Today’s episode is about nuclear fusion, a technology that might save us all or might be a complete waste of time and money. 

Guests:


Charles Seife, professor at NYU and author of Sun in a Bottle: The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking



Sabina Griffith, communications officer at ITER


Nicholas Evans, professor of ethics at UMass Lowell


Michael Wahid Hanna, senior fellow at The Century Foundation 


Actors:

Radio Host -- Brett Humphries (a Patron!) 

Moses Blackman -- Eden Rohatensky


Dr. Amelia Brand -- Soleil Ho


Lawrence O’Donnell -- Tamara Krinsky



→ → → Further reading on today’s episode can be found here ← ← ←

Flash Forward is produced by me, Rose Eveleth. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky. 
Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com
Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox
Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWER: Weird Flux But OK

Flash Forward is a show about possible (and not so possible) future scenarios. What would the warranty on a sex robot look like? How would diplomacy work if we couldn’t lie? Could there ever be a fecal transplant black market? (Complicated, it wouldn’t, and yes, respectively, in case you’re curious.) Hosted and produced by award winning science journalist Rose Eveleth, each episode combines audio drama and journalism to go deep on potential tomorrows, and uncovers what those futures might really be like. The future is going to be weird, so let's get ready for it together.

Science

This is the very last episode of the show ever. And on it we tackle the big, BIG question: how do you change the world?

3. PUPATION

Why does it always feel like we’re on the verge of something — great or terrible? And how do we resist the pull, the lull, and the stress of the void?

2. PRECIPICE

Welcome to the end of Flash Forward. This is the first episode in our three-part show finale! How do you have hope for the future?

1. HOPE

Today we wrap up out Vanguard Estates series with the ultimate question: where do you want to grow old? The answer is probably not in a nursing home. And yet, millions of people live in places whose general crappiness is a punchline in sitcoms and cartoons. Why? Can nursing homes be redeemed? What are our alternatives? And what could the future of aging look like, if we learned to care for one another better? 
Guests:


Sarah Luterman: caregiving reporter at The 19th


Kate Swaffer: activist & author, co-founder of Dementia Alliance International



Dr. Alana Lee Glaser: assistant professor of anthropology at Saint John’s University


Jannette Spiering: Senior managing Advisor of The Hogeweyk



→ → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ← 
MORE ABOUT WHAT'S NEXT FOR FLASH FORWARD
Play the interactive version of Welcome to Vanguard Estates

Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Mattie Lubchansky.
Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com
Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox
Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 

Episode Sponsors: 

Volante Designs: If you’re looking for gear that makes you feel just as badass in real life as you do when you get a triple-S combo kill in game, look no further than Volante Design. Ethically sourced and manufactured, Volante jackets are made for quality and will last you for years to come. Just go to volantedesign.us and use code flashforward for 10% off your entire order.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanguard Estates: Where Do You Want to Grow Old?

In this series, we’re taking a look at some of the real science, policy, economics, law and ethics that inspired the events of Vanguard Estates. Today we’re digging into the economics of senior care — both for the families and individuals who need care, and those who provide it. 
Guests:


Laurie Orlov: founder of Aging and Health Technology Watch

Dyvonne Body: community development specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, lead author of The True Cost of Caregiving report.


Nikki: care partner & founder of A Log Cabin in Brooklyn



Dr. Alana Lee Glaser: assistant professor of anthropology at Saint John's University


Kate Swaffer: activist & author, co-founder of Dementia Alliance International



Dr. Clara Berridge: associate professor at the University of Washington School of Social Work


Victor Wang: CEO of care.coach



→ → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ← 

Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Ozzy Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Mattie Lubchansky.
Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // info@flashforwardpod.com
Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox
Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 
Episode Sponsors: 
Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

POWER: Weird Flux But OK

Download our free app to listen on your phone