The Futurists
The Futurists
The Futurists
Ben Rode and Alex Lightman are always looking to the future in order to bring the best possible outcome into the present. With a hint of spirituality and shamanism, the conversation anchors in the esoteric meta-philosophy, with the grounded why and how. Ben and Alex interview the world's leading edge innovators and change agents who are shaping our future. The Futurist experts speak on the future of: transformation, technology, health, wealth, society, democracy, space travel, medicine, addiction, currency and more. Stay in the know, and keep your mind expanded with this enlightening podcast. Join the (R)evolution from the front line, and play your part in the way YOUR future shapes up. You too are a futurist... You just haven't realized it yet. This is your training ground. Are you ready to play a bigger game? Join us. Ben and Alex are leading a 7 day deep dive into thinking and creating like a futurist. This event will be held in gorgeous Costa Rica in January. Details: http://rodeinstitute.com/futuristsretreat/ Alex Lightman is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, futurist, artist and social change agent. He has used his methods of tapping into higher states of consciousness to publish over two million words about the future, including the first book on the vision of 4G. Most recently, he co-authored the bestseller, Augmented: Life in the Smart Lane. Lightman has advised a number of governments, including DoD and NATO on how to think in 5D consciousness (without calling it that) He is also part of the reason Obama is reopening the trade embargo with Cuba. Ben Rode is a future focused Spiritual Activist, and co-creator of one of the world's most powerful healing modalities, now called the Multidimensional Awakening modality. Ben and his wife, Jen, are teachers and mentors for those looking to anchor in enlightenment to their physical lives. They live in the Costa Rican rainforest with their 2.5 children. www.RodeInstitute.com
The Future of choice w/ The Galactic Historian, Andrew Bartzis.
The Galactic Historian is back! His first episode is still our highest viewed episode of all time, so we figured we should give the people what they want... Are you ready for round 2 with one of the most fascinating people I know? Andrew is always a good time. Join us.
Jan 20, 2017
46 min
The Future of 2017 Pt 2
Last show got cut off at the 45 minute mark, so we're picking up where we left ofd
Jan 13, 2017
45 min
The Future of 2017
2016 was a crazy year. Will 2017 be a new begonning
Jan 6, 2017
46 min
The Future of Jobs in the Automation Economy, W/ CTO of BlitzMetrics, Dennis Yu.
On this episode, Dennis Yu will be talking about.... JOBS! Where are they coming from and where are they going? Dennis Yu is the Chief Technology Officer of BlitzMetrics, a Digital Marketing Company which parters with schools to train young adults. Dennis’s program centers around mentorship, helping students grow their expertise to manage social campaigns for enterprise clients like the Golden State Warriors, Nike and Rosetta Stone. He’s an internationally recognized lecturer in Facebook Marketing and has spoken in 17 countries spanning 5 continents, including keynotes at L2E, Gultaggen and Marketo Summit.  Dennis has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, LA Times, National Public Radio, TechCrunch, Fox News, CBS Evening News and is co-author of Facebook Nation – a textbook taught in over 700 colleges and universities.  He’s a regular contributor for Adweek’s SocialTimes column and has published in Social Media Examiner, Social Media Club, Tweak Your Biz, B2C, Social Fresh, and Heyo. He held leadership positions at Yahoo! and American Airlines and studied Finance and Economics at Southern Methodist University as well as London School of Economics. He ran collegiate cross-country at SMU and has competed in over 20 marathons including an 80 mile “super” marathon.
Dec 23, 2016
2 hr 4 min
The Immediate Future of Trump and the Electoral College
In this 38 minute episode, Alex talks about all the different environmental and political implications of a Trump presidency in the near and long term. Alex always has such a great spectrum of insights, so please take the time to get informed and expand your view at this historic time.
Dec 16, 2016
39 min
The Future of the Transhumanist Economy w/ Presidential Candidate Zoltan Istvan.
