The Next Billion Seconds with Mark Pesce

How does Bitcoin work? Is it really worth anything, or could its value fall to zero? Why would 'value investor' Warren Buffet refuse a deal to buy all the Bitcoin in the world - for just $25?

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Since 2019, Service NSW has provided a Digital Driver's Licence (DDL). Today we learned it's extremely easy to counterfeit by anyone with modest technical skills. That's a huge security risk - for bu…

In this third instalment of our Crypto re-runs, Mark discusses how cryptocurrencies blended with computer code create powerful ‘smart contracts’ - money that can think for itself, and act on its own.

In this second crypto-themed rerun in the lead up to our new series, "Are You Crypto Crazy?", we ask why has the world gone bananas for Bitcoin? Why do folks treat it like money? Host Mark Pesce expl…

With the new Next Billion Seconds series "Are You Crypto Crazy?" coming soon, we thought we would warm up by revisiting a few episodes of Mark's previous series "Cryptonomics"

In the first episode of…

Mark Pesce's Executive Producer Josh just lost his shirt on a cryptocurrency known as $LUNA or Terra. Should we be prepared to lose everything when we speculate? And how can anyone focus on the long-…

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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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.

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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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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 Domingue…

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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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!

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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 infor…

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 t…

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 ya…

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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SUSTAIN #4: Inventor Saul Griffith makes a radical proposal: electrify everything, saving energy, money, and cutting emissions almost to zero. It also transforms the costs of climate change into enor…

SUSTAIN #3: In 2020, renewables became the cheapest source of electricity. Without cheap storage, renewables will never be able to be the entire solution for a world that will need a lot more electri…

SUSTAIN #2: Mercedes goes all in on EVs, with studies now indicating EVs save 50% of emissions over their lifetime, versus petrol vehicles. Is this enough to keep on course to a low-carbon future? Co…

SUSTAIN #1: The recent UN report on climate change gives us about twelve years to really reign in our carbon emissions. That means it’s time to think clearly and methodically about how to get the mos…