ThinkerTank

COVID-19 sucked for a whole heap of reasons, one of which were border closures. But we’re making up for lost time as we head abroad in record numbersSo with so many people travelling overseas, what does the future of tourism have in store for us? Join Dr Ben Hamer on today's episode to find out.Listen to our episode on the The Future Of Space Recommendations: A link to CopenPay website, which is branded as “free attractions for climate actions” For those that don’t want to pay tourist tax, a video of a guided 360 degree tour of Venice Dark Tourist on Netflix where documentarian David Farrier travels to unusual destinations like Chernobyl Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around half the world’s population is voting in an election this year. And the one we’re all talking about is Trump vs Harris in the US. And already, we've heard multiple examples of electoral fraud and disinformation. So how are elections being interfered with, and will it be something that will ever go away? Find out on this episode of the ThinkerTank podcast where Dr Ben Hamer breaks down the future of electoral fraud. Recommendations: A link to our related podcast episode on the future of misinformation An article from Politico on how the US Department of Justice is cracking down on foreign mis and disinformation in the 2024 election Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These days, it feels like almost every day there’s a story that is either directly or indirectly about China. Most people get that China is a powerful country, but exactly how did they get that way, and how might this play out in the future? Join Dr Ben Hamer for this episode of the ThinkerTank to learn all the ins and outs about the future of China. Recommendations: An episode of History 101 on Netflix all about rise of China A BBC article that goes into the deets on BRICS alliance Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we got to see sports like rock climbing and breaking at the Paris 2024 Olympics, 2025 has something different in store all together, with the International Olympic Committee announcing it will host eSports at the next Olympics. Join Dr Ben Hamer on this episode of ThinkerTank to talk about the future of eSports, and the unexpected way it's taking over the sporting world. Recommendations: IOC esports section - Watch some highlight packages from 2023 Olympics esports week to get a taste  Australian esports league - A grassroots esports organisation in Australia, offering competitive opportunities for primary, high school, and university students. Follow Ben everywhere HERE Sign up for the ThinkerTank newsletter HERE Book Ben as a keynote speaker at Saxton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.