Podcast
The Disruptors
Hosted by Matt Ward · EN
Long-form TED level conversations with top thinkers, founders and scientists on how advances in biotech & genomics, space travel, IoT, AI and other exponential tech converge to create our collective future and what we can do, from a research and policy perspective to shape the trends, technologies and societal norms for a better world.
If in-depth, unscripted conversations with the researchers, startups and innovators transforming the future of all of us in a Tim Ferriss meets Sam Harris, Kara Swisher and a16z type no-holds-barred interview show is your cup of tea, you’ve come to the right place.
We cover EVERYTHING, from artificial intelligence, the ethics and economics of our coming century and futurism to fighting climate change, fixing blockchain and redesigning democratic politics from the ground up.
For the full Disruptors experience and interviews and to download our Existential Risk guide:
Visit our site and download our FREE Existential Risk Guide:
https://disruptors.fm/risk
If in-depth, unscripted conversations with the researchers, startups and innovators transforming the future of all of us in a Tim Ferriss meets Sam Harris, Kara Swisher and a16z type no-holds-barred interview show is your cup of tea, you’ve come to the right place.
We cover EVERYTHING, from artificial intelligence, the ethics and economics of our coming century and futurism to fighting climate change, fixing blockchain and redesigning democratic politics from the ground up.
For the full Disruptors experience and interviews and to download our Existential Risk guide:
Visit our site and download our FREE Existential Risk Guide:
https://disruptors.fm/risk
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What is 4WARD.earth? Inside the world's largest climate & sustainability ecosystem!
Jun 2300:01:36Tap to summarize3 years ago, I started exploring various models to bring together people working in sustainability and climate. Why? Because humanity’s greatest problem is also its biggest opportunity to come together to build and collaborate on climate solutions at scale. And 18 months ago, 4WARD.earth as you know it today was born - a free, open-to-all climate & sustainability do-ers network that’s part LinkedIn, part Meetup, part Tinder (minus the awkward swiping):4WARD brings together four key pillars to support climate & sustainability doers at any level:1. A Global Community (if you aren’t a member, what are you waiting for?): https://4ward.earth/circle2. Supported by local city groups in 60+ cities that meet IRL: https://4ward.earth/cities3. Driven by a host of networking opportunities, member calls and virtual events for learning and coming together moments: https://4ward.earth/events4. And expert support sessions, office hours & consultancy services on fundraising, growth, & decarbonization for those that need itTo set the matter straight and explain our lofty goals, we made a video :)https://youtu.be/v0X8l2ACuL8We'd love to hear your thoughts on how we’re helping climate & sustainability stakeholders everywhere…?Because true decarbonisation and global impact only occur if the entire world’s aligned, onboard and collaboratively moving the world 4WARD ➡ 🌳🌱 JOIN 4WARD's GLOBAL CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILTY COMMUNITY FREE: https://4ward.earth/joinAttend regular climate meetups in 60+ cities 🌎Join monthly sector networking groups & calls 📞1000s of climate & sustainability folks on online networking & colab platform 🧑🏾🤝🧑🏻Free resource toolkits for startups, corps, VCs & job seekers 🛠️Resources for funding 💰, decarbonization, legal & IP ⚖️, carbon accounting & moreAnd much much more... 👤 Create FREE profile today: https://4ward.earth/join--
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REPLAY: Frans von der Dunk - Space Law, Piracy, Profit and Militarization in Age of Star Wars
Jan 1, 202101:00:11Tap to summarizeFrans von der Dunk is a Professor of Space Law at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Director of Black Holes Consultancy, and is generally recognized as one of the world’s leading space law experts. Franz has served as an adviser to a number of governments, the European Commission, ESA, the United Nations, the OECD, various national space agencies, the Association of Space Explorers, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, and a number of companies. He is Director Public Relations of the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), Member of the Board of the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL), and Member for the Netherlands in the International Law Association's (ILA) Committee on Space Law. He is also Member of the International Editorial Board of 'Space Policy' and many other long acronyms, incredibly important organizations and initiatives focused on space.In today's episode we discuss:- The issue of ownership and sovereignty in space- How regulation helps and hurts our the future of space- Why current space treaties are anything but adequate for space exploration- What you need to know about asteroid mining and space settlements- The brewing issues in space which could provoke war- Why solving the Kessler crisis NEEDS to be a top priority for space operators- Thoughts private enterprises role in space exploration- What Frans thinks about Trump's Space Force- The realities of extraterrestrial space life and the law- What technologies most worry Frans most- Why social media and data privacy are such big issues to contend with- The scary truth about cyber, and space
Transcribe →REPLAY: Russell Gold - Energy, Infrastructure, Fracking and the Future of Journalism
