Future Break Podcast

Serge and I take some time to reflect on what all has been given to us and share some bittersweet news.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget the flying car dreams from the 60's. In today's episode, we talk about what cities are doing to become smarter - and how this may affect our convenience and privacy.Things We DiscussedWhat LA and Mecca are doing to become smarter with their infrastructureSaudi Arabia's NEOM Project - the city of the future?Egypt wants to build a new capital citySensors everywhereWe're are grateful to be a part of The Podglomerate network.We're also proud to be sponsored by Mr. Koya, the most awesome shirts with the most unique patterns out there. For 20% off and free shipping, visit www.mrkoya.com/FutureBreak and enter the code FUTUREBREAK at checkout! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a world where advertising is pervasive. You just can't escape from it. So how did we get here and what does the future hold? Check out our conversation.Things We DiscussedCurrent state of advertisingMethods used in advertisingHow platforms use "free" offerings to get your dataCan we escape an ad-filled world?We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakWe're also proud to be sponsored by Mr. Koya, the most awesome shirts with the most unique patterns out there. For 20% off and free shipping, visit www.mrkoya.com/FutureBreak and enter the code FUTUREBREAK at checkout!Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, andMusic by: @dcuttermusic / http://www.davidcuttermusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So Electronic Voting.... what does that look like?Serge and I did into this from two different perspectives. We discuss the pros and cons.Find out more in this week's episode.We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakWe're also proud to be sponsored by Mr. Koya, the most awesome shirts with the most unique patterns out there. For 20% off and free shipping, visit www.mrkoya.com/FutureBreak and enter the code FUTUREBREAK at checkout!Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, andMusic by: @dcuttermusic / http://www.davidcuttermusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've probably seen the unbelievable videos of Boston Dynamics' robots running, jumping, and even doing back flips! But what does this mean for humanity? Will these robots doom us as a species or help us in unimaginable ways? Find out more in this week's episode.We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakWe're also proud ot be sponsored by Mack Weldon a premium men’s essentials brand that believes in smart design and premium fabrics. Use promo code "FUTURE" at checkout and save 20% of your first order.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk is probably the most interesting man in the world. The number of ideas, dreams, and visions that he has is staggering – and hard to keep up with. Follow along as we talk about who he is and why he's so important for our time.Things we discussed:Elon's beginnings in South AfricaZip2, his first internet companyX.com and PaypalSpaceX and the crazy Russian ICBM storyTesla MotorsThe Boring CompanyWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakCheck us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and CastboxPhoto by Todd Anderson/The New York Times/Redux/Vanity Fair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Future breakers! In today's episode we revisit China's social credit scoring system and the details of what is currently known about it.Just imagine if your behavior of playing video games to buying diapers affected your "score" in society. Well it does for many people today. Be sure to listen to this episode... it will probably make your head spin a little.We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakWe're also proud ot be sponsored by Mack Weldon a premium men’s essentials brand that believes in smart design and premium fabrics. Use promo code "FUTURE" at checkout and save 20% of your first order.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey Future breakers! We've got a bonus episode out today. In our first-ever interview, we chat with Sarah Kessler about the Gig Economy. Check out our conversation.Also, Sarah is releasing her book "Gigged: The end of the Job and the Future of Work" is coming out on June 12: Get it on AmazonYou can follow Sarah on Twitter at: twitter.com/SarahFKesslerWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakCheck us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every apple fan's favorite day has come and gone and we're here to give you a recap of the awesome new things announced.Things We DiscussediOS 12 featuresThis WWDC felt different - in a good wayDark Mode on Mac OSScreen time controlsWatchOS featuresWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakCheck us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are prepping for some new content and spending some time celebrating Memorial Day here in the states, but we wanted to republish this episode as we will be building off of it on our next podcast.Cheers! Peder & SergeImagine living in a world where the government monitors everything you do online and offline, and ranks how "trustworthy" you are. If China has it's way, this will soon be reality...Things We DiscussedChina wants to give all its citizens a Social Credit SystemThey will monitor what you do, who you're with, and how hard you workA Wisconsin company let employees implant a microchip to buy snacks and open doorsWe have a new intro song! Tell us what you think!Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Google I/O did not disappoint. From auto-complete in Gmail to Android P, we talk about some of our favorite features that were announced.Things We DiscussedGoogle's Waymo get's some serious upgradesGoogle Photos have AI actions baked inGoogle Maps can now guide you using AR - Just like video gamesAndroid P - Some really cool featuresThe show stealer was Google Assistant. An AI can have a conversation with youWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakCheck us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is our trashiest episode yet! (sorry, not sorry). Garbage is not something we normally think about but's it's a bigger problem than you may think. On this episode, we talk about some of the issues and solutions for the waste problem.Things We Discussed10 shocking facts about garbageThe Great Pacific Garbage PatchBoyan Slat's plan to clean the Garbage PatchScientists have developed a plastic eating enzymeWe also have a massive junk problem in SpaceWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakCheck us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A shift in the way you watch TV has happened. Traditional TV is dead, right? Follow along in this conversation as we discuss the "new media" and what's in store for the future.Things We DiscussedLivestreaming is all growingEsports and how that market is exploding with new usersHQ Trivia is the new game show that everyone can play along withPeople are not afraid of long-form content such as Joe Rogan Experience There's a lot of money in playing games on TwitchWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakFuture Break is supported by CastBox, the fastest growing, highest rated podcast app on IOS and Android. CastBox has over 50 million free episodes that more than 15 million users download and listen to wherever, whenever. CastBox has also pioneered a brand new way to search - all you have to do is enter a keyword or phrase and CastBox will search all show titles and transcripts of every single episode, to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So head on over to your app store, download CastBox and try it for yourself today.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you've probably heard, Facebook is not having the best few weeks right now. In this episode, we dive into what happened with the Cambridge Analytica scandal and talk privacy in general.Things We DiscussedWhat actually happened?At Facebook (and Google), you are the productiPhone Messenger app protected you. Android? Not so muchTim Cook weighs in Facebook looses $90 Billion in valueWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.We're proud to be sponsored by Discord and we'd love to connect with you there. To continue the conversation, join our server on Discord by going to https://discord.gg/futurebreakFuture Break is supported by CastBox, the fastest growing, highest rated podcast app on IOS and Android. CastBox has over 50 million free episodes that more than 15 million users download and listen to wherever, whenever. CastBox has also pioneered a brand new way to search - all you have to do is enter a keyword or phrase and CastBox will search all show titles and transcripts of every single episode, to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So head on over to your app store, download CastBox and try it for yourself today.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget the flying car dreams from the 60's. In today's episode, we talk about what cities are doing to become smarter - and how this may affect our convenience and privacy.Things We DiscussedWhat LA and Mecca are doing to become smarter with their infrastructureSaudi Arabia's NEOM Project - the city of the future?Egypt wants to build a new capital citySensors everywhereWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is supported by CastBox, the fastest growing, highest rated podcast app on IOS and Android. CastBox has over 50 million free episodes that more than 15 million users download and listen to wherever, whenever. CastBox has also pioneered a brand new way to search - all you have to do is enter a keyword or phrase and CastBox will search all show titles and transcripts of every single episode, to deliver exactly what you’re looking for. So head on over to your app store, download CastBox and try it for yourself today.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The exponential rise of AI is here. We are already seeing AI used in many common applications and devices. But there is no doubt a dark side. In this episode, we walk down a dimly lit rabbit hole.Things We DiscussedThe Malicious Use of AI ReportElon Musk's take on AICheck out the Scenarios on Page 24 and 27 of the reportAdobe VoCo - the photoshop of voice editingWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As technology and automation in particular continues to evolve, there is no doubt that certain industries will be disrupted. Some say that the answer to a jobless society is Universal Basic Income. In this episode, we talk Automation and UBI.Things We DiscussedWatch this and this videoBots and AI are already taking over simple and creative tasks that used to require humansFinland is experimenting with UBIWhat about free will? Can we have equality of outcome?We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CRISPR is one of the biggest scientific discoveries you might not have heard about. In this episode we break down what exactly is this new technology and how it will ultimately impact humanity.Things We DiscussedHow does CRISPR Work?Who owns the patent rights on CRISPR?Humans 2.0 ArticleCRISPR Home KitTB reistant cows23 and Me DNA TestingOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Shakespeare once said, "Can one desire too much of a good thing?" While Social Media has been beneficial to society in many ways, is there a darker, more malevolent side? On this episode, we become the judges of that.Things We DiscussedSocial Media helps father find daughter after 39 year searchWe still don't know what Social Media is doing to kidsFormer Facebook VP of User Growth talks about Social MediaFacebook is changing the news feed, againFake News, Politics, and likes for dopamine hitsWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The New Year is upon us and that means new things – lots of new things. In this episode, we predict how some of this new tech will change our world – for better or worse.Things We Discussed:Are universal apps coming to Apple Devices? Build them once and push out to all devices.We will be hearing a lot more about what is (and what is not) 5G. So when can you expect to use it on your devices?Will more and more things we rely on everyday start incorporating AI?We all know about Bitcoin. But how will developers use the tech behind bitcoin to build amazing apps and products?We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We made it this far! 2017 was a year of many changes and in this episode, we provide some updates on our favorite stories of the past year.Things We Discussed:CRISPR is coming to a trial near you in 2018The first head swap between cadavers was successfulRepair.org is fighting for the right to repair your tractorEquifax is hit with a 50 state lawsuitBoring company sells a lot of hats and is digging a tunnel in MarylandRecent bugs in Apple's OSs caused by "a bad week"And then, there's the ever changing BitcoinWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Headlines about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency have exploded recently – and for good reason. In this episode, we discuss our reasons for getting excited about the digital gold rush and some outstanding concerns.Things We Discussed:The current state of BitcoinHow much bitcoin is left?Iota - an alternative cryptocurrency you should watchBitcoin takes a lot of energy to mineWe're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Future Break is also sponsored by Sudio Sweden, a company that wants to change the way people see headphones. You can get your own pair of headphones by using discount code 'FUTURE' which will give you 15% off any purchase! Go to www.sudiosweden.com and enter the code 'FUTURE' at checkout.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things We DiscussedTesla unveiled their electric SemiThe truck achieved a drag coefficient of 0.36The Tesla Semi can climb a 5 percent grade with a full load at 65 mph. A conventional truck maxes out at 45 mphFully loaded, the Semi can travel 500 miles on a single chargeTesla will build a network of high-speed, solar-powered charging systems called megachargers. They will provide 400 miles of range in 30 minutes. Megacharger use will cost 7 cents per kilowatt, Musk said.The Roadster goes from 0-60mph in an astounding 1.9 seconds and will have a 620 mile range.We're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, Acast, and Castbox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine living in a world where the government monitors everything you do online and offline, and ranks how "trustworthy" you are. If China has it's way, this will soon be reality...Things We DiscussedChina wants to give all its citizens a Social Credit SystemThey will monitor what you do, who you're with, and how hard you workA Wisconsin company let employees implant a microchip to buy snacks and open doorsWe have a new intro song! Tell us what you think!Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and AcastWe're also a proud sponsor of Care Of Vitamins. Use the code FUTURE at checkout to get 50% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bible talks about "Wars and rumors of Wars"; a fitting statement for today's world. North Korea has nukes, but what would happen if they use them or other advanced weapons? Join the conversation.Things We DiscussedHave we fallen prey to “Slipper” syndrome?What is an EMP?What can small countries do in the wake of an EMP attack?EMP could wipe out 90% of US populationWe have a new intro song! Tell us what you think!Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and AcastWe're also a proud sponsor of Care Of Vitamins. Use the code FUTURE at checkout to get 50% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In these days, it's not a matter of if we go to Mars but when. In this episode, we talk about how one company, SpaceX is planning on getting us there. Hold on to your seat.Things We DiscussedElon Musk introduces the BFR – the most powerful rocket in the worldNew York to Shanghai in 39 minutes? Here's howThis could be a logistical nightmareOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and AcastWe're also a proud sponsor of Care Of Vitamins. Use the code FUTURE at checkout to get 50% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few weeks, the credit bureau Equifax was recently hacked. What's the extent of the hack and what can you do to protect yourself? Check out this episode for more details. Things We DiscussedEquifax got hackedThen, they sent customers to a phishing siteWhat you can do to protect yourselfWhere does your data actually go?Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does this sound? Take a test and, if you score well enough, you'll be accepted to a school with no teachers, no tests, and little structure - oh yeah, and it's free. Too good to be true? Check out our discussion about the school of the future.Things We Discussed:Ecolé 42 - a tuition and teacher free school that will teach you programmingWhy do classrooms today look the same as they did 200 years ago?What is changing with these classrooms?Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wondered what it would be like to unplug from the grid? Is it even possible to remove yourself from the internet? In today's discussion, we head down the rabbit trail for some answers.Things We DiscussedHuge database helped law enforcement find out info about 9/11 terroristsRight to be forgotten legislation in EUIt's nearly impossible to completely erase yourself onlineBut you can try with these tools:Justdelete.meDeseat.meAlso, here's a creepy ancestry siteOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify, TuneIn, and Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things We Discussed:Russia is clamping down on VPN usage in the countryRussia spied on Ukraine military with an Android AppThe Stuxnet virusRussia is trying to localize the internet to crack down on dissentOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You may have heard of the term Net Neutrality. It's all over the news. But is there a perspective that's not being considered? Find out more as we go deeper into this conversation about the rules of the internet.Things We DiscussedWhat is Net Neutrality?What does it mean for us?Pipes, wires, and connections - who should 'own' them?Congress will hear both sides of the storyOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Also, we're excited to be a part of The Podglomerate network. Find your next favorite show.Check us out on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apple's World Wide Developer's conference is usually packed with a ton of new announcements - and this year was no different. In fact, we think that some of the things announced are game changers in the same way the original iPhone was. Things We Discussed:All the awesome new announcements!iOS 11New Control CenterApple PayAR Kit - Game Changing Augmented RealityAnd much more...Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Elon Musk and TunnelingIn this episode, we talk about a boring topic or more specifically The Boring Company and Elon Musks vision for future travel underground. Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we entering into a 'Minority Report' type of reality where you can be arrested before committing a crime? With the help of AI, an English town is taking the first steps in that direction. And the rest of us might not be that far behind.Things We DiscussDurham Police are using AI to help with custody decisionsTaser wants to give every cop a body cameraMass surveillance in the UK and USWe are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've all heard of heart, kidney, and even face transplants. But what about a full head transplant? Our discussion on this topic might just give you a headache...Things We Discussed:Chinese and Italian surgeons want to perform the first human head transplantValery will not be the first transplant patientEthics of thisWill this be a common transplant in the future?We are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An open an collaborative world is key for continued progress. So why are some technologies so locked down and where is the open source movement heading? Things We DiscussedAmerican Farmers are hacking their tractors with Ukrainian firmwareTesla open sourcing their charger patentsApple open sourcing SwiftGoogle open sources over 2,000 projectsWe are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you grew up before the 2000's, your upbringing most likely doesn't look the same as it does today.  So how does technology impact the way we raise our kids and what does the future look like?Things We DiscussedHow our Grandparents grew upHow we grew upThe impact of technology and raising kidsEducation and technologyWe are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a World where change is the only constant, we discuss things that we feel will not change in the near future.Things We DiscussTony Robbins' 6 Human Needs:CertaintyUncertaintyLove and ConnectionSignificanceGrowthContributionTechnology will become cheaper, better, faster to meet our unchanging needsSocial Media will change the way we connectPeople will always stay with things that connect them to the past; vinyl records, physical books, candles, etc...We are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've probably heard about Bitcoin. On this episode, we talk about the underlying technology that makes Bitcoin possible and what types of applications are around the corner.Things we discussedWTFB - CIA planned to hack cars to carry out assassinations!What are Blockchains?What is bitcoin?Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?Governments using blockchains to secure land titlesSome cool facts about Bitcoin and BlockchainsWe are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey all we are gearing up for our next episode, but we wanted to share somethings with you in the meantime.First off we have had a significant amount of downloads regarding CRISPR, so we wanted to create a playlist of videos you can watch to educate yourself further.You can view them down below. Also... drumroll please..........WE HAVE A SPONSOR!Yes, we are excited to have Cotton Bureau support Future Break. Cotton Bureau is a clothing company that allows creatives to create and sell their shirts while also creating an amazing platform for consumers to come in and scan all kinds of designed shirts to choose from.We love what they are doing and encourage everyone to go and check them out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technology changes at the speed of thought and today we'd love to provide some updates on things we've talked about on previous episodes. Cheers!Things we DiscussedFuture Break is growing and it's all thanks to you!AI Predicts Autism in BabiesGoogle's AI working with other AI'sDonald Trump, Shinzo Abe, and Maglev TrainsSan Antonio to Austin in 15 minutes? CRISPR Patent dispute results (and potential challenge)People really like Ad BlockersRIght to repair legislatureOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine a world where you can just pull energy from the sky... While we're not quite there (yet), the recent developments in battery tech will ensure that we don't waste the energy if (or when) we get to that point.Things We DiscussNikola Tesla's Apparatus for Utilization of Radiant EnergyNova's fantastic Search for the Super Battery documentaryHow do batteries work?Graphene SupercapacitorsNew batteries that can charge your phone in 5 minutesCoating that makes batteries last 400 times longerRegenerative charging busesTesla powerwallOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humans have always had a desire to move faster and faster. It seems like the faster we can