FastForward with Alex and Ben
Latest Episodes
Mind-Reading Helmets: Reviewing 10 Year Old Tech
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?
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.
Reproductive Technology: IVF and Genetic Modification
Alex and Ben dive into reproductive technology.
Sex Tech: A Bandaid Solution to An Isolated Society?
Alex and Ben dive into the ethics around sexual technology.
Bleeding Edge Documentary: The Medical Device Industry is Horrifying!
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
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?
In this episode, Alex and Ben discuss artificial intelligence, the Siris and Alexas of the world.
Food Scarcity: Can Technology Save Us?
Alex and Ben tackle the topic of food scarcity. Is technology the answer?
Robots Doing Parkour?
Alex and Ben discuss the implications of the Boston Dynamics robots that climb, jump and do parkour.