
Renewable Energy: Is the Grid Ready for Net Zero?
14/2/2025 | 32 mins.
As we generate more of our electricity from wind, sunlight, and other renewable sources, we place more strain on an electrical grid that wasn't designed for a net zero future. In the final episode of this season, we ask how we might reimagine our energy infrastructure, including the grid. We hear from experts in energy production and storage, and we learn about the future of global, community-led, and decentralised energy systems. ---Episode CreditsPresented by Ann O’DeaFeaturing Franziska Weiss, Barry Hayes, and Johan Söderbom.Interviews by Ann O’Dea and Jenny DarmodyMusic by ConcretismProduced by Shaun & Maurice for Silicon RepublicPart of Future HumanPresenting Sponsor: Hays

Quantum Computing: The Next Era of Tech?
10/9/2024 | 34 mins.
Quantum computing isn’t just about a new type of computer—it’s a completely new way of thinking about computing. For decades, classical computers have powered our world, but now we’re at a very interesting stage in the history of computing, where we may see in our lifetimes a complete paradigm shift to quantum. Will quantum computers solve complex problems that have been out of reach for classical computers? Will they help us tackle some of the big environmental and public health challenges we face in the coming decades? And on the other side will they create new challenges, particularly when it comes to cybersecurity? --- Episode Credits Presented by Ann O’Dea Featuring Séamus Davis, Kate Marshall, and Caterina Foti. Interviews by Ann O’Dea and Jenny Darmody Music by Concretism Produced by Shaun & Maurice for Silicon Republic Part of Future Human Presenting Sponsor: Hays

The Future of Work: A Generational Shift?
29/7/2024 | 31 mins.
How are jobs, careers and workplaces are being transformed by new technologies, and a new generation of workers? In the latest episode of Future Human: The Series, we hear from three fascinating guests, each with unique perspectives on how the world of work might evolve in the coming years—especially for younger generations who have joined the workforce in these times of major technological and cultural change. --- Episode Credits Presented by Ann O’Dea Featuring Monica Parker, Josh Bersin, and Kelly Monaghan. Interviews by Ann O’Dea and Jenny Darmody Music by Concretism Produced by Shaun & Maurice for Silicon Republic Part of Future Human Presenting Sponsor: Hays

Food Security: How Will We Feed a Growing Population?
25/4/2024 | 26 mins.
Our population is expanding, and food insecurity is rising. With hundreds of millions of people facing chronic hunger, how can new technologies help? In this episode, we explore the tech innovations that might help us secure this fundamental human right to food. --- Episode Credits Presented by Ann O’Dea Featuring Tony Hunter, Christophe Pelletier, and Julianne Forrestal. Interviews by Ann O’Dea and Jenny Darmody Music by Concretism Produced by Shaun & Maurice for Silicon Republic Part of Future Human Presenting Sponsor: Hays

Future Cities: Will Technology Transform Urban Spaces?
20/3/2024 | 33 mins.
What do you think about when you imagine the city of the future? What would be important to you? In this episode we’re thinking about cities of the future, and how we can use new technologies to design cities that are resilient, healthy, and sustainable. --- Episode Credits Presented by Ann O’Dea Featuring Melissa Sterry, Andrew Smith, and Jeff McCann. Interviews by Ann O’Dea and Jenny Darmody Music by Concretism Produced by Shaun & Maurice for Silicon Republic Part of Future Human Presenting Sponsor: Hays



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