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is a semi-retired academic engineer.听 His main areas of research are the mechanics of friction, geometric computing, the application of computers to manufacturing, the creation of smart hydrophilic-polymer gels, and the engineering use of biology, called Biomimetics.听 In Biomimetics he works on self-copying and self-assembly in engineering.

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He tells us about the worldwide - a project he founded that has created humanity's first general purpose self-replicating manufacturing machine -听 widely credited with starting the low-cost 3D-printer revolution.

is a British writer, broadcaster and tech philosopher. He鈥檚 interested in improving our experiences and understanding of digital technology.

Tom鈥檚 non-fiction books exploring digital culture鈥攎ost recently (SAGE Publishing) and (Penguin)鈥攈ave appeared in over thirty countries and languages. His debut novel, (Hodder), was published worldwide in July 2019.

Topics he鈥檚 written about recently include the , what it , and the .

He talks to us about the psychological, and social impact of an automated, AI optimised world, and how making things easier and easier may have drastic unforeseen consequences.

is Chief Executive Officer of The Young Foundation. Prior to joining us in October 2017, Helen was Executive Director at Nesta, responsible for leading their Innovation Lab supporting and scaling innovation in the arts, civil society, government and education sectors.

She tells us about the recently completed , how easing the pressure of poverty affected people鈥檚 cognitive abilities and mental well being, but despite the enthusiasm of some in the tech world, that it is not a neat simple solution for deeply ingrained social problems. Another very human layer is required to really help people.

is a futurist, techno-philosopher and one of the world鈥檚 leading experts in the field of emerging technology. Gray has advised advertising agencies, think tanks and corporations in the area of foresight, including AT&T鈥檚 recent 25th anniversary YOU WIL campaign. Gray has spoken at conferences around the world, including NASA Johnson Space Center, Boston University, London Business School and the International Judicial Symposium of the Supreme Court of Korea.

He gives us a glimpse into a technological post-scarcity world, and reveals the dramatic social and psychological changes we will all have to go through to have a chance of making it a reality.