The Future of Elections and Fraud

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 …

The Future Of China

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…

The Future Of eSports

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 t…

Will We Have Designer Babies In The Future?

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 modifi…

The Future of Climate Change Part Two

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 w…

The Future Of Climate Change Part One

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. …

The Future Of Our Population

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, …

The Future of the Circular Economy and Recycling

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 i…

The Future of Women's Sport

Women’s sport is having a moment. And for all the right reasons. It hasn’t always been the case though, and it's been a lot of struggle and hard work to get to this moment. While still a way to go, it’s important to take stock of the achievement and look at what it could mean for the future, and t…

The Future of Space

As this is a podcast all about the trends shaping the future, we can’t go past space colonisation. So, is living in space a realistic possibility or is our Jetson’s fantasy just that - science fiction? Today on the podcast, Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the history of our fascination with the moon and …