Moonshot

Introducing The Unicorn Launcher

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:06:04 -0000

The Unicorn Launcher is a podcast that follows the lives of two Australian tech founders who started the company Vygo. The series takes you behind the scenes as the Vygo team tries to recover from the pandemic, and expand into the US market under the guidance of Matt Mochary - a coach who has helped some of the biggest founders in Silicon Valley.

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The Defrag: Microsoft's Big Buy

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:34:12 -0000

We're launching a daily news podcast called The Defrag. Every weekday we'll cover the latest news at the intersection of technology, business, politics, and science.

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Preserving Our Digital Past

Wed, 26 May 2021 10:06:07 -0000

Physical media like floppy disks and optical discs have a limited lifespan, and their time is running out. Because of this, a whole generation of games are at risk of being lost forever. While we can’t save everything, there is still hope. A global community of game historians and preservationists are working to save games history, one disk at a time. This story comes from our sister podcast Gameplay.

Jaunt Motors

Sun, 09 May 2021 23:22:33 -0000

There are all kinds of new electric cars making their way onto the market. Whether it's a passenger car, or even a truck, you can probably find an EV that suits your lifestyle. But what if you're someone who loves classic cars? In this episode of Moonshot we speak with Dave Budge, the CEO of Jaunt Motors, a company making bespoke electric vehicles for adventure.

What Happened with Dogecoin?

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Dogecoin's price has been increasingly dramatically in recent weeks, and it now has a market cap of more than $40 Billion USD. So why is a joke cryptocurrency suddenly worth so much? In this episode of Moonshot, we revisit our conversation from 2018 with Dogecoin Co-Founder Jackson Palmer, and update listeners on the latest with Dogecoin. Donate Bitcoin: 17epz2WXi8FvmqeRGDXXkNojnfpScK5Wpy Donate Ether: 0x99176319994f097a31f12c7ff17b6a337ff2a17a Donate Dogecoin: DJJRMmYdPyQHDfzPGpKJzht15e7Ynf3yy9 Support Moonshot on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

How Apple Changed Mobile Gaming

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

In the span of around 12 months, the release of the very first iPhone and the launch of the App Store created a whole new appetite for mobile games, empowering a generation of indie developers in the process. But one small decision, to support in-app purchases for iOS games, would change the marketplace forever. This episode of Moonshot comes from our podcast series Gameplay. Listen to Gameplay: https://podfollow.com/gameplay Visit the Gameplay website: https://gameplay.co Support Moonshot on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

Sky Lanes

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Autonomous drone delivery has the potential to change the way businesses operate. While drones will have a significant impact on consumer delivery, it's actually the B2B sector where it's likely to have a more immediate impact. In this episode of Moonshot, we speak with Hannan Parvizian the CEO of Volansi, a Bay Area company building long-range drones for B2B deliveries. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

They Go Up So Fast

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The commercial space race is heating up. Whether it's big rockets, or small, there's been significant progress achieved by many companies across the sector. In this episode of Moonshot, we update two space stories to see how far the companies we featured have come. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

Red Ring of Death

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0000

When the Xbox 360 was launched in December 2005, Microsoft had accomplished a significant objective that would give it the edge in the console war - beating Sony's PS3 to market by almost a year. But a few months later, a huge problem began to surface - a major hardware defect that threatened to destroy the entire Xbox brand. This episode of Moonshot comes from our podcast series Gameplay. Listen to Gameplay: https://podfollow.com/gameplay Visit the Gameplay website: https://gameplay.co Support Moonshot on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

Humanising AI

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:57:00 -0000

AI systems are improving in their reliability all the time - but when it comes to chatbots they're often still clunky. Soul Machines is a New Zealand company that's trying to build Artificial General Intelligence by creating digital people who can react to visual and audible human input. But what's involved in closing the gap between a clunky chatbot, and a believable digital human that can think and feel for itself? Greg Cross is a Co-Founder of Soul Machines, and speaks about the work they're doing to close that believability gap, and how Hollywood has helped inspire some of their technology. Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

Space Law

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:22:19 -0000

The race to build a permanent base on the Moon is happening right now, but it raises a bunch of questions about how space is governed. So how do we balance the commercial interests of private enterprise with the desire to have space be for the benefit of all humanity? Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

Finding Water on the Moon

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0000

NASA recently announced that they found water on the sunlit surface of the Moon. In this episode we find out what they actually discovered, and explore what impact this has on our plans for future space exploration. Let's Mine an Asteroid (Featuring Brad Tucker): https://moonshot.audio/s02e01-lets-mine-an-asteroid/ Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/moonshot Find us on Twitter: twitter.com/moonshotpod. Visit our website: moonshot.audio.

