The Future in Review Podcast

Berit Anderson

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The Future in Review Podcast is back! With host Berit Anderson Season 3 will feature new interviews with innovators in tech, science, finance & global policy. Check back weekly week for our next conversation! Let us know what you thought and be sure to share with a friend or colleague! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9y2wCmJ05Z_UQF671QDHvc44CZ_Lm72m

11/07/2025

Russian & Chinese Espionage Strategies with Former MI6 Chief

Does Russian interference in the infrastructures of Western democracies signify strength, or desperation? How are China’s influence and espionage strategies evolving? How much influence does Vladimir Putin really have over Donald Trump? In Episode 3 of the Future in Review podcast, Berit Anderson speaks with Sir Richard Dearlove, former chief of MI6, about the current geopolitical landscape and evolving dynamics between the US, China, Russia, and Europe. They discuss Russian interference in US and European infrastructures, NATO's response, the influence of Russia on certain European nations, and implications of the Putin–Trump relationship. The conversation also delves into China's approach to warfare, its espionage activities around the world, and the future of relations between Western nations and China. Enjoyed this conversation? Join Berit and Sir Richard at Future in Review 2026, which the Economist calls “the best tech conference in the world.” Future in Review will take place May 31–June 3, 2026, at the Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego, CA. Space is limited. Reserve your spot now: https://www.futureinreview.com/

50 min
10/29/2025

Sam Altman’s OpenAI Desperation Tour

Why does Sam Altman keep cutting huge chip deals on behalf of OpenAI? What’s the real story behind LLM business models? And what are the impacts of these deals on valuations and stock prices for AMD, Nvidia, Broadcom, and other companies across the LLM ecosystem? In Episode 2 of the Future in Review podcast, host Berit Anderson and SNS CEO Mark Anderson delve into the current state of AI business strategy, focusing particularly on OpenAI, the economic nature of large language models (LLMs) and their perpetual need for funding, and the implications for companies across the chip and cloud ecosystem. They discuss the concept of LLMs as a mirror reflecting human behavior rather than a window into new ideas, highlighting the limitations of current AI technologies. The conversation shifts to Altman’s efforts to secure funding for OpenAI amid rising costs and competition and the absurdity of projected spending on chips by OpenAI. They explore the overcapitalization in the LLM industry, the role of human intelligence in leveraging AI, and the potential future of mobile devices. The episode concludes with reflections on the path forward for AI and its impact on society. Mark Anderson is the chair and founder of Future in Review, which the Economist calls “the best tech conference in the world”; CEO of machine-learning unicorn Pattern; and CEO of Strategic News Service, publisher of the SNS Global Report. If your success depends on understanding what’s really happening with OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom – and not just Sam Altman’s latest media hype – this episode is a must-watch.

40 min
08/07/2025

Have LLMs Escaped Human Control?

Empty LLM hype is everywhere, as the Valley has become more of a marketing machine than an innovation machine. Smart engineers at major tech companies are bemoaning the AI wars, citing technology that in reality often undermines the reliability and utility of their core products and a work culture that increasingly leads to burnout, eliminating colleagues and leaving those who remain saddled with more work – work that AI was theoretically supposed to be doing for them. So, why do we keep driving toward further adoption? And what will that mean for our shared future? In the first episode of the Future in Review podcast’s newest season, host Berit Anderson is back for a conversation with her father / boss / lifetime dinner-table debate partner Mark Anderson to discuss his belief that these error-addled machines are beginning to elude the control of their human puppeteers. Mark is the chair and founder of Future in Review, which The Economist calls “the best tech conference in the world”; CEO of machine-learning unicorn Pattern; and CEO of Strategic News Service, publisher of the SNS Global Report. In this week’s episode, Berit and Mark talk about his latest GR and why he believes that LLMs like Claude, ChatGPT, and Llama are now beyond the control of the companies and individuals responsible for their creation. They dive into the research and the reasoning behind Mark’s thinking, the implications for a world driven by uncontrollable – and demonstrably error-ridden – LLMs and how these major companies are currently thinking about bringing things back into the pale. If your success depends on understanding what’s really happening with LLMs – and not just Sam Altman’s latest spurious claims – this episode is a must-watch. Tune in! To join us at FiRe 2026 at the Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego, May 31-June 3, register today: www.futureinreview.com/event-details-registration/future-in-review-2026

27 min
SEASON 3 TRAILER

Season 3 Trailer | The Future in Review Podcast

Welcome to Season 3 of the Future in Review podcast! Join host Berit Anderson for our third season, in which she and special guest experts will continue to bring you breaking news about the future of technology and the global economy, long before it hits the headlines. Stay tuned for conversations about the patterns and themes we're tracking internally, as well as interviews with entrepreneurs and policymakers. Berit is the COO of Future in Review – which The Economist calls "the best tech conference in the world – and COO of the SNS Global Report, the world's most accurate source of predictive analysis about the future of technology and the global economy. Both companies are unique in that they are family-owned and -operated and independent, which means they aren't controlled by any big corporate interests. The business is driven by subscriptions, not ads, so analysts can cover whatever they consider to be the most compelling and important contemporary topics to share with members and event attendees. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever else you go for podcasts, so you don't miss a single episode. Keep an eye out for Episode 1 of Season 3, coming soon… To join us at FiRe 2026 at the Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego, May 31-June 3, register today: https://www.futureinreview.com/event-details-registration/future-in-review-2026

