Back To The Future: Robot Teachers, Drug Decriminalization, Anti-Trust Extravaganza

Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 8 a.m.

Today we travel to three past futures, and update you on recent developments! How has COVID brought us closer to robot teachers? Why did Oregon vote to decriminalize all drugs? And what the heck is going on with the antitrust suits against Google and Facebook?\xa0\nGuests:\n\n\nAudrey Watters \u2014 ed-tech expert & author of The Monsters of Education Technology (2014), The Revenge of the Monsters of Education Technology (2015), The Curse of the Monsters of Education Technology (2016), and The Monsters of Education Technology 4 (2017)\n\n\nMatt Sutton \u2014 Director, Media Relations Drug Policy Alliance\n\n\nRani Molla \u2014 reporter, Recode\xa0\n\n\n\u2192 \u2192 \u2192\xa0Further reading & resources here! \u2190 \u2190 \u2190 \n\nFlash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia.\nGet in touch: \xa0Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com\nSupport the show: Patreon // Donorbox\nSubscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify\xa0\n\nEpisode Sponsors:\xa0\n\n\nPNAS Science Sessions: Science Sessions are short, in-depth conversations with the world\u2019s top scientific researchers. Listen and subscribe to Science Sessions on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.\n\n\n\nShaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.\n\n\n\nTab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you\u2019ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.\n\n\n\nTavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you\u2019re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.\xa0\n\n\n\nPurple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants! \n\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices