quantum computing — Podcast Transcripts

E36 The Future of War

In this episode, Don MacPherson is joined by MGySgt Scott H. Stalker, the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Space Command. They discuss the future of war, including new technology, how we fight, and the importance of protecting equal access to space. They also discuss new and developing threats against American democracy, the dangers of misinformation and manipulation, and the ways in which the United States military is preparing to protect its citizens from new technologies.

Season Three of the podcast is dedicated to exploring the future and how life is sure to change over the next decade. This episode provides insight into how the future of war and the new technologies that accompany it will disrupt the way we live and work.

MGySgt Scott H. Stalker has dedicated his career to serving in the United States military. After numerous combat and contingency deployments and decades of service, MGySgt Stalker accepted garrison assignments that include Joint Intelligence Center Pacific, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff J2. Prior to accepting his current position, MGySgt Stalker served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for the National Security Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and United States Cyber Command.

the futuredon macphersonDecember 1, 2025war, warfare, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, gene editing, drones

E26 Making Sense of the Future

Cecily Sommers is a futurist and business consultant. In this episode of 12 Geniuses, host Don MacPherson interviews Cecily as she explains her Four Forces of Change model. She shares which of those forces - energy, access to water, aging - will dominate the next decade and beyond.

Cecily goes in depth to describe how three technologies - artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and quantum mechanics - will reshape humanity. Finally, Cecily shares advice for how we can manage the incredible changes the future is sure to bring us.

Season Three of the podcast is dedicated to exploring the future and how life is sure to change over the next decade. This episode provides tools and guidance for how to better understand that future.

Cecily Sommers speaks, writes and consults on emerging trends, markets, and technologies shaping business and society. Cecily works with a wide range of Fortune 500 companies and organizations that are looking to stay ahead of the curve and become future-ready.

leadership, the futuredon macphersonJuly 13, 2025innovation, preparation, strategic foresight, futurists, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, biotechnology