Episode 127 - The Player of Games by Iain Banks
Long before Ready Player One, there was a book about an intergalactic game of chance and luck called The Player of Games, by Iain M. Banks, published in 1988. It was the second Culture novel, which is a vast AI interface that plug people into a better reality, or does it?
We’ll break down the book, see if it holds up, and talk about its relevance in today’s world which has VR gaming as the new frontier. Check it!
Episode 126 - The Theory of Everything with Azi
The Theory of Everything is a virtual group that meets to discuss such topics as Science and Spirituality, Loneliness and Solitude, Lucid Dreaming and beyond.
Episode 125 - Worldbuilder Mason
Today we are talking to a worldbuilder who not only designs mindbending mazes, illusory magician's castles and zen meditation spaces, but is also a master of the MRE with kits such as the force fields, trap doors, and multi-cam setups for recording those YouTube worthy shows like this one!
Episode 124 - ADHD and the Metaverse
Today we talk to Mike Fedel, who explores the effects of the metaverse on mental health, specifically ADHD and other neurodiversity.
Episode 123 - The Power of Community with City Girl
City Girl is a force to be reckoned with in the metaverse. From being a member of the entertainment group The Flock, to hosting events such as Sherwin's Spin2Win, The $100,000 Pyramid, and Chain Reaction, City Girl is no stranger to the importance of building community.
We talked to her about her experience in virtual reality, then talk about her own non-profit organization IRL called Kyle's Legacy, which supports the research and cure for canine cancer.
Episode 122 - Worldbuilder Darren
Today we give you Worldbuilders of Altspace 16. We’ve wanted to have this OG on for a long time, and finally the stars have aligned for this closed door event. From Goonies puzzle worlds to a race against the clock to stop a sinking cruise ship, to his most epic piece de resistance, his Willy Wonka inspired chocolate factory that spans 9 worlds and provides hours of fun.
Episode 121 - Healers in the Metaverse
Today we are talking to a group of highly gifted healers from all over North America that have taken to the metaverse to use their abilities to spread positivity in this new virtual medium. Your soul will be rejuvenate during this episode or your money back!
Episode 120 - From the Barrio Foundation
Today we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Robert Renteria, the founder of our sponsor, the From the Barrio Foundation, with the support of HumanityXR.
Dr. Robert Renteria is a resource who promotes education, a sense of pride and accomplishment, and self-esteem within the youth of our communities.
The “From the Barrio Foundation” is working with schools around the country to implement From the Barrio to the Classroom, a dynamic two week curriculum/teacher’s guide that utilizes Dr. Renteria’s story to help students reflect on their own lives and share their own stories.
Episode 119 - Alien Rescue with Creator Jason Moore
In Alien Rescue, audience members play a virtual character hired by a team of alien-rights activists to help them rescue a rare and dangerous creature from captivity.
We are very excited to have director Jason Moore join us to talk about creating a live virtual reality experience where audiences play the lead role in an interactive movie.
A MetaMovie delivers the thrill and excitement of a live performance, the visually immersive and cinematic feel of a film, and the personal and deeply emotional experience of collaborative storytelling.
Episode 118 - Prophet of the Metaverse Philip K Dick, Part 2
Our favorite Dickheads are back for a follow-up to their popular first episode where they dove into the life and career of Philip K Dick (Bladerunner, Minority Report, Total Recall), and broke down three distinct parts of his career, as well as his influences and legacy.
If you're a fan of scifi, you're not going to want to miss this deep dive into the writer who thought we were living in a simulation back in 1977. Here to guide us will be Anthony Trevino, David Agranoff and Langhorne J Tweed.
Episode 117 - Star Trek Beams Into The Metaverse
Star Trek has boldly gone where no one has gone before-- into the metaverse.
Led by Ambassador Wookie Picard with a stalwart crew including Captain June, CMO Lolonurse, and Cmdr Coolbaugh, the USS Valkyrie is a group that brings LARPing to the next level with a full galaxy of virtual worlds and fleets of ships inspired by the Star Trek universe.
You'll be inspired by their attention to detail and passion for all things Star Trek in this interview which promises to test the limits of the final frontier and beyond!
Episode 116 - Black Mirror’s 15 Million Merits
Is it just us or has the world become more dystopic since Black Mirror premiered back in 2011?
We'll take a look back at 15 Million Merits from Season 1, in which a talent show offers the only way to escape a life of physical drudgery.
Episode 115 - Free Guy
Free Guy is about an NPC who decides to become the hero of his own story.
Love it? Hate it? Come discuss it on this episode of Futurosity's Flix and Pix.
Episode 114 - Interactive Narratives with Rebecca Evans
Today we are talking with someone who is recognized as one of the 100 Original Voices in XR. This renowned mixed reality designer has conjured up an inappropriate amount of Worlds, games, events, 360 narratives, and live VR theatrical performances, and will give us insights into interactive storytelling.
Episode 113 - Entertainment of the Future with Sherwin
The media landscape is in the midst of a great renaissance. So what will events looks like in the future? How will we watch theater in the metaverse? And who the hell is going to figure this all out?!
Say no more, fam. We've got all your answers wrapped up into a burgeoning media mogul. The producer behind DreamGirls of Altspace, $100,000 Pryamid, Club Venus and so much more, Sherwin will join us to help guide us into the future and beyond.
Stick around for the end of the interview when Sherwin will make an exclusive announcement about his latest blockbuster project!
Episode 112 - Technology Anxiety with Mfon Akpan
As the need and access for technology has continued to grow, so has anxiety and depression. How do we deal with this phenomenon when the technology itself is created in way to make us crave its usage?
Professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design Mfon Akpan will join us to talk about trending and concerning mental health struggles and offers a very simple idea to battle this crisis.
Episode 111 - Upgrade Revisited
Upgrade, the film from 2018, follows a technophobe who is implanted with a chip that allows him to control his body after a mugging left him paralyzed.
We'll dive into this action packed cyberpunk thriller, which is referred to as "one part The Six Million Dollar Man, one part Death Wish revenge fantasy" for the next installment of Futurosity's Flix and Pix.
Episode 110 - Pagans and the Metaverse
There is no pairing more unique than pagans and the metaverse. Join us as we talk to Trey the Druid about bringing Earth-Centered spirituality into the digital age.
We'll cover things like Ghost Stories, Fairy Tales, Folklore and more. You're not going to want to miss this one!
Episode 109 - Game Shows and the Metaverse
Interactivity is the key to creating great events in virtual reality. So it's no surprise that a game shows are a favorite pastime here in Altspace.
Join us as we talk to Kristin about some of her best inventions-- Avatar Squares, Altquiz, Avatar Lies to name a few. Everyone's a winner at this one!
Episode 108 - Generative Art and the Future of Creativity
Generative Art is a process of algorithmically generating new artistic ideas. In other words, it's a method by which us mere mortals can use machine assistance to improve our creative endeavors.
Here to talk about how robots will transform our art, writing and creative expression is Inscape Studios Co-Founder Matt Sinclair.