Can we preserve humans?

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

The idea of cryonic preservation has been around for more than 50 years. But what do we actually know about freezing humans? Will we ever be able to freeze a human and give them another chance at life?

Teamistry: AI Saving Endangered Species

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:22:00 -0000

Wildbook blends structured wildlife research with artificial intelligence, citizen science, and computer vision to speed population analysis and develop new insights to help fight extinction. Go behind the scenes as an international ecosystem of data scientists, biologists, computer vision researchers and citizen scientists, level-up their resources by connecting their data and insights on one platform. Subscribe to Teamistry.

Introducing Gameplay

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0000

Gameplay is a podcast about video games and the virtual worlds that power culture and community. It's a documentary show, using long form storytelling to explore a variety of narratives from the world of games. Gameplay speaks to the ability of games to create immersive experiences and social connection. Episodes are released every two weeks. You can find Gameplay in your favourite podcast app or visit https://podfollow.com/gameplay.

The Next Generation of Firefighting

Sun, 03 May 2020 05:09:59 -0000

Firefighters are facing scenarios they’ve never seen before. And as these extreme events become more frequent, learning how to battle them, safely, is a top priority for fire departments around the world. And many of them have found a solution in virtual reality. In this episode of Moonshot, producer James Parkinson explores how VR is preparing firefighters for the real world, through immersive training simulations.

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Scooter Town

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 01:45:05 -0000

Scooters and e-bikes are all the rage in the tech world as companies push to provide easy-to-use options for last-mile transportation. We've seen hundreds of millions poured into businesses like Lime, and we've also seen others, like Boosted, fail due to an over reliance on capital. So as Scooters and e-bikes are rolled out in cities around the world, what does the future of last-mile transport look like?

Universal Basic Income

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 04:38:40 -0000

Universal Basic Income is an idea that many people have thought about for centuries, but are we any closer to seeing people receive a base level of financial support?

This episode was first published in November of 2018.

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No Goal!

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 02:31:55 -0000

One of the most visible examples of technology in sports is its increasing use in officiating. American sports were the first to experiment with instant replay, while systems like Hawk-Eye have been widely implemented in professional cricket and tennis since the early 2000s. But are these technologies making sports better, or should we just embrace human error?

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Alphafly

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 10:01:24 -0000

Technology and sports have always been closely intertwined. From advancements in equipment, like tennis racquets and golf clubs, to the evolution of sports science and data analysis. But not all developments in the field have been well received in the sports world. In recent years, Nike’s Vaporfly and Alphafly running shoes have sparked new controversy in athletics, raising questions about fairness, equality, and where we draw the line on performance enhancing technology.

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Why Boosted Failed

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 05:36:55 -0000

Electric skateboard manufacturer Boosted has sacked the majority of their staff. So what led to their demise? In this episode we revisit our interview with Boosted CEO Jeff Russakow and explore some of the issues that created problems for the company.

Deepfakes

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:51:04 -0000

Who are the real victims of the Deepfake trend? And how can we tell when the media we consume is deliberately trying to mislead us?

Face Match

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:39:27 -0000

Facial recognition technology is becoming widespread as technology companies look to use biometrics to secure information. However when used by law enforcement it raises a bunch of ethical concerns. So should we be scared of facial recognition?

Supercharged: Mission Critical

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 06:29:37 -0000

Elon Musk’s vision of a sustainable future is an inspiring one, and it’s not unachievable. But if they’re going to help get us there, Tesla must become a sustainable company. So what does the future hold for Tesla?

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** New Moonshot episodes are coming on February 19.

Supercharged: Insane Mode

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 23:54:06 -0000

Elon Musk has been compared to Ironman’s Tony Stark, and he’s perhaps the most prominent leader and public figure of all car companies today. But how did Elon become the person he is today, and how has his personality shaped Tesla as a company?

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Supercharged: Autopilot

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 07:12:21 -0000

The rise of electric vehicles is set to go hand in hand with the introduction of autonomous technology. Whilst most manufacturers are holding off on releasing self-driving features in their cars, Tesla is enabling their cars now so they can make them fully autonomous via a software update. So, is Tesla’s consumer-first approach the right path to true autonomous driving?

