Discover Top Tech Voices

About Discover Top Tech Voices

Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. We invite you to embark on a journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. This season, we're exploring one powerful idea: how technology truly serves people when it improves lives, protects what matters, and solves real human challenges. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

Publisher

Farnell Global

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2024

Latest episode

19 May 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 May 2026

   Smart Cities & Urban Tech

   #toptechvoices is back with the 6th and final episode of season 2! In this episode, Georgia Lewis Anderson chats with Carlo Ratti to talk about smart cities and urban technology. Ranked as one of the top ten most-cited scholars in urban planning, Carlo Ratti focuses on intelligent systems and the convergence between the natural and artificial worlds. Recently nominated curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, he aims to foster a public conversation on our urban habitat, starting from his work at the intersection between academic research, innovative design, and start-up entrepreneurship: https://bit.ly/490joGA 00:00 Intro 02:00 Technology and Nature in Architecture 05:00 Population Change and City Design 07:30 How Cities Must Adapt to Climate Change 10:20 Data, Ethics, and Urban Intelligence 13:00 Privacy, Transparency, and Trust 17:45 AI Reveals Changing Human Behaviour 21:30 Technology vs Community in Cities 26:10 How Open Data Empowers Citizens 29:40 Open Source Architecture Explained 33:00 Cultural Risk and Innovation 37:00 What Businesses Can Learn from Cities 40:40 Using Data for Urban Management 43:00 What’s Next for Smart Cities 46:10 The Future of AI in Physical Spaces

2. 

   28 Apr 2026

   Top Tech Voices | Work-Tech Life Balance

   Join us for for Episode 5 of #toptechvoices as Georgia Lewis Anderson chats to Dr Anne-Laure Le Cunff about Work-Tech Life Balance! Touching on topics including Metacognition at Work, Beating Tech Overwhelm and Redefining Success in Uncertainly, this episode dives into what happens when we stop trying to control everything, how changes compound over time and how we can use emotional and external data to think better! Watch more Top Tech Voices episodes here: https://bit.ly/3QD1mni Dr Anne-Laure Le Cunff is the founder of Ness Labs and a UKRI-funded neuroscientist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, where she studies the neuroscience of curiosity and its applications to ADHD, AI, mental health, and lifelong learning. Her research focuses on applying neuroscience insights to support people across neurotypes throughout their education, career, and personal development. She is also the author of Tiny Experiments (Penguin Random House / Profile Books) and previously worked as an executive on Google’s digital health team. She holds a PhD in Psychology & Neuroscience and an MSc in Applied Neuroscience, both from King’s College, London. [00:00] Intro: Technology That Serves People [02:00] Why Uncertainty Triggers Control [05:00] Curiosity as a Safer Response to Change [08:45] Why Big Changes Fail [11:00] Experiments vs Goal‑Setting [15:20] Discipline, Willpower, and Sustainability [18:05] What Is Metacognition [21:00] Internal vs External Data [24:00] Designing Better Thinking Systems [27:00] Time vs Energy‑Based Productivity [32:50] Tech Overwhelm Explained [36:00] Using AI as a Thinking Partner [40:25] Why Humans Resist Change [44:50] Designing Inclusive Technology [47:30] Tiny Experiments for Everyday Life [48:10] Closing Reflections

3. 

   8 Apr 2026

   Biohacking & Human Enhancement with Dr Julia Jones

   Join Georgia Lewis Anderson and Dr Julia Jones in Episode 4 of #toptechvoices as they sit down and dive in to Biohacking & Human Enhancement. Covering topics such as music and the brain, Health Span vs Lifespan and Habit Design, we delve deep into how technology and the human brain work with, and sometimes against, each other. Dr Julia Jones is neuroscientist, former Olympic psychologist, author and entrepreneur. Founder of health-tech start up Holidity, a platform that enables coaches to provide daily support to their clients via WhatsApp, Dr Julia Jones helps people tackle the retention problem and help their brains wire lasting health habits that stick. Watch Top Tech Voices Seasons 1 & 2 here: https://bit.ly/4cb5lyD 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – Guest Intro 01:25 – Band Story 03:40 – Music & Brain 05:55 – Sound as Safety System 07:45 – Music & Dementia 09:40 – Navy Seals Origin 10:13 – Healthspan vs Lifespan 12:30 – Joy Span 15:05 – Natural vs Extreme 17:00 – Food Rule 18:12 – 48 Friction Points 20:30 – Active Travel 22:40 – Surviving Modern Life 24:50 – Fasting 26:05 – Gym Limitations 29:10 – 50-Year Paradox 31:55 – Neuroplasticity LTP 34:45 – Why People Quit 37:03 – Coaching Design 42:03 – Wearables 45:10 – Apps vs Routine 47:40 – App Fatigue 49:55 – Human Support 53:04 – Biohacking Culture 56:05 – Personalisation 58:20 – One Habit 01:02:03 – Future Tech 01:06:12 – Closing

4. 

