Future Forward

So let’s start with one thing, this is a podcast and we feel no requirement to be objective. Which is why we can say, without equivification that we think the Supreme Court’s decision overturning roe vs wade is horrific and indefensible. How did it happen, how does it seem so many people are both overwhelmed by and tuned out of the news? Today a Reuters survey may have some clues. SR: And Facebook effectively pulling out of the newest business may be part of the equation. I’m Laura Fitton and this is future forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum let’s launch.

Doctors and Tech / Future Forward Special Edition. Today, health care has a massive and growing footprint in the digital world. Dr’s are being replaced by AI, Famous Doctors are getting into NFT's And medical security and privacy hangs in the balance. Today, a special Future Forward - Health Care’s Drive to Digital This is Future Forward, I’m Steve Rosenbaum and I’m Laura Fitton, let’s launch!

On Thursday, a piece of media history was made. The January 6th Committee held it’s first live, prime team hearing. It was a careful, thoughtful, unfolding of the events of the day. What was done, and what wasn’t done. And, much like the opening of a complex trial - it had just one objective. To convict Donald Trump of knowingly urgent mobs to the capital, and then in conjunction with the proud boys and oath keepers -to set them to attack the seat of US government. Today, we’ll unpack the first of six hearings, and why Fox News choose not to cover what was clearly a news event. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch

Today - Sheryl Sandberg leaves Facebook - What Legacy does she live behind? Then, How Harmful Is Social Media? Open AI and Dall-E, how to manage and limit AI’s danger. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum - Let’s Launch How Harmful Is Social Media?https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-inquiry/we-know-less-about-social-media-than-we-think Sheryl Sandberg’s Legacyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/02/technology/sheryl-sandberg-legacy.html How One Billionaire […]

When an AI calls you a cheater, is there any way to fight back? Then the very murky 4chan, who owns it? Data boarderless? big tech takes sides. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s launch!

Today - Apple has SO MUCH NEWS - and some of it good. Meanwhile, the stock market punishes tech. Is the downward slide over? And glitch sells to fastly. The good guys win. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I’m Laura Fitton, Let’s Launch!

Today - we’re going to take a look at The Supremes Greatest Hits. And we’d don’t mean the R&B Band. We’re talking the Supreme Court. Supreme Court to block Texas' controversial social media law. The Court is about to flood New York’s Streets with Guns. And of course, Row Vs. Wade. I’m Laura Fitton and this is Future Forward and I’m Steven Rosenbaum. Let’s launch

Today, a show that’s topical. And disturbing. We’re going to look at Trust, Truth, and Change big topics with personal consequence. Today, on Future Forward. I’m Laura Fitton I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today - Air BnB is reacting to the receding COVID threat, but will it work? Then, Netflix had a big wakeup call with subscriber losses, but there may be cultural issues roiling the worlds largest streamer. And finally Snap has a new selfie drone. Is it cool, or is it a digital stalker, or both? I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s Launch!

Today - the Digital Services Act Aims to crack down on misinformation and mandate transparent practices. Sounds good? It is, for Europe. The US, not so fast. Then, DJI is the leading drone company in the world. For a few hundred bucks you can great a flying robot and take to the skies. But DJI is a Chinese company, and now their use in the Ukraine is getting some serious criticism. And Finally - If I give my computer a thumbs up, or wave away a screen - will it work? Now Zoom is saying yes to gesture recognition. Who will be next?I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today - Scientists, Billionaires, Futurists, and Philosophers converge on Vancouver, BC - gathering for the first MainStage TED Talks conference in almost 3 years.And - we’ll take you insider. We’ll share some the talks that galvanized the room, an dig Into Climate Science, Ukraine, and Majestic Robots.I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today - rocket ships, self driving cars - and now Twitter. What’s Elon up to? And - will he impact the mid terms? We’ll investigate. Then - Obama on misinformation. He says he underestimated the threat. I’m Laura Fitton and this is Future Forward I’m Steven Rosenbaum- let’s launch

Today, after Staten Island’s historic unionization vote, will other Amazon employees follow suite? Then, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking on Disney… and he’s got Fox News leading the charge. But if Fox is ‘anti Disney- why did they sell for 71 billion dollars in 2019? So, in todays environment, can corporations take political stands on issue? And what if they done? I”m Steven Rosenbaum and this is Future Forward. I’m Laura Fitton, let’s launch!

Today - A landmark loss for big Tech in the European Union Given the president setting nature of GDPR, is the US Next? Then, Russian Hacking and Microsoft Bribes…. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch - Big Tech Legal Battles Brewing  Big Tech attacks tough EU measures aimed […]

Today, we’re back from Austin, with lots to share. Then, the info war in Ukraine is now the front page of the internet. And, What big Tech Got Wrong, and how we can reboot it I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch!

Today, Technology is increasingly getting unionized - but will that foster or slow innovation? Then, SXSW is back after 3 years, and we’ve got our intrepid reporter to eat some BBQ. And TikTok is front and center in the War in Ukraine, with complicated mixed results. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch.

Today - around the world - the connected web is giving new power to individuals who want to support Ukraine in a time of need. Then - a look at Kentucky and why its teacher's retirement system invested in a Russian bank and lost their money. And, finally, we look at SXSW, its upcoming return being in person in Austin and the controversies that swirl around its Texas home. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, let’s launch!

Today - we’ll talk about Ukraine, thought the eyes of Social Media Then - Hackers, on both sides, are fighting a cyber war. And, The Global Political situation, and - how Trump’s Support of Putin is leaving him ostracized. I’m Laura Fitton, and this is Future Forward. I’m Steven Rosenbaum, Let’s Launch!

Today - Is Ransomware on the Rise? Is sure is! The, the Climate Change story, what the media is getting right, and wrong. And, the rocky relationship between Grub Hub and the Restaurants. I’m Steven Rosenbaum and this is future forward. I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch!

Today - remember Tumbler, well it’s back - and hotter than ever. The question is - why? Then, Peter Thiel is shifting his focus - it may be time to be very, VERY afraid. And Lots of companies made big money during COVID, Zillow and Peloton -not so much I’m Steven Rosenbaum, and this is Future Forward, and I’m Alexa Scordato - Let’s Launch!