Podcast · 67 episodes
The Future of Everything, page 2
by Stanford Engineering · English
Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.
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The future of networking technologyThe future of networking technology, centered on Keith Winstein’s “computational truth” idea—networks that can track and audit exactly what computation was performed, not just move bytes.10 Apr 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Best of: The future of plant chemistryFuture of plant chemistry—plants as “chemical factories” for climate-resilient crops, disease resistance, and human health applications (including cancer drugs and food allergy prevention/tolerance).3 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 12 chapters
The future of learningThe future of learning, arguing for a tight feedback loop between learning-science research and real-world teaching practice, enabled by technology and AI.27 Mar 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
The future of fashion and dress codesHow fashion and dress codes function as signals of status, identity, and power—shaped by written laws, informal norms, gender expectations, and civil-rights struggles; includes predictions about…20 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 17 chapters
The future of vaccinesThe future of vaccines—how vaccines work, why they’re effective, why they’ve become controversial, and what’s needed to sustain public trust.13 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 14 chapters
Best of: The future of sleepHow circadian rhythms, light exposure, anxiety/worry, and sleep interventions affect sleep—especially around daylight saving time.6 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
The future of coronary heart diseaseEarly detection and prevention of coronary heart disease, reframing it like cancer (find it early, treat early) using coronary artery calcium CT, AI-enabled “opportunistic” imaging, retinal AI, and…27 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 12 chapters
Best of: The future of allergiesBest-of episode on “The future of allergies,” covering why allergies happen, why rates are rising (including climate change), and how prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are evolving—especially food…13 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
The future of eating disordersThe future of treating eating disorders, focusing on anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder; how adolescence, social media/AI, and new…13 Feb 2026 · 33 min · 19 chapters
The future of entrepreneurshipChuck Eesley, Professor of Management Science and Engineering, Stanford University6 Feb 2026 · 42 min · 23 chapters
The future of substance abuse in youthRuss Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, and Medicine at Stanford University.30 Jan 2026 · 34 min · 18 chapters
Best of: The future of depression careIn this episode, host Russ Altman revisits a discussion with Dr. Leanne Williams, a Stanford expert in clinical depression.23 Jan 2026 · 30 min · 13 chapters
The future of ADHDIn this episode of *The Future of Everything*, host Russ Altman engages with Dr. Yair Bannett, a developmental behavioral pediatrician at Stanford University.16 Jan 2026 · 33 min · 17 chapters
The future of alcoholRandall Stafford, Physician-Scientist, Stanford University9 Jan 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
Best of: The future of motivationRuss Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, and Medicine at Stanford2 Jan 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Happy New Year From The Future of EverythingA deep dive into the latest science and engineering breakthroughs, exploring ethical implications and societal impacts across various fields including AI, health, and renewable energy.31 Dec 2025 · 1 min
Best of: The future of AI coachingIn this episode of "The Future of Everything," host Russ Altman revisits a discussion with James Landay, a Stanford professor in Computer Science, on the burgeoning field of AI coaching.26 Dec 2025 · 31 min
The future of lipids in evolutionRuss Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, and Medicine, Stanford University19 Dec 2025 · 33 min
The future of neurodegenerationRuss Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, and Medicine at Stanford University12 Dec 2025 · 35 min
The future of ribosomesRuss Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, and Medicine at Stanford University5 Dec 2025 · 35 min
Best of: How to take waste out of wastewaterIn this episode of *The Future of Everything*, host Russ Altman speaks with Will Tarpeh, a professor of chemical engineering at Stanford University.28 Nov 2025 · 29 min
The future of digital marketsGabriel Weintraub, Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology at Stanford University21 Nov 2025 · 32 min
The future of immunotherapyRuss Altman, Professor at Stanford University (Bioengineering, Genetics, Medicine)14 Nov 2025 · 34 min
The future of emerging technologiesRuss Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics, and Medicine at Stanford7 Nov 2025 · 32 min