more, the smaller the world becomes. On this episode, we talk about some of the modes of transportation that are still catching up and if our need for speed will ever be quenched in the future...Things we DiscussedThe evolution of transportationTransportation AccidentsMaglev trains in Shanghai and JapanThe California Bullet Train cost overrunsThe HyperloopHyperloop Dubai Project including this cool concept videoOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CRISPR is one of the biggest scientific discoveries you might not have heard about. In this episode we break down what exactly is this new technology and how it will ultimately impact humanity.Things We DiscussedHow does CRISPR Work?Who owns the patent rights on CRISPR?Humans 2.0 ArticleCRISPR Home KitTB reistant cows23 and Me DNA TestingOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI Revolution is not only here, but it is advancing rather quickly. On this episode, we layout where things are heading for the future for Artificial Intelligence, especially in the area of the medical and automotive industries.If you haven't listened to the previous episode of Part One of The Search For Artificial Intelligence, we highly recommend you go back and listen as it will give important context for this episode.AI winning at Texas HoldemAI becoming the new doctor as AI can examine whole populationsAI monitoring patient health in real timeAI learning to drive a car in 4 daysAI using WiFi to talk to other carsAdditionally, we discuss the various scenarios on how AI will be affecting us as a population and how it will become the authority to where Doctors may get in trouble for going against the AI's instructions. And with AI using so many cameras on cars will there come a point where surveillance is everywhere.In other words, will you be able to get away with anything. Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI Revolution is here. On this episode, we define and provide a historical flashback to the very beginnings of Artificial Intelligence including:Ancient Greek RobotsTalking HeadsCharles Babbage and Ada Byron's Analytical EngineAlan Turing and the Enigma busting BombeThe Turing TestThe Three Laws of RoboticsAdditionally, we discuss the current application of AI on iPhones, Google beating the world's best Go players, AI in a Texas Hold-Em tournament, and set the stage for Episode 7, where we'll discuss what (we think) AI will look like in the future.Our intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you love tech, CES is the place to be. For this episode, we decided to pick our top 5 products that were announced.Peder's Top FiveSmart Washers/Dryers HologramsHulu LiveAmazon Echo IntegrationsWillow PumpHonorable Mention: 360 CameraSergei's Top FiveChargepoint Express PlusLG W7 TVLego BoostHonda Riding AssistantAudi + NVIDIA AIHonorable Mention: Sony Bravia A1 SeriesOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you feel about the pop-ups and banner ads that flood the internet?On this episode, we unpack the rising trend of people using ad blockers and explain how they work. We also dive into some of the issues that people have with ads and how enabling an Ad Blocker will affect publishers and the whole advertising industry.Things we mentioned:This article by HubSpotThis article by ViceOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you ever really "Own" your home? What about the impending Smart Device invasion?On this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of both home ownership and renting - and the whole concept of ownership in general.The idea of renting a home or apartment is exciting to many people who can't or don't want to mess with lawn care, shoveling, maintenance, etc. As a home owner, on the other hand, you do those things whether you like it or not. We lay out cases for both scenarios and why you may never truly own your home or property even if you've paid it off.In the second half of the show, we talked about how technology and in particular Smart Devices are making home ownership a lot more connected and customizable.Things we mentioned:Nest Smart ThermostatRing Wifi DoorbellAmazon EchoGoogle HomeTesla Solar RoofOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud.Permalink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cars.Historically, the driving force of America's consumer.Okay Sergei came up with that pun.They are the amazing machines that get us from point A to point B and they currently are being disrupted.With the rise of electric cars and technology being inserted into the automobile, cars are moving more and more into the software world.And software needs to be updated, which means some very important implications for what this means for car ownership.Items Discussed In This EpisodeWhat were our first cars?Article: John Deere works to make contractual laws to not allow farmers to work on their equipment they bought because of the damage that could be done to the hardware and software.General Motors looking to do the sameWhat this mean currently for us as car ownersWhat will our children do in the future for transportationOur intro song is called 'Roses' by Jordan Elgie. Check him out on Soundcloud. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first episode.I would like to say this episode was a long time coming, but in all reality, it happened very fast.Sergei thought we should go and record together and so over our lunch break we hopped in my car and made this initial recording. To a certain extent that is where the "Break" in Future Break came from.Personally, as a long-time podcaster, it was one of those moments were after recording I was thinking,"Wow, that was awesome. Let's do that again."And by the end of the day, we had a logo and had edited this episode.Items Mentioned In This EpisodeSergei's backgroundPeder's backgroundHow we are excited about what the future will bringAnd some thoughts on super fast trains Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.