The PanFuture Society Podcast

Sean Gill
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The PanFuture Society Podcast

Technology, science, and culture news and discussion covering topics from around the corner and across centuries. We aim to encourage long-term thinking and educate people on cutting edge developments happening now as well as dream about what might be far in the future.

  1. Panfuture Quick Thoughts 1 - Hello again

    AUG 7

    Panfuture Quick Thoughts 1 - Hello again

    It's been a long time but I have some things on my mind. I'm returning to the podcast with some off-the-cuff shorts, still all about my thoughts on civilization, society, science, and the future. This first one is my thoughts on the current incarnation of Elon Musk.  https://panfuture.org/ https://medium.com/@guitarsean https://zirk.us/@guitarsean

    5 min

  2. 03/03/2018

    So long, and thanks for all the fish

    Thank you for listening, thank you for your support. Do check on the blog or twitter from time to time, I intend to keep writing. Be better today than you were yesterday, and be better tomorrow than you were today.

    18 min

  3. 03/03/2018

    The State Of Things

    Just some thoughts this week on the current state of the world and the changes underway.

    17 min

  4. 02/24/2018

    Plant Genetics with Dr. Kevin Folta

    This week Dr. Folta returns to the show to talk plant genetics, fear mongering, and putting worry into proper context. Also, the Clock of the Long Now is officially under construction

    39 min

  5. 02/17/2018

    Interview with Holly Griffith

    This week I have an interview with NASA engineer Holly Griffith. We talk about Engineer's Week (Feb 18-24), the importance of engineers in life all around us, women in science, and some other stuff. Also, I am tired of saying "Never again."

    47 min

  6. 02/10/2018

    Dr. Emily Monosson - Natural Defense: Enlisting Bugs and Germs to Protect Our Food and Health

    This week I interview Dr. Emily Monosson about her book Natural Defense: Enlisting Bugs and Germs to Protect Our Food and Health, and we talk about academia, changes in our society currently underway, and motherhood in the scientific world.  Also, Robocoffee, and searching for technosignatures around distant planets. Oh, and some guy launched a car into space.

    34 min

  7. 02/03/2018

    When I Grow Up...

    This week I offer an essay on my career choices, wonder why I didn't become a scientist, and offer advice on finding your ideal work.  Also, Darmok and Jalad, at Tanagra

    21 min

  8. 01/27/2018

    Interview with Ira Pastor of Bioquark

    This week I had a long chat with Ira Pastor, CEO of Bioquark. We talked about their research into new treatments for disease, the importance of a good scientific process, and the challenge of translation, getting from the petri dish to mice to people. Also, a lesson the importance of looking back to past research

    57 min
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Technology, science, and culture news and discussion covering topics from around the corner and across centuries. We aim to encourage long-term thinking and educate people on cutting edge developments happening now as well as dream about what might be far in the future.

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