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 space travel, and whether we could be living on Mars one day.

Recommendations:
An article about how NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars in 2030 and how they’ll make it happen
An interview with one of the people who did the year-long Mars simulation 

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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 space travel, and whether we could be living on Mars one day.
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Recommendations:
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<li aria-level="1">An <a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/nasa-hopes-send-astronauts-mars-2030s/story?id=111859633">article</a> about how NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars in 2030 and how they’ll make it happen</li>
<li aria-level="1">An <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/jul/20/nasa-scientist-mars-dune-alpha">interview</a> with one of the people who did the year-long Mars simulation </li>
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ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.

There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.

Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

ThinkerTank is a podcast that explores the trends shaping the way we'll live, work, and play in the future.
There's a lot to look forward to when it comes to the future - inspiring innovations, awesome technologies and incredible ideas, from microdosing psychedelics to the four-day work week and all things Gen-Z.  We're currently experiencing change at the fastest rate in human history, but it's also the slowest that it will be for the rest of our lives.
Each bite-sized episode of the ThinkerTank podcast focuses on a specific trend shaping our future. Join our host, futurist Dr Ben Hamer, for a lighter take on what’s going on in our ever-changing world - and let's make you the most interesting person at your next dinner party.

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If you can believe it, Christmas is almost here - and you're probably starting to see trees and decorations around already. This is known as Christmas creep, where people start to get on board with Christmas and the shops stocking merch earlier and earlier every year.

So for the last episode of the ThinkerTank podcast of the year, join Dr Ben Hamer as he dives into what the future of Christmas could look like.

Recommendations:
My favourite movie of all time, Love Actually
Jamie Oliver’s boozy eggnog recipe, because why the hell not?

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If you can believe it, Christmas is almost here - and you're probably starting to see trees and decorations around already. This is known as Christmas creep, where people start to get on board with Christmas and the shops stocking merch earlier and earlier every year.
So for the last episode of the ThinkerTank podcast of the year, join Dr Ben Hamer as he dives into what the future of Christmas could look like.
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Recommendations:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">My favourite movie of all time, Love Actually</li>
<li dir="ltr">Jamie Oliver’s <a href="https://www.jamieoliver.com/inspiration/best-eggnog-recipe/">boozy eggnog recipe</a>, because why the hell not?</li>
</ul>
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Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter <a href="https://benhamer.space/author/">HERE</a>
Book Ben as a keynote speaker at <a href="https://www.saxton.com.au/speakers/ben-hamer">Saxton</a>

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COVID-19 sucked for a whole heap of reasons, one of which were border closures. But we’re making up for lost time as we head abroad in record numbers

So with so many people travelling overseas, what does the future of tourism have in store for us? Join Dr Ben Hamer on today's episode to find out.

Listen to our episode on the The Future Of Space

Recommendations:
A link to CopenPay website, which is branded as “free attractions for climate actions”
For those that don’t want to pay tourist tax, a video of a guided 360 degree tour of Venice
Dark Tourist on Netflix where documentarian David Farrier travels to unusual destinations like Chernobyl

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COVID-19 sucked for a whole heap of reasons, one of which were border closures. But we’re making up for lost time as we head abroad in record numbers So with so many people travelling overseas, what does the future of tourism have in store for us? Join Dr Ben Hamer on today's episode to find out. Listen to our episode on the <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/thinkertank/the-future-of-space">The Future Of Space</a>
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Recommendations:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">A <a href="https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenpay">link</a> to CopenPay website, which is branded as “free attractions for climate actions”</li>
<li dir="ltr">For those that don’t want to pay tourist tax, a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Zz7M2vLHJ8">video</a> of a guided 360 degree tour of Venice</li>
<li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80189791?source=35">Dark Tourist on Netflix</a> where documentarian David Farrier travels to unusual destinations like Chernobyl</li>
</ul>
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The Future Of Tourism

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 ever go away? Find out on this episode of the ThinkerTank podcast where Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the future of electoral fraud.

Recommendations:
A link to our related podcast episode on the future of misinformation
An article from Politico on how the US Department of Justice is cracking down on foreign mis and disinformation in the 2024 election

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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 ever go away? Find out on this episode of the ThinkerTank podcast where Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the future of electoral fraud.
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Recommendations:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://omny.fm/shows/thinkertank/how-will-misinformation-and-fake-news-shape-the-fu?in_playlist=podcast">A link</a> to our related podcast episode on the future of misinformation</li>
<li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/04/russia-election-interference-crackdown-merrick-garland-00177347">An article from Politico </a>on how the US Department of Justice is cracking down on foreign mis and disinformation in the 2024 election</li>
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Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter <a href="https://benhamer.space/author/">HERE</a>
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