustainability advocate, and host of the Mama Earth Talk podcast, Mariska Nell.
Mariska talks about her life's work, on all things sustainability, and how to balance out minting on Ethereum, by adding in utility an
What is ESG? With Frank Meehan, General Manager, FiscalNote ESG Solutions
You may have heard of ESG or Environmental, Social, and Government inside of industrial marketing parlances, especially as a way of counteracting claims of greenwashing. But what is it really?
Today's expert guest is Frank Meehan, from Equilibrium. Equilibrium, a FiscalNote product, is an AI-powered carbon, climate, and ESG management solution that assists businesses in streamlining and un
What is The State of Play for Mining Software Today? Interview with Jonathan Girroir from Techsoft
Back by popular demand, we have a good friend of the show, Jonathan from the biggest software firm you may have not heard of: Techsoft 3D.
This time things are getting close to home, here in Western Australia. An epicentre when it comes to mining and technology as we discuss the state of play for industrial software.
For more information visit https://www.techsoft3d.com/
Remember, folks,
How Do Satellites Monitor Climate Change?
Today on the good ship SS Tomorrow, we are discussing craft that we share the orbit with: satellites and how satellite technology are used in agriculture to track such phenomena as soil erosion and climate change.
Joining us is Lina from EOSDA satellites, where she talks us through her product launch and how satellites are smart tech in sustainability. More information: https://eos.com/
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Saving Ukrainian Tech with Den Burykin from Fastlane Solutions
Given the current geopolitical climate in Eastern Europe at the moment. This episode is perhaps the most profound we have recorded this year.
This is the story of a Russian ex-patriate living in Australia, his business contacts in Ukraine, and his mission to get them out of harm's way.
A big thank you to Den Burykin, the Founder of Fastlane Solutions for this interview.
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How do Self Driving Cars Work? with Fed from Baraja
What exactly is lidar technology and how does it work? In this episode, we talk about self-driving cars and lidar technology. Find out more as we chat with Federico Collarte, co-founder of Aussie tech startup Baraja.
To find out more, visit https://www.baraja.com/ or connect with Fed on LinkedIn here or check them out on YouTube.
Remember, folks, that this podcast is for educational purpose
Can a Virtual Pet Help With Loneliness? with Max from Metapals
If you were a child of the late 1990s, you may have had a Tamagotchi. In today's episode, we meet a Singaporean start-up founder, Max Giammario, from Metapals, who is creating the next generation of virtual pets, that are also minted as NFTs on the blockchain.
For more information visit https://metapals.pet/
Or connect with Max on LinkedIn here
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