The idea of having holograms has captured the attention of generations of people through sci-fi films, and this week on Moonshot we are diving into the people who are right now working to make hologram displays a reality. Featured in this episode: Scott Millar - BOP Industries Daniel Smalley - Brigham Young University If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad...
Oct 19, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Concorde was one of the most beautiful aircraft ever created and it really set the bar for supersonic transport. However since the Concorde was retired in 2003 - the world hasn't seen another supersonic transport aircraft. So this week on Moonshot we’re going supersonic… diving into the new wave of companies who are trying to bring the idea of a supersonic passenger aircraft back from the dead. Our guests in this episode: Peter Coen - NASA . Bob Van de Linden - Smithsonian Nation...
Oct 11, 2018•30 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Pokemon Go brought Augmented Reality to the public on an unprecedented scale, becoming many people’s first experience using the technology. But while most people have moved on from playing Pokemon Go, there is still plenty of development happening in the AR space. So how is AR going to make the leap into everyday life, and what will that future look like? Featured in this episode: Joseph Purdam - Phoria Ted Schilowitz - Paramount Pictures Greg Sullivan - Microsoft If you love Moonshot then the b...
Oct 03, 2018•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
For years, scientists have been studying animals and their behaviours. We’ve tracked animals using cameras, GPS and radio sensors. But as the age of technology progresses, scientists have found a much better way to interact with and learn from the animal kingdom... using robots. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episod...
Sep 26, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ever since humans started sending satellites into space we've always neglected one very big issue - what happens when these man-made objects reach the end of their useful life? Some of the satellites will fall out of orbit, but many have remained in space for decades with no clear strategy of what to do with them. But as humans look to explore commercial space flight and populate other planets there's a growing concern that all of this space junk could pose a very real threat to our future space...
Sep 19, 2018•22 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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Sep 12, 2018•1 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This year 1.7 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and for around 600,000 people, that will be a death sentence. But as technology improves companies are turning their artificial intelligence networks towards cancer detection and treatment. So can AI really be used to detect cancer? Twenty Thousand Hertz: Make sure you check out the amazing Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast which explores some of the world's most recognisable sounds. Just search for Twenty Thousand Hertz i...
Sep 12, 2018•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Years ago, people believed space travel was impossible. But now that we’ve ‘been there, done that’, the next crazy idea is mining space for the resources that will save Earth’s ecosystem, our global economies, and enable our species to keep growing. But is success mining far flung planets within our reach, or will our money disappear into space? Our guests in this episode: Brad Tucker from the Australian National University. Mike Wall from Space.com. Check out his book: Out There - a Scient...
Sep 05, 2018•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
There's no more visible display of artificial intelligence than in the field of robotics. But when will we all have our own robots? In this episode of Moonshot we meet people who are actively building robots that are set to change our future. (This episode first broadcast on October 17, 2017) If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bon...
Aug 24, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 29
For more than a century, people have been dreaming of one day being able to build a personal flying machine. In this episode of Moonshot we meet people working on flying vehicles and jetpacks to see where the technology is headed and when we might be able to fly ourselves everywhere we go. Featured in this episode: Richard Browning - Gravity Mark Jennings-Bates - Pal-V François Chopard - Starburst Ventures Andrew Hawkins - The Verge This episode was first broadcast on September 6th, 2017. If you...
Aug 17, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 28
What would be possible if the human body was integrated with technology? In this episode of Moonshot we meet the people who are actively trying to augment the human body and improve our own abilities. Featured in this episode: Bryan Johnson - Kernel Moon Ribas - Cyborg Foundation Amal Graafstra - Dangerous Things Kevin Rose - True Ventures If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. Al...
Aug 08, 2018•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
One of the topics that always comes up when looking at robots is what will actually happen to humans…. Will robots just take all our jobs? Also how can we create systems that allows humans to work in tandem with robots? In this episode of Moonshot recorded at the Rise Conference in Hong Kong - we speak with Rosanna Myers the CEO and co-founder of Carbon Robotics - a company which is building industrial robots that are designed to work alongside humans. If you love Moonshot then the best way to h...
Jul 26, 2018•35 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Ride-hailing services have received a lot of attention in recent years as they disrupt traditional transport industries. Uber might be the most well known of these companies, but there are many other startups that are competing in the ride-hailing space. In the Middle East - Careem operates in 100 cities offering users an experience that is tailored to the local market, and they've attracted more than USD $570m in venture funding. In this episode of Moonshot we speak with Mudassir Sheikha, the C...
Jul 11, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 25
As cities expand and more people are encouraged to use public transport, there's an increasing need for technology that can help people travel the 'last mile' to their destination. One of the companies that is really defining this category is Boosted - known for their electric skateboards. In this episode, CEO of Boosted, Jeff Russakow, shares his vision for Boosted and how the company fits into the future of transportation. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this epis...
Jun 26, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The global population is predicted to grow to more than nine billion people by 2050, and with all those extra people will come a need to find more sustainable ways of producing our foods. Square Roots was founded by Tobias Peggs and Kimbal Musk in 2016, and is just one of the companies which is driving an urban farming revolution. Square Roots is building vertical farms in shipping containers, and training a new generation of farmers, in their quest to bring food production closer to where peopl...
