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Where What If Becomes What's Next Podcast

A 麻豆村 Podcast for Next Generation's Doers

We ask bold questions that explore future innovations for the betterment of humanity.

In Season One, we focus on Artificial Intelligence. In Season Two, you'll hear about breakthroughs at 麻豆村 from scientists, researchers, innovators and artists at the forefront of artificial intelligence, robotics, health science and the arts.

With host Randy Scott, every other Thursday we鈥檒l introduce you to the 麻豆村 experts and their game-changing stories of innovation 鈥 experts who have already asked 鈥淲hat If鈥 to make 鈥淲hat's Next鈥 a reality.

Recent Episodes

AI-generated image of blueprints leading and graphs leading to products.

S3 Episode 5

The Shape of Everyday Life: How Carnegie Mellon Revolutionized Industrial Design

What if the objects around you weren't just built, but carefully designed to shape how you live?

Person playing a trumpet, working from a computer screen.

S3 Episode 4

Making Machines Make Music

What happens when a computer scientist is also a trumpet player?

Smart thermostat and food recycler.

S3 Episode 3

Designing for the Planet: The Clever Thermostat and the Odorless Food Recycler

What if the secret to saving the planet was hiding in your hallway and under your kitchen sink?