The Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0

Podcasts West
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Social Sciences
  • Biweekly Series

Are you ready to board the good ship SS Tomorrow? The Friendly Futurist. The podcast all about a user-friendly future, covering the intersection of social change, big tech, and megatrends, mixed with some dope ass beats. Think of the show as the intersection between Emerging Technology with Implications on Society and The Environment. Each week we chat with experts in: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, The Metaverse, Agtech, Future of Food, Future of Work, Future of Energy, Biotech, Transhumanism, Biohacking, AI, Quantum Computing, Regenerative Agriculture, Nanotechnology, Climate Change, Electric Vehicles, Space Exploration, CBD Products, Introduction of UBI (Universal Basic Income), Return to Slow Fashion and so much more Remember to Stay Curious and The Future is User Friendly! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

See All
  1. A warning from the distant future? Interview with John Carlos

    Episode 1

    A warning from the distant future? Interview with John Carlos

    A small heads up, poor audio quality in some parts. We have taken a small sabbatical and will be recording new episodes shortly. In the meantime here is a interview we did with Australian Science Fiction Author, John Carlos in November 2025.

    34 min
  2. Are voice cloning and deep fake scams on the rise? Interview with Anastasia Tikhonova from Group-IB

    Episode 2

    Are voice cloning and deep fake scams on the rise? Interview with Anastasia Tikhonova from Group-IB

    We're back after a six-month sabbatical! Joining us on board the goodship SS Tomorrow this week is Anastasia Tikhonova from Group-IB.  We will discuss the evolving threat landscape, including social engineering, AI-driven attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and future trends in cybercrime. She shares insights on how small businesses and individuals can protect themselves in a rapidly changing digital world.  Keywords: cybersecurity, AI threats, social engineering, supply chain attacks, cybercrime trends, ransomware, deepfakes, threat landscape, cybersecurity tips You can find the full report here.  key topics Evolving cyber threats and threat landscape AI's role in cybercrime and scams Supply chain attacks and vulnerabilities

    31 min
  3. How Does Design Flow Through Everything? Interview with Alex and Michel from Figma

    Episode 3

    How Does Design Flow Through Everything? Interview with Alex and Michel from Figma

    Joining us today on board the good ship SS Tomorrow are Alex and Michel from Figma. We explore how AI is transforming design, the evolving role of designers in an AI-driven world, and the importance of human-centred thinking. Our guests, Alex from Figma and Michel, a seasoned designer advocate, share their perspectives on navigating this rapidly changing landscape, emphasising adaptability, differentiation, and collaboration. In this episode: The pervasive influence of design as a guiding force across industries How AI is shifting design from visual polish to systems thinking and intent The role of workflows, user experience, and human interaction in the AI-era design The tension between speed, differentiation, and direction in product developmentUnifying customer touchpoints for seamless end-to-end experiencesThe importance of craft, hand-made aesthetics, and the human touch How tools like Figma are integrating AI to augment creativity and productivityThe critical skill of asking the right questions to navigate automation and AIThe future of spatial webs, holographic interfaces, and agent-based design systems Advice for young designers: curiosity, communication, and understanding human behaviour Join us as we navigate the fog of innovation and step confidently into a future where human-centred design collaborates seamlessly with AI. The key takeaway: design is never finished—never has been—and the best designers are those who embrace the messiness and always ask why.

    39 min
See All Season 17 (3)

Trailers

About

Are you ready to board the good ship SS Tomorrow? The Friendly Futurist. The podcast all about a user-friendly future, covering the intersection of social change, big tech, and megatrends, mixed with some dope ass beats. Think of the show as the intersection between Emerging Technology with Implications on Society and The Environment. Each week we chat with experts in: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, The Metaverse, Agtech, Future of Food, Future of Work, Future of Energy, Biotech, Transhumanism, Biohacking, AI, Quantum Computing, Regenerative Agriculture, Nanotechnology, Climate Change, Electric Vehicles, Space Exploration, CBD Products, Introduction of UBI (Universal Basic Income), Return to Slow Fashion and so much more Remember to Stay Curious and The Future is User Friendly! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Information