1 min
01/23/2025

2025 Predictions with Mark Anderson

Join host Berit Anderson for our 2025 Top 10 Predictions reveal, featuring our resident predictions expert, SNS CEO Mark Anderson. Preview the patterns we'll be tracking throughout 2025 as Mark unveils his visions for the year ahead, with a robust discussion on the global economy, geopolitics, and the technology landscape. Mark's annual predictions have an impressive publicly graded accuracy rating of 95.44%. To see how his 2024 predictions rolled out, check out our latest episode of the Future in Review Podcast. We hope you enjoy our 20th annual reveal of the SNS Top 10 Predictions. Tell us in Comments how these predictions will help you shape your plans for 2025. Drop any questions for Mark in the chat! As a special thanks to our viewers, we're offering you a special discount on a 1-year subscription to the SNS Global Report! Use the code PREDICT2025 for 50% off, and sign up here: www.stratnews.com/subscribe/

50 min
12/12/2024

Publicly Grading Our 2024 Predictions

With just one week until we reveal our Top 10 Predictions for 2025 to SNS members, Berit and Mark look back on the Top 10 for 2024. Become an SNS member today to join our 2025 Predictions event and receive your personal copy of our Top 10 Predictions for 2025. Podcast listeners, use code PREDICT2024 at checkout for 50% off your membership: https://www.stratnews.com/subscribe/ Join Mark and Berit for this year-end roundup, as they review each of the 2024 predictions and discuss the ins and outs of pattern recognition in a world that’s growing increasingly less predictable. Along the way, they dive into everything from the proliferation of natural gas to the strength of the Chinese economy, including Starlink’s role in global communications, the effects of long COVID, the future of autonomous vehicles and robotics, the economics of solar installation, AI’s impact on healthcare breakthroughs – and beyond. What did we get right? What turned out different than expected? And what can we expect in the year ahead? Tune in to this week’s episode to see how the SNS Top 10 Predictions for 2024 stood the test of time.

52 min
11/22/2024

Why Food Costs So Much and What to Do About It

Why is food so expensive? How much topsoil is left on agricultural land around the world, and how can we protect our foodshed to generate enough healthy, affordable food for years to come? In a recent issue of the SNS Global Report, host Berit Anderson explored the question of food cost, taking readers inside the economics of food production and how the consolidation of food distributors has decreased take-home pay for farmers while increasing prices for individuals and restaurant owners. In this week’s episode, Berit returns to the topic in a conversation with Paul Shoemaker, founding president of Social Venture Partners Int’l. and executive director of Carnation Farm, a regenerative agriculture operation trying to build a new business and distribution model for regenerative farmers. Berit and Paul talk about the impacts of consolidation on farmers and farming practices. They discuss the origins of pesticide use, its impact on top soil supply – a vital part of our ability to grow food – and just how short a timeline we might be dealing with for our current supply of topsoil. (Think decades, not centuries.) Tune in for Paul’s wisdom on the ability of regenerative agriculture to actually rebuild topsoil, and learn what farmers need to make regenerative practices economically feasible – and a few technologies that might help along the way.

32 min
10/16/2024 · BONUS

Postponing FiRe 2024

Today's episode of the podcast is unlike our typical content, and we promise the next episode will be back to regularly scheduled content, but we wanted to provide you, our Future in Review Podcast listeners, with an update on FiRe 2024. As some of you already know, we have made the difficult decision to postpone the conference due to landslide and climate risk. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the increasing number of climate disasters. Our whole team deeply appreciates the ongoing support of our Future in Review community, and we can't wait to see you (hopefully) this spring. Postponing Future in Review 2024 Due to the acceleration of landslides, utilities disruption, and the active state of emergency declared by Gavin Newsom in the city of Rancho Palos Verdes, we have made the difficult decision to reschedule and relocate Future in Review 2024. We are actively working to reschedule Future in Review at a new location, likely this spring. Our plan is to maintain our current agenda, and we very much hope that you will be able to join us at Future in Review at that time. We will update our community here on our website and via our mailing lists as soon as we have further details. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support.

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The Future in Review Podcast is back! With host Berit Anderson Season 3 will feature new interviews with innovators in tech, science, finance & global policy. Check back weekly week for our next conversation! Let us know what you thought and be sure to share with a friend or colleague! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9y2wCmJ05Z_UQF671QDHvc44CZ_Lm72m

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Berit Anderson
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

20
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