Dr. Future News - Lost Space Robots, Found New Robots to Rescue Us, Sleep clears Brain Gunk, Eye Cells Printed

Listen Now to Dr. Future News 12.24.13

As we approach a new solar cycle completion, we reflect on a few highlights of 2013, such as the loss of space robots we knew and loved, the arrival of  ground robots to save out butts from innumerable challenging circumstances, printed sight for the blind, and other such miracles of modern creation.  Life is good, high holy holo days to all!

The Earth’s Magnetic Field or Clay Pot Expression Gone Awry?

Mrs. Future tangles with Elon Musk detractor, Chinese moon probe examined, guests Richard Cray and Greg Panos on virtual collaborative art and augmented reality.

Listen Now to Dr. Future Show 12.17.13

A lively show this week, starting off early on Ethan’s show, with a brief debate between Sun (Mrs. Future) and talk show host Ethan Bearman, regarding Ethan’s latest article,  ”Why Elon Musk is a Poor Person’s Worst Nightmare.”

The conversation continues into our show, followed by our guests Richard Cray and Greg Panos in the studio for both segments. Fortunately, besides their areas of expertise, our esteemed guests are good comprehensive generalists on all things future, fitting well with our discussion of current future topics.

Two of our biggest fans of the show, Greg and Richard are no strangers to future think, with Greg being one of the earliest researchers in Virtual and Augmented Reality, and Richard as a professional singer exploring many high tech artistic opportunities.  We discuss and play, for example, Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir presentations, with thousands of singers participating from around the planet. 

This pic of Greg and Richard was taken immediately after the show, during a most spectacular sunset.

 

Google Acquires 7 Robotic Startups, iBeacons Turned on Nationwide, Silentium Keeps it Quiet, Astronomical HiJinks

Listen Now to Dr. Future Show 12.10.13

A really fun show today!  Especially memorable was a call-in, “Dr. Joe,” who started talking about postoperative pain after we spoke about Silentium, the new silence chip being used to make things quieter by using noise canceling technology in things like kitchen hoods.  It seems Dr. Joe thought that perhaps that noise cancellation tech could be applied to the human nervous system for cancelling pain signals..interesting thought..

And what’s this with Google and Robotics and Apple and iBeacons?  Very interesting developments to explore..

State of the Drones, Dr. Bruce Damer on Space Research and Tourism

Listen Now Dr. Future Show 12.03.13

With Jeff Bezos announcing Amazon’s intention to use Drones for package delivery, we take a closer look at the technology, especially in how it may actually impact our lives, what kind of infrastructure is likely to be put in place in the near future.  We have several callers who share their thoughts on this topic, including it’s impact on the issue of privacy.

We also welcome Dr. Bruce Damer to the show, as we discuss his latest projects with NASA and the future of space research, tourism, and the emerging solar system economy.

Apple's Primesense, Control Cameras from Space, Drone Sailboat, Webcam for KSCO Towers?

Listen now to the Dr. Future Show 11.26.13

Happy Holidays to you!  The big question this week is should we install a state-of-the art HD webcam on top our KSCO towers, so that we may share the beauty of our Monterey Bay with the rest of the world. After today’s show, the answer is an absolute yes!  One caller even wanted us to install two cams, so we could broadcast in 3-D!