Episodes
Who are the real victims of the Deepfake trend? And how can we tell when the media we consume is deliberately trying to mislead us? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
Published 02/28/20
Facial recognition technology is becoming widespread as technology companies look to use biometrics to secure information. However when used by law enforcement it raises a bunch of ethical concerns. So should we be scared of facial recognition?
Published 02/19/20
Elon Musk’s vision of a sustainable future is an inspiring one, and it’s not unachievable. But if they’re going to help get us there, Tesla must become a sustainable company. So what does the future hold for Tesla? Listen to Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TGJ4YgOKYofJoqkB7qcbW Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/chargedshow For...
Published 02/14/20
Elon Musk has been compared to Ironman’s Tony Stark, and he’s perhaps the most prominent leader and public figure of all car companies today. But how did Elon become the person he is today, and how has his personality shaped Tesla as a company? Listen to Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TGJ4YgOKYofJoqkB7qcbW Listen on Pocket...
Published 02/04/20
The rise of electric vehicles is set to go hand in hand with the introduction of autonomous technology. Whilst most manufacturers are holding off on releasing self-driving features in their cars, Tesla is enabling their cars now so they can make them fully autonomous via a software update. So, is Tesla’s consumer-first approach the right path to true autonomous driving? Listen to Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple...
Published 01/24/20
Since the original Roadster, Tesla has struggled to produce enough cars to meet the demand from customers. Building a car manufacturer from scratch is hard, and if there was any car to highlight that difficulty it was the popular Model 3. As Elon would say, 'Welcome to Production Hell'. Lora Kolodny's CNBC Investigation into GA4: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/15/tesla-workers-in-ga4-tent-describe-pressure-to-make-model-3-goals.html Reveal's 'Tesla and...
Published 01/14/20
Nikola Tesla invented everything from the AC induction motor to the Tesla coil. He is one of the most underrated geniuses from history. Tesla's inventions completely changed the way we perceive the world, and 60 years after his death, inspired a small car company in California to name their entire business after him. Listen to our new podcast series Supercharged in your favourite podcast app: Listen on Apple...
Published 12/19/19
Tesla inspires brand loyalty that other vehicle manufacturers can only dream of. Some are inspired by their performance, others are touting the green credentials. It's a loyalty that is somewhat similar to Apple. So is Tesla the Apple of the motoring world? Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/supercharged/id1488704543 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TGJ4YgOKYofJoqkB7qcbW Listen on Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/chargedshow Supercharged...
Published 12/12/19
Supercharged is a new podcast from Lawson Media that explores power, conflict, and the people who are driving change. Season one dives into the electric vehicle market and how Tesla, and CEO Elon Musk, are forcing the entire automotive industry to adapt and embrace an electric future. Launching December 10. Find out more at chargedshow.com or by subscribing to 'Supercharged' in your favourite podcast app.
Published 12/01/19
As NASA prepares to send astronauts into deep space for extended missions there is a growing concern over how we'll be able to provide enough food for these missions. Sure we can take some food with us, but once we go to the Moon and on to Mars, we won't just be able to send more supplies from Earth when we're running low. The solution it seems is in figuring out how to grow plants in space. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if...
Published 11/24/19
NASA is going back to the Moon, and preparations are well underway for the Artemis missions. The Artemis missions will see a new generation of rocket called the SLS that will enable humans to head to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch....
Published 11/08/19
50 years ago, NASA landed humans on the Moon, and that moment in history inspired generations. But in 1972, just a couple years later, the Apollo program ended and we haven't been back since. However, NASA is once again planning to take humans to the Moon and this time is going to build a permanent base there. This is part 1 of our series looking NASA's Artemis mission back to the Moon. If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're...
Published 10/18/19
Nobody can escape getting old. In fact, generations of people are living to a much older age thanks to modern healthcare. But how will technology make the experience of ageing easier, and what innovations will allow you to stay in your own home for longer? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch....
