WSJ’s The Future of Everything

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What will the future look like? The Future of Everything offers a view of the nascent trends that will shape our world. In every episode, join our award-winning team on a new journey of discovery. We’ll take you beyond what’s already out there, and make you smarter about the scientific and technological breakthroughs on the horizon that could transform our lives for the better.

5 DAYS AGO

How AI Is Transforming Hollywood’s Visual Effects Industry

Hollywood studios are making big bets that artificial-intelligence models could help make movie magic cheaper than ever, including in the visual effects industry. And after Lions Gate Entertainment announced a new partnership with Runway to develop new tools trained on its catalog, AI may be even more integrated in the production process. Host Danny Lewis speaks with editor, director and producer Jon Dudkowski, who has worked on shows including “Star Trek: Discovery,” “The Umbrella Academy” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” He gives us a peek behind the scenes at how movies and TV are made, and how AI could change the industry. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter . Further reading: Lionsgate, Studio Behind ‘John Wick,’ Signs Deal With AI Startup Runway Who Owns SpongeBob? AI Shakes Hollywood’s Creative Foundation Meet Hollywood’s AI Doomsayer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt The Outlook for Streaming: How Netflix Sees It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 min
NOV 8

Will Cloud Streaming Kill the Videogame Console?

Videogame cartridges and discs have mostly been replaced by downloads. Now, some console makers like Microsoft want to move videogames into the cloud-streaming business. Joost van Dreunen, an industry analyst and CEO of market research firm Aldora, joins WSJ’s Danny Lewis to talk about the new technology behind streaming complex, interactive videogames and how it could change the multibillion-dollar industry. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter. Further reading: Xbox Lost the Console War. Now It’s Redefining Gaming. The Tricky—but Potentially Lucrative—Task of Streaming Videogames Microsoft Plans Boldest Games Bet Since Activision Deal, Changing How ‘Call of Duty’ Is Sold The Road Ahead for Xbox with Phil Spencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
NOV 1

Colin Kaepernick’s AI Startup Lumi and the Future of Storytelling

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick says we all have stories to tell and that artificial intelligence can help. This summer, the activist, author and CEO launched Lumi Story AI. Backed by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm Seven Seven Six, Kaepernick says the platform is meant to “democratize storytelling.” WSJ’s Andrew Beaton interviewed Kaepernick last week at WSJ Tech Live about the new venture and what his many life experiences have taught him about being a CEO. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
OCT 25

Science of Success: Table-Tennis Star Ni Xia Lian’s Olympic Longevity

Most athletes’ competitive years are in their 20s and 30s, but 61-year-old Ni Xia Lian has been playing professional table tennis for nearly 50 years. The Chinese-born Luxembourgish table-tennis player was one of the oldest athletes at this summer’s Paris Olympics. On the Science of Success, WSJ’s Ben Cohen speaks with Ni and Tommy Danielsson, her coach and husband, about how she’s maintained her longevity in competitive sports. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 min
OCT 18

The Longevity Business Is Booming, But Is There a Limit to Our Lifespan?

Life expectancy has been increasing over the years, and so has the longevity business. WSJ health and wellness reporter Alex Janin tells WSJ’s Charlotte Gartenberg about the booming business of extending our healthy years and our lives overall. But, despite the increase in life expectancy in the past few generations, some scientists believe we’ve already reached a plateau. WSJ health and science reporter Amy Dockser Marcus looks at the debate over the limits to longevity and finds that, no matter the hype, some scientists think you won’t live to 100. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter. Further reading: Think You Will Live to 100? These Scientists Think You’re Wrong The Longevity Vacation: Poolside Lounging With an IV Drip The Longevity Clinic Will See You Now—for $100,000 For This Venture Capitalist, Research on Aging Is Personal; ‘Bob Has a Big Fear of Death’ Outliving Your Peers Is Now a Competitive Sport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 min
OCT 11

The New Pharma Frontier: Could Drugs Made in Space Help You Live Longer?

In the future, the drugs helping you live healthier, happier and longer may have components manufactured in space. In this conversation with WSJ’s Danny Lewis from the Future of Everything Festival in May, Eric Lasker, an executive at Varda Space Industries, and Sita Sonty, former CEO of Space Tango, discuss the advantages and limitations of space manufacturing and how it can benefit pharmaceutical development. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter. Further reading: Is Space the Next Manufacturing Frontier? Varda Hopes New Research Draws More Drugmakers to Space Factories How Research in Space Helps Doctors Treat People on Earth Space Manufacturing: Building an Economy Beyond Earth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 min
OCT 4

People Are Living Longer. Can Old Age Be an Opportunity?

More and more people are living longer lives thanks to modern technology and medicine. But what does that mean for our mental health and making sure we’re living better as well as longer? Stanford University Center on Longevity founding director Laura Carstensen digs into how the milestones of life should be reworked, and tells WSJ’s Danny Lewis how society can adapt and plan for the 100-year lifespan to become common. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter . Further reading: The Keys to Aging at Home? Frank Conversations and Financial Planning Outliving Your Peers Is Now a Competitive Sport Star Scientist’s Claim of ‘Reverse Aging’ Draws Hail of Criticism The Secret to Living to 100? It’s Not Good Habits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
SEP 27

Science of Success: Is Your Home Oversubscribed?

What makes your house a home? For starters, it’s spending time there, relaxing, cooking and watching TV. These days, that means lots of subscriptions, which also means lots of money. In fact, Americans spend billions of dollars on subscriptions they’ve actually forgotten about. On the Science of Success, WSJ’s Ben Cohen looks at the booming subscription business and ways to help you get that spending in check. What do you think about the show? Let us know on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or email us: FOEPodcast@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free The Future of Everything newsletter. Further reading: The Real Reason You’re Paying for So Many Subscriptions Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Information and fun listen

Aug 25

Ainge1983

Great show that inform on a variety of technical and business subjects. Even and unbiased, there is no proselytizing to a particular political viewpoint.
More Politics than technology

Nov 4

Chad_Hburg

If you like lots of politics thrown into your podcasts about technology, this one’s for you. I prefer my technology podcasts to be about technology, thus the one star rating. I get enough politics from other sources. This podcast is just another piece of the biased media machine.
Interview Style Seems Fake; Good Content Tho

Aug 30

ewh410

For all episodes, Alex Ossala asks questions, and the guests answer, but the two don’t seem to be in the same one-on-one conversation - it sounds like they’re not together. The guest’s tone always sounds legit, like they were “live” with someone asking questions, but it appears by Ossala’s flat and non-conversational tone that she’s sitting alone in front of a microphone, asking questions of nobody, and the guest “answers” were spliced in later. It’s super-awkward to listen to - not a professional product IMO.
I’m thoroughly entertained and fascinated by Russ’s show!

Apr 20

Kirk Teed

I just wish I could ask Russ questions We’ve turned it into a drinking game as well. Every time one of the guests say, “great question Russ” or some variation of that it’s bottoms up😆

What will the future look like? The Future of Everything offers a view of the nascent trends that will shape our world. In every episode, join our award-winning team on a new journey of discovery. We’ll take you beyond what’s already out there, and make you smarter about the scientific and technological breakthroughs on the horizon that could transform our lives for the better.