57. Apocalypse
The world will end eventually. So what's the point of anything? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Gemma Arrowsmith.
The world will end eventually. So what's the point of anything? Sophie Duker, Heidi Regan and Ned Sedgwick are joined by comedian Gemma Arrowsmith to discuss the climate crisis, asteroids and nuclear war. Sophie wonders wether we should just throw in the towel, Heidi worries if 'deepfakes' could start a third world war, Ned tries to interview an eel and Steve Ali offers a kidney to David Attenborough.
Co-created by Deborah Frances-White for The Spontaneity Shop and 麻豆社 Radio 4.
Produced by Al Riddell.
Music by Mark Hodge and Omahrose, produced by Nick Sheldon.
Clips:
Analysis (18/06/2018)
Analysis (11/03/2019)
FutureProofing (24/04/2019)
Analysis: Death Is a Bore
Can science offer us a realistic prospect of immortality and would it be desirable?
Analysis: Will humans survive the century?
What is the chance of the human race surviving the 21st century?
FutureProofing: Apocalypse
Will 21st century technology avert or accelerate the Apocalypse?
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