Τα καλύτερα Tense podcast (2025)

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A Future Tense retrospective 29:06

1d ago29:06

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This is the program’s final episode and, as such, we look back over the past 17 years. What did the future look like back in 2009 when the show first aired? What have been the major trends during that time? Which predictions came to fruition and which didn’t? And what cautions do our guests have as we look ahead? Guests Mica Sifry – US-based writer…

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Is AI really taking over the internet? 29:06

9d ago29:06

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How many of the articles you see on the internet are actually written by AI, not by humans? We'll give you a figure based on the latest research. Also, why is Google moving away from its well-established search-engine algorithm in favour of AI-generated summaries; The importance of remembering that urban planning isn't just about buildings, it's ab…

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A tale of two futuristic cities 29:06

16d ago29:06

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Designing a futuristic city is a fraught task — a mixture of ambition, state of the art technology, inevitable budget blowouts and the need to not just inspire, but awe. We get an update on the progress of two mega metropolises — Xiongan in China and Neom in Saudi Arabia. Also, how a better understanding of the brain can help deter future conflicts…

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Ancient viruses, new threats 29:06

23d ago29:06

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The global Covid 19 lockdown may seem like an eternity ago, but the threat of another full-scale pandemic has never resided. Scientists warn that as the Arctic permafrost continues to melt ancient viruses and bacteria are gradually being freed from the ice. The risks are significant, but researchers are working to identify potential threats and bet…

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Microplastic removal and decarbonising cement 29:07

30d ago29:07

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Negotiations over a global treaty on microplastics have broken down. So, where to from here for one of the world's biggest environmental threats? We also get an update on new efforts to clean-up the cement production industry; and we look at AI chatbots and the increasing role they're playing as sources of advice and emotional support. Guests Dr Pr…

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Learning how to learn in the age of generative AI 29:07

1M ago29:07

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It's exactly three years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene. In that short period of time the process of academic assessment has been in upheaval. Across the world educators are trying to address how students should be assessed and whether AI can be used for more than just helping a student to cheat. But a growing number of education researchers sa…

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Disinformation, digital tech and democracy 29:06

1M ago29:06

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In this programme we hear three thoughtful perspectives on the threat digital technologies pose for democracy. Henry Farrell from Johns Hopkins University argues disinformation must be tackled at a group level, not an individual one. Philosopher, John Tasioulas, says modern representative democracy is too easily corrupted by big tech. And AI specia…

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Getting up to speed with autonomous vehicles 29:07

2M ago29:07

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Long before AI dominated the media hype-cycle, self-driving cars surfed the hyperbolic wave. But fully automated vehicles have now been a long time in development, long enough that we've decided it's time for an update. So, how advanced is the technology and where is the demand? We also find out about consumer attitudes toward the "driver-assist" t…

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Technology and language — a dynamic relationship 29:07

2M ago29:07

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While technology platforms increasingly dictate the way we write and converse, language is being modified to fight back, to subvert the platforms. In this show we examine the growth of "algospeak". And if you want to know how we'll all be communicating in the future, just listen to the way teenage girls speak, because young women lead the ongoing d…

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Are we turning the housing crisis into a living crisis? 28:10

2M ago28:10

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We build more and more homes for growing urban populations. But doing so without providing much needed amenities doesn't serve our suburbs and the people who live in them. It risks confounding social isolation and urban sprawl. There's also climate change to consider. In a heating world, how do we plan our suburbs to deal with higher temperatures? …

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Episode 25 - How to Grow Separately Without Growing Apart 50:59

2M ago50:59

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Send us a text The guys discuss how to navigate relationships that aren't as close as they used to be due to movement and change in life.Από τον Andre & Matt

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Reviving the past and digital mapping for the future 29:06

2M ago29:06

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The remote Canadian island of Oikiqtaruk is disappearing fast, but its cultural and environmental heritage is being captured in digital form. We talk to those involved in the project about its ambition and their success to date. Also, recreating long lost cultural artefacts. For the Madrid-based organisation Factum Foundation it's a journey of reco…

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Are we kidding ourselves about decarbonisation? 29:06

3M ago29:06

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Australian rooftops are resplendent with solar panels, but sustainability expert, Martin Brueckner, warns the popular notion that we're rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels is deceptive. When you add Australia's fossil fuels exports to our domestic energy usage, he says, it's clear that "decarbonisation is yet to begin in earnest". Also, wh…

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Is globalisation dying? 29:08

3M ago29:08

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Globalisation isn’t what it used to be thanks to the legacy of the Covid-19 lockdown and, more recently, Donald Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs. But while it’s often given a bad rap, globalisation is about more than just trade, it’s also about the international exchange of ideas and talent. So, is it dying, withering or simply transforming? Listen…

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Taxing carbon on the border and at sea 29:05

