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The Future with Hannah Fry

Bestselling author, mathematician and presenter, Hannah Fry, explores Earth's emerging sciences and technologies, meeting those on the edge of the most transforming breakthroughs.

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Season 1, Episode 1
  • The 150 Year Life

G Hannah embarks on a journey to investigate her own biological age and whether it can really be controlled.

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    • The 150 Year Life

    G Hannah embarks on a journey to investigate her own biological age and whether it can really be controlled.

    • Emotional Recognition... Ok Computer, How do I Feel?

    G Cars that can sense anger; laptops that know if the user is bored; Hannah explores how emotional recognition technology is creeping into users' lives and the consequences.

    • Weaponisation of Data; Future of Intelligence

    G The threats in the digital world are growing. As we increasingly live our lives on the internet, even the tiniest details can be exploited and weaponized against us.

    • Can Nuclear Fusion Power the Future?

    G It's the holy grail for limitless clean energy, but nuclear fusion might not come soon enough to avoid the worst of the climate crisis.

    • Technology and AI for Social Inclusion

    G Hannah travels to Japan to visit a robot café run by disabled staff from their homes; she explores new prosthetics technology, making use of machine learning.

    • Can We Really Rewild the Planet?

    G The environment is in crisis, but a revolutionary new conservation concept offers hope for the future; from the overgrown Fukushima exclusion zone, to the majestic redwood forests of California, Hannah embarks on a journey into the wilderness.