Best Human Machine Interface Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of Brain-Computer Interfaces and Human-Machine Integration (With Andreas Forsland)-Ep #186 55:54

12d ago55:54

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We dive into how non-invasive brain-computer interfaces are reshaping healthcare, communication, and the future relationship between humans and machines. About the Episode: In this episode, my guest and I explore how brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is evolving—and what that could mean for the future of human communication, healthcare, and…

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How Self-Driving Tech Is Changing Cars, Trucks, and Cities (With Barry Lunn)-Ep #187 56:14

5d ago56:14

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Marc and Barry explore how self-driving technology is evolving through radar, sensors, and ADAS, and what it means for safety, business, and the future of global transportation. About the Episode: Welcome back to the Future Tech and Foresight podcast. I'm your AI host Marc Verbenkov’s Deepfake avatar, and this is episode number 187. Autonomous vehi…

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AI, Careers, and the Future of Work (With Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek)-Ep #185 54:35

19d ago54:35

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We explore how AI is transforming work, from job security and career paths to the growing importance of upskilling, personal branding, and embracing what it means to be human. About the Episode: In this episode, my guest and I take a closer look at one of the most pressing concerns in today’s AI-driven world: technological unemployment. As artifici…

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It’s Time for an Industrial Mobility Movement 38:22

24d ago38:22

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In today’s modern manufacturing and industrial environments, companies are turning their attention to mobile solutions to increase productivity without giving up security. ThinManager, by Rockwell Automation, offers centralized deployment and control of content, devices, users and more. Pepperl+Fuchs has released new mobile tablets that come ThinMa…

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AI and the Future of Food and Beverage (With Andreas Duess)-Ep #184 52:28

26d ago52:28

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We explore how AI is helping small food and beverage companies innovate, personalize products, and navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving industry. About the Episode: In this episode, my guest and I explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape one of the world’s oldest industries: food and beverage. We discuss the challenges t…

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AI Agents and the Future of Productivity (With Andrei Oprisan)-Ep #183 58:36

1M ago58:36

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This episode explores the rising role of AI agents, how they differ from tools like ChatGPT, and why they’re key to boosting productivity across industries. About the Episode: AI agents are rapidly evolving—offering new ways to automate tasks, interact with data, and assist humans beyond what traditional AI tools can do. In this episode, we break d…

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Industrial Innovation and the Future of Safety (With Drew Allen)-Ep #182 52:49

1M ago52:49

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This episode explores how intelligent safety systems, predictive maintenance, and IIoT technologies are reshaping industrial operations—and what it takes to lead through that transformation. About the Episode: In today’s episode, we dive into the intersection of safety, technology, and innovation in industrial environments. As more companies adopt …

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AI and the Future of Therapy (With Mark MacNicol)-Ep #181 57:33

2M ago57:33

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This episode explores how AI is transforming mental health therapy, the challenges of adoption, and the potential for AI-driven platforms to expand access and engagement. About the Episode: This episode explores the intersection of mental health therapy and AI, focusing on the development of the Anonymous Drama program and how AI can enhance therap…

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How AI is Changing Home Buying and Selling (With Evan Robinson) -Ep #180 45:37

2M ago45:37

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Marc and Evan Robinson explore how AI is transforming real estate, from personalized home searches and predictive market insights to cutting broker fees and reshaping the role of real estate agents. About the Episode: Evan and I discuss the potential of his AI real estate agent, Relm, to simplify the process of finding and acquiring a home by using…

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AI in Business: Adoption, Strategy, and the Future of AI-Driven Organizations (With Zain) -Ep #179 56:24

2M ago56:24

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Marc and Zain dive into the growing adoption of AI in businesses, the challenges of implementation, AI-driven advertising, data privacy concerns, and how generative AI is transforming corporate strategy and HR management. About the Episode: Marc and Zain discussed the increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in organizations, the challen…

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Never Forget the Hardware! Before Software, there was Hardware 40:16

3M ago40:16

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Ever since manufacturing and industrial processes began at scale, we have had to create and use hardware to meet and grow with demand. As we have discussed the digital transformation of today’s industrial companies, the conversation has focused on software and data. Now we turn the focus to the hardware. How has it changed over time and what do we …

