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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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:
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<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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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 learn all the ins and outs about the future of China.

Recommendations:
An episode of History 101 on Netflix all about rise of China
A BBC article that goes into the deets on BRICS alliance

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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 learn all the ins and outs about the future of China.
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Recommendations:
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<li>An episode of History 101 on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81116168">Netflix</a> all about rise of China</li>
<li>A <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-66525474">BBC article</a> that goes into the deets on BRICS alliance</li>
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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 the future of eSports, and the unexpected way it's taking over the sporting world.

Recommendations:
IOC esports section - Watch some highlight packages from 2023 Olympics esports week to get a taste 
Australian esports league - A grassroots esports organisation in Australia, offering competitive opportunities for primary, high school, and university students.

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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 the future of eSports, and the unexpected way it's taking over the sporting world.
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Recommendations:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://olympics.com/en/video/extended-highlights-duathlon-exhibition-matches-arena-games-triathlon-singapore">IOC esports section</a> - Watch some highlight packages from 2023 Olympics esports week to get a taste </li>
<li><a href="https://ael.org.au/">Australian esports league</a> - A grassroots esports organisation in Australia, offering competitive opportunities for primary, high school, and university students.</li>
</ul>
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Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter <a href="https://benhamer.space/author/">HERE</a>
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