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Supercharged: Production Hell

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 22:21:19 -0000

Since the original Roadster, Tesla has struggled to produce enough cars to meet the demand from customers. Building a car manufacturer from scratch is hard, and if there was any car to highlight that difficulty it was the popular Model 3. As Elon would say, 'Welcome to Production Hell'.

Lora Kolodny's CNBC Investigation into GA4: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/15/tesla-workers-in-ga4-tent-describe-pressure-to-make-model-3-goals.html

Reveal's 'Tesla and Beyond': https://www.revealnews.org/episodes/tesla-and-beyond-hidden-problems-of-silicon-valley/

The City Podcast 'West World': https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-4/

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Supercharged: Tesla's Vision

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:52:10 -0000

Nikola Tesla invented everything from the AC induction motor to the Tesla coil. He is one of the most underrated geniuses from history. Tesla's inventions completely changed the way we perceive the world, and 60 years after his death, inspired a small car company in California to name their entire business after him.

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Supercharged: The Apple of Cars

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:48:15 -0000

Tesla inspires brand loyalty that other vehicle manufacturers can only dream of. Some are inspired by their performance, others are touting the green credentials. It's a loyalty that is somewhat similar to Apple. So is Tesla the Apple of the motoring world?

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Introducing Supercharged

Sun, 01 Dec 2019 03:24:11 -0000

Supercharged is a new podcast from Lawson Media that explores power, conflict, and the people who are driving change. Season one dives into the electric vehicle market and how Tesla, and CEO Elon Musk, are forcing the entire automotive industry to adapt and embrace an electric future. Launching December 10.

Find out more at chargedshow.com or by subscribing to 'Supercharged' in your favourite podcast app.

NASA is going back to the Moon (Part 3)

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 23:58:02 -0000

As NASA prepares to send astronauts into deep space for extended missions there is a growing concern over how we'll be able to provide enough food for these missions. Sure we can take some food with us, but once we go to the Moon and on to Mars, we won't just be able to send more supplies from Earth when we're running low. The solution it seems is in figuring out how to grow plants in space.

NASA is going back to the Moon (Part 2)

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 05:00:00 -0000

NASA is going back to the Moon, and preparations are well underway for the Artemis missions. The Artemis missions will see a new generation of rocket called the SLS that will enable humans to head to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

🚀 NASA is going back to the Moon (Part 1) 🌙

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 07:18:19 -0000

50 years ago, NASA landed humans on the Moon, and that moment in history inspired generations. But in 1972, just a couple years later, the Apollo program ended and we haven't been back since. However, NASA is once again planning to take humans to the Moon and this time is going to build a permanent base there. This is part 1 of our series looking NASA's Artemis mission back to the Moon.

The Future of Ageing

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:00:00 -0000

Nobody can escape getting old. In fact, generations of people are living to a much older age thanks to modern healthcare. But how will technology make the experience of ageing easier, and what innovations will allow you to stay in your own home for longer?

⛑Helmets of the Future

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 06:30:16 -0000

For generations the humble helmet has looked basically the same. However as technology and materials improve we're starting to see an evolution in their design. So what will the helmet of the future look like?

We started a Patreon!

Sun, 08 Sep 2019 03:40:57 -0000

Moonshot started as a passion project between myself and my co-host Andrew Moon back in 2017, and since then we've published around 50 episodes of content. Every episode of the podcast takes around 40 hours of work to put together. We spend a lot of time researching content and booking guests, then once we have interviews on tape we'll put together a script and go through an editing process. It's a lot of time, effort, and resources to produce, but we want to provide our listeners with the best experience.

By supporting Moonshot on Patreon, you'll enable us to increase the audio quality and frequency of the production, providing more depth to our stories and allowing us to provide jobs to more journalists. All patrons will gain access to an ad-free feed of the podcast, plus we'll bring you special bonus content. You can also get merch including Stickers and T-shirts. To support the show on Patreon visit: https://www.patreon.com/moonshot

Thanks to everyone who has supported us on our journey so far!

Building immersive stories with Nonny de la Peña, CEO of Emblematic

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 11:45:51 -0000

Virtual and mixed reality headsets are now hitting a critical point where the technology is good enough at a price point that's affordable to see mass market adoption. But once you have a VR device, what do you do with it? Nonny de la Peña, is the CEO and Founder of Emblematic Group, and has been called the 'Godmother of VR'. Nonny is a pioneer of immersive storytelling and shares her thoughts on the future of VR and journalism.

