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Futurology

Answering What’s The Future by exploring digital’s future impact. Every week the Futurology team explores the "Future of _______” with people that are doing - and not just talking - the future, right now. As the Futurology team, your hosts bring a diverse thought process based in a diverse and collective experience - they are... Brett Lindsay (B2), the Digital Philosopher and Engaging Content Specialist, strives to find solutions to unique problems by consulting to companies, in order to make the most effective use of new technology to enhance the way they do business through the power of engaging digital solutions. Brett St Clair (B3), the Ex Googler, turned digital banker and African Digital Disrupter, who loves being part of Africa's greatness by focusing on disrupting the status quo and accelerating growth through the frenetic buzz of developing exponential businesses. Michael Cowen, the Digital Renegade, an ex Agency, turned exDigital Management Consultant who builds sustainable digital solutions to solve real human problems. Every Wednesday from 12:00 - 13:00 the Futurology show digs into the tech, the trends and digital transformations that are happening and will change how we live, work and engage as people and as businesses. #thefutureiscoming
Weekly English South Africa Technology
114 Episodes
92 – 112

Futurology — Mason Sinclair

The Bretts chat to Mason Sinclair, founder of Inspiration Lab, about his new platform that connects students directly with companies looking for interns/graduates.
13 Jun 2016 51 min

Futurology - A Year in Review

The Bretts just realised that half the year has gone, so they think a quick year in review is required. Find out what has, what will, and what they think is still gonna happen. They also chat to CEO of iConnect Telecoms, Calvin Collett, about unified communications using voice and…
6 Jun 2016 51 min

Futurology - Three Days of Google I/O

The Bretts are having a threesome! B1 and B2 will be joined by Brett St. Clair (Bomber) to unpack the 3 days of Google I/O in 60 minutes. If you're interested in Google and all things Google-related, don't miss this show!
30 May 2016 53 min

Futurology - FTTH & Web Portals

There's a hub of activity with Fibre to the Home (FTTH) in the Johannesburg area. Calvin Collett, founder and CEO of iConnect, speaks about the business of connection. The Bretts also talk to Ross Mains-Sheard, founder of Versofy, a web portal to help customers find service providers without having to…
23 May 2016 53 min

Futurology - Are we content with our Content?

The world is full of stimulation through all of our senses to the point where it can become overwhelming. B1 and B2 discuss the content revolution in the digital space and where we all fit in from viewers, to broadcasters to advertisers. With so much available content and so little…
16 May 2016 55 min

Futurology - Safe Online Transactions Pt 2

The Bretts continue with the discussion around online payments. Their guest are Francois Liebenberg from Pocketslip, Renier van Staden from Nedbank and joining them on Skype, Simon Leps from Fontera. Get more information on how you can protect yourself online.
9 May 2016 50 min

Futurology - Safe Online Transactions Pt 1

Don’t become the victim of a scam artist! Brett Levy talks to Llewellyn Morkel about eEscrow and the risks of financial transactions online when buyer and seller don't know each other. Protect yourself by informing yourself!
2 May 2016 55 min

Futurology — The Entertainer

Hang with Nikki and Mike from the Entertainer as they talk about real value as well as how to make your money go further in the digital consumer age.
25 Apr 2016 53 min

Futurology - Instant Digital Gratification

With modern technology, humans are becoming more accustomed to instant gratification than ever before. Brett Levy and Brett Lindsay talk to Clint de Abreu from Zapper and Nick Heygate from OTA about instant gratification in the digital world. Find out how this impacts you…
11 Apr 2016 54 min

Futurology - Android PC

The Bretts talk to David Ko from Jide Technology in Beijing, who have developed a proper Android PC, running their own software version called Remix.
4 Apr 2016 53 min

Futurology — My Face Finder

Brett Levy chats to Greg Hack from Hackmedia about their app 'My Face Finder' that they have developed and the challenges of developing in the SA market.
28 Mar 2016 53 min

Futurology — Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence is here and it is real! Brett Levy and Brett Lindsay are joined by Dennis Mortensen from X.AI who reveals the latest and greatest in Virtual Assistants and other awesome Artificial Intelligence technology.
21 Mar 2016 57 min

Futurology — Future of USSD Tech

Andrew McHenry deliberates about what USSD tech in the future will look like. He focuses on the uptake, its growing adoption in Africa and emerging mobile markets, as well as mobile growth and opportunities. Then, as if that wasn't enough tech advice, Ygor Francisco from the Newness also joins in…
14 Mar 2016 53 min

Futurology — Internet of Things (iOt)

The Internet of Things (iOt) is real and it is here. Brett Levy and Brett Lindsay tell you how it can and does make a difference to your life each and every day.
7 Mar 2016 55 min

Gartner Symposium - Jeff Mann

Vice President of Research and Chair of the Gartner African Symposium, Jeffrey Mann, talks about the upcoming Symposium taking place in Cape Town in September 2016 with a specific focus on the ‎Aspiring Innovators Program.
2 Mar 2016 20 min

Futurology — Gartner Symposium & Mobile World Congress

Brett Levy chats with Jeffrey Mann from Gartner about the Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, which is the world’s most important gathering of CIOs and Senior IT Executives. Then Jon Hoehler joins the show to reveal exactly what went down at the Mobile World Congress (MWC).
29 Feb 2016 49 min

Futurology - eCommerce

Looking at the rise of eCommerce in SA and Africa with specific emphasis on shopper expectations, increased sales, security and access with Candice Sutherland.
23 Feb 2016 41 min

Futurology - SA Connectivity vs Australia

Brett Levy and Brett Lindsay, along with their guests, look at the difference in connectivity between South Africa and Australia from a first-hand account. They put a specific focus on traffic management and GPS technology that is changing the way we live and travel.
16 Feb 2016 41 min

Futurology - “DarkWeb”

Cybercrime in South Africa and the “DarkWeb” are real! Brett Levy speaks to Candice Sutherland about what you need to know.
9 Feb 2016 40 min
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