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Podcasts de Fw:Thinking
What is a connectome? Why is a worm's neural system so important? How difficult is it to make a...
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Inspired by a wonderful message from a fan, we take a look at what bees mean to you and me. Are...
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We tend to take Earth's gravity for granted. But without it, our bodies go on a long, sad journey...
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Futurists often talk about computers and brains as if they were interchangeable. Your hosts...
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We're old hands at making predictions but history is filled with inaccurate (and hilarious)...
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It's time to talk about 3D printing again. What are some of the advances we've seen over the last...
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What does it take to get off the grid? From electricity to water to just getting by, we take a...
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Are we limited by the senses we've evolved or can we extend them? From sensing magnetic fields to...
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Why has battery technology lagged behind other advancements? Are we doomed to have batteries hold...
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Are solar vehicles practical? We look at how solar-powered vehicles are teaching us new lessons...
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Can we create a friendly artificial intelligence? Is such a thing impossible? We look at the best...
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What is the concept of the Singularity? What are the different pathways? Is it really only a...
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A recently launched project called Human Longevity Inc. intends, as co-founder Peter Diamandis...
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What's the perfect way for rovers to get around? Why settle on the wheel? We look at the...
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You’ve seen replicators feed the crew of Star Trek, but will real humans ever be able to press a...
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Your Next Surgeon Might Be a Robot
How are robots used in medical procedures today? We look at the history, present and future of...
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Is antigravity possible? From impractical flying machines to cities in the clouds, we take a look...
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What is the future of sleep? Sleep is an important biological function - but could we engineer a...
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Is Thorium the answer to our energy needs? We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of thorium as an...
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