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Present futuristic topics, interesting movies and books, timely business insights, and fantastic guests.
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CRISPR Babies &
Future of Drone Warfare
Chris Manfredi and Jackson Montgomery return after 5 years (!) to break down two massive shifts shaping our world today: The first patient treated with personalized CRISPR gene editing therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia —a breakthrough that could cure genetic diseases like sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy, and inherited blindness . Drone warfare and AI-driven combat—from Ukraine’s DIY drones against Russia to Iran and Israel’s escalating drone attacks, we explore how cheap, fast, and intelligent drones are rewriting the future of war Along the way, we discuss ethics, longevity, governance, and the very real risks of autonomous AI swarms .
Key Links - Drones
Patient-Specific In Vivo Gene Editing to Treat a Rare Genetic Disease
CRISPR clinical trials update 2024
Super-precise new CRISPR tool could tackle a plethora of genetic diseases
https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/342484/9789240030060-eng.pdf
Key Links - Drones
Ukraine Just Demonstrated What AGI War Could Look Like
Killer drones are changing war — and may soon think for themselves
The AI drone revolution isn't here yet, but Ukraine and Russia are laying the groundwork in battle
NATO needs to get ready for modern war — and fast, top commander tells BI
Futures To Walk In
Black Mirror’s ‘Common People’
In this episode of Some Future, Chris Manfredi and Jackson Montgomery dive into the Black Mirror premiere Common People —one of the darkest visions of technology and society yet. The story follows a working-class couple whose lives are reshaped by a brain-saving subscription service —only to find themselves trapped in escalating costs, invasive ads, and the desperate grind of monetized pain and humiliation.
The conversation asks hard questions about how technology, marketing, and inequality intertwine—and whether today’s “common people” are already living in a hyperreal dystopia.
Key Links
Let’s Unpack That ‘Perfectly Black Mirror Ending’ to ‘Common People’
'Black Mirror' season 7's 'Common People' ending explained: 'Particularly chilling'
'Black Mirror' fans, be warned: DO NOT start with 'Common People'
Black Mirror: Rashida Jones Imagines An Even Bleaker "Common People" Ending
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The Rise of Quantum Computing
In this episode, Chris and Jackson explore the future of quantum computing and why it’s set to become a trillion-dollar industry by 2035.
From Google, Microsoft, and IBM’s big investments to real-world applications in AI, drug discovery, cybersecurity, and space exploration, we break down what makes quantum computing so powerful and why it could change everything. 👉
If you’re curious about AI, future tech, and innovation, this conversation dives into how qubits, superposition, and quantum breakthroughs will transform the world in the next decade.
Key Links
What Is Quantum Computing? | IBM
Why is Quantum Computing so Exciting and How Can It Be So Powerful?
