Double Trouble

10/13/20 • 49 min

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Today we travel to a future where we all have digital replicas of ourselves to deploy at faculty meetings, doctors appointments, and even dates.

Guests:

Lars Buttler — CEO of the AI Foundation
Damien Patrick Williams — PhD candidate at Virginia Tech
Dr. Koen Bruynseels — researcher at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands
Christel De Maeyer — researcher based in Belgium
Dr. Robin Zebrowski — professor of cognitive science at Beloit college
Dr. Duncan Irschick — professor of biology at UMass Amherst and director of the Digital Life initiative

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Today we travel to a future where we all have digital replicas of ourselves to deploy at faculty meetings, doctors appointments, and even dates.

Guests:

Lars Buttler — CEO of the AI Foundation
Damien Patrick Williams — PhD candidate at Virginia Tech
Dr. Koen Bruynseels — researcher at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands
Christel De Maeyer — researcher based in Belgium
Dr. Robin Zebrowski — professor of cognitive science at Beloit college
Dr. Duncan Irschick — professor of biology at UMass Amherst and director of the Digital Life initiative

→ → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ←

🤖 for AI only 🤖

🚨 Pre-order the Flash Forward book today! 🚨

✨ Subscribe to Open World here ✨

Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky.

Get in touch: Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected]

Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify

Episode Sponsors:

Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together to take the next step in their creative journey, with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Start with two free months of Premium Membership, and explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/flashforward.
Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.
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Today we travel to a future where you’re guaranteed a job, but there’s a catch: your job is assigned to you by an algorithm.

Guests:

Dr. Pavlina Tcherneva — professor of economics at Bard College, researcher at the Levy Economics Institute & author of The Case for a Job Guarantee.
Dr. Kira Lussier — historian at the University of Toronto.
Manish Raghavan — PhD candidate at Cornell University.
Dr. Chris Gilliard — privacy scholar & Professor of English at Macomb Community College.

Voice acting:

Echo: Elena Fernández Collins

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Flash Forward is hosted by Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky.

Get in touch: Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected]

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Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.
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Votes for All!

Today we travel to a future where voting rights are extended to lots more people in the United States including non-citizens, 16-year-olds, and convicted felons.

Guests:

Dr. Ron Hayduk — professor of political science at San Francisco State University, and author of Democracy for All
Ashawn Dabney-Small — candidate for Boston City Council District 3 and Vice President for the National Youth Rights Association
Dr. Sylvia Kritzinger — a professor at the University of Vienna
Jennifer Taylor — senior attorney at the Equal Justice Initiative.

→ → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ←

Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky.

Get in touch: Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected]

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Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify

Episode Sponsors:

PNAS Science Sessions: short, in-depth conversations with the world’s top scientific researchers. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.
Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!