   18 Mar 2026

   Top Tech Voices | Neuro-Tech and Brain Interfaces

   What actually makes humans conscious — and are we really as unique as we think? In Episode 3 of our second season of #toptechvoices, Professor Anil Seth breaks down the link between humanity, nature, individuality and perception. A leading neuroscientist and Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, Anil Seth is internationally recognised for his groundbreaking research into consciousness and how the brain constructs our subjective experience. His #tedtalk, “Your brain hallucinates your conscious reality,” has reached millions, sparking global fascination with the science of perception. As the bestselling author of "Being You: A New Science of Consciousness" and one of today’s most influential communicators in modern neuroscience, Anil brings clarity, curiosity, and depth to one of humanity’s biggest questions: what does it mean to be conscious? 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:47 Why Consciousness Matters 00:03:30 Are Humans Really Unique? 00:06:10 Perception vs Reality 00:09:00 Do We See the Same World? 00:12:10 The Ego Problem 00:14:05 What Is Controlled Hallucination? 00:17:10 How the Brain Predicts Reality 00:20:20 Attention, Meditation & Perception 00:23:40 Why We Experience Differently 00:28:00 The Free Will Debate 00:31:10 Determinism vs Responsibility 00:34:40 Does Choice Really Exist? 00:38:10 Measuring Agency 00:40:10 What Are Brain‑Computer Interfaces? 00:43:50 BCI Breakthroughs & Speech Decoding 00:47:20 The Privacy Risk of Thought Data 00:50:10 The Danger of Mental Monocultures 00:53:30 AI, Consciousness & The Future 00:58:00 AI Saturation & Design Choices 01:01:00 Build Tools that Complement Humans 01:03:00 Analogue Computing & the Brain

5. 

   24 Feb 2026

   Top Tech Voices- Sustainable Tech: Innovations for a Greener Planet

   In Episode 2 of our second season of #toptechvoices, Irish inventor Fionn Ferreira joins our host, Georgia Lewis Anderson to discuss Innovations for a Greener Planet! Listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30, Fionn created a magnet based method for extracting microplastics from water, positioning himself as a leading inventor in environmental science and winning the Global Grand Prize at the Google Science Fair in 2019 at just 18 years old! Fionn also hosts "What's Next", a television series that focuses on young inventors, helping to inspire and guide the next generation of inventors. Find out more about Top Tech Voices: https://bit.ly/4aqhBvo 00:00 — Intro: Why Tech Should Serve People 00:47 — Guest Intro: The Teen Who Built a LEGO Microplastics Detector 01:23 — Why Polymaths Win: Energy from Many Projects 02:57 — How to Solve Environmental Problems: Find Your Superpower 03:53 — Origin Story: Growing Up by the Sea and Noticing Plastic 05:13 — The Truth About Microplastics: Invisible, Everywhere, In Your Body 06:23 — Can Microplastics Be Avoided? Start at the Source 07:14 — Why Inventing Matters More Than the Goal 08:24 — How to Measure Microplastics: Spectroscopy Explained 09:23 — Why the Data Was Hard to Believe 10:56 — Why Marketing Matters for Science: Stories That Get Told 11:44 — How to Be Heard Without Being Preachy 12:47 — Newsletter Strategy: Build a Community Beyond Algorithms 14:36 — How to Remove Microplastics: Why Filters Fail 15:19 — The Breakthrough: Oil, Polarity, and Ferrofluid + Magnets 16:46 — From Idea to Organisation: Science Fairs, Conferences, Funding 18:42 — Scaling Beyond the Lab: Bottlenecks, Teams, and Superpowers 22:04 — Who Helped Make It Possible: Collaboration and Community 23:24 — The Truth About “The Solution”: Stop Producing Microplastics 24:07 — What It Takes to Scale: Funding, Pilots, Partnerships 25:18 — How to Stay Upbeat: Climate Anxiety vs Action 26:39 — Why Sustainability Must Be Economically Viable 27:34 — Gamifying Sustainability: Behaviour Change That Sticks 28:42 — Childlike Mindset: Why Play Drives Innovation 30:15 — Systems for Play: Explore Tools Without Overthinking Outcomes 31:15 — Current Work: Magnet Tech, NMR/MRI, and Measurement 33:15 — Material Innovation: Organic Battery Electrolytes 35:19 — AI in Science: Literature, Translation, and Pattern Finding 38:18 — AI for Engineers: Finding Components Beyond Datasheets 39:00 — Practical Build: LED Pixel Display + Calendar-Driven AI 40:06 — Inventor Toolkit: Go Outside, Find a Niche, Use Your Strengths 43:09 — Future of Water Treatment: Regulation and Measurement First 45:13 — Invention as Culture: Mindset Over Deep Tech 45:40 — Closing: Inspiring the Next Inventor

6. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Top Tech Voices - Mental Health & Technology: Navigating the Digital Mind with Dr Jack Lewis

   In our first episode of Season 2, Georgia Lewis Anderson is joined by best-selling Author and Neuroscientist, Dr. Jack Lewis. Dr Jack Lewis is a brain scientist, television presenter, speaker, trainer, writer and consultant in neuroforming. He has a doctorate in neuroscience and published academic research in Journals and carried out much research on the subject. He has developed extensive experience as a science television broadcaster for BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery Science and National Geographic. In this session we dive into the digital mind, discussing how mental health and technology are now more closely linked than ever before. From Smartphones to AI, the world around us is filled with technology that impacts our mental health, decision making and even our purchasing behavior! Find out more about Top Tech Voices: https://bit.ly/4aqhBvo 00:00 – Intro: Why Our Brains Make Strange Decisions 00:48 – Why We Make Choices We Know Are Bad 01:31 – How Technology Is Rewiring the Human Mind 02:31 – The Truth About Tall CEOs and Leadership Bias 03:40 – Why We Trust People Based on Appearance 05:03 – How Unconscious Decisions Really Work (EEG Explained) 06:21 – How Businesses Influence Your Decisions (Neuroeconomics) 08:15 – The Power of Surprise: How to Influence Anyone 10:09 – Why Negative Surprises Hurt More Than Positive Ones 11:46 – The Science of Uncertainty and Anxiety in Decision Making 14:24 – How Disgust Shapes Human Behaviour 16:49 – Are Smartphones Destroying Our Empathy? 19:00 – How Tech Addiction Rewires the Brain (Multitasking Myth) 28:03 – GenAI Brain: Is AI Damaging Critical Thinking? 34:52 – The Future: Tech That Will Save — or Break — Our Brains

7. 

   18 Mar 2025

   The Future of Technology: What Awaits Us with William Higham

   As a leading futurist and consumer trend expert, William Higham advises some of the world’s largest brands on what consumers will want before they even know it themselves. He’s worked with Amazon, BBC, and HSBC, but his predictions go far beyond numbers—they touch the heart of human behavior. Join us for an inspiring discussion that attempts to see the future! https://bit.ly/3XURhTu =============================================================================== 00:00 - 00:53 Introduction 00:53 - 02:50 How to Predict Future Trends 02:50 - 05:39 Emotions, Capitalism & Consumer Behavior 05:39 - 08:01 The Future of Work & Business Agility 08:01 - 11:18 Essential Skills for the Future Workforce 11:18 - 13:39 AI in Decision-Making & Workplace Transformation 13:39 - 16:37 AI’s Impact on Consumer Behavior 16:37 - 19:57 The Role of AI in Customer Experience 19:57 - 23:39 The Future of Social Media & Online Communities 23:39 - 26:59] Industries Ripe for Innovation 26:59 - 31:32] Data Security & the Future of Privacy 31:32 - 35:43 Web3 & Decentralization – Hype or Reality? 35:43 - 38:22 In-Person Events vs. Digitalization 38:22 - 42:22 The Rise of AI Companions & Mental Health Concerns 42:22 - 47:34 AI in Healthcare & Personal Well-being 47:34 - 51:36 The Role of AI in Public Health & NHS 51:36 - 54:53 The Rise of Activism & Community Influence 54:53 - 58:17 Technology’s Role in Empowering Communities 58:17 - 01:02:00 Future-Proofing with Human Skills & Final Thoughts Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. For the next three months, we invite you to embark on a six-episode journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. Experts in their fields will share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

8. 