Jun 13, 2018•26 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Wearables are a huge market in technology. People are buying all kinds of devices to measure their steps, track their location, or even keep tabs on their heart rate. But what if these wearables could be made smaller and attached to the body with a patch that behaved like skin? RMIT University Associate Professor Madhu Bhaskaran is one of the people making this technology possible through her work on stretchable electronics. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this epis...
May 28, 2018•27 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The world is on the brink of a global food crisis due to an increasing population and climate change. So how will we combat these issues to make sure every person has access to the calories they require? Would you be willing to swap your regular steak for something that tastes the same but is grown in a lab, if it meant saving the planet? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All...
May 15, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
3D printing has taken the world by storm - we can print everything from the tiniest parts for a model robot, to jet engines, and even entire buildings. But one of the biggest revolutions in 3D printing is only just starting to take shape, and that’s the idea of having 3D printed food. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episo...
May 01, 2018•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
There are many startups building technology for the small satellite market, but there actually aren't many places where you can launch them. In this episode we meet Peter Beck, the Founder and CEO of Rocket Lab - a company building launch vehicles (i.e rockets) for the small satellite market, and which has built their own rocket launch facility on the east coast of New Zealand. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider s...
Apr 16, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The technology behind cryptocurrencies, blockchain, is proving to be a revolutionary technology for many industries. From cryptokitties, to the stock market, and even digital music rights, there are decentralised applications being built that have the potential to change the world. Join us as we explore just some of the experiments happening in the world of blockchain. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting...
Apr 02, 2018•33 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Continuing our look at digital gold we ask how you actually create a cryptocurrency? To answer that question we speak with Jackson Palmer, the founder of Dogecoin - a cryptocurrency that was meant to be a joke but started 2018 with a market cap of almost $2 Billion USD . Find Jackson Palmer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jacksonpalmerbc Support Moonshot: Bitcoin: 14wSCgJ7gdkiLv5ARZWavszTGRB4cmtTKo Ether: 0xe7e6f412472e57639204fb715ac5b12cc66288c7 If you love Moonshot then the best way ...
Mar 19, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In recent months there's been an awful lot of hype surrounding the cryptocurrency market with currencies like Bitcoin reaching record highs. However almost as quickly as the price goes up, the price comes back down with many investors wondering whether Bitcoin is in a bubble. So are cryptocurrencies all driven by hype, or is everyone actually striking digital gold? Support Moonshot: Bitcoin: 14wSCgJ7gdkiLv5ARZWavszTGRB4cmtTKo Ether: 0xe7e6f412472e57639204fb715ac5b12cc66288c7 If you love Moonshot...
Mar 06, 2018•36 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Satellites have changed the way people live and communicate - we use them for everything from accessing the internet, to television, and even GPS. While traditional satellites are big and expensive, there are many new companies embracing the small satellite market in an effort to reduce costs. In this episode of Moonshot we meet Flavia Tata Nardini, the CEO of Fleet Space Technologies, an Australian startup that's building a constellation of nano-satellites to power the internet of things. If yo...
Feb 19, 2018•24 min•Season 1Ep. 15
A wave of investment and interest in space has inspired a new breed of entrepreneurs across the globe to find ways to do space on the cheap. We chat with Adam Gilmour, the CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies , a company trying to get in on the space race by building small, low-cost, rockets. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus ...
Feb 05, 2018•25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We know self-driving cars are coming - everyone is talking about them. But what impact will these autonomous vehicles have on our cities and how will they integrate with our existing city space? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot ....
Dec 21, 2017•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
There is nothing more inspiring than being in the room with entrepreneurs and innovators who are actively changing the future. In this episode of Moonshot we take you to Web Summit in Portugal - a gathering of 60,000 of the brightest minds in tech who are all on a path to change the world. Featured in this episode: Krzysztof Palka - AlwaysBLU Maria McKavanagh - Verv João Pinto - Ionseed Viktor Börjesson - Revibe Energy Thomas Samtmann - Camtoy If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is...
Nov 23, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Often moonshot ideas are pursued by large companies with lots of money but how can tools like AI be used to democratise the problem solving process? Marcus Shingles is the CEO of XPrize - a global competition encouraging anyone with a creative mind to tackle the world's biggest moonshot ideas. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bo...
Nov 13, 2017•27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The world is slowly moving towards one powered by renewable energy. Currently renewable energy largely means hydro, wind, solar, or geothermal, but what forms of clean energy will we see in the future? And how will we store that energy for use in electric cars or even spaceships? Flash Forward: Check out another podcast about the future - visit flashforwardpod.com to learn more. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider ...
Nov 05, 2017•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Artificial Intelligence systems are becoming increasingly prominent in our society. They power everything from robots, to self driving cars, and even many websites. But how do humans make sure we stay in control of these robotic systems? In this episode of Moonshot we speak with Nell Watson from Singularity University and OpenEth.org to find out why humans need a code of ethics for AI. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, co...
Oct 24, 2017•21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
There's no more visible display of artificial intelligence than in the field of robotics. But when will we all have our own robots? In this episode of Moonshot we meet people who are actively building robots that are set to change our future. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.pat...
Oct 17, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
