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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ 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)
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Analysis: Death Is a Bore
Can science offer us a realistic prospect of immortality and would it be desirable?
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Analysis: Will humans survive the century?
What is the chance of the human race surviving the 21st century?
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FutureProofing: Apocalypse
Will 21st century technology avert or accelerate the Apocalypse?
Five secrets to doing well in GrownUpLand
Here are a handful of top takeaways to help us all survive in GrownUpLand.
The Guilty Feminist
Deborah Frances-White and guests discuss topics βall 21st century feminists agree onβ.
Your GrownUpLand Guides
Heidi Regan, Sophie Duker, Ned Sedgwick and Steve Ali are your guides to GrownUpLand.
Life Lessons
Young UK talk about the issues that matter most to them
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GrownUpLand
If GrownUpLand is a place, then we got a bit lost along the way.