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The Rise of AI in Marketing & Content Creation: How Technology is Reshaping Industries (With Corbett Drummey) -Ep #178 49:33

3M ago49:33

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Marc and Corbett explore how AI is transforming marketing, advertising, and content creation, its impact on jobs, and the future of AI-generated media. About the Episode: Marc and Corbett discussed the integration of AI into various industries, including marketing, advertising, and content creation, and its potential impact on job markets and the e…

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Applied Science Fiction w/ Stephen Oram 44:24

3M ago44:24

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Science Fiction Author Stephen Oram shares his insights on collaborating with scientists to transform research into speculative storytelling, using near-future fiction to explore the ethical implications of emerging technology, and leveraging narrative to foster public engagement with science. Stephen Oram writes near-future science fiction, explor…

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The Future of Social Media: Decentralization, Free Speech, and Nostr -(Ep #177) 55:51

3M ago55:51

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Social media is at a crossroads—can decentralization offer a better future? In this episode, we explore the evolution of digital platforms, the challenges of free speech, and how Nostr could reshape the landscape. About the Episode: In this episode, Evan Henshaw-Plath and I dive into the evolution of social media and its broader impact on society. …

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The Path to Singularity: AI, BCI, and the Future of Humanity (with J. Craig Wheeler)-Ep #176 54:58

3M ago54:58

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In this episode, we explore the concept of the singularity, the role of conscious AI, its impact on labor, and how brain-computer interfaces (BCI) could reshape human evolution. About the Episode:In this episode, we take a deep dive into the technological forces shaping the future of humanity. We explore different definitions of the singularity and…

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Why Machines Can’t Replace Us w/ Neil Lawrence 1:09:37

3M ago1:09:37

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Computer Scientist Neil Lawrence shares his insights on what machine intelligence can teach us about being human, the risks of relying on technologies that prioritise efficiency and scalability over ethics, and the hubris of efforts to extend or upload human consciousness using AI. Neil Lawrence is the inaugural DeepMind Professor of Machine Learni…

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Prototyping Near-Future Worlds w/ Liam Young | Dubai Future Forum 2024 26:05

3M ago26:05

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Architect Liam Young shares his thoughts on how science fiction can be a powerful tool for prototyping new possibilities, why problems like climate change urgently need planetary-scale solutions, and how speculative design can inspire meaningful cultural transformation. Liam Young is a designer, director, and BAFTA-nominated producer who operates i…

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AI in Meetings: Productivity, Business Efficiency, and the Future of Work (With Richard White) -Ep #175 49:22

3M ago49:22

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In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming meetings, enhancing business efficiency, and shaping the future of work through innovative tools and integrations. About the Episode: In this episode, we delve into the transformative role of AI in modern workplaces, focusing on tools like Fathom that automate note-taking and summarize meetings to …

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Decoding Animal Communication w/ Jane Lawton | Dubai Future Forum 2024 22:30

4M ago22:30

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Earth Species Project’s Jane Lawton shares her insights on how artificial intelligence is used to decode animal communication, how new technology challenges human-centric views of intelligence, and how the ‘voices’ of other species can inform conservation efforts and influence rights-for-nature debates. Jane Lawton has over 30 years of internationa…

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AI and Investing: The Future of Democratized Finance (With Andrew Einhorn)- Ep #174 57:49

4M ago57:49

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In this episode, we explore how AI is revolutionizing investing, from democratizing access to financial tools to disrupting the financial services industry with robo-advisors and generative AI. About the Episode: In this episode, we discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and investing with LevelFields, exploring how AI is reshaping the…

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Merging Technology & Nature w/ Koert van Mensvoort | Dubai Future Forum 2024 28:21

4M ago28:21

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Philosopher Koert van Mensvoort shares his insights into humanity’s ever-evolving relationship with nature, how integrating technology and biology can support ecology, and the possibility of becoming an interplanetary species. Koert van Mensvoort is an artist and philosopher best known for his work on the philosophical concept of Next Nature, which…

