Hence The Future

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Ep. 143 - The Future of Capital Gains Taxes Apr 27, 2021

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Both sides of the capital gains tax argument 🏛

In this episode, Mattimore explores why the Biden Administration is proposing to raise capital gains taxes right now, how that is likely to affect the economy, and what the arguments are for and against this proposal.

Topics Discussed:

Why the Biden Admin seeks to raise capital gains taxes
Arguments against raising the top capital gains tax rate
Arguments for raising the top capital gains tax rate
Responses to criticisms for raising capital gains tax
The four turnings and the long term debt cycle
Where the US economy is likely to go from here

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #capitalgains #taxes

Ep. 142 - The Hidden Meaning of Tolkien’s Universe with Stephen Kipp and Brett Ewer Apr 20, 2021

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Understanding Tolkien’s Legendarium 🧙‍♂️

In this episode, Mattimore is joined by Stephen Kipp and Brett Ewer to discuss the hidden meaning behind Tolkien's major works - The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings - Plus, what Tolkien would have to say about the future were he with us here today.

Topics Discussed:

Invention vs. Discovery of Myth
The Creation of The Universe
The Creation of Earthly Beings
Sub-Creative Powers
Races in Tolkien’s Universe
Use of the Elvish perspective
Language, Culture, Thought
Myth versus Allegory
Fate vs Free Will
Battles of the Psyche
Divine Archetypes
Cyclicality of History
Quest Reversals
Death and immortality
Morality of Good and Evil
Industry and Technology
Corruptive Nature of Power
Criticisms of Tolkien’s Work
Tolkien’s views on the future

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #tolkien #jrrtolkien

Ep. 141 - mRNA and The Future of Vaccines Apr 13, 2021

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Everything you need to know about mRNA vaccines 🔬

In this episode, Mattimore explores how messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines work, why they are such a game changer for bio-technology, the pros and cons of mRNA compared to traditional vaccines, and their future potential for mRNA vaccines to treat viruses far beyond COVID-19...

Topics Discussed:

How traditional work
How mRNA vaccines work
Challenges with mRNA vaccines
Benefits of mRNA vaccines
mRNA facts versus fiction
What the research shows
Current mRNA trials and studies
Potential future applications

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #mRNA #mRNAvaccine

Ep. 140 - The Greatest Thinkers of All Time Apr 06, 2021

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Who are the greatest thinkers of all time? 💭

In this special easter egg episode, Mattimore shares who he considers to be the greatest thinkers of all time, both living and dead. At the end of the episode, he also shares his list of all-time greatest books and podcasts.

See both definitive lists on HenceTheFuture.com under Episode 140. Enjoy!

Topics Discussed:

5 Greatest Thinkers of the Past (i.e. no longer living)
5 Greatest Thinkers of the Present (i.e. living)
Greatest Books and Podcasts of all time

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #greatestthinkers

Ep. 139 - The Beginning of Infinity Mar 30, 2021

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Is infinite progress possible? ✨

In this episode, Mattimore explores “The Beginning of Infinity,” a concept developed by physicist David Deutsch, which seeks to answer the question: “Is infinite progress possible?”

In other words, is it possible for humanity to continue making more and more progress, accumulating ever greater knowledge and understanding of the universe, and ever greater ability to control our environment, or is progress “bounded” in some way...

Topics Discussed

How good explanations transform reality
Instinctive, cultural, and scientific knowledge
What makes for a “good explanation?”
The nature of knowledge and progress
Seeking a “theory of everything”
Possible limits to progress
Possible limits to understanding
Light, infinity, and consciousness
Dark matter and dark energy
We are always at the beginning

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #beginningofinfinity

Ep. 138 - NFTs and The Future of Digital Ownership Mar 23, 2021

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Why NFTs are Here to Stay 🪙 🔐

In this episode, Mattimore explores the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and the future of digital ownership.

Topics Discussed:

What NFTs are
How NFTs work
What gives NFTs value
Benefits and problems
Notable NFT platforms
Decentralized finance
Art, music, movie royalties
The creator economy
Future NFT applications
Future of digital ownership

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #nft #nfts #futureofnfts

Ep. 137 - The Future of Adventure with Bryce Caster Mar 16, 2021

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Travel, Tourism, and Adventure in the 2020s🗺

In this episode, Mattimore explores with future of travel, tourism, and adventure in the world after COVID with travel aficionado, Bryce Caster.

Topics Discussed:

The value of travel and adventure
How COVID has impacted travel
Common misconceptions about travel
How to avoid with danger while traveling
The ethics of “digital nomad arbitrage”
How tech helps and hinders travel
Difficulty finding “true wilderness”
Solo travel vs. companion travel
Cultural differences around the world
Perceptions of America abroad
Adventure as a mindset
Future of travel in the 2020s

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #travel #adventure

Ep. 136 - The Future of Ad Tracking Mar 09, 2021

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Browser Wars, iOS 14 Changes, and The Emergence of Web 3.0 🌐

In this episode, Mattimore explores how imminent changes to iOS 14 and online tracking mechanisms will impact the future of the open web.

Topics discussed:

Why the ad industry is changing
The online privacy movement
Anti-trust, regulations, competition
Comparing Web 1.0, 2.0, & 3.0
Apple’s iOS 14 announcement
Facebook’s response to iOS 14
Google’s announcement re: cookies
Competition among advertisers
Competition among browsers
Decentralization

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Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #adtracking #iOS14

Ep. 135 - Modeling The Universe Mar 02, 2021

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Mental Models for Reality 🌌

In this episode, Mattimore explores some of the most prominent mental models for describing the universe and understanding reality.

Models Discussed:

Raw perceptions
Instinctive model
Geocentric model
Heliocentric model
Expanding universe model
Relativistic model
YOUniverse model
Indra’s Net of Jewels
Dramatic model
Ceramic model
Organic model

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YouTube: youtube.com/c/HenceTheFuturePodcast
Hashtags: #htf #hencethefuture #mentalmodels #modelingtheuniverse

Ep. 134 - The Future of Real Estate Feb 23, 2021

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Real estate in 2021 and beyond 🏡

In this episode, Mattimore explores why the Federal Reserve just sounded the alarm on commercial real estate, why the residential real estate market continues to boom despite the pandemic, and how technology, human behavior, and global financial trends are changing the dynamics of real estate in 2021 and beyond…

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