Dec 25, 202000:50:23Tap to summarizeRussell Gold (@russellgold) is an author and award-winning investigative journalist and energy reporter at The Wall Street Journal best known for covering the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill. They were awarded the Gerald Loeb Award for best business story of the year and were finalists for the Pulitzer.He's the author of The Boom: How Fracking Ignited the American Energy Revolution and Changed the World and his new book, Superpower: One Man's Quest to Transform Energy tells the story of Michael Skelly, who helped created the wind energy industry in the US in a push for sustainability.In today's episode we discuss:- How to speed the transition to renewable energy- The pros and cons of fracking and why it has a bad rap- Why the energy industry is so fragmented in the US- What we need MOST to see renewables replace the grid- How batteries are holding back cleantech- The pros and cons of monopolies in public infrastructure- Why Silicon Valley doesn't invest much in energy- How one innovator can change the course of history and energy consumption- What we NEED to do to combat climate change- Why Andy thinks going public is the way to go- Thoughts on Elon, Tesla and the future of transportation- What will journalism look like in ten years- Are billionaire-owned media corporations a net positive
Transcribe →DISRUPTORS.FM_Death Donor 2 REGULAR REPLAY
Dec 15, 202000:25:49Tap to summarizeWould you sell your life to save another?Special forces vet, Samantha Jones, is a lowly bodyguard for Ethan Anderson, the biotech billionaire who revolutionized life extension. But at least she’s got a job, unlike most, and won’t have to sell her organs to support her family. Sure, they’re poor, but she’s got death insurance, and a roof over her head. Life is livable...Until her daughter is kidnapped and sold for parts, and the ex-assassin snaps.Someone is going to pay.Grab the rest today FREE with an Audible trial:deathdonor.com
Transcribe →REPLAY: Death Donor 1 - A Dystopian SciFi Techno Thriller Novel
Dec 7, 202000:28:00Tap to summarizeWould you sell your life to save another?Special forces vet, Samantha Jones, is a lowly bodyguard for Ethan Anderson, the biotech billionaire who revolutionized life extension. But at least she’s got a job, unlike most, and won’t have to sell her organs to support her family. Sure, they’re poor, but she’s got death insurance, and a roof over her head. Life is livable...Until her daughter is kidnapped and sold for parts, and the ex-assassin snaps.Someone is going to pay.Grab the rest today FREE with an Audible trial:deathdonor.com
Transcribe →Neanderthal King: A Medieval Epic Adventure: Part Seven
Nov 30, 202000:30:04Tap to summarizeImagine Game of Thrones, but Neanderthals never died off: MORE INFORMATION AT: neanderthalking.comIt’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined people, a scorn for rules and rulers, and less than a little creativity in his thick skull. In a word, your average Neanderthal.And life’s livable, until King Isaac resumes his bloodthirsty crusade, and Maralek’s forced into slaving shackles. Then, a rowdy caravan, a mysterious gypsy, a whispered prophecy… A whirlwind of devastation and war as his master is murdered, his fate unwoven, and his world ripped asunder in an epic battle to end all.Neanderthal King is a historic epic YA fantasy by renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Matt Ward, that features savage twists and darker secrets, raging kings and enslaved heirs, and an audaciously ambitious coming of age quest set in an alternative medieval Europe. If you love Brandon Sanderson, Ursula le Guin, or Robin Hobb, or explosive high and low fantasy classics like Lord of the Rings, the Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Earthsea Cycle, you’ll love this heroic historical tale.For more information, to purchase the complete audio adventure or to download the entire technothriller free with a free trial of Audible, visit neanderthalking.com--Want to follow along with Maralek's adventure? For a limited time, grab your FREE illustrated map of Tharkal and the six kingdoms of Sapdom by visiting mattwardwrites.com/map.--More information on the author at mattwardwrites.com.
Transcribe →Neanderthal King: A Medieval Epic Adventure: Part Six
Nov 23, 202000:32:29Tap to summarizeImagine Game of Thrones, but Neanderthals never died off: MORE INFORMATION AT: neanderthalking.comIt’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined people, a scorn for rules and rulers, and less than a little creativity in his thick skull. In a word, your average Neanderthal.And life’s livable, until King Isaac resumes his bloodthirsty crusade, and Maralek’s forced into slaving shackles. Then, a rowdy caravan, a mysterious gypsy, a whispered prophecy… A whirlwind of devastation and war as his master is murdered, his fate unwoven, and his world ripped asunder in an epic battle to end all.Neanderthal King is a historic epic YA fantasy by renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Matt Ward, that features savage twists and darker secrets, raging kings and enslaved heirs, and an audaciously ambitious coming of age quest set in an alternative medieval Europe. If you love Brandon Sanderson, Ursula le Guin, or Robin Hobb, or explosive high and low fantasy classics like Lord of the Rings, the Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Earthsea Cycle, you’ll love this heroic historical tale.For more information, to purchase the complete audio adventure or to download the entire technothriller free with a free trial of Audible, visit neanderthalking.com--Want to follow along with Maralek's adventure? For a limited time, grab your FREE illustrated map of Tharkal and the six kingdoms of Sapdom by visiting mattwardwrites.com/map.--More information on the author at mattwardwrites.com.