   25 Feb 2025

   The Race to Electrify & Power Management with Professor Colin Herron

   Prof Colin Herron with over four decades of experience in manufacturing, Prof Colin Herron has been instrumental in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles. He is Managing Director of Zero Carbon Futures and a professor at Newcastle University. He was involved in transforming the UK into a global hub for green automotive technology. Tune in to hear his vision of transportation of the future! https://bit.ly/41s9aLH =============================================================================== [0:00 - 0:03] Introduction [0:04 - 1:15] How a Pub Conversation Led to an EV Career [1:16 - 2:42] Why EVs Were So Exciting in the Beginning [2:43 - 4:44] Government Involvement in EV Development [4:45 - 6:49] Overcoming Early Skepticism Around EVs [6:50 - 8:54] Sustainability & The Shift from Petrol [8:55 - 10:39] The Excitement of Innovation [10:40 - 13:04] The Infrastructure Challenge [13:05 - 16:27] Misconceptions & Media Influence [16:28 - 19:58] Battery Production & Future Costs [19:59 - 23:07] Battery Swapping & Charging Efficiency [23:08 - 25:46] The Role of Battery Recycling [25:47 - 29:10] Consumer Behavior & Energy Efficiency [29:11 - 31:00] The Role of Legislation in EV Adoption [31:01 - 34:54] The Future of Battery Technology [34:55 - 37:45] AI & Predicting Battery Lifespan [37:46 - 41:15] Heavy Goods Vehicles & The Infrastructure Gap [41:16 - 45:54] Best Practices for Engineers [45:55 - 49:30] The Risks of Poor Battery Management [49:31 - 51:30] Closing Remarks Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. For the next three months, we invite you to embark on a six-episode journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. Experts in their fields will share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

9. 

   4 Feb 2025

   The Rise of AI on the Edge with Toju Duke

   Toju Duke is an Ethical AI Advocate and is devoted to ensuring AI serves everyone fairly and ethically. She is advocating for inclusivity and ethical standards in AI that prioritise human rights. Listen to learn how AI can empower communities, drive sustainable change, and reshape our understanding of fairness in technology. Recognised as one of the top women in #AI, Toju is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, thought leader, and advisor on Responsible AI, with over 19 years of experience spanning advertising, retail, non-profit, and tech. She spent a decade at Google, where her last three years as a Responsible AI Programme Manager focused on leading Responsible AI initiatives across Google’s product and research teams, with a focus on large-scale models and Responsible AI processes. Toju is the founder and CEO of Bedrock AI, an AI product and services company dedicated to Responsible AI principles. She is also the founder of Diverse AI, a community interest organisation with a mission to support and champion under-represented groups to build a diverse and inclusive AI future. Her first book, Building Responsible AI Algorithms, is available for purchase worldwide, and her second book “Responsible AI in Practice” is currently in production. She joins us on the latest episode of #toptechvoices https://bit.ly/3CEj3ML ========================================================================= 00:00–01:02 Introduction to Toju Duke 01:02–04:42 Journey Into A.I. 04:42–09:32 The Problem of Bias in A.I. 09:32–10:46 A.I. and Global Representation 10:46–17:51 Emotional Chatbots and Their Dangers 17:51–21:25 Business Applications of A.I. 21:25–25:11 Upskilling Leaders in A.I. 25:11–30:44 Autonomous A.I. Agents 30:44–35:31 Decision-Making with A.I. 35:31–41:27 Energy Consumption in A.I. 41:27–42:52 A.I. for Climate Solutions 42:52–45:08 The Rise of Edge A.I. 45:08–45:47 Opportunities with Edge A.I. 45:47–48:52 A.I. vs Human Intelligence 48:52–49:06 Rapid Evolution of Generative A.I. 49:06–52:22 Future of A.I. in the Next Ten Years 52:22–52:27 Conclusion Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. For the next three months, we invite you to embark on a six-episode journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. Experts in their fields will share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

10. 