Trading Coins with Carylyne Chan, Chief Strategy Officer at CoinMarketCap

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:35:14 -0000

What does the future of cryptocurrencies look like? Carylyne Chan is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Marketing at CoinMarketCap - one of the most important cryptocurrency websites used for tracking the market position of various coins. In this episode Carylyne shares her insights on the current state of the cryptocurrency space and the future she sees for digital tokens.

Storing Data in DNA 🧬

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 07:46:21 -0000

As our access to information continues to increase, so does the amount of data humanity is generating. Our current storage systems have a shelf-life, but there are researchers out there trying to use DNA to store and archive all the world's information.

Nick Halla, SVP of International at Impossible Foods

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Nick Halla was the first employee at plant-based meat startup Impossible Foods. Now as SVP of International he's in charge of their global rollout and shares their vision for a meat-free future.

👶 A Baby In A Bag

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 07:15:00 -0000

Ectogenesis, or an artificial womb, has long been discussed in science fiction, but when will humans be able to grow a baby in a bag?

🚑 Custom Printed Organs

Sun, 23 Jun 2019 12:03:16 -0000

Ever since organ transplants first occurred in the 1950s there's been a supply shortage which currently results in around 20 deaths per day just in the United States. Even if you're lucky enough to receive a transplant there's no guarantee that your body will accept the donation which means a lifetime of anti-rejection medication. However researchers are working on technology to enable organs to be printed on-demand using cells from the transplant recipient.

Rice University Organ Research & Video: https://news.rice.edu/2019/05/02/organ-bioprinting-gets-a-breath-of-fresh-air-2/

🍔 Print Your Own Meal

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 04:05:42 -0000

3D printing has taken the world by storm - we can print everything from the tiniest parts for a model robot, to jet engines, and even entire buildings. But one of the biggest revolutions in 3D printing is only just starting to take shape, and that’s the idea of having 3D printed food.

(First Broadcast May 1st, 2018)

🧨 Handling Explosive Growth with Lucy Liu, Co-Founder of Airwallex

Fri, 24 May 2019 07:05:54 -0000

We live in a global market. It’s no longer good enough for startups to just focus on their local consumers - we have to think globally if we ever want to hit our market potential. And in the process of thinking global you might find yourself needing to send payments around the world. But for a long time those payments might have been made through bank transfer, or even cheque. The problem with these systems is the fees. But there are companies out there trying to solve this problem, and one of those providers is Airwallex - a company making it easier for businesses to process international payments. Lucy Liu is the Co-Founder and COO of Airwallex and shares the story of how Airwallex has managed explosive growth to go from idea to billion dollar company in just three and a bit years.

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🐄 Tastes Like Milk: Updating The Future Of Food

Sun, 19 May 2019 13:49:30 -0000

2019 is quickly becoming the year of plant-based protein with many companies heavily pushing to distribute their alternative products to the mass market. So what is the current state of the plant-based protein market and what does that mean for new startups in the space?

🧬 Finding The Next Einstein with Daniel Gross, Founder of Pioneer

Fri, 10 May 2019 08:30:09 -0000

When you think about the individuals who really shaped humanity over the past few centuries - your mind probably wanders to people like Albert Einstein, Picasso, Henry Ford, or Steve Jobs. These are the people who dared to dream about the future, to create masterpieces of art, or to invent new technologies. But what makes someone successful? Is it just that they had great talent or is it partly the circumstances of their life? Pioneer is on a mission to help discover people with the potential to become great innovators and give them the resources they need to be successful. Daniel Gross is the founder of Pioneer and previously was a partner at Y-Combinator and a former Director at Apple. In this episode, Daniel shares the story of Pioneer and his mission to uncover hidden potential across the globe.

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🛰When Space Companies Go Rogue

Fri, 19 Apr 2019 06:09:25 -0000

In January 2018 four small satellites made their way into orbit. The problem - the company behind them ignored an FCC ruling and launched the satellites without permission. So what happens when companies and countries decide to ignore the rules of space, and who is actually responsible for keeping them in line?

🎧 Soundtracking The Internet with Oscar Höglund, CEO of Epidemic Sound

Sun, 24 Mar 2019 05:22:25 -0000

Sweden has become a powerhouse in digital music, and one of the companies leading the charge is Epidemic Sound. The company has quickly become the go-to source for creators looking to find music, with many YouTubers turning to their service to avoid the hassle of licensing. In this episode, CEO and Co-Founder Oscar Höglund shares the story of Epidemic Sound and their goal for creating a soundtrack for the internet era.

