Despite causing immense damage, the mysterious "Trashteroids" allow for exciting advancements in technology. Panic spreads as the children with DNA affected by the alien flu, nicknamed "Brids," show signs of superhuman abilities.

The below guests are featured in this episode: 

• Hakeem Oluseyi
• Carin Bondar
• Dario Nardi
• Alex Lightman
• John Smart
• David Brin
• Alan D Foster
• David Gerrold
• Joan Slonczewski
• Paolo Sassone-Corsi
• Juan Enriquez
• Daniel Gregory
• Jamais Cascio
• Seth C Goldstein

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