    14 Jan 2025

    The Future of Robotics & IoT with Prof. Dominik Boesl

    Professor Dominik Boesl is a pioneer in the world of human-robot interaction. As a professor of Digital Sciences, Robotics, and Human Augmentation, he explores a future where humans and robots work side by side. Having led groundbreaking projects in robotics and AI, he’s a leading voice on how automation and robotics will reshape industries—and society itself. He is passionate about ensuring that robots serve humanity, not replace it. He joins us for episode Three of #toptechvoices Find out more: https://bit.ly/3DNNUqq ================================================================================ 1.[00:00:12] Introduction to Dominic Bussel and Human-Robot Interaction 2.[00:01:16] Are the Robots Coming? Understanding Current Capabilities 3.[00:04:17] The Hollywood Effect: Sci-Fi vs. Real Robotics 4.[00:06:53] The Four Robotic Revolutions 5.[00:08:53] Safety and Risks in Industrial Robotics 6.[00:11:03] Collaborative Robots and the Future of Mobility 7.[00:12:40] Challenges with Humanoid Robots 8.[00:14:07] Tasks Suited for Robots vs. Humans 9.[00:15:50] Generative AI’s Role in Robotics 10.[00:18:14] Ethics and the Uncanny Valley 11.[00:24:24] Human-Centered Design in Robotics 12.[00:28:15] Future Workforce and Lifelong Learning 13.[00:38:50] Robotics in Society: New Roles and Opportunities 14.[00:47:19] Companionship Robots: Ethical and Societal Questions 15.[00:51:29] Robotics and Environmental Impact 16.[01:02:35] Smart Sensors and Everyday Applications 17.[01:07:04] Automated Disassembly and the Future of Recycling 18.[01:09:10] Conclusion: Robotics as a Force for Good Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. For the next three months, we invite you to embark on a six-episode journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. Experts in their fields will share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

11. 

    24 Dec 2024

    Cybersecurity & Data Privacy with Prof. Victoria Baines

    We sit down with Professor Victoria Baines, one of the worlds leading authorities in the field of online trust, safety and cybersecurity in the second episode of #TopTechVoices. A cybersecurity expert and former strategist at Facebook, Victoria has tackled everything from hacking to digital crime. We ask her about the emerging cybersecurity threats that businesses should be looking out for in 2025, the risk associated with the adoption of IoT and what future trends in IoT cybersecurity that industry professionals should be mindful of. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3ZTh2F8 ================================================================================= [0:00] Introduction: Cybersecurity as an Adventure [0:08] Victoria’s Expertise and Impact [0:53] Misconceptions in Cybersecurity [1:44] Practical Steps for Cyber Defense [4:09] Who Are Cybercriminals? [6:05] Examples of Cybercrimes [14:19] Combating Fake News [22:39] The Role of IoT in Cybersecurity [49:04] Future Trends: IoT and Cybersecurity [1:05:09] Exciting Innovations in Cybersecurity Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. For the next three months, we invite you to embark on a six-episode journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. Experts in their fields will share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

12. 

    3 Dec 2024

    Jaap Haartsen & The Future of Electronics Technology

    In Episode One of Top Tech Voices, we discuss the future of electronics technology with the inventor of possibly the most significant wireless connection method to ever have existed. Jaap Haartsen's breakthrough - the invention of Bluetooth - has enabled billions of devices to talk to each other seamlessly. By introducing Bluetooth to the world, he did more than create a new wireless standard- he revolutionized the way we connect. Jaap’s vision for uniting devices has shaped the Internet of Things and transformed daily tech. So who better to talk about the future of electronics technology than someone who has already had such a impact on its present form? Find out more about Top Tech Voices: https://bit.ly/411GyJt ====================================================================== [00:00:00] Intro [00:00:45] Welcome and Early Inspiration [00:01:50] The Birth of Bluetooth [00:06:20] Why the Name “Bluetooth”? [00:08:00] First Bluetooth Devices [00:09:50] The Unexpected Scale of Bluetooth [00:14:30] Future Innovations in Bluetooth [00:15:50] Secrets of a Great Inventor [00:22:30] Supporting Creativity in Big Companies [00:27:00] Fighting Climate Change with Bluetooth [00:31:00] Balancing Technology and Self-Reliance [00:35:00] Emerging Trends: Photonics and AI [00:39:00] Challenges for Bluetooth’s Competitors [00:46:00] The Future of Global Technology [00:48:20] Advice for Aspiring Engineers [00:50:20] Closing and Final Thoughts Discover the trends in emerging technology from top industry experts in our exclusive podcast series. For the next three months, we invite you to embark on a six-episode journey featuring the latest trends in technology through insights from top industry voices. Experts in their fields will share their visionary perspectives on topics such as AI development, cybersecurity, robotics, IoT solutions, and the future of renewable energy and electromobility. We have partnered with the top industry manufacturers to bring you special product offers in line with each episode's topic. Brought to you by Farnell Global

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