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Thanks for dropping by. My name is Guy Clapperton. I’ve been a tech journalist for 30 years and I love to interview experts on what's coming up.

I’ve called this podcast and the presentations I do with it “The Near-Futurist”. Click on "About" to find out more about my speaking; meanwhile the podcast episodes are below and there's a new one every other week.

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Power to the People

Oct 14, 2022

Dr. Carol Nakhle of the University of Surrey and Robin Peters of Snugg Energy discuss the energy crisis with near futurist Guy Clapperton:

* Is the increase in pricing a useful tool to dampen demand?

* How long will payback take if people invest in their homes?

* Are the high prices prompting the right action?

* What...

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The Near Futurist trailer: Power to the People

Oct 10, 2022

A preview of Friday's Near Futurist interview:

* Dr. Carol Nakhle of Surrey University and Robin Peters of Snugg debate

* Is the dice loaded against us reaching Net Zero? Should fuel prices be part of the plan?

* What are the obstacles, like payback times?

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