Are we the first advanced civilization on earth? 🧐 In this episode, Mattimore explores a thought experiment known as the Silurian Hypothesis. The Silurian Hypothesis seeks to answer a seemingly obvious question: Are we the first advanced civilization on earth? How do we know? Topics Discussed: What is the Silurian Hypothesis? Why this thought experiment is useful Defining “advanced civilization” Looking back through earth’s history The development of hominid species Pre-hominid boom and bust cy...
Sep 22, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 113
Into the Quantum Multiverse 🌌 In this episode, Mattimore explores the various interpretations of quantum mechanics, including The Copenhagen Interpretation, The Many Worlds Interpretation, Hidden Variable Theory, Quantum Field Theory, The Simulation Hypothesis, and Hilbert Space Topics Discussed: The #1 question in all of quantum mechanics Contrasting classical and quantum realities The double slit experiment and wave-particle duality Schrödinger equation, technology, and modeling reality Argum...
Sep 15, 2020•25 min•Season 2Ep. 112
Rise of the Solopreneur 👨💻🚀 In this episode, Mattimore sits down with renowned rapper, podcaster, and creative entrepreneur, Zuby, to discuss why more and more people are choosing solopreneurship, and what that means for the future... Broad Topics: Why so many are choosing solopreneurship Working for yourself vs working for/with someone else How to maximize your potential and achieve freedom The hard work it takes to become an “overnight success” How to get started on the path of solopreneur...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 111
Life safety skills that aren’t taught in schools ⚠️ In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Jonathan Cristall, veteran LA prosecutor and author of the forthcoming book “What They Don’t Teach Teens,” to discuss how to navigate the various “land mines” of adolescence. Broad Topics: JC’s perspective as a prosecutor, father, and former troubled teen Knowing your rights during police interactions How to improve the criminal justice system What to do when you’re pulled over at a traffic stop Do you ...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 110
Being a Kid in the Digital Age 👾 In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Steve Morris, author of the best-selling book: “What Size Balls Do I Need?” to explore how the essence of what it means to be a kid is changing… Broad Topics: What has changed about being a kid in 2020? The importance of sports for childhood development At what age kids should be allowed unregulated screen time At what age kids should be allowed to have social media accounts How to balance the pros and cons of being a “d...
Aug 25, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 109
The art of steering reality 𐃏 In this episode, Mattimore explores the future of cybernetics. The inspiration for this episode is a quote from Elon Musk: "We're all plugged in like nodes on the network, like leaves on a big tree. We're all feeding this network with our questions and answers. We're all collectively programming the AI. We are all one giant cybernetic collective.” Broad Topics: What is cybernetics? Cybernetics in the plant and animal world Cybernetics in the human world Psycho-cybe...
Aug 18, 2020•26 min•Season 2Ep. 108
Surviving the apocalypse 🔥⛈🌋💣👾🪓 In this episode, Mattimore explores a thought experiment… What if civilization ended tomorrow? What would you do if your devices stopped working, your water stopped running, and chaos broke out in the streets? Do you have a plan? Do you have the supplies needed to survive? Do you have the skills necessary to provide the basics - water, food, and shelter - for yourself and for those you love? Let’s say you and I are able to survive the apocalypse… how might we...
Aug 11, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 107
How big technology companies - Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Google - plan to stay on top forever 👾 In this episode, Alex Kantrowitz joins Mattimore to discuss his best-selling book, “Always Day One: How the Tech Titans Plan to Stay on Top Forever.” Broad Topics: The “Always Day One” mindset How Apple’s minset is different Google and the future of artificial intelligence Amazon’s “hands off the wheel” culture The future of automation, jobs, and innovation Facebook’s feedback culture and rapid develo...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 106
What if you could write in plain English instead of code, and the computer would just… understand you? 🤔 In this episode, Mattimore explores the impact that GPT-3, and natural language processing algorithms at large, will have on our economy, our society, our workforce, and our collective future. Broad Questions: What is GPT-3? Why is GPT-3 game changing? What does the future look like? GPT-3 Applications: Debuild.co - Build any app. Simply describe what you want your app to do in plain English...
Jul 28, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 105
The Future of Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, and the Blockchain In this episode, Anthony Pompliano joins Mattimore to discuss the future of Bitcoin and the global financial system. Broad Topics Why has every fiat currency in history eventually gone to zero? What does Ray Dalio mean when he says “cash is trash?” Comparing Bitcoin to fiat currencies like the US dollar Comparing Bitcoin to gold and silver, stocks, and other asset classes Comparing Bitcoin to other cryptocurrencies like Libra and Ethere...