3M ago29:05

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The European Union is implementing a groundbreaking new tax: a carbon border tax. It's meant to prevent distortions between countries with differing emissions standards and so to reduce emissions. But will it work? The same can be asked about the International Maritime Organisation's proposed new carbon levy on shipping. Also on the show, an update…

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Existential hope vs Existential Fear 29:00

3M ago29:00

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Existential risks to human life abound, from the threat of nuclear Armageddon; to an uninhabitable planet; or an AI-induced apocalypse. Understanding such risks and how we can best respond to them is the preoccupation of S. J. Beard. But the Cambridge University researcher also speaks of "existential hope", a way of addressing our fears without the…

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Cooperation, not conflict on the High Seas 29:06

4M ago29:06

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We're now halfway through the UN-designated "Ocean Decade" — new research initiatives have been launched, and global cooperation has been strengthened as scientists work to learn more about our oceans and to harness their potential in the fight against adverse climate change. But there are still questions to be answered: How firm are the commitment…

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Episode 24 - What is Forgiveness? 50:45

4M ago50:45

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Send us a text On this episode the guys discuss what forgiveness actually is, how to practice it with others and most importantly, how to give it to ourselvesΑπό τον Andre & Matt

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Convenience culture's inconvenient truth 29:06

4M ago29:06

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Humans have an evolutionary bias toward seeking convenience, experts say. But what happens when the desire for convenience becomes a dominant social and economic expectation? Future Tense explores the hidden costs of convenience for the environment and the economy. Making things too easy can in fact be bad for you. Guests Alison Angus — Head of Pra…

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Episode 23 - Fear of the Unknown 53:19

4M ago53:19

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Send us a text The guys discuss why the unknown causes us to feel fear and how to separate what is actually happening versus what our imagination creates.Από τον Andre & Matt

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Perspectives on the potential of AI-powered policing 28:56

4M ago28:56

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Policing has always embraced new technologies and Artificial Intelligence is, of course, the flavour of the month. Working out when and why it should be used is crucial, according to law enforcement specialists. What’s also important is ensuring appropriate human oversight. Future Tense - The creeping militarisation of our police Guests Dr Marion O…

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The truth about AI and productivity 29:08

4M ago29:08

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How real is the link between Artificial Intelligence and increased productivity? Jon Whittle from the CSIRO, one of Australia's leading science agencies, has been examining the latest research. He helps us sort facts from fiction. Also, literacy and problem-solving skills have taken a dive in many developed countries — could an over-reliance on tec…

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What Comes Next? — With Yehuda Kurtzer 49:03

4M ago49:03

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What kind of Jewish future do we want to build - and how do we build something that will last? On this episode of Future Tense, hosts Anna Weiss,Sami Jinich, and Yadid Orlow reflect on their upbringings andshare their visions for Jewish life. Together with Yehuda Kurtzer,President of the Shalom Hartman Institute, they explore how values aretransmit…

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Episode 22 - Radical Accountability Without Shame with Cesar 1:09:28

4M ago1:09:28

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Send us a text Our brother Cesar joins us to share his incredible story about his addiction, criminal past and details how he discovered his faith and used his love of music to enable his recovery and keep himself living with purpose and intention now Connect with Cesar: His published single: https://www.threads.com/@ceez_tha_moment_official YouTub…

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Sinking Cities 29:09

4M ago29:09

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Cities across the world are beginning to sink — some by as much as 10 centimetres a year. A recent study suggests that more than a third of urban Chinese resident now live in a sinking city. The cause is often ascribed to climate change, but is there something else at play? Could our thirst for water actually be the culprit? Also, how much do our u…

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No Perfect Home — with Deb Barer 42:21

5M ago42:21

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So much of Jewish life revolves around community—but no single space can perfectly reflect everyone’s values, needs, or identity. How do we decide which communities to join and when it’s time to leave? In this episode of Future Tense, hosts Anna Weiss, Sami Jinich, and Yadid Orlow are joined by Hartman Senior Faculty and Future Tense Advisor, Deb B…

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How to balance the population needs on our planet 29:08

5M ago29:08

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We face multiple looming demographic crises — and our responses seemingly contradict each other. A rapidly aging population means that we need more children to be born. But it's foreseeable that resources on Earth simply can't sustain many more people. How can we solve this conundrum? Original broadcast on May 22, 2022 Guests Dr Stuart Gietel Baste…

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Jewish Enough – with Sara Labaton 42:52

5M ago42:52

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What does it mean to be Jewish when there is no single way that all Jews look, act, or believe? Given the diversity of Jewish experience and practice, what unites us as a people? In this episode of Future Tense, hosts Anna Weiss, Sami Jinich, and Yadid Orlow sit down with guest scholar Sara Labaton to unpack the symbols, assumptions, and subtle sig…

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Episode 21 - Family Time 1:01:10

5M ago1:01:10

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Send us a text The guys discuss the topic of family. Why we feel such a connection and need for family, why it can be so hard and why we should always be grateful for our family no matter what.Από τον Andre & Matt

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