Flash Forward

Flash Forward

By Rose EvelethScience
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Flash Forward episodes

  • Could Humans Become Nocturnal?

    Today’s episode is about a future where humans get weird with sleep. First, what if we tried to take shifts all day, every day? Second, what if we tried to become nocturnal?

    Guests:

    • Dr. Matthew Wolf-Meyer, an associate professor of anthropology at Binghamton University and author of The Slumbering Masses: Sleep, Medicine, and Modern American Life.
    • Sarah Kaplan, a science reporter at the Washington Post who’s worked the night shift.
    • Dr. Bala Koritala, a researcher at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
    • Alexandra Mariani, a listener who works the night shift at a hospital.
    • Kelton Minor, a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen Center for Social Data Science.
    • Dr. Kaitlyn Gaynor, a researcher at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis.


      Voice Actors:

      • Aiya Islam
      • Anjali Kunapaneni

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

        Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

        Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

        Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


        Episode Sponsors: 

        • REALM: Part podcast studio, part magical refuge. One of their most recent series is Spider King. After taking the rap for a crime he didn’t commit, an incarcerated Black man makes a dangerous bargain to earn his freedom. For fans of Jordan Peele and Lovecraft Country, this poignant and intimate body-horror narrative eviscerates the prison industrial complex while exploring the traumas that arise as a result of it.
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        • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
        • 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. 
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          43 min
        • Could Mind Control End Crime?

          Today’s episode is about a future where we try to control crime with brain implants.

          Guests:

          • Stephen Kinzer, a journalist and author of Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control.
          • Dr. Shaun Patel, a neuroscientist at Harvard Medical School.
          • Dr. Steph Griffiths and Dr. Jarkko Jalava, co-authors of The Myth of The Born Criminal: Psychopathy, Neurobiology, and the Creation of the Modern Degenerate.
          • Dr. Liat Ben-Moshe, an assistant professor at the University of Illinois Chicago and author of Decarcerating Disability: Deinstitutionalization and Prison Abolition.
          • Dr. Hank Greely, director of the Center for Law and the Biosciences at Stanford University.
          • Dr. Apryl Alexander, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Denver.
          • Elliott Fukui, a community organizer and facilitator.
          • Dhruv Mehrotra, a data reporter at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting.


            Voice Actors:

            • Chelsey Coombs
            • Aiya Islam
            • Anjali Kunapaneni

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


              Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Mattie Lubchansky.

              Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected]

              Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

              Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


              Episode Sponsors: 

              • Dipsea: An audio app full of short, sexy stories designed to turn you on. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/flashforward.
              • BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Flash Forward listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/flashforward
              • Realm: Part podcast studio, part magical refuge, realm is the audio entertainment company that creates original fiction podcasts, including official continuations of popular franchises like Orphan Black. Check out Elixer, a Prohibition-inspired fantasy, wherever you get your podcasts.
              • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
              • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
              • 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. 
              • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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                1 hr 2 min
              • What Is The Future Of Flash Forward?

                Today we do a bit of spelunking into the history of Flash Forward, revisit last year’s anniversary, and talk about how the future sausage gets made.

                Things I talked about on today's episode.

                • Tamara Krinsky’s work
                • The limits of empathy
                • A Queen of Sorts
                • On the Ice
                • Scientists Excited About Humpback Whales Singing In Waters Off New York City
                • On the Verge of Extinction, These Whales Are Also Shrinking

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


                  Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                  Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                  Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                  Episode Sponsors:

                  • BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Flash Forward listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/flashforward
                  • Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together to take the next step in their creative journey, with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Start with two free months of Premium Membership, and explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/flashforward.
                  • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                  • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                  • 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. 
                  • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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                    1 hr 7 min
                  • Could We All Live Underground?

                    Today’s episode is about a future where humans decide to live underground.

                    Guests:

                    • Dr. Brian Toon, an atmospheric scientist and professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder
                    • Jason Wright, a tour guide and resident of Coober Pedy, Australia
                    • Dr. Youqin Huang, a professor at Albany State University who studies housing and migration in China
                    • Dr. Eun Hee Lee, an assistant professor at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia who’s researched the psychology of underground spaces
                    • Finbarr Fallon, a designer and visual artist based in Singapore
                    • Rob van Son, a researcher based in Singapore who leads the Digital Underground project
                    • Dr. Michael Doyle, an assistant professor of architecture at Laval University
                    • Julio Amezcua, an architect based in Mexico City


                      Voice Actors:

                      • Mom: Ashley Kellem
                      • Ben: Brett Tubbs
                      • Adam: Aiya Islam
                      • Song by Shannon & Scott of Song Salad

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


                        Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                        Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                        Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                        Episode Sponsors: 

                        • Dipsea: An audio app full of short, sexy stories designed to turn you on. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/flashforward.
                        • Memory Lane: From the writer behind the hit series Pretty Little Liars, Memory Lane is a psychological thriller about mothers, daughters, and the dangers of memory. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
                        • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                        • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                        • 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. 
                        • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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

                          53 min
                        • Can You Mine An Asteroid?

                          Today’s episode is about a future where we (try to) mine asteroids for resources.

