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 Host Russ Altman, a professor of bioengineering, genetics, and medicine at Stanford, is your guide to the latest science and engineering breakthroughs. Join Russ and his guests as they explore cutting-edge advances that are shaping the future of everything from AI to health and renewable energy. Along the way, “The Future of Everything” delves into ethical implications to give listeners a well-rounded understanding of how new technologies and discoveries will impact society. Whether you’re a researcher, a student, or simply curious about what’s on the horizon, tune in to stay up-to-date on the latest developments that are transforming our world.All rights reserved Ciencia Enfermedades Físicas Higiene y Vida Saludable
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  • The future of substance use disorder

    The future of substance use disorder
    Nov 13 2026
    Keith Humphreys is an expert in substance use disorder, treatment, and drug policy whose research helped explain why fentanyl overdose deaths have dropped by a third since 2023. He laments that 10 million still die each year and millions more are incarcerated with substance use disorders. Yet he says the most harmful drugs are often the legal ones: tobacco and alcohol. For policymakers who want lasting solutions, he recommends evidence over opinion, pointing to the proven success of Alcoholics Anonymous as “the closest thing we have in public health to a free lunch.” Recently, his focus has turned to GLP-1 drugs for treating addiction. “It’s not all about the gut; these drugs clearly affect the brain,” Humphreys tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Keith HumphreysAbout our Stanford team’s work on the Opioid CrisisLearn more about the sudden fall in fentanyl deaths and what explains itConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Keith Humphreys, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and health policy at Stanford University.(00:02:55) Path into Addiction ResearchHow Humphreys became interested in addiction and why he stayed in the field.(00:05:10) The State of AddictionThe scale of substance use worldwide and the harms associated with legal and illegal drugs.(00:07:49) The Opioid CrisisHow prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl reshaped addiction & Keith’s research in the United States.(00:09:42) A Global Drug ProblemHow tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drug markets differ across countries.(00:12:05) Evidence-Based Addiction PolicyWhy Humphreys focuses on scientific evidence when advising policymakers across the political spectrum.(00:15:18) Trust in Addiction ScienceHow transparency and scientific credibility affect public trust in addiction research.(00:16:30) Addiction and Criminal JusticeWhy substance use is deeply intertwined with incarceration and the criminal justice system.(00:19:12) Addiction as a Chronic ConditionWhy relapse is common and recovery often requires long-term management and support.(00:21:15) Why Overdose Deaths Are FallingWhat may be driving the recent decline in fentanyl overdose deaths across North America and the future of fentanyl.(00:27:47) Alcoholics Anonymous and Mutual AidWhat research shows about AA and peer support as tools for long-term recovery.(00:30:52) GLP-1s and Addiction TreatmentWhy researchers are studying GLP-1 medications as a possible treatment for substance use disorders.(00:33:41) Future In a MinuteRapid-fire Q&A: GLP-1s, recovery, political will, and hope for the future.(00:35:11) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • The future of brain development

    The future of brain development
    Nov 6 2026
    Live from the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute 2026 Symposium, and in partnership with the institute’s podcast From Our Neurons to Yours, host Russ Altman talks with brain development researchers Karen Parker and Jason Yeatman. Parker studies autism at the molecular level, translating those findings to clinical trials. Yeatman studies dyslexia, deploying assessment tools to 1.2 million students at nearly 3,000 schools. While their individual work is different in approach, the conversation sheds light on the similar obstacles both face in turning scientific discovery into real-world impact. Their mutual takeaway is that scientific breakthroughs are increasingly the work of diverse teams, not lone investigators. “The magic happens at the interdisciplinary boundaries,” Parker tells Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Learn more about Karen & Jason's work lab: Parker Lab | Yeatman LabListen to Jason’s Episode: The Future of Learning to ReadYou can also listen to this episode on the podcast, From Our Neurons to Yours. We created this show in collaboration with their team.Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guests Karen Parker, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and comparative medicine, and Jason Yeatman, a professor of pediatrics and education at Stanford University.(00:03:25) Connecting Molecules to BehaviorHow interdisciplinary teams can connect biology, behavior, and clinical outcomes.(00:04:36) From Research to EducationWhy education lacks the research-to-practice infrastructure found in medicine.(00:06:09) Testing What Works in SchoolsThe challenges of bringing stronger scientific evidence into education.(00:08:12) Bridging Neuroscience and PsychologyWhy better infrastructure is needed to connect brain science and psychology.(00:10:05) Building Better CollaborationsHow competing incentives can complicate interdisciplinary partnerships.(00:11:51) Training Scientists to CollaborateWhy academic incentives can make collaboration harder for early-career researchers.(00:13:34) Working Across DisciplinesHow different specialties can work together to study brain development.(00:14:07) Partnering with SchoolsWhy successful school partnerships start with addressing real needs.(00:15:51) Research That Matters in PracticeHow school partnerships can shape more relevant scientific questions.(00:18:22) Building Research NetworksThe challenge of connecting schools and districts through shared research infrastructure.(00:19:26) Studying Brain Development in ChildrenThe challenges of studying developing brains, especially in children with neurodivergence.(00:21:24) Building Long-Term Research CohortsHow registries and school networks can accelerate developmental research.(00:23:05) Longitudinal Data at ScaleHow large school datasets can support long-term research on development.(00:24:20) AI in Brain and Education ResearchHow AI could accelerate research while creating new risks.(00:27:44) Future In a MinuteRapid-fire Q&A: research infrastructure, interdisciplinary science, and learning.(00:29:51) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • The future of climate change beliefs