Jul 21, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 104
Supersonic Planes, Missiles, and Automobiles 💥🚀 In this episode, Mattimore explores how supersonic travel, weaponry, and defenses are evolving… Broad Topics: Supersonic air travel Supersonic ground travel Supersonic weapons and defenses The future of war, defense, AI, and cyber-security Future Scenarios: Worst Case Scenario Best Case Scenario Most Likely Scenario Thanks for tuning in 🔭 Website: hencethefuture.com/ Instagram: instagram.com/hencethefuture/ Twitter: twitter.com/hencethefuture Yo...
Jul 14, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 103
Why do we believe what we believe? 💡 In this episode, Mattimore discusses the differences between “idea labs” and “echo chambers,” two concepts coined by Tim Urban via his blog “Wait But Why,” and the impact that each is likely to have on the future of society. Broad Topics: Idea labs Echo chambers Straw man vs. steel man arguments Paul Graham’s Hierarchy of Disagreement (from highest to lowest): refuting the central point; refuting a key point; counter-arguments; contradictions; responding to ...
Jul 08, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 102
How stand-up comedy is changing now and in the future 🎭 In this episode, stand up comic Aaron Weber joins Mattimore to discuss what it’s like to be a comedian in the year 2020, what makes a joke funny, the perils of cancel culture, limitations to free speech, the value that comedy brings to society, and how comedy is likely to evolve in the future... Broad Topics: What is your go-to process for coming up with jokes? What makes something funny? The science and art of comedy 6 dimensions of humor...
Jun 30, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 101
The Rise and Fall of Empires 🏛♻️🗽 In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Brett Ewer to discuss what we can learn from the rise and fall of Rome, and how we can apply those learnings to create a better future for America… Broad Topics: Why compare the USA to Ancient Rome? Where on the Roman timeline would America be right now? Similarities and differences between the final years of the Roman Republic and America in the year 2020 Similarities and differences between the final years of the Wes...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 100
Logotherapy and the meaning of life 🌄 In this episode, Mattimore explores the meaning of life... Broad Topics What is the meaning of life? Is there a general meaning of life? Is there a personal meaning of life? Escaping the existential vacuum The life and philosophy of Viktor Frankl Mass Neurotic Triad: depression, addiction, aggression What makes logotherapy such an effective remedy? How does logotherapy differ from other therapies? What’s important to know about logotherapy? How does finding...
Jun 16, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Police Reform in the USA 🚔🇺🇸♻️ In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the underlying causes of police brutality, racial profiling, and qualified immunity for law enforcement officers. We also explore the difficult situations faced by police officers; and, we explore realistic solutions for how to save lives, stop crimes, and end the excessive use of force by police against black Americans. Broad Topics: What’s uniquely wrong with America’s system of policing Why police are needed in so...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Discovering new materials 🔬 In this episode, Mattimore sits down with materials scientist, Drew Schaller, to explore how humanity might leverage new materials to extend the human lifespan, improve quality of life, preserve Earth's environment and raw materials, and live among the stars 💫 Broad Topics: What is materials science? What do materials scientists do? What role has materials science played throughout history: from stone age to bronze age, iron age, steel age, silicon age, and... graph...
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Joe Rogan moves to Spotify: What does this massive move mean for the future of the podcasting industry? 🤔🎙 “Where were you when Joe Rogan moved to Spotify?” - Theo Von In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss the impact that Joe Rogan's move to Spotify will have on the podcasting industry as a whole. We also explore future podcasting technologies, and provide recommendations for how to launch, grow, and monetize your own podcast in 2020 and beyond... Key Questions: Is the Spotify + Joe Ro...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 96
How to author your own reality and create the future 🕹 In this episode, Mattimore explores how to author your own reality and control the future by recognizing and mastering what Scott Adams calls, “The Interface for Reality” ... Buttons on the interface to reality: The Selfish Gene “Game recognize game” Talent stack Curiosity Power of Positive Thinking “Winning even if you fail” Systems vs Goals The power of positive association Pacing and Leading Contrast Principle High Ground Maneuver Why al...
May 19, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Mass incarceration 🔒 How will the US prison system, and prison systems around the world, change in the future? Why do societies put people in prison in the first place? 5 reasons… 1. To keep dangerous people away from the rest of society so they can no longer harm anyone 2. To deter members of society from committing crimes by making an example of criminals 3. To punish for punishments sake (and so the victim and victim’s family can get “retribution”) 4. To rehabilitate people who made mistakes...
