The Near Future Now
Podcast on Emerging Tech & Culture Shifts
The show explores the intersection of cutting-edge technology (AI, biotech, space tech, climate engineering) and its cultural, ethical, and human implications.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
Digital Dating: Love in the Algorithm Era
This podcast explores how digital dating apps have profoundly transformed romantic relationships. It discusses the shift from traditional meeting methods to a "swipe culture" driven by convenience an…
Social Media: Identity and Community Transformed
The provided podcast explores how social media significantly influences modern identity and community. It discusses how individuals now curate an "online self" through carefully chosen content, essen…
The Smartphone Revolution: Reshaping Human Life
This podcast episode explores the profound impact of smartphones on human life and society since their inception. It traces the evolution from basic mobile phones to the multi-functional devices of t…
Digital Twins of Humanity: AI's Virtual Selves
"Digital Twins of Humanity: How AI Is Creating Our Virtual Selves"
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating — and unsettling — world of AI-generated human replicas, also known as digital twins. W…
Blurred Realities: Navigating AI's Impact on Truth
In this episode, we dive into the unsettling rise of AI-generated content and its impact on how we perceive reality. From hyper-realistic videos created by tools like Sora to viral hoaxes like the fa…
Digital Ghosts: Living Forever in the Cloud
In this episode, we explore the eerie and fascinating rise of “digital ghosts” — AI-generated versions of people who’ve passed away, built from their personal data. From voice synthesis to deepfake v…
Artists: AI's Secret Weapon for a Human Future
In this episode, we challenge the popular belief that artists are becoming obsolete in an AI-driven world. Instead, we reveal how artists are not only surviving—but leading—the AI revolution. While a…
Neuralink's Frontier: Mind Control and Human Evolution
Neuralink's advancements and potential impact on humanity, focusing on its 2025 breakthroughs. It highlights the company's success in restoring abilities like speech and mobility in human trial parti…
The Rebirth of Privacy: Lost, Gained, and Redefined
The episode explores the evolving concept of privacy in the modern digital age. It considers how individuals have unwittingly traded personal data for technological conveniences like real-time naviga…