    The future of climate change beliefs
    Oct 30 2026
    In her research, Madalina Vlasceanu explores the psychology of sustainability. She’s keenly interested in how people form beliefs and what motivates them to action. Her research shows that the erosion of institutional trust is an intentional tactic and that climate polarization is manufactured by fossil fuel interests to drive disengagement. Vlasceanu offers evidence-based recommendations for turning despair into action. Concern for future generations is an effective strategy for generating policy support, she says, while restoring trust in institutions is key to action. Climate change is a collective problem and we must address it collectively, Vlasceanu tells host Russ Altman on this episode of Stanford Engineering’s The Future of Everything podcast.Have a question for Russ? Send it our way in writing or via voice memo, and it might be featured on an upcoming episode. Please introduce yourself, let us know where you're listening from, and share your question. You can send questions to thefutureofeverything@stanford.edu.Episode Reference Links:Stanford Profile: Madalina VlasceanuConnect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>> Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / FacebookChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionRuss Altman introduces guest Madalina Vlasceanu, a professor of environmental social science and organizational behavior at Stanford University.(00:01:50) Studying Climate BeliefsHow Vlasceanu moved from memory research to studying misinformation, belief formation, and climate action.(00:03:33) Climate Misinformation and DisinformationThe large amount of false information shared both unintentionally and deliberately to mislead.(00:05:35) The Polarization of Climate BeliefsHow climate change shifted from a relatively nonpartisan issue to one strongly shaped by political identity and elite influence.(00:08:28) How Groups Shape BeliefsWhy people form beliefs not only through evidence and reasoning, but also through social cues, identity, and the desire to belong.(00:10:02) Individual vs. Collective Climate ActionHow climate solutions range from personal lifestyle changes to collective action and system-level change.(00:11:25) Misjudging Climate ImpactWhy people tend to overestimate low-impact actions like recycling and underestimate higher-impact choices.(00:14:15) Correcting Climate MisperceptionsHow simple information can help people better understand which climate actions have the greatest impact.(00:15:51) Prediction and LearningWhy prediction errors can strengthen learning, memory, and belief updating.(00:16:25) Algorithms, AI, and Climate BeliefsHow online systems can amplify misinformation and existing biases—and how better policy could potentially redirect them.(00:18:13) AI’s Climate ImpactHow AI affects the climate not only through data centers, but also by increasing efficiency across existing energy industries.(00:21:42) Collective Action’s ImpactThe difficulty of quantifying the impact and the power of collective action(00:24:41) Motivating Civic EngagementHow contacting representatives, voting, joining organizations, and participating locally can influence climate policy.(00:26:38) What Motivates Climate Action?Large-scale studies compare interventions to identify which psychological strategies work best.(00:31:07) Extreme Weather and Climate BeliefsWhy experiencing a natural disaster does not necessarily change climate beliefs unless people connect the event to climate change.(00:33:27) Future In a MinuteRapid-fire Q&A: collective action, democracy, and hope for the future.(00:34:57) Conclusion Connect With Us:Episode Transcripts >>> The Future of Everything WebsiteConnect with Russ >>> Threads / Bluesky / MastodonConnect with School of Engineering >>>Twitter/X / Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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And I am still going through the process of getting caught up on my listening to this one continuously! Will this possibly get any better than this!?!!!?? I think that this is possibly the best way for me quite yet to consolidate my interests all under one podcast and that's pretty convenient for me quite so far too.

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