Published 09/25/19
For generations the humble helmet has looked basically the same. However as technology and materials improve we're starting to see an evolution in their design. So what will the helmet of the future look like? If you love Moonshot then the best way to help us is to share this episode with a friend, or if you're able, consider supporting us financially on Patreon. All supporters get an ad-free feed, along with bonus episodes, and merch. Visit https://www.patreon.com/moonshot.
Published 09/13/19
Moonshot started as a passion project between myself and my co-host Andrew Moon back in 2017, and since then we've published around 50 episodes of content. Every episode of the podcast takes around 40 hours of work to put together. We spend a lot of time researching content and booking guests, then once we have interviews on tape we'll put together a script and go through an editing process. It's a lot of time, effort, and resources to produce, but we want to provide our listeners with the...
Published 09/08/19
Virtual and mixed reality headsets are now hitting a critical point where the technology is good enough at a price point that's affordable to see mass market adoption. But once you have a VR device, what do you do with it? Nonny de la Peña, is the CEO and Founder of Emblematic Group, and has been called the 'Godmother of VR'. Nonny is a pioneer of immersive storytelling and shares her thoughts on the future of VR and journalism.
Published 08/29/19
What does the future of cryptocurrencies look like? Carylyne Chan is the Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Marketing at CoinMarketCap - one of the most important cryptocurrency websites used for tracking the market position of various coins. In this episode Carylyne shares her insights on the current state of the cryptocurrency space and the future she sees for digital tokens.
Published 08/16/19
As our access to information continues to increase, so does the amount of data humanity is generating. Our current storage systems have a shelf-life, but there are researchers out there trying to use DNA to store and archive all the world's information. Become a Moonshot Daily member to receive an ad-free feed of Moonshot along with a daily newsletter about the future. Sign up at moonshotdaily.com.
Published 08/09/19
Nick Halla was the first employee at plant-based meat startup Impossible Foods. Now as SVP of International he's in charge of their global rollout and shares their vision for a meat-free future.
Published 08/02/19
Ectogenesis, or an artificial womb, has long been discussed in science fiction, but when will humans be able to grow a baby in a bag?
Published 07/24/19
We believe everyone needs to be across the latest developments in future technology, but with all the advancements in this space, who has the time to stay across all that news? Five days a week the Moonshot podcast team scouts for the most interesting news covering everything from artificial intelligence to electric cars. Save time, and your sanity, by becoming a Moonshot Daily member at moonshotdaily.com. Become a Moonshot Daily member to receive an ad-free feed of Moonshot along with a...
Published 06/26/19
Ever since organ transplants first occurred in the 1950s there's been a supply shortage which currently results in around 20 deaths per day just in the United States. Even if you're lucky enough to receive a transplant there's no guarantee that your body will accept the donation which means a lifetime of anti-rejection medication. However researchers are working on technology to enable organs to be printed on-demand using cells from the transplant recipient. Rice University Organ Research...
Published 06/23/19
At Moonshot we believe in supporting creators who make amazing content. So we wanted to share with you a preview of By Association - it's a podcast about football and the human connection behind the beautiful game. Discover By Association in your favourite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/by-association/id1069295624 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7Lb7ltzD5f3ybLKnNnZyvx Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/byassoc
Published 06/21/19
3D printing has taken the world by storm - we can print everything from the tiniest parts for a model robot, to jet engines, and even entire buildings. But one of the biggest revolutions in 3D printing is only just starting to take shape, and that’s the idea of having 3D printed food. (First Broadcast May 1st, 2018)
Published 06/07/19
We live in a global market. It’s no longer good enough for startups to just focus on their local consumers - we have to think globally if we ever want to hit our market potential. And in the process of thinking global you might find yourself needing to send payments around the world. But for a long time those payments might have been made through bank transfer, or even cheque. The problem with these systems is the fees. But there are companies out there trying to solve this problem, and one...
Published 05/24/19