147 Future Now Show - Delta Force Weapons, CES 2026 Glow-up, Unifinity Dreams

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Buckle up time travelers, we discuss a range of geopolitical shifts and technological advancements shaping our world,  examining the  U.S. military raid in Venezuela, highlighting the use of sophisticated sonic weaponry and drone tactics that caused local forces to fold faster than a bad poker hand, geopolitics with a sci-fi upgrade.  The conversation also explores the economic repercussions of regime changes in Iran and Venezuela, specifically focusing on how these events might influence global oil prices, crypto, and Russian gold reserves.

Shifting to the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), we review diverse innovations such as AI-powered companion robots, wireless optical charging locks, and advanced OLED displays. We introduce the concept of  “unifinity,” envisioning a future where human consciousness and technology integrate into a unified global identity. Our discussion bridges the gap between high-stakes international conflict, peace, and the evolving role of AI and tech in everyday life. Let’s keep dreaming out loud! Enjoy..

146 Future Now Show - Geopolitical Emergences, Cloud 9 in Outer Space and Interview with Kelly Durkin, from Media Creator to Drone Pilot

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This week we discuss  geopolitical shifts, emerging technologies, and astronomical discoveries. A significant portion focuses on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, highlighting how foreign powers and authoritarian regimes have impacted the nation’s resources and democracy.

Our big interview this week is with the inspiring Kelly Durkin, a professional media creator pivoting to becoming a drone specialist.  The conversation explores innovative drone applications, with Kelly explaining their use in 3D mapping, agriculture, search-and-rescue operations, to spotting land mines. We also delve into how drones are affecting our privacy and what is personal air space. 

Additionally, we touch upon Elon Musk’s influence on politics, SpaceX’s satellite reconfigurations, and the potential effects of solar cycles on the atmosphere. The show concludes with the discovery of Cloud 9, an ancient relic hydrogen cloud in deep space from the early Universe. Enjoy!

Kelly Durking - Media Creator / Drone Pilot

145 Future Now Show - Interview - Angelina Cianfrani, Gen Z Digital Native

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Meet Angelina Cianfrani, 23- year old daughter of one of regular contributors, Gabriel Cianfrani, a Gen Z digital native from southern New Jersey. She shares with us her and her generations perspective on the state of reality, as a recent college graduate and soon student of law.  Well spoken, she’s quite pragmatic, and socially conscious, prioritizing authenicity, inclusivity, metal health, and work-life balance, though somewhat burnt out on social media, valuing more purpose driven work and social justice. It’s a very dynamic conversation, often involving input from her mother as well as our your favorite hosts. :-) What’s the future look like from the next gen’s pov? And how does the dating scene work with this digital native generation?

We end the show with a few of our favorite stories this year, including the latest update on the interstellar 3i/ATLAS.  Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

Interviewing Angelina Cianfrani in our beach studio.

144 Future Now Show - Optical AI, Pokey Patch, High Altitude Dark Matter Search, Fish Filtering Microplastics, Earth's rotational energy, Nevada's Volcanic Lithium Lake, Diamond rains

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 Bobby is on the road this week, but we do hear from him briefly. There are some fascinating developments of late, including the development of 100x faster and much cheaper optical computing, biomimicry applied to making a painless needle and cheap non-clogging micro printer nozzles from a mosquito’s probiscus, a fish filter for sifting out microplastics from your washing machine.  Meanwhile NASA has lofted a massive high altitude helium balloon into the Stratosphere above the Antarctic, to study the weather and to look for evidence of the elusive Dark Matter, yet to be seen physically. And a motherload of lithium has been discovered in a volcanic caldera on the Nevada Oregon border, enough to create Lithium based batteries for dozens of years, freeing us from the tyranny of other countries controlling the supply.  We conclude with a fascinating exoplanet discovery where the atmosphere potentially rains diamonds!  And Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and New Year to you!

 

143 Future Now Show - Interstellar Anti-tail Upgrade, Kimchi /Crypto/Intelligence Disclosures, Giant Sloth Tunnels Discovered

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Transcript of Episode 143

Tis the holiday season and it our fervant hope that you are having at least half as much fun as we are!  Friends to see, places to dine, relatives to be.  And we have a holiday ‘comet’ to further explore, as it’s closest approach to Earth is December 19th! Keep an eye on the sky and it’s anti-tail, and you just might be amazed.  Short of that, there are some online astronomers and psychics tracking our Interstellar visitor closely for your benefit. After a two decade hiatus,  State of the World Forum is back, just in time help us through our next big growth spurt.  Spielberg dropped a teaser of his upcoming film on Disclosure, which looks quite enticing. Eat Kimchi or at least some sauerkraut for your immunity and remember the giant extinct sloths, for they created early homes for our species, as we left the ice age behind.. And who could not love  the super hot Fire Amoeba, which loves to replicate in 145 degree Fahrenheit waters.  Enjoy..