Future Tense - Full Program Podcast

What is the relationship between depression and digital technology?

Are old expectations and strategies prolonging our military conflicts? And is ISIS winning the cyber war?

Cryptocurrencies enable us to transfer money with no fees and no bank, instantly. This is just the beginning of what digital currencies and blockchain technology can do.

Are cyber insurance policies too complicated? Could identification technology prevent drones from flying into areas they shouldn't? And could private gardens help solve the refugee housing crisis in Europe?

Inclusive design isn’t just about meeting the needs of the disabled, it’s about opening-up the possibility of creating better products and services for everyone.

Public universities increasingly look and sound like corporations. But is it time to refocus on teaching priorities?

Many believe that the future of activism relies on quiet persistence, targeted political involvement and an attitude that refuses to “look away”.

Islam-focussed start-ups often find it difficult to attract venture capital. We’ll explore the reasons why and the potential for development.

It’s a “wicked” problem: how to safeguard individual privacy in a world that now runs on the trade of personal data.

The franchise model is on the rise and it’s moving beyond fast food and coffee outlets. We ask why? Is there more to it than a simple secret love of conformity?