The economy is already changing dramatically because of science and technology. Transhumanism, the field of using radical innovation to improve the human being, is at the root of much of that change. Whether it's artifical intelligence, genetic editing, chip implants, or dozens of other radical innovations, these technologies are changing the way we live and work. Soon, many jobs that were around for centuries will be lost to robots and software. Can capitalism survive? Can it thrive in the future? How will the future transhumanist economy be? Zoltan Istvan was founder and 2016 US Presidential candidate of the Transhumanist Party, a political organization dedicated to putting science, health, and technology at the forefront of American politics.     At the age of 21, Zoltan began a solo, multi-year sailing journey around the world. His main cargo was 500 handpicked books, mostly classics. He’s explored over 100 countries—many as a journalist for the National Geographic Channel—writing, filming, and appearing in dozens of television stories, articles, and webcasts. His work has also been featured in many major television channels, such as CNN, FOX News, and BBC.   Zoltan writes futurist and transhumanist-themed blogs for The Huffington Post, Vice’s Motherboard (Transhumanist Future), and Psychology Today (The Transhumanist Philosopher). He has also written for Slate, Gizmodo, Daily Mail, Salon, Newsweek, Wired UK, Singularity Hub, The San Francisco Chronicle, and Outside. You can read more about Zoltan here: http://zoltanistvan.com/
Dec 9, 2016
1 hr 9 min
The Future of the Quest For Spiritual Truth
In a world that is now Requiring everyone to wake up and pay attention to their own truths, what is the first step? How does one reach a state of enlightenment, and what does that even mean? Ben recently posted a couple short posts asking people about their views around enlightenment, and he has recieved 100s of comments, all with different opinions. If enlightenment is simply freedom, then now is the time to locate it. Join us with questions.
Dec 2, 2016
1 hr 32 min
The Future of Medicine & Neurohacking, W/ Daniel Schmachtenberger
Today, we will be interviewing one of the most intelligent people I have ever met, about one of the most important topics out there. Our mental and physical health. I'll be honest, this guy is so crazy smart that even I (Ben) had a REALLY hard time following along in this conversation. If you dare to listen, expect to find yourself in a trance like state of pure awe. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Daniel has a trans-disciplinary science background within a whole systems, complexity, and integral framework. He loves solving seemingly intractable problems by reassessing the foundational data and axioms of a field then restructuring it from the ground up. He began seriously studying health and neurology when afflicted with neurological and autoimmune illnesses that had no known solutions in either allopathic or complementary medicine. The insights that lead to his healing came from developing a new model for understanding physiology and pathology, which he then applied to helping many people address various forms of complex illness and optimize their capabilities beyond their previous healthy baselines. Daniel was the academic dean for a college of mind-body medicine and has consulted for many cutting edge integrative doctors and medical clinics to help find novel solutions for complex cases. He created and ran a cutting edge think tank developing complex systems solutions for environmental and social issues, and has directed a transdisciplinary group of scholars on a philosophy of mind project addressing core questions of mind/ brain interface and developing an axiomatic reformulation for the epistemology of neuroscience. He has a significant background with and love for psychedelics, nootropics, meditation, depth psychology, and all effective tools for evolving states and stages of consciousness and evolving the human experience.
Nov 25, 2016
1 hr 8 min
The Future of the USA Under Trump.
The future under president Trump. The US seems to be losing it's mind  racism is out in the open  how do we recover from this? Will Obama have time to hide the nukes before January?? What does it all mean? What are his policies? Who is he appointing into office with him? What is the bigger picture? How did this even happen?? Ben and Alex both have their own unique points of view.  Let's have a real conversation. It's an important time to pay attention.. Call in with questions.
Nov 11, 2016
1 hr 32 min
The Future of Governing. It May Not Be Democracy...
On this exciting episode of The Futurists, we will be exploring the possibility that a democracy might not be the best form of government after all. Nor is a repbublic, which is actually what the US is... What if the people choosing their president and laws was actually the source of all the problems in the US right now? I know it sounds contrarian, but you might just come away with a different point of view. In the meantime, ask yourself what your dream life government scenario would look like. Things to consider: You will feel truly free.  You will be on life purpose.  You will feel safe.  You will feel connected with everyone else.  You will feel like a huge weight has lifted off your shoulders.  You will feel proud of your country.  You will feel a new level of clarity you have never felt before. That's how you'll know you're looking in the right direction. Always up, never back.
Nov 4, 2016
1 hr 52 min
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