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Thinkertank

Thinkertank

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future. We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives. It also doesn't help that we're inundated day in, day out with negative headlines about all the crappy stuff going on in the world. But the thing is, there's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z. Which is where the ThinkerTank podcast comes in. Each episode focuses on a specific trend shaping the way that we'll live, work, and play. And they're short episodes too. So, even if you’re just popping out to grab an alternative milk latte, join our host - futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

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9 min•
6 Nov

The Future Of Tourism

COVID-19 sucked for a whole heap of reasons, one of which were border closures. But we’re making up for lost time as we head abroad in record numbersSo with so many people travelling overseas, what does the future of tourism have in store for us? Join Dr Ben Hamer on today's episode to find out.Listen to our episode on the The Future Of Space Recommendations: A link to CopenPay website, which is branded as “free attractions for climate actions” For those that don’t want to pay tourist tax, a video of a guided 360 degree tour of Venice Dark Tourist on Netflix where documentarian David Farrier travels to unusual destinations like Chernobyl Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30 Oct

The Future of Elections and Fraud

Around half the world’s population is voting in an election this year. And the one we’re all talking about is Trump vs Harris in the US. And already, we've heard multiple examples of electoral fraud and disinformation. So how are elections being interfered with, and will it be something that will ever go away? Find out on this episode of the ThinkerTank podcast where Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the future of electoral fraud. Recommendations: A link to our related podcast episode on the future of misinformation An article from Politico on how the US Department of Justice is cracking down on foreign mis and disinformation in the 2024 election Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16 Oct

The Future Of eSports

While we got to see sports like rock climbing and breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics, 2025 has something different in store all together, with the International Olympic Committee announcing it will host eSports at the next Olympics. Join Dr Ben Hamer on this episode of ThinkerTank to talk about the future of eSports, and the unexpected way it's taking over the sporting world. Recommendations: IOC esports section - Watch some highlight packages from 2023 Olympics esports week to get a taste  Australian esports league - A grassroots esports organisation in Australia, offering competitive opportunities for primary, high school, and university students. Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9 Oct

Will We Have Designer Babies In The Future?

Imagine if you were having a baby and, before they were born, you could pick whether you wanted them to be a marathon runner or a gifted swimmer. Or perhaps likely to be good at maths. Well, it's not as far fetched as you might think.This week, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the world of genetic modifications, and what it could mean for us. Recommendations: A blog that highlights different movies and TV shows that feature CRISPR technology, including that episode of The Simpsons that I spoke about An article from MIT about He Jiankui and the genetically modified babies A movie that recently dropped on Netflix called Uglies, which is all about in future, turn 16 and through tech can change their entire appearance to be picture perfect pretty, but then what becomes of that..? Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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