May 12, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Searching for the "Source Code" of the Universe 👨🔬💫 In this episode, Mattimore sits down with theoretical physicist, Garrett Lisi, to discuss the present and future of our search for a "theory of everything." Broad Topics: What is the core mystery that theoretical physics aims to solve? How have you in particular gone about trying to solve it? How has our understanding of physics evolved over time? What role does emergence play in understanding reality? What is the significance of light in o...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 93
"The Great Decoupling" between the US and China 🇺🇸⚡️🇨🇳 In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how the current crisis is accelerating "The Great Decoupling” between the US and China, and what that means for the future of America, China, and the rest of the world. We also explore what it would be like to live in the US and China, respectively, in the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario... Broad Topics: Why is the COVID crisis accelerating the “Great Decoupling...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Emergent phenomena 🌌 In this episode, Mattimore explores a concept that’s many believe to be the single greatest mystery in our universe - emergence - the phenomenon that describes how order arises from chaos, how intelligence arises from stupidity, and how higher level beings emerge from lower level beings… Examples of emergence: Cells in your body emerging as you Emergent behavior in ant colonies Fireflies lighting in unison Emergence in human societies Emergent page rankings by Google Rank B...
Apr 21, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Accelerating health trends 💊 In this episode, Mattimore sits down with Dr. Martin Mullen to discuss America's rapidly changing healthcare system, how that system is likely evolve in the future, and what that means for doctors and patients alike... Topics Discussed: What’s it like working at a hospital during this crisis? Why are so many hospitals struggling to stay afloat financially? How do hospitals and doctors earn the majority of their profits? Are doctors concerned about how M4A will impac...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Preparing for a new reality 👨💻 In this episode, Mattimore explores the rapidly evolving nature of what it means to have a job and earn a living... Key Questions: What was the "old" future of work? How has the job market evolved in the past few weeks? What are some real world examples of these changes? What are some industry examples of these changes? What positive trends are accelerating? What negative trends are accelerating? How might the education system evolve? Why are talent stacks so im...
Apr 07, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Earth is closed 🌎🚫 In this episode, Mattimore explores the global economic shifts that are occurring in 2020 and beyond. He also shares perspectives from Ray Dalio and Chamath Palihapitiya on what a new normal might look like... Key Questions: What makes this event unlike any other? What are the closest historical corollaries? Why has productivity growth been so slow? Where are we in the short term debt cycle? Where are we in the long term debt cycle? What does the surge of jobless claims tell...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 88
A Rapidly Evolving Economy🎢 In this episode, Mattimore and Brett explore the impact that shelter in place is having on jobs, income, and businesses. We also discuss potential solutions, including a government stimulus package that’s currently in the works. And at the end, we predict the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario for the US economy as a whole… Topics and Questions: What do key economic indicators tell us about the future of the US economy? Which business sect...
Mar 24, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Are we currently experiencing a Black Swan Event with COVID-19? In this episode, Mattimore and Justin explore whether the COVID-19 pandemic is in fact a black swan event, as defined by Nassim Taleb, and if so, what should be done to safeguard our health as well as our wealth during this event. We also explore the future of black swan events more generally, and discuss strategies for becoming, what Nassim Taleb calls, “antifragile.” Broad Topics: Is the COVID-19 pandemic a “Black Swan Event?” How...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Science, Research, and Viral Memes 📚👾 In this episode, Mattimore and Kipp explore how scientific knowledge is discovered, how it’s disseminated, and how it’s absorbed (or not absorbed) by the public. We also discuss misinformation, conspiracy theories, and the role that science currently plays, as well as the role that it should play, within the competitive attention economy . Broad Topics: Kipp’s trip to India and the need for reliable, up-to-date information about travel and risks amidst COV...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 85
The Coronavirus goes global 🦠🌏 In this episode, Mattimore delves into how the coronavirus compares to previous pandemics, how the current global health crisis is likely to unfold, how COVID-19 will affect individuals and the economy, and what steps should be taken to better prepare ourselves for pandemics in the future… Broad Topics: Key Metrics: spread rate; death rate Economic impacts of COVID-19 Societal impacts of COVID-19 Comparing COVID-19 to previous pandemics How to prepare ourselves f...
Mar 03, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 84