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Introducing Building A Unicorn 🦄

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

90 per cent of startups fail, but what does it take to build a business that succeeds? That defies all expectations? That could one-day become a unicorn? Hosted by Kristofor Lawson this series dives into the heart of entrepreneurship, bringing you in-depth interviews with some of the world's greatest business minds. Everyone in this series is a founder, there from the start when their idea was written on the back of a napkin and are now at the helm of a global company. Building A Unicorn is available now.

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Drone Delivery 📦

Sun, 24 Feb 2019 10:57:52 -0000

Tech companies have been promising the idea of drone delivery for several years now - but where is the technology at and how are they dealing with some of the potential problems?

💂🏻‍♀️💂🏻‍♀️Cloning 💂🏻‍♀️💂🏻‍♀️💂🏻‍♀️

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 13:03:57 -0000

Cloning has long been a fixture in sci-fi films but there's a real industry that's been developing over the past 20 years with many people now choosing to clone their prized animals. So what actually happens in the cloning process and does the rise of animal cloning mean we're just one step away from cloning humans?

Twenty Thousand Hertz: Make sure you check out the amazing Twenty Thousand Hertz podcast which explores some of the world's most recognisable sounds. Just search for Twenty Thousand Hertz in your favourite podcast player, or visit: 20k.org.

🛒Amazon Go and The Future of Retail

Sun, 03 Feb 2019 08:01:00 -0000

As more and more shopping moves to digital platforms, does the traditional retail store have a place? And why is online retailer Amazon making moves into the physical retail space.

Moving to Mars (Part 2)

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:10:31 -0000

Assuming the plans to send people to Mars actually happen and we do make it to the red planet, what will life be like for those first explorers?

Moving to Mars (Part 1)

Sun, 16 Dec 2018 09:19:07 -0000

There's an increasing focus on sending humans to Mars, both from private companies and from government agencies such as NASA. But how do we get to Mars, will we survive the journey, and what will life be like when we get there?

Hyperloop

Fri, 07 Dec 2018 08:49:13 -0000

It's a bird, it's a plane.... no it's another brainchild of billionaire ideas man Elon Musk. But just what is the hyperloop and how close are we to seeing a hyperloop system realised?

Featured in this episode:

Gabriele Semino - Project Lead, Warr Hyperloop
Sebastien Gendron - CEO of Transpod
Kristen Hammer - Manager of Materials Engineering at Virgin Hyperloop One
Ryan Kelly - Head of Marketing and Communications at Virgin Hyperloop One

Universal Basic Income

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:54:55 -0000

Universal Basic Income is an idea that many people have thought about for centuries, but are we any closer to seeing people receive a base level of financial support?

Self-Driving Cars: Building An Autonomous Vehicle (Part 2)

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 10:39:19 -0000

Uber was the first company to ever experience a fatal accident with a self-driving car, and in just a few years autonomous vehicles will start flooding the market. So what went wrong with Uber's driverless car, and how do companies rebuild trust with the public?

Self-Driving Cars: Building An Autonomous Vehicle (Part 1)

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:36:09 -0000

Most cars these days have some level of automation such as cruise control or lane guidance, but as technology advances the experience of owning a car and even driving one is about to change drastically. In just a few years autonomous vehicles will start flooding the market and it's just a matter of time before we don't need to drive at all. But how did we get to this point and when will the transition happen?

Dean and Todd's 'No Hands Across America' blog: https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~tjochem/nhaa/Journal.html

Designing A Driverless City

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 06:11:00 -0000

We know self-driving cars are coming - everyone is talking about them. But what impact will these autonomous vehicles have on our cities and how will they integrate with our existing city space? (This episode was first broadcast in November 2017).

Quantum Leap: How Quantum Computers Could Solve The World's Biggest Problems

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:02:00 -0000

From weather forecasting to artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, and drug design, quantum computers have the potential to completely change the way we think about solving complex problems. But how far away are we from seeing quantum computers used to tackle the world’s biggest problems?

The Star Wars Hologram

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 07:24:12 -0000

The idea of having holograms has captured the attention of generations of people through sci-fi films, and this week on Moonshot we are diving into the people who are right now working to make hologram displays a reality.

Featured in this episode:

Scott Millar - BOP Industries
Daniel Smalley - Brigham Young University

Will Supersonic Travel Ever Make A Comeback?

