Verizon iPhone, Egypt Revolution, Open Leaks, Future of Santa Cruz Libraries

Dr. Future Feb 8th, 2011  Listen

In the first hour, we delve more into the Egyptian Revolution, with some behind-the-scenes analysis, with special thanks to call-in, Michael S.  In the first hour we also explore the the new Open Leaks site, started by Wikileaks employees, and Verizon vs AT&T iPhone results, now in.

In the second hour we focus on the future of libraries, with particular focus on our local Santa Cruz Library system, currently being redefined by the community and city council.  We have a several callers cogniscant of the current situation and update our listeners to what’s what with our libraries. We also check out the newly updated Reagan Presidential Library with 250 iPads, Google’s great art tour you can do from home, and a revolutionary fractal broswer.  Thank you Julia, for that set!

Egypt Uprising, Alt Communications, Rethinking Govt, Solar Highways and Piezoelecticity.

Dr. Future Feb 1st, 2011 Listen

Our most interactive and  creative show yet, we explore alternative ways of communications to and from Egypt during their revolution and the need to focus on our energy independence, as the Middle East goes through their crises. Several alt energy sources are discussed, including out of the box thinking around hydrogen, solar highways, and piezoelectricity. Check out our links for this show!

Desalinization, Laser rocketry, Android Sats, new Venture Capital ventures with Eli Zelkha

Dr. Future Jan 25th, 2011

Should we go forward with the desal plant for our Monterey Bay? There are considerations, pro and con. Meanwhile radical new approaches to rocketry are evolving. “Beam my rocket, Scotty!” And space satellites are getting smaller, better, cheaper, now run by smart phone tech! Our guest for this show is professor Eli Zelkha, who teaches courses in venture capital and entrepreneurialism at Stanford and the Monterey Institute.  He gives us an update on the radical shifts in funding companies these days, and what kinds of new startups are coming down the pike…such as global  ‘crowd sourcing’ services, and the art of failure.. Say what?  Find out more on Dr. Future!

ATT vs Verizon, Freeze Steve, Neantherthal crossbreed, Junk Art Scramble with Ed Martinez

 Dr. Future Jan 18th, 2011

Are you thinking about jumping to Verizon for the new iPhone 4?  Think again, as there are many things to consider..is Apple’s fate tied to Job’s health? Maybe Steve has a new out…Now, find out if you have Neanderthal blood, or if you’ll be apple or pear-shaped in your elder years.  Want to make a cool movie with your iPhone? 

Later, we chat in studio with producer Ed Martinez, who wants teams of people turning junk into art on  his new TV show series, Junk Art Scramble..Got junk?  Find out how you can play!

TV on Internet, CES, and Virtual Healing with Galen Brandt

Dr. Future Jan 11th, 2011 

In the first hour we tackle the new gadgets pouring in from the Consumer Electronics Show, including an update on how to think about receiving television  these days, given the new options offered via the internet.  We also chat about the grand opening of Silicon Valley’s Computer History Museum.

In the second hour we interview singer songwriter, virtual healer,  Galen Brandt, who brilliantly entertains and educates us about the potentials of virtual worlds in treating phobias, pain control, and autism.