June 20, 2023
TF346: Brittlestar is back to chat about his new book and what it says about the online world today. Plus, we look at how to turn an ordinary wheelchair into a smart wheelchair and we break down the meaning of dark design in Socially Speaking. Listen to the episode through… Read More
June 12, 2023
TF345: Better energy efficiency through detecting heat emissions with infrared sensors and satellites, and Marc Saltzman is back with the latest tech for Father’s Day. We also talk about making patient transfer easier for everyone via a robotic patient transfer platform, plus tech to help clear the air in your… Read More
May 23, 2023
TF343: We take a deep dive into the subscription economy and your video streaming habits. Plus, the emails that managers should never send. Also, everything you need to know about AI regulation and how to lead a happier life by connecting with the science of your senses. Listen to the… Read More
May 16, 2023
TF342: Did you know fake soccer agents are a thing in Latin America? Camila Manera, Chief Data & Product Officer of Libro de Pases, explains how her company uses AI to help prevent scams. We also chat with CEO Alexi Traina about how HiNote can add more personality to your… Read More
March 7, 2023
TF335: It can take 500-800 years for a regular sanitary pad to degrade! We talk to to Rashmi Prakash, Co-founder of Aruna Revolution Health, about their compostable menstrual pad. We also have Rachel Bartholomew, Founder and CEO of Hyivy, sharing how their smart pelvic rehab system can help the one-in-three women… Read More
July 7, 2022
Energy security. Environmental protection. Climate action. These ambitious goals set by the Government of Canada are often viewed as at odds with each other. But are they really? Or do they collectively represent a generational economic opportunity for Canadians? Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson, Anita Balakrishnan from The Logic and… Read More
June 8, 2022
With significant incentives from both levels of government and as major auto manufacturers make significant long-term investments, a localized EV supply chain is on the horizon. When will critical minerals from the North be ready to feed the new battery supply chain? What does the future of mining for critical… Read More
May 26, 2022
Canada has the critical minerals the world needs for electrification and a green energy future, but accessing them is not without roadblocks. Two major challenges are investment and permitting, both intertwined when it comes to the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples in major Northern development projects. JP Gladu, prominent… Read More
May 19, 2022
Renewable energy is dependent on critical minerals, but where they come from and how ethical and responsible that production is present two very pressing questions. Join Amber as she tackles the topics of responsible sourcing, ESG and supply chain challenges with Trent Mell, an entrepreneur in the battery metals and… Read More
May 12, 2022
The growth and demand for critical minerals is impressive and daunting, according to our first guest, Duncan Wood, the Vice President for Strategy & New Initiatives at the Wilson Center, a Washington DC based think tank. We can’t have an energy transition without extractive resources, Wood says, and the race… Read More