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:26:42 -0000

The Concorde was one of the most beautiful aircraft ever created and it really set the bar for supersonic transport. However since the Concorde was retired in 2003 - the world hasn't seen another supersonic transport aircraft. So this week on Moonshot we’re going supersonic… diving into the new wave of companies who are trying to bring the idea of a supersonic passenger aircraft back from the dead.

Our guests in this episode:

Peter Coen - NASA.
Bob Van de Linden - Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
Blake Scholl - Boom Supersonic

Augmenting Reality: How AR and VR Are Changing The Future of Entertainment

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:14:36 -0000

Pokemon Go brought Augmented Reality to the public on an unprecedented scale, becoming many people’s first experience using the technology. But while most people have moved on from playing Pokemon Go, there is still plenty of development happening in the AR space. So how is AR going to make the leap into everyday life, and what will that future look like?

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Using Animals to Design Better Robots

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:01:26 -0000

For years, scientists have been studying animals and their behaviours. We’ve tracked animals using cameras, GPS and radio sensors. But as the age of technology progresses, scientists have found a much better way to interact with and learn from the animal kingdom... using robots.

Cleaning Up Space

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:10:40 -0000

Ever since humans started sending satellites into space we've always neglected one very big issue - what happens when these man-made objects reach the end of their useful life? Some of the satellites will fall out of orbit, but many have remained in space for decades with no clear strategy of what to do with them. But as humans look to explore commercial space flight and populate other planets there's a growing concern that all of this space junk could pose a very real threat to our future space endeavours. So how do we actually go about cleaning up space?

Our guests in this episode:

Francois Rigaut and James Gilbert from the Australian National University.
Chris Blackerby from Astroscale.
Mike Wall from Space.com. Check out his book: Out There - a Scientific guide to Alien Life, Antimatter, and Human Space Travel.
Loren Grush from The Verge. Loren has a great video series called Spacecraft available at TheVerge.com.

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Moonshot - A New Season

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 22:05:16 -0000

Moonshot is exploring the world's biggest ideas and the people making them happen. Make sure you're subscribed to get the latest updates from Season Two, publishing weekly on Wednesday's.

Can AI be used to detect cancer?

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 14:27:15 -0000

This year 1.7 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and for around 600,000 people, that will be a death sentence. But as technology improves companies are turning their artificial intelligence networks towards cancer detection and treatment. So can AI really be used to detect cancer?

Let's Mine an Asteroid!

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:12:07 -0000

Years ago, people believed space travel was impossible. But now that we’ve ‘been there, done that’, the next crazy idea is mining space for the resources that will save Earth’s ecosystem, our global economies, and enable our species to keep growing. But is success mining far flung planets within our reach, or will our money disappear into space?

Our guests in this episode:

Brad Tucker from the Australian National University.
Mike Wall from Space.com. Check out his book: Out There - a Scientific guide to Alien Life, Antimatter, and Human Space Travel.
Loren Grush from The Verge. Loren has a great video series called Spacecraft available at TheVerge.com.

The Age of the Robot (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:13:13 -0000

There's no more visible display of artificial intelligence than in the field of robotics. But when will we all have our own robots? In this episode of Moonshot we meet people who are actively building robots that are set to change our future. (This episode first broadcast on October 17, 2017)

The Future of Personal Flight (Rebroadcast)

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 07:05:00 -0000

For more than a century, people have been dreaming of one day being able to build a personal flying machine. In this episode of Moonshot we meet people working on flying vehicles and jetpacks to see where the technology is headed and when we might be able to fly ourselves everywhere we go.

Featured in this episode:

Richard Browning - Gravity
Mark Jennings-Bates - Pal-V
François Chopard - Starburst Ventures
Andrew Hawkins - The Verge

This episode was first broadcast on September 6th, 2017.

Hacking Humans (Rebroadcast)

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 12:26:58 -0000

What would be possible if the human body was integrated with technology? In this episode of Moonshot we meet the people who are actively trying to augment the human body and improve our own abilities.

Featured in this episode:

Bryan Johnson - Kernel
Moon Ribas - Cyborg Foundation
Amal Graafstra - Dangerous Things
Kevin Rose - True Ventures

Designing safer and smarter robots with Rosanna Myers

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0000

One of the topics that always comes up when looking at robots is what will actually happen to humans…. Will robots just take all our jobs? Also how can we create systems that allows humans to work in tandem with robots? In this episode of Moonshot recorded at the Rise Conference in Hong Kong - we speak with Rosanna Myers the CEO and co-founder of Carbon Robotics - a company which is building industrial robots that are designed to work alongside humans.

