Advice For And From The Future

You have questions for and from the future, and we have answers! Hosts Julia Furlan and Ozzy Llinas Goodman, along with producer Siona Peterous, tackle burning questions like “What’s it really like to date an artificial intelligence?” and “Why are tech bros so obsessed with Soylent?” You’ll get answers to these pressing questions, along with ruminations on family, privacy, food, dating, cats, and more. The show’s unique format blends gonzo journalism and weird internet rabbit holes with true stories of queer chaos and heartfelt relationship advice. Plus, every episode ends with a surprise!

Should I tell my child how she was really born? 01/14/2025

Should I tell my child how she was really born? Should I tell my child how she was really born? The answer to that question involves genetic testing, babies’ rights, and snoring giants. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/34843715

Can I make my digital alter ego work for me? 01/07/2025

Can I make my digital alter ego work for me? Can I make my digital alter ego go to work for me? The answer to that question involves autocorrect, child actors, and resurrecting the dead for a blockbuster franchise. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/34751135

Should I give my dog human intelligence? 12/24/2024

Should I give my dog human intelligence? Should I give my dog human intelligence? The answer to that question involves bird terraforming, cats as health inspectors, and dreams of an ant-like society. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/34554700

Can I ask my partner to stop eating Soylent? 12/17/2024

Can I ask my partner to stop eating Soylent? Can I ask my partner to stop eating so much Soylent? The answer to that question involves pre-chopped garlic, slam poetry, and a little bit of cannibalism. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/34475475

Should I move to an off-the-grid commune? 12/10/2024

Should I move to an off-the-grid commune? Should I move to an off-the-grid commune? The answer to that question involves train schedules, queer breakups, and an interview with our future selves. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/34350875

COMING SOON: Season Two 12/03/2024

COMING SOON: Season Two After four years away, Advice for and from the Future is coming back. New hosts! New questions! New chaos! New episodes drop next week. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/34257855

Should I sublimate to another dimension? 12/15/2020

Should I sublimate to another dimension? Should I sublimate to another dimension? What does that even mean? Are there other dimensions? What about wormholes? And what if, instead of trying to use physics to get away from it all, you actually faced your fears? Featuring physics and metaphysics wisdom from Dr. Katie Mack, author of The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking) and an original poem by Jayne A. Quan, a transmasculine, non-binary writer living in Los Angeles (follow them on Twitter & Instagram). /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277702

Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa? 10/20/2020

Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa? Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa when I go to her house? /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277707

How can I stay hopeful? (Introducing: Open World) 10/06/2020

How can I stay hopeful? (Introducing: Open World) The futurology shop is closed for repairs today (pesky robot put a hole in the wall) so please enjoy the first episode of Open World, a new show about hope, the future, and how to get there. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277717

How can I avoid dating my relatives? 09/22/2020

How can I avoid dating my relatives? Today's question comes from a future where humans live a long, long time. And some of them might want to date. But how do you make sure you're not actually dating someone you're related to? And what's the point of dating anyway? /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277722

Should I start a bug farm? 09/08/2020

Should I start a bug farm? Are bugs the food of the future? Should I start a bug farm? What’s the best way to cook them? All that and more on today’s episode, featuring the amazing Soleil Ho, food critic at the San Francisco Chronicle, host of the podcast Extra Spicy, and founder of the podcast Racist Sandwich. /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277727

Should I let my company put a chip in my hand? 08/25/2020

Should I let my company put a chip in my hand? Today’s question is about just how much to trust your boss. Should you let them implant a chip in your hand? /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277732

Should I get my DNA sequenced? 08/11/2020

Should I get my DNA sequenced? Today’s episode is about proof, identity and DNA. What are you looking for, when you look for your heritage? What can DNA really tell you? And who decides which forms of proof are required when? /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277737

How can I fight fake news? 07/29/2020

How can I fight fake news? On today’s trip to and from the future, we’re considering questions of truth, reality, and how to be a good sharer of news. How do you avoid sharing fake information? How do you tell what’s real and what’s not? In this swirling vortex of disinformation, how can you make sure you’re not contributing to the problem? To help guide us through the swamp of memes and misinformation, Rose talks to , a professional debunker at BuzzFeed News. Jane walks us through the steps she uses to verify images and claims. And to get an official answer on one particular coronavirus related image, Rose calls , a molecular biologist at Simon Fraser University who talks about what it’s like to watch so much scientific misinformation be thrown around amidst a pandemic. Advice For And From The Future is written, edited and performed by . The theme music is by . The logo is by Additional music this episode provided by . Special thanks to Noah Veltman for help setting up the texting service. To get even more, you can become a for access to behind the scenes exclusive content, early access to new shows, and other surprises & goodies. Episode sponsors: Sun Basket: Stay healthy at home with chef-crafted meals full of organic produce & delicious flavors. Get $35 off your order when you go right now to and enter promo code futureadvice at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277742

Should I cryopreserve my dog? 07/14/2020

Should I cryopreserve my dog? Today's advice question: Should you cryopreserve your dog? To answer that conundrum, Rose spoke with , a writer and the co-founder of . Ace wrote about their experience with pet cryopreservation here: "." Advice For And From The Future is written, edited and performed by . The theme music is by . The logo is by Additional music this episode provided by . The voices from the future were played by: Science Dog — Shara Kirby: Lead Dog — Henry Alexander Kelly: , podcast Cryodog 1 — Ashley Kellem: , Cryodog 2 — OJ Carrasco () Cryodog 3 — Brian Downs () Human 1 — Rose Eveleth (surprise!) Human 2 — Brett Tubbs: , , To get even more, you can become a for access to behind the scenes exclusive content, early access to new shows, and other surprises & goodies. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Sign up at , you get 10% off your first month. Sun Basket: Stay healthy at home with chef-crafted meals full of organic produce & delicious flavors. Get $35 off your order when you go right now to and enter promo code futureadvice at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277747

Should I have a child? 06/30/2020

Should I have a child? ? /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277752

Should I follow my partner to Mars? 06/16/2020

Should I follow my partner to Mars? What happens when your partner wants to flee this planet, and you want to stay? Is wanting to go to Mars basically saying you want to break up? Can you have a long, long, long distance relationship? Is a five-year date a terrible idea? To answer this interplanetary conundrum, Rose calls up , host and creator of the dating podcast . Plus, an original song by the team! Advice For And From The Future is written, edited and performed by . The theme music is by . The logo is by Additional music this episode provided by . To get even more, you can become a for access to behind the scenes exclusive content, early access to new shows, and other surprises & goodies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277757

COMING SOON: Advice For And From The Future 05/25/2020

COMING SOON: Advice For And From The Future Should I follow my boyfriend to Mars? Can I ask my friend to turn off her Alexa when I come over? Is it okay to have kids? You have questions, and on Advice for and from the Future, we have answers. And when we don’t have answers, we have educated guesses. With the help of experts, time travelers, and a handful of inanimate objects, we'll take on your most pressing future questions. Have a question? Send a voice memo with your quandry to or call and leave a voicemail (347) 927-1425! No issue is too small, or too strange. Full episodes start entering the timestream June 2nd. The future is going to be weirder than we can even imagine. Let’s get ready for it together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit /episode/index/show/ce0ced10-484f-4152-9635-90a04adb51dc/id/33277762

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