Archive - FUTURES by Luke Robert Mason

Engineering a Better Future w/ Dr. Shini Somara

Mechanical Engineer Shini Somara shares her thoughts on why we need impactful storytelling in science communication, how diversity drives innovation in…

Apr 8 •

Luke Robert Mason

33:34

Blockchain Radicals w/ Joshua Dávila

Blockchain Socialist Joshua Dávila shares his insights on using blockchain technology to challenge capitalism, why we should take a techno-probabalistic…

Apr 2 •

Luke Robert Mason

41:12

March 2024

🚀 Space Settlements, Science Fiction & Live Podcast Events

Catch up on the latest episodes of the FUTURES Podcast, and join our live events in London, UK.

Mar 11 •

Luke Robert Mason

Protopian Stories for Better Tomorrows w/ Ari Wallach

Futurist Ari Wallach shares his insights into why we need ethical long-term visions that prioritise humanity, the importance of transgenerational…

Mar 11 •

Luke Robert Mason

1:21:25

Eaten by the Internet w/ Dr. Corinne Cath & Dr. Fieke Jansen

Researchers Dr. Corinne Cath & Dr. Fieke Jansen share their insights into critical approaches to internet infrastructure, the environmental costs of…

Mar 4 •

Luke Robert Mason

51:35

February 2024

Space Settlements on Mars w/ Kelly & Zach Weinersmith

Authors Kelly Weinersmith & Zach Weinersmith share their insights into the challenge of building settlements on Mars, how extended periods in…

Feb 26 •

Luke Robert Mason

1:00:47

Mathematics as Science Fiction w/ Prof. Ian Stewart

Mathematician Prof. Ian Stewart shares his strategies for explaining abstract mathematical concepts to the public, the role imagination can play in…

Feb 19 •

Luke Robert Mason

1:37:14

January 2024

Human Extinction w/ Dr. Émile P. Torres & Prof. Steve Fuller

Philosopher Dr. Émile P. Torres & sociologist Prof. Steve Fuller share their thoughts on the history of human extinction, how apocalyptic narratives…

Jan 29 •

Luke Robert Mason

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Dr. Émile P. Torres

1:31:13

How Human Biology Shapes Civilisation w/ Prof. Lewis Dartnell

Astrobiologist Prof. Lewis Dartnell shares his insights into how biology has shaped civilisation, the challenges of living on Mars, and why cooperation…

Jan 8 •

Luke Robert Mason

46:11

October 2023

The Long View w/ Richard Fisher

Journalist Richard Fisher shares his thoughts on the importance of taking a long view of the future, why short-termism is the greatest threat to…

Oct 11, 2023 •

Luke Robert Mason

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40:56

July 2023

Our Superhuman Future w/ Elise Bohan, Prof. Steve Fuller & Anders Sandberg

Transhumanists Elise Bohan, Prof. Steve Fuller and Anders Sandberg share their thoughts on the future of humanity, the role artificial intelligence will…

Jul 31, 2023 •

Luke Robert Mason

1:33:24

May 2023

Bioethics of Human & Animal Enhancement w/ Dr. Sarah Chan

Bioethicist Dr. Sarah Chan shares her thoughts on the ethics of human genome editing, the potential of developing a social model of enhancement, and the…

May 1, 2023 •

Luke Robert Mason

1:00:56

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