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FUTURE TALK
FUTURE TALK
Future Talk is a cable TV show that examines the global impact of technology and seeks solutions to humanity’s most pressing problems. It’s produced by volunteers at the Midpeninsula Media Center in Palo Alto, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, and is seen on cable stations around the U.S. To view an episode, click on an image below.
EPISODE 11
A look at the digital home of the future, whose smart systems will be controlled by internet technology. Guests are Rich Green of Rich Green, Ink, which creates high end electronic home systems for top clients, and Matt DiMaria, Exec. VP and General Manager of the Roxio Group at Sonic Solutions. Also, footage from the Connections Conference, a top showcase for digital home solutions.
A look at the digital home of the future, whose smart systems will be controlled by internet technology. Guests are Rich Green of Rich Green, Ink, which creates high end electronic home systems for top clients, and Matt DiMaria, Exec. VP and General Manager of the Roxio Group at Sonic Solutions. Also, footage from the Connections Conference, a top showcase for digital home solutions.
EPISODE 10
A look at America’s space program, with two top scientists from NASA’s Ames Research Center. William Borucki is chief scientist for the Kepler Mission, whose goal is to find Earth-like planets in other solar systems, and Anthony Colaprete is chief scientist for the LCROSS Project, which recently found water on the Moon.
A look at America’s space program, with two top scientists from NASA’s Ames Research Center. William Borucki is chief scientist for the Kepler Mission, whose goal is to find Earth-
EPISODE 9
Our technological society needs people who are highly proficient in math and science to maintain it. This episode looks at some new approaches to math education. Guests are Peter Friess, President of the Tech Museum of Innovation, Keith Devlin, director of Stanford’s H-STAR Institute, and Salman Khan of the Khan Academy.
Our technological society needs people who are highly proficient in math and science to maintain it. This episode looks at some new approaches to math education. Guests are Peter Friess, President of the Tech Museum of Innovation, Keith Devlin, director of Stanford’s H-
EPISODE 8
“Training journalists in the 21st century” looks at the Palo Alto High School journalism program, one of the most innovative such programs in the country. Guests are program founder Esther Wojcicki and 2009 National Journalism Teacher of the Year Paul Kandell. On-location footage includes interviews with journalism students and teachers
“Training journalists in the 21st century” looks at the Palo Alto High School journalism program, one of the most innovative such programs in the country. Guests are program founder Esther Wojcicki and 2009 National Journalism Teacher of the Year Paul Kandell. On-
EPISODE 7
Singularity University is based on the idea that technology is approaching a “singularity”, or state of exponential growth, and that it’s necessary to train leaders who can steer that technology in a beneficial direction. Faculty member Neil Jacobstein is the guest, and on-location footage of SU includes interviews with three SU graduates.
Singularity University is based on the idea that technology is approaching a “singularity”, or state of exponential growth, and that it’s necessary to train leaders who can steer that technology in a beneficial direction. Faculty member Neil Jacobstein is the guest, and on-
EPISODE 6
Health 2.0, an emerging approach to health care that uses Internet technology and social networking software to empower people about their health, is discussed. Thomas Goetz, executive editor of WIRED Magazine and author of “The Decision Tree”, and Jennifer McCabe, co-founder and CEO of Contagion health, are the guests.
Health 2.0, an emerging approach to health care that uses Internet technology and social networking software to empower people about their health, is discussed. Thomas Goetz, executive editor of WIRED Magazine and author of “The Decision Tree”, and Jennifer McCabe, co-
EPISODE 5
A look at nanotechnology, including the latest scientific advancements, the practical applications, environmental impact, and societal and ethical issues. With Brian Wang of the Lifeboat Foundation and Wasiq Bokhari of Cleantech Circle.
A look at nanotechnology, including the latest scientific advancements, the practical applications, environmental impact, and societal and ethical issues. With Brian Wang of the Lifeboat Foundation and Wasiq Bokhari of Cleantech Circle.
EPISODE 4
The future of journalism is light of the new electronic communications, with David Nordfors, director of the Center for Innovation Journalism at Stanford University, and Tony Deifell, director of Q Media Labs.
The future of journalism is light of the new electronic communications, with David Nordfors, director of the Center for Innovation Journalism at Stanford University, and Tony Deifell, director of Q Media Labs.
EPISODE 3
A look at the Semantic Web, which is shaping up to be the next major step in the evolution of the World Wide Web. Nova Spivack, CEO of Radar Networks, Inc., whose Twine product is leading the way to the Semantic web, is interviewed.
A look at the Semantic Web, which is shaping up to be the next major step in the evolution of the World Wide Web. Nova Spivack, CEO of Radar Networks, Inc., whose Twine product is leading the way to the Semantic web, is interviewed.
EPISODE 2
A look at the US-China Green Energy Council (UCGEC), a group of American and Chinese scientists, businessmen and academics working together to find ways for the two biggest industrial powers to produce greener energy. James Caldwell and Cliff Nakayama are interviewed
A look at the US-
EPISODE 1
A discussion of human genome research, including the latest scientific developments, the practical applications of genomics, and societal and ethical issues of genome research. Guests are Gavin Sherlock, Jack Porter and Marc Feldman, with a special appearance by Silicon Valley legend Doug Engelbart.
A discussion of human genome research, including the latest scientific developments, the practical applications of genomics, and societal and ethical issues of genome research. Guests are Gavin Sherlock, Jack Porter and Marc Feldman, with a special appearance by Silicon Valley legend Doug Engelbart.