Inside Careem - The Uber of the Middle East

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:13:24 -0000

Ride-hailing services have received a lot of attention in recent years as they disrupt traditional transport industries. Uber might be the most well known of these companies, but there are many other startups that are competing in the ride-hailing space. In the Middle East - Careem operates in 100 cities offering users an experience that is tailored to the local market, and they've attracted more than USD $570m in venture funding. In this episode of Moonshot we speak with Mudassir Sheikha, the CEO and Co-Founder of Careem.

Last mile transportation with Boosted CEO Jeff Russakow

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 14:50:04 -0000

As cities expand and more people are encouraged to use public transport, there's an increasing need for technology that can help people travel the 'last mile' to their destination. One of the companies that is really defining this category is Boosted - known for their electric skateboards. In this episode, CEO of Boosted, Jeff Russakow, shares his vision for Boosted and how the company fits into the future of transportation.

Square Roots and the Future of Farming with Tobias Peggs

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 11:28:08 -0000

The global population is predicted to grow to more than nine billion people by 2050, and with all those extra people will come a need to find more sustainable ways of producing our foods. Square Roots was founded by Tobias Peggs and Kimbal Musk in 2016, and is just one of the companies which is driving an urban farming revolution. Square Roots is building vertical farms in shipping containers, and training a new generation of farmers, in their quest to bring food production closer to where people actually eat it.

Creating Electronic Skin

Mon, 28 May 2018 14:34:08 -0000

Wearables are a huge market in technology. People are buying all kinds of devices to measure their steps, track their location, or even keep tabs on their heart rate. But what if these wearables could be made smaller and attached to the body with a patch that behaved like skin? RMIT University Associate Professor Madhu Bhaskaran is one of the people making this technology possible through her work on stretchable electronics.

The Future of Meat

Tue, 15 May 2018 00:25:40 -0000

The world is on the brink of a global food crisis due to an increasing population and climate change. So how will we combat these issues to make sure every person has access to the calories they require? Would you be willing to swap your regular steak for something that tastes the same but is grown in a lab, if it meant saving the planet?

Print Your Own Food

Tue, 01 May 2018 02:34:39 -0000

Rocket Lab with Peter Beck

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:40:00 -0000

There are many startups building technology for the small satellite market, but there actually aren't many places where you can launch them. In this episode we meet Peter Beck, the Founder and CEO of Rocket Lab - a company building launch vehicles (i.e rockets) for the small satellite market, and which has built their own rocket launch facility on the east coast of New Zealand.

Building on Blockchain

Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:02:17 -0000

The technology behind cryptocurrencies, blockchain, is proving to be a revolutionary technology for many industries. From cryptokitties, to the stock market, and even digital music rights, there are decentralised applications being built that have the potential to change the world. Join us as we explore just some of the experiments happening in the world of blockchain.

Digital Gold - Part 2

Mon, 19 Mar 2018 09:04:06 -0000

Continuing our look at digital gold we ask how you actually create a cryptocurrency? To answer that question we speak with Jackson Palmer, the founder of Dogecoin - a cryptocurrency that was meant to be a joke but started 2018 with a market cap of almost $2 Billion USD.

Find Jackson Palmer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jacksonpalmerbc

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Digital Gold - Part 1

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:51:33 -0000

In recent months there's been an awful lot of hype surrounding the cryptocurrency market with currencies like Bitcoin reaching record highs. However almost as quickly as the price goes up, the price comes back down with many investors wondering whether Bitcoin is in a bubble. So are cryptocurrencies all driven by hype, or is everyone actually striking digital gold?

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New Space: The Nanosat Fleet

Mon, 19 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Satellites have changed the way people live and communicate - we use them for everything from accessing the internet, to television, and even GPS. While traditional satellites are big and expensive, there are many new companies embracing the small satellite market in an effort to reduce costs. In this episode of Moonshot we meet Flavia Tata Nardini, the CEO of Fleet Space Technologies, an Australian startup that's building a constellation of nano-satellites to power the internet of things.

New Space: Small Rockets

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 08:40:00 -0000

A wave of investment and interest in space has inspired a new breed of entrepreneurs across the globe to find ways to do space on the cheap. We chat with Adam Gilmour, the CEO of Gilmour Space Technologies, a company trying to get in on the space race by building small, low-cost, rockets.

