The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce

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Are we about to experience a global food crisis? May 11, 2022

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The pandemic has produced numerous supply chain issues, some impairing our ability to manufacture fertiliser. Could this mean we won't be able to grow all the food we need?

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TNBS Rerun - Ransomware (from the Criminal Domain podcast) May 08, 2022

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This is an episode of the 'Criminal Domain' podcast that was written and hosted by Mark Pesce which tells the story of Glenn Hart, a radio host who found himself the victim of a ransomware attack.

Glenn had all the files on his computer stolen. Savvy enough to see a note left for him buried in the files, Glenn decided to play by his own rules and negotiate with the hackers to get his data back.

Featuring Claire Aird.

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What happens when good A.I. turns to the Dark Side? May 04, 2022

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A recent experiment showed that any AI can be 'turned to the dark side' simply by reframing its goals. It's surprisingly easy - and that points to a big problem.

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2022 Predictions: We ask the experts Apr 27, 2022

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We turn to the experts, to hear their predictions for the future of work, sustainable energy, transportation, cryptocurrencies and the metaverse.

Featuring Jason Calacanis, Ramez Naam, Sally Dominguez, Drew Smith, Mark Jeffrey and Tony Parisi

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2022 Predictions: I'm a futurist, not a psychic! Apr 20, 2022

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At the start of 2021 I made four big predictions for the year about digital currencies, the transition to a sustainable economy, geopolitics and social media. How did I score?

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New and improved futures Apr 20, 2022

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A new series, a new podcast production partner - and a new theme: WORLD CHANGING, bringing together amazing talent, tools, and a driving need change the world in this decade!

We're bringing you these stories in series 6 of The Next Billion Seconds.

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Mark Pesce - The Next Billion Seconds - Series 6 Trailer Apr 12, 2022

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The choices we make today, shape our world tomorrow. The Next Billion Seconds answers your questions about the future to make the best decisions for ourselves and our families. We need the best information. Should you buy a Bitcoin? Maybe? What other cryptocurrency should you buy or sell? What the heck is an NFT? Will a digital artwork make you happy? Make you money or just give you FOMO is a plot of land in the metaverse that doesn't really exist worth more than a beachfront house that sits below sea level, which is the better investment. And what happens if you get divorced? Who gets the meta house? What about all that space junk floating around up in orbit? Does he get cleaned up before it rains down on us? And how will we make the transition to an all renewable all electric economy? The future has never been so important. I don't have all the answers, but together we'll talk to the right people to find out the answers you need to know what you can do today to contribute to a better tomorrow. That's on this season's journey through The Next Billion Seconds.

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TNBS Rerun - Designing for Flood Resilience in a Wetter World Mar 31, 2022

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In light of the recent flood events in Australia, it felt apt to revisit this 2020 episode of The Next Billion Seconds, "Designing for Flood Resilience in a Wetter World".

Mark is joined by some of the world's leading climate scientists - including Australian of the Year Tim Flannery - to learn all about the future of precipitation and how to make our homes resilient in floods.

Thanks to:

Futurist Sally Dominguez; UNSW climate scientist Professor Steven Sherwood; Monash University climate scientist Professor Christian Jakob; Brisbane architect James Davidso and (amongst other things) scientist and environmentalist Tim Flannery FAA.

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What three changes can we make to effortlessly lower our carbon emissions? Sep 26, 2021

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SUSTAIN #6: Three simple, easy changes show us how much we can do - and how empowered we already are to fix this problem. Why do we worry that doing 'the right thing' for the climate will be hard yards?

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Can we radically reduce the emissions created growing our food? Sep 19, 2021

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SUSTAIN#5: Growing the meat we eat produces a lot of Australia's carbon emissions. The four innovations explored in this episode show us a path toward an agriculture that is radically more efficient.

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