Episode 22 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discuss Nuclear power, including the basic mechanics of how a nuclear power plant works, the history of nuclear power, the safety considerations, and how it relates to climate cha.

Episode 21 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discuss the Boring company, and the idea of an underground tunnel transportation system. The first 13 minutes are spent on a postmortem of Game of Thrones, so skip to about 13:00 .

Episode 20 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we give our game of thrones predictions (both for the show overall, and the next episode) and make a bet about one specific prediction for the next episode.  If anyone wants to conta.

Episode 19 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discussed the founding and recent bankruptcy of Mars One, the "company" that promised to fund a 1-way mars colonization with a reality TV show.  One correction: Gerald Bull was as.

Episode 18 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discussed Omuamua, the first interstellar object that we have observed in our solar system. While unlikely, this discovery sparked discussions about what an alien visitation would.

Episode 17 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discussed the news that the first genetically engineered humans were born in China. More specifically, CRISPR was used to remove the CCR5 gene in the embryos in order to reduce th.

Episode 16 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we review and discuss the movies Ex Machina (2014) and Her (2013). Each of these movies focuses on the relationship between Humans and AI systems.  Unfortunately, during the recordin.

Episode 15 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we discussed the recent announced plans by SpaceX to send Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, along with invited guests, on a lunar flyby mission planned for 2023.  If anyone wants .

Episode 14 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we attempted to discuss human extinction and existential risk. Specifically, we discuss how, at 10, 50, 100, and 1000 years in the future, human extinction is most likely to occur.  .

Episode 13 of the Joe and Mike vs. the Future podcast. In this podcast, we attempted to discuss the future of Virtual Reality (VR), and ended up having a rambling discussing about social media and the future of social engagement.   If anyone wants to con.