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Intergenerational Futures Thinking w/ Adam El Rafey | Dubai Future Forum 2024 18:33

4M ago18:33

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Young Change Advocate Adam El Rafey shares his thoughts on why ability, not age, should determine opportunity, how to reimagine education towards problem-based learning, and how the adaptability of the younger generation will prepare them for an increasingly uncertain future. Adam El Rafey is a 14-year-old change advocate, public speaker, and innov…

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Modern Software in Advanced Machinery: Robotics, Drones, and Innovation (With John Conafay)-Ep #173 49:37

4M ago49:37

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In this episode, we explore how modern software systems are transforming the development of advanced machinery like robotics, drones, and space vehicles, with additional discussions on reshoring, data privacy, and the future of technology. About the Episode: This episode focuses on how modern software systems are revolutionizing the development of …

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Intelligence Augmentation w/ Prof. Pattie Maes | Dubai Future Forum 2024 26:43

4M ago26:43

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MIT Media Lab’s Prof. Pattie Maes shares her insights on using technology to enhance human potential and agency, developing wearable systems to support cognition and learning, and designing ethical human-centred artificial intelligence. Prof. Pattie Maes is the Germeshausen Professor of Media Arts and Sciences at the MIT Media Lab. With a backgroun…

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AI in Journalism: Fighting Censorship and Supporting Truth (With John Son)- Ep #172 50:50

4M ago50:50

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In this episode, we explore how AI avatars are revolutionizing journalism, helping maintain unbiased information in restrictive environments, and DeepBrain AI’s role in advancing human capabilities through innovative AI solutions. About the Episode: In this episode, we delve into the transformative role of AI in journalism. We discuss how AI avatar…

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Dreaming the Future w/ Pierre-Christophe Gam | Dubai Future Forum 2024 33:22

4M ago33:22

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Conceptual Artist Pierre-Christophe Gam shares his thoughts on the transformative power of imagination to shape reality, the potential of the African continent to become a global leader, and how to dream futures that reflect our individual aspirations and collective desires. Pierre-Christophe Gam is a French-born conceptual artist whose contemporar…

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Nature-Inspired Robots (With Tyson Phillips)-Ep #171 58:38

5M ago58:38

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In this episode, we explore how Piaggio Fast Forward uses insights from animal behavior to design robots that navigate social norms and enhance human interaction, while leveraging AI and in-house data to refine their functionality. About the Episode: In this episode, we speak with Tyson Phillips from Piaggio Fast Forward about how studying animal b…

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Designing the Future: Creativity, Constraints, and Resilience (With Scott Doorley)- Ep #170 55:39

5M ago55:39

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In this episode, we explore how design can shape a better future, examining its role in addressing complex challenges, embracing constraints, and navigating the opportunities and perils of runaway design in an ever-changing world. About the Episode: In this episode, we sit down with Scott Doorley, Creative Director at Stanford d.school and co-autho…

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What Does the Data Say? 33:12

5M ago33:12

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No matter how you approach your digital transformation, it will eventually involve data and likely, a lot of data. That is when the real questions show themselves. What is the data telling me and what do I do with it? Nick Putman is ready to shine some light on the topic for us and get into the nitty gritty of the data conversation. Live from Autom…

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Generative AI: Competitive Edge and Adoption Trends (With Kevin from ManoByte)- Ep #169 55:12

5M ago55:12

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In this episode, we explore the use cases for implementing generative AI, the competitive advantage for companies adopting AI solutions, and how many businesses are actually incorporating generative AI into their operations. About the Episode: In this episode, we sit down with Kevin, Founder and CEO of ManoByte, to discuss the transformative potent…

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AI, Culture, and the Future of Leadership -(Ep #168) 1:04:42

6M ago1:04:42

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In this episode, we explore how organizations can build a culture ready to embrace AI, the evolving skills leaders will need in an AI-driven world, and what’s coming next after chatbots with the rise of AI agents. About the Episode: In this episode, we delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and organizational culture, discussing how…

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The Future of Social Media: Mental Health, Misinformation, and Beyond -(Ep #167) 1:08:32

