ThinkerTank

Nov 13 2024 31 ep. 10 mins 4

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ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.

There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z. We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.

Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

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The Future Of Christmas

Nov 13 2024 9 mins

If you can believe it, Christmas is almost here - and you're probably starting to see trees and decorations around already. This is known as Christmas creep, where people start to get on board with Christmas and the shops stocking merch earlier and earlier every year. So for the last episode of the ThinkerTank podcast of the year, join Dr Ben Hamer as he dives into what the future

The Future Of Tourism

Nov 06 2024 9 mins

COVID-19 sucked for a whole heap of reasons, one of which were border closures. But we’re making up for lost time as we head abroad in record numbersSo with so many people travelling overseas, what does the future of tourism have in store for us? Join Dr Ben Hamer on today's episode to find out.Listen to our episode on the The Future Of Space Recommendations: A link to CopenPay

The Future of Elections and Fraud

Oct 30 2024 11 mins

Around half the world’s population is voting in an election this year. And the one we’re all talking about is Trump vs Harris in the US. And already, we've heard multiple examples of electoral fraud and disinformation. So how are elections being interfered with, and will it be something that will ever go away? Find out on this episode of the ThinkerTank podcast where Dr Ben Ham

The Future Of China

Oct 23 2024 11 mins

These days, it feels like almost every day there’s a story that is either directly or indirectly about China. Most people get that China is a powerful country, but exactly how did they get that way, and how might this play out in the future? Join Dr Ben Hamer for this episode of the ThinkerTank to learn all the ins and outs about the future of China. Recommendations: An episode

The Future Of eSports

Oct 16 2024 9 mins

While we got to see sports like rock climbing and breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics, 2025 has something different in store all together, with the International Olympic Committee announcing it will host eSports at the next Olympics. Join Dr Ben Hamer on this episode of ThinkerTank to talk about the future of eSports, and the unexpected way it's taking over the sporting world. Rec

Will We Have Designer Babies In The Future?

Oct 09 2024 9 mins

Imagine if you were having a baby and, before they were born, you could pick whether you wanted them to be a marathon runner or a gifted swimmer. Or perhaps likely to be good at maths. Well, it's not as far fetched as you might think.This week, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the world of genetic modifications, and what it could mean for us. Recommendations: A blog that highlights diffe

The Future of Climate Change Part Two

Oct 02 2024 14 mins

You might have heard our last episode, which was the 101 on climate change - how we’ve gotten to where we’re at and where we’re heading. There’s a lot to cover, so this is part two, and this one looks at the specific impacts - how it will affect sea levels, displace populations, change the hours we work, and alter the foods we eat. Join Dr Ben Hamer as he covers the stuff t

The Future Of Climate Change Part One

Sep 25 2024 12 mins

We’re talking more and more about climate change, and yesterday, September 25, was the International Day of Climate Action. So to mark the occasion, Dr Ben Hamer is jumping into the future of our climate, and while it’s not all doom and gloom it is a big one, so we’ve split this one in two parts. Join us for part one now which will get you across the headlines and everything

The Future Of Our Population

Sep 18 2024 15 mins

Currently there are some crazy things going on with our population outlook, and in many Western countries, like Australia, there will be a point where we see more grandparents than grandchildren. Not to mention the fact that kids born today are more than likely going to live into the next century, and that we're currently in a “baby recession”.On this episode of ThinkerTank, Dr

The Future of the Circular Economy and Recycling

Sep 11 2024 13 mins

Have you heard of the circular economy? Well, it could help solve critical resource shortages in the future, but also help with reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. In this episode of ThinkerTank Dr Ben Hamer explains why it’s important we find out what it is, why it matters and what it could look like in future. Recommendations: A link to influencer Jools Lebron’