Transcribe →Neanderthal King: A Medieval Epic Adventure: Part Five
Nov 17, 202000:40:52Tap to summarizeImagine Game of Thrones, but Neanderthals never died off: MORE INFORMATION AT: neanderthalking.comIt’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined people, a scorn for rules and rulers, and less than a little creativity in his thick skull. In a word, your average Neanderthal.And life’s livable, until King Isaac resumes his bloodthirsty crusade, and Maralek’s forced into slaving shackles. Then, a rowdy caravan, a mysterious gypsy, a whispered prophecy… A whirlwind of devastation and war as his master is murdered, his fate unwoven, and his world ripped asunder in an epic battle to end all.Neanderthal King is a historic epic YA fantasy by renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Matt Ward, that features savage twists and darker secrets, raging kings and enslaved heirs, and an audaciously ambitious coming of age quest set in an alternative medieval Europe. If you love Brandon Sanderson, Ursula le Guin, or Robin Hobb, or explosive high and low fantasy classics like Lord of the Rings, the Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Earthsea Cycle, you’ll love this heroic historical tale.For more information, to purchase the complete audio adventure or to download the entire technothriller free with a free trial of Audible, visit neanderthalking.com--Want to follow along with Maralek's adventure? For a limited time, grab your FREE illustrated map of Tharkal and the six kingdoms of Sapdom by visiting mattwardwrites.com/map.--More information on the author at mattwardwrites.com.
Transcribe →Neanderthal King: A Medieval Epic Adventure: Part Four
Nov 13, 202000:26:28Tap to summarizeImagine Game of Thrones, but Neanderthals never died offIt’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined people, a scorn for rules and rulers, and less than a little creativity in his thick skull. In a word, your average Neanderthal.And life’s livable, until King Isaac resumes his bloodthirsty crusade, and Maralek’s forced into slaving shackles. Then, a rowdy caravan, a mysterious gypsy, a whispered prophecy… A whirlwind of devastation and war as his master is murdered, his fate unwoven, and his world ripped asunder in an epic battle to end all.Neanderthal King is a historic epic YA fantasy by renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Matt Ward, that features savage twists and darker secrets, raging kings and enslaved heirs, and an audaciously ambitious coming of age quest set in an alternative medieval Europe. If you love Brandon Sanderson, Ursula le Guin, or Robin Hobb, or explosive high and low fantasy classics like Lord of the Rings, the Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Earthsea Cycle, you’ll love this heroic historical tale.For more information, to purchase the complete audio adventure or to download the entire technothriller free with a free trial of Audible, visit neanderthalking.com—Want to follow along with Maralek’s adventure? For a limited time, grab your FREE illustrated map of Tharkal and the six kingdoms of Sapdom by visiting mattwardwrites.com/map.—More information on the author at mattwardwrites.com.
Transcribe →Neanderthal King: A Medieval Epic Adventure: Part Three
Nov 10, 202000:39:30Tap to summarizeImagine Game of Thrones, but Neanderthals never died offIt’s 1107, and the once-great Neanderthal empire is no more, laid waste by the dark Sapien king, Isaac, the same bastard who slaughtered the Thal queen’s young heirs. A brutal reversal of medieval power forged in blood and fueled by Sap ingenuity.But one babe escaped the mad king’s wrath.Raised the son of a simple Thal herder, Maralek’s a rough lad with the ferocious pride and temper of his ruined people, a scorn for rules and rulers, and less than a little creativity in his thick skull. In a word, your average Neanderthal.And life’s livable, until King Isaac resumes his bloodthirsty crusade, and Maralek’s forced into slaving shackles. Then, a rowdy caravan, a mysterious gypsy, a whispered prophecy… A whirlwind of devastation and war as his master is murdered, his fate unwoven, and his world ripped asunder in an epic battle to end all.Neanderthal King is a historic epic YA fantasy by renowned science fiction and fantasy author, Matt Ward, that features savage twists and darker secrets, raging kings and enslaved heirs, and an audaciously ambitious coming of age quest set in an alternative medieval Europe. If you love Brandon Sanderson, Ursula le Guin, or Robin Hobb, or explosive high and low fantasy classics like Lord of the Rings, the Kingkiller Chronicles, and the Earthsea Cycle, you’ll love this heroic historical tale.For more information, to purchase the complete audio adventure or to download the entire technothriller free with a free trial of Audible, visit neanderthalking.com--Want to follow along with Maralek's adventure? For a limited time, grab your FREE illustrated map of Tharkal and the six kingdoms of Sapdom by visiting mattwardwrites.com/map.--More information on the author at mattwardwrites.com.
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