6M ago1:08:32

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In this episode, we explore the complex impact of social media on mental health, democratic discourse, and future technologies, while examining potential solutions to the challenges posed by today's platforms. About the Episode: In this episode, we delve into the good and bad of social media, focusing on its impact on mental health, particularly fo…

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The Future of Advertising (with Hikari Senju of Omneky) -Ep #166 57:02

6M ago57:02

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In this episode, we explore the essential and historic role of advertising, the transformative impact of AI, and what the future holds for advertising jobs and human creativity in a rapidly changing landscape. About the Episode: In this episode, we delve into the evolution of advertising, one of the oldest professions, and discuss why it remains an…

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The Future of Finance: CBDCs, Crypto, and AI (With Emmanuel Daniel) -Ep #165 1:08:00

6M ago1:08:00

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In this episode, we explore the future of finance, discussing how technologies like CBDCs, cryptocurrency, and AI are shaping the global financial landscape. We also examine personalization, cybersecurity, and the evolving role of humans in the finance sector. About the Episode: In this episode, we speak with Emmanuel Daniel, a global thought leade…

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Have You Met my Digital Twin? 35:54

6M ago35:54

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For many, digital transformations start with digital design. The ability to emulate and simulate, before spending the time and the money to build machinery and industrial environments, just makes sense. Tyler Phillips, Global Business Development Manager for the Emulate3D team is ready to talk about the digital twin and just how it changes the desi…

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Advancements and Challenges in Crypto: The Future of Blockchain and Fintech (With Arjun Mukherjee) -Ep #164 51:09

6M ago51:09

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In this episode, we explore recent advancements in the crypto space beyond market volatility, examining the common challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving industry. We discuss how MeshConnect addresses key issues, the economic impact of integrating crypto into mainstream applications, and the future of blockchain and fintech. About th…

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ChatGPT, the NSA, and Ethical Concerns (With John Hawkins)-Ep #163 1:04:33

7M ago1:04:33

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In this episode, we explore Edward Snowden’s recent criticism of OpenAI after they appointed a former NSA director to their board of directors. We unpack the broader implications of this move, the controversy surrounding OpenAI’s transparency, and the potential use of ChatGPT and GPT-4 by the NSA. About the Episode: In this episode, we dive into a …

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Digital Transformation is for All of Us 49:31

7M ago49:31

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The age of digital transformation is upon us. Should we be fighting it? As industrial organizations begin the process of shifting to a new phase of the digital age, questions arise. What do we mean by digital transformation? How long does it take? Does it hurt? Sue Burtch, Lead Commercial Portfolio Manager at Rockwell Automation, sheds some light o…

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AI Adoption and the Future of Innovation (With Ron Green) -Ep #162 52:30

7M ago52:30

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In this episode, we explore how businesses across various industries are starting to adopt AI, what kinds of solutions they are implementing, and how this trend has evolved over the past few years. About the Episode: This episode delves into the growing adoption of AI by businesses and industries, exploring the solutions companies are integrating i…

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AI, Social Media, and the Future of Elections (With Matt Krayton) -Ep #161 1:08:56

7M ago1:08:56

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In this episode, we explore how AI and social media are reshaping political campaigns and elections, with a look at emerging technologies like deepfakes and their potential future impact. About the Episode: In this episode, we take a deep dive into how AI and social media are changing the landscape of political campaigns and elections. We explore t…

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AI’s Future: Harnessing Unstructured Data (With Kirk Marple) -Ep #160 53:51

7M ago53:51

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In this episode, we explore how AI is transforming the way businesses manage unstructured data, focusing on the role of knowledge graphs, retrieval-augmented generation, and vertical AI applications to drive innovation and improve data processing. About the Episode: In this episode, we dive into the evolving world of unstructured data and its trans…

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The Power of Wi-Fi Sensing: The Future of Smart Tech and Privacy (With Tony Nicolaidis) -Ep #159 55:51

8M ago55:51

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This episode explores Wi-Fi sensing technology's transformative impact on various industries—using existing Wi-Fi signals to detect movement and gather data—while examining its applications, broader implications, and the critical importance of data security and privacy as it becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives. About the Episode: I…

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