Designing a Driverless City

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 02:41:29 -0000

We know self-driving cars are coming - everyone is talking about them. But what impact will these autonomous vehicles have on our cities and how will they integrate with our existing city space?

Changing the Future at Web Summit

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 12:37:51 -0000

There is nothing more inspiring than being in the room with entrepreneurs and innovators who are actively changing the future. In this episode of Moonshot we take you to Web Summit in Portugal - a gathering of 60,000 of the brightest minds in tech who are all on a path to change the world.

Featured in this episode:

Krzysztof Palka - AlwaysBLU
Maria McKavanagh - Verv
João Pinto - Ionseed
Viktor Börjesson - Revibe Energy
Thomas Samtmann - Camtoy

The XPrize with Marcus Shingles

Mon, 13 Nov 2017 12:00:11 -0000

Often moonshot ideas are pursued by large companies with lots of money but how can tools like AI be used to democratise the problem solving process? Marcus Shingles is the CEO of XPrize - a global competition encouraging anyone with a creative mind to tackle the world's biggest moonshot ideas.

Electric Dreams

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 19:51:09 -0000

The world is slowly moving towards one powered by renewable energy. Currently renewable energy largely means hydro, wind, solar, or geothermal, but what forms of clean energy will we see in the future? And how will we store that energy for use in electric cars or even spaceships?

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Robot Ethics with Nell Watson

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:04:01 -0000

Artificial Intelligence systems are becoming increasingly prominent in our society. They power everything from robots, to self driving cars, and even many websites. But how do humans make sure we stay in control of these robotic systems? In this episode of Moonshot we speak with Nell Watson from Singularity University and OpenEth.org to find out why humans need a code of ethics for AI.

The Age of the Robot

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 10:56:01 -0000

Flying into the Future with François Chopard

Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:34:29 -0000

François Chopard is the CEO and founder of Starburst Ventures - a French aerospace accelerator that is investing in new technologies that are about to change our skies and make space more accessible.

The Future of Personal Flight

Wed, 06 Sep 2017 03:30:52 -0000

Featured in this episode:

Richard Browning - Gravity
Mark Jennings-Bates - Pal-V
François Chopard - Starburst Ventures
Andrew Hawkins - The Verge

Investing in the Future with Kevin Rose

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:22:12 -0000

What new products and technologies are going to take off? And which ideas are worth investing in? Kevin Rose is a serial entrepreneur and currently an investor with True Ventures. Kevin was an early investor in Twitter and Foursquare, and previously founded Digg.com along with other companies like Revision3, Milk, and North Technologies. We chat to Kevin about what ideas he's interested in, where he feels technology is heading, and why he won't be investing in VR.

Hacking the Brain with Bryan Johnson

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 06:13:40 -0000

What does it mean to be human? And what would be possible if you had technology hardwired into your mind? Bryan Johnson is the founder and CEO of Kernel - a company building chips to implant in your brain to fix problems and improve human potential. Bryan was previously the founder of Braintree which sold to eBay for $800 million USD. He's now invested $100 million to make sure humans don't fall behind in our pursuit of new technology. Join us as we dive into the human mind with Bryan Johnson.

Moonquakes

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 06:22:42 -0000

Moon Ribas is a Cyborg Artist and Co-Founder of Cyborg Foundation. In this special bonus episode we speak with Moon about her plan to get an implant to feel the seismic vibrations of the Moon.

Hacking Humans

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 14:47:34 -0000

Featured in this episode:

Bryan Johnson - Kernel
Moon Ribas - Cyborg Foundation
Amal Graafstra - Dangerous Things
Kevin Rose - True Ventures

Building Trello with Michael Pryor

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 11:28:29 -0000

Entrepreneur Michael Pryor shares the story behind Trello - the visual productivity app that's changing the way people organise their businesses and their lives.

AI: The Rise of Intelligent Machines

Wed, 31 May 2017 16:17:52 -0000

This week on Moonshot: Researchers have spent decades trying to build machines that have the ability to think and reason like humans. But how close are we from reaching the point of Artificial General Intelligence?

You can find Liza Daly's article on AI and the basics of machine learning right here: https://worldwritable.com/ai-literacy-the-basics-of-machine-learning-2e20f93e34b4

THE RACE TO MARS!

Wed, 22 Mar 2017 19:39:42 -0000

If you're a billionaire with lots of money there's no better way to spend that cash then to try and send other humans to Mars. But is Mars space travel really something that could be a reality in less than a decade? Moonshot explores the race to Mars and the people trying to make it happen.