Episode 98 - Jeremy Pesner

Jeremy Pesner is currently a Ph.D. student in Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University, where he conducts policy research related to the Internet, Information & Communications Technologies, telecommunications, technology innovation, and technology forecasting. Prior to this, he worked in various development and analysis roles at Start-Up Nation Central in Israel, Baltimore City government, the US General Services Administration and several startups. <br /><br />Jeremy is proud to have participated in a number of fellowships, including the Baltimore Corps Fellowship, the Israel Government Fellowship, and the Nexus Global Leadership Fellowship. He is a seasoned futurist and has written and presented on the topic of futurism at TEDx, Medium and the World Future Society. He has a BS in Computer Science from Dickinson College and an MA in Communication, Culture & Technology from Georgetown University.<br />In this episode, Jeremy talks about his vision for the future, the need for stronger policies in technology and an experience that transformed his life. <br /><br />Consider becoming a Listener Supporter. <br /><br />Be a part of the Afflatus community and enjoy exclusive membership rewards. <br />Full details here: <a href="https://bit.ly" rel="noopener">https://bit.ly</a>/2PFDUS8 <br />Subscribe here: <a href="https://anchor.fm/theafflatus" rel="noopener">https://anchor.fm/theafflatus</a>/support <br /><br />Follow The Afflatus: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/aalok" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/aalok</a>.rathod <br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/unciafilms" rel="noopener">www.facebook.com/unciafilms</a><br /> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/al" rel="noopener">www.instagram.com/al</a>_rathod <br /><br />Follow Jeremy: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypesner/" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremypesner/</a><br /><br />--- <br /><br />Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support" rel="noopener">https://anchor.fm/theafflatus/support</a>