FastForward with Alex and Ben

FastForward with Alex and Ben


Latest Episodes

Mind-Reading Helmets: Reviewing 10 Year Old Tech
March 17, 2022

In this series finale episode, Ben and Alex discuss the current state of brain-reading technology as it pertains to prosthetics.

The Future of Transportation: Yes, Autonomous Cars… But Then What?
March 03, 2022

It’s projected that by 2050 more than 60% of the world’s population will live in cities. Yet public transportation remains one of the biggest challenges for cities like New York, DC, and Los Angeles.

Death & Dying: We’re All Gonna Die!
February 17, 2022

Alex and Ben dive into death and dying.

Reproductive Technology: IVF and Genetic Modification
February 03, 2022

Alex and Ben dive into reproductive technology.

Sex Tech: A Bandaid Solution to An Isolated Society?
January 20, 2022

Alex and Ben dive into the ethics around sexual technology.

Bleeding Edge Documentary: The Medical Device Industry is Horrifying!
January 06, 2022

In this episode Alex and Ben share their horrified responses to the documentary Bleeding Edge about the medical device industry.

Climate Change: We Need A Cultural Shift
December 16, 2021

In this episode Alex and Ben explore the complexities of mitigating climate change and the downsides of recent geoengineering projects.

Artificial Intelligence: Convenience or Control?
December 02, 2021

In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss artificial intelligence, the Siris and Alexas of the world.

Food Scarcity: Can Technology Save Us?
November 18, 2021

Alex and Ben tackle the topic of food scarcity. Is technology the answer?

Robots Doing Parkour?
November 18, 2021

Alex and Ben discuss the implications of the Boston Dynamics robots that climb, jump and do parkour.