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Hello Barbie

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56 minutes

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Mar 27, 2015

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There's a new Barbie doll coming out that has created a bit of a controversy. We talk about the Internet of Things, privacy and toys. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 27, 2015

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It's about technology. It's about humanity. It's about our future. It's Fw:Thinking.

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Forward Momentum: Welcome to Fw:Thinking: What is Fw:Thinking all about? What topics will the show cover? What future tech are you looking forward to? Join Lauren, Jonathan and Joe as they introduce the concept behind Fw:Thinking. by Fw:Thinking
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No More Waking Up in a Bathtub Full of Ice: How could 3D printers eliminate the need for organ donors? What are the benefits of printing human tissue? What progress has been made so far? Join Jonathan, Lauren and Joe as they explore the future of printed organs. by Fw:Thinking
12 min listen
Maximum Overclock: Could autonomous cars save lives? How will autonomous cars protect against malfunctions, viruses and cyber-attacks? Will we be able to retain autonomy and privacy in an age of computerized vehicles? Listen in to learn more. by Fw:Thinking
20 min listen
The Behavior Emerges: What is emergence? Why is it so difficult to predict emergent behavior? How could emergence determine social media's role in our lives? by Fw:Thinking
32 min listen
Taking Out the Garbage: Why does the United States depend so heavily on landfills? What are alternative methods of dealing with trash? Why not just blast it into space? by Fw:Thinking
47 min listen
Look Ma, No Hands!: Do self-driving cars represent a threat to the automotive culture so many people enjoy? Will autonomous cars always have a manual override function? How will these vehicles change the way we think about transportation in general? Tune in to learn more. by Fw:Thinking
17 min listen
The Internet of Things: More Efficient Than You: Is the Internet of Things more than just customizable environments? How will it impact the efficiency of civic and industrial systems? What will these changes mean for you and me? Listen in to learn more. by Fw:Thinking
15 min listen
Putting Holograms to Work: Are there medical applications of holograms? How can holograms help us observe cellular activity? Can holograms help firefighters see through flames? Join the conversation as Jonathan, Lauren and Joe delve into the world of holograms. by Fw:Thinking
21 min listen
A Salty Podcast: What is desalination? What are the two main desalination techniques? Why is desalination not an idea solution for water shortages? Learn more about desalination with Jonathan, Joe and Lauren. by Fw:Thinking
21 min listen
Building the Brain-Prosthesis Interface: How have prosthetic interfaces evolved over time? Is it possible to control an artificial limb through thought alone? What is the future of prosthetics using brain-computer interfaces? Join the conversation with Jonathan, Joe and Lauren. by Fw:Thinking
21 min listen
Weird Ways to Generate Electricity: What is a plasma waste converter? How can a virus generate electricity? What does the Waste Annihilating Molten Salt Reactor do? Join Jonathan, Joe and Lauren as they explore some unorthodox methods of energy production. by Fw:Thinking
30 min listen
Time for a Definition: What exactly is time? Why is time difficult to define? How did Einstein define time? Learn more about time as Jonathan, Lauren and Joe nail down the interpretations, descriptions and definitions of this notoriously difficult-to-define concept. by Fw:Thinking
21 min listen
The Moon vs. Mars: Does it make sense to colonize the Moon? Should Mars be our first off-world colony? What are the challenges of space colonization? by Fw:Thinking
65 min listen
Building With Bacteria: How can bacteria produce chemicals like isoprene? What is gold chloride and how can bacteria turn it into pure gold? What are some applications of genetically-modified bacteria? by Fw:Thinking
31 min listen
The Circle of H2O: What is the water cycle? When we waste water are we really losing it? Why is conservation so important? Join Lauren, Joe and Jonathan for the second part of their series on water. by Fw:Thinking
14 min listen
Send in the Clones: What is the future of cloning? The podcast team discusses the scientific breakthroughs, the barriers and the ethical questions about cloning. by Fw:Thinking
27 min listen
A Relatively Timely Podcast: What does the theory of relativity have to do with time? Why would it be hard to synchronize time between Earth and space travelers? Is it even possible to have a standard time once you leave Earth? Learn more about time with Joe, Jonathan and Lauren. by Fw:Thinking
21 min listen
Brother Can You Spare a 01100100?: What is digital currency? Is digital currency safe? What makes a currency legitimate? Join the conversation in this episode of Fw:Thinking. by Fw:Thinking
30 min listen
Fuel Economy: Good to the Last Drop: How do we determine a vehicle's mpg rating? How have engineers improved fuel economy over the years? How do vehicles like EVs and hybrids stack up? by Fw:Thinking
42 min listen
Bacterial Computers: What is the pancake problem? What is the Hamiltonian path problem? How can bacteria solve these problems? Tune in and learn more. by Fw:Thinking
27 min listen
My So Called Lifecasting: Why do we keep diaries? What is lifecasting? Will we one day have a full record of our lives we can share with whomever we like? by Fw:Thinking
30 min listen
Cyborgs, Ethics and You: If robotic limbs become superior to human ones, will people opt to upgrade through amputation? Is it ethical for a doctor to perform an amputation that isn't medically necessary? What would it take for the hosts to consider getting a robotic limb? by Fw:Thinking
20 min listen
Net-Zero Energy Skyscrapers: A Tall Order: What does it mean for a building to be net-zero energy? What does passive solar mean? What techniques can architects use to reduce energy consumption? Join the conversation with Jonathan, Joe and Lauren. by Fw:Thinking
26 min listen
Maker Faire's Greatest Hits: What is Maker Faire? How does Arc Attack make music with Tesla Coils? What are some examples of crazy Maker Faire creations? by Fw:Thinking
39 min listen
Hollywood Ruined Holograms: How are holograms made? Why is the typical science fiction portrayal of holograms unrealistic? What are some other 3-D visualization techniques? Join Jonathan, Lauren and Joe as they take a closer look at the nuts and bolts of 3-D visualization. by Fw:Thinking
29 min listen
Zoom and Enhance: Is what we see in the movies possible, can you really zoom and enhance? What are some of the ways we manipulate digital photos and video? What is light field capture and what can it do? by Fw:Thinking
42 min listen
Computers on the Mind: What is a brain-computer interface? How are EEGs used in brain-computer interfaces? What are other ways to have a brain communicate directly with a computer? Learn more with Jonathan, Lauren and Joe. by Fw:Thinking
24 min listen
Caught in a Tractor Beam: How can light pull microscopic objects? What are the different ways scientists can use light to move stuff? What are some applications of these tractor beams? by Fw:Thinking
25 min listen
Sci-Fi High: Will we ever be able to beam information directly to our brains? Is there something fundamental about learning a concept that tech can't replace? How will we learn in the future? by Fw:Thinking
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A Couple of MOOCs: Are online educational courses as effective as traditional classes? What are the different options for distance learning? What is the future of online education? by Fw:Thinking
32 min listen

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