                          Guests:

                          • Atossa Abrahamian, a journalist who’s written about space mining and is working on a new book about “places in the world where the rules don’t (fully) apply.”
                          • Dr. Andreas Hein, a space systems engineer and executive director of the Initiative for Interstellar Studies.
                          • Dr. Ram Jakhu, a professor at the McGill Institute of Air and Space Law and editor of Global Space Governance: An International Study.
                          • Dr. Erika Nesvold, an astrophysicist, co-founder of the JustSpace Alliance, and host of the podcast Making New Worlds.
                          • Dr. Jim Schwartz, a professor of philosophy at Wichita State University who writes about space ethics.


                            Voice Actors:

                            • Receptionist/Robot: Ashley Kellem
                            • Gabby: Anjali Kunapaneni
                            • Melissa: Chelsey B. Coombs
                            • Mark: Henry Alexander Kelly

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


                              Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                              Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                              Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                              Episode Sponsors: 

                              • BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Flash Forward listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/flashforward
                              • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                              • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                              • 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. 
                              • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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

                                50 min
                              • What If Our Cities Were Smart?

                                Today’s episode is all about the future of cities. Do we want them to be smart? What does that even mean? 

                                Guests:

                                • Ben Passmore, a comic artist and contributor to the Flash Forward book!
                                • Annalee Newitz, a science journalist, science fiction writer, and author of Four Lost Cities: A Secret History of the Urban Age.
                                • Dr. Jathan Sadowski, author of Too Smart: How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling our Lives, and Taking Over the World and cohost of a podcast called This Machine Kills.
                                • Dr. Brenda McPhail, director of the Privacy, Technology, and Surveillance Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.
                                • Dr. Jarah Moesch, a multidisciplinary artist and professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.


                                  Voice Actor: Smart City Cop — Brett Tubbs


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


                                  Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                                  Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                                  Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                                  Episode Sponsors: 

                                  • BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Flash Forward listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/flashforward
                                  • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                                  • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                                  • 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. 
                                  • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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

                                    46 min
                                  • What If We Could Never Touch Again?

                                    Today’s episode is about a future without touch. 


                                    Guests:

                                    • Dr. Angela Rasmussen, a virologist currently working at the Georgetown Center for Global Health, Science and Security but soon to be head of her own lab up at the University of Saskatchewan. 
                                    • Dr. Catherine Cudlick, a historian and the Director or the Paul K. Longmore Institute on Disability at San Francisco State University.
                                    • Dr. Tiffany Field, the director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
                                    • Dr. David Parisi, a professor at the college of Charleton the author of a book called Archaeologies of Touch: Interfacing with Haptics from Electricity to Computing.


                                      Voice Actors:

                                      • Naomi Jackson — Shara Kirby
                                      • Dr. Sandra Bowles — Richelle Claiborne 
                                      • Advertisement Voices — Rachel Lara, Jake & Rory Terracina, and Kathryn Dollens

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


                                        Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                                        Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                                        Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                                        Episode Sponsors: 

                                        • Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community where millions come together to take the next step in their creative journey, with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, photography, video, freelancing, and more. Start with two free months of Premium Membership, and explore your creativity at Skillshare.com/flashforward.
                                        • BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Flash Forward listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/flashforward 
                                        • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                                        • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                                        • 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. 

                                          Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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

                                          52 min
                                        • What If You Could Be Immune To Everything?

                                          WELCOME BACK TO FLASH FORWARD! Today we travel to a future where we become immune to every poison, venom and toxin in the world. What happens next? 

                                          Guests:

                                          • Dr. Bryan Fry — biochemist and molecular biologist at the University of Queensland
                                          • Dr. Christie Wilcox — science writer & author of Venomous: How Earth’s Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry
                                          • Dr. Karin Broberg — geneticist at the Karolinska Institute
                                          • Dr. Trysh Travis — cultural historian at the University of Florida 
                                          • Dr. Mark Bonta — cultural geographer 


                                            Voice Actors:

                                            • Pharmaceutical Ad Narrator — Shara Kirby


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


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                                            Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                                            Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                                            Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                                            Episode Sponsors: 

                                            • Backblaze: Get peace of mind knowing your files are backed up securely in the cloud with Backblaze. Get a fully-featured 15-day free trial at: Backblaze.com/flashforward
                                            • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                                            • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                                            • 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. 
                                            • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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

                                              54 min
                                            • Back To The Future: Robot Teachers, Drug Decriminalization, Anti-Trust Extravaganza

                                              Today we travel to three past futures, and update you on recent developments! How has COVID brought us closer to robot teachers? Why did Oregon vote to decriminalize all drugs? And what the heck is going on with the antitrust suits against Google and Facebook? 

                                              Guests:

                                              • Audrey Watters — ed-tech expert & author of The Monsters of Education Technology (2014), The Revenge of the Monsters of Education Technology (2015), The Curse of the Monsters of Education Technology (2016), and The Monsters of Education Technology 4 (2017)
                                              • Matt Sutton — Director, Media Relations Drug Policy Alliance
                                              • Rani Molla — reporter, Recode 


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


                                                Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia.

                                                Get in touch:  Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected]

                                                Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                                                Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                                                Episode Sponsors: 

                                                • PNAS Science Sessions: Science Sessions are short, in-depth conversations with the world’s top scientific researchers. Listen and subscribe to Science Sessions on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
                                                • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                                                • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                                                • 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. 
                                                • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants!

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

                                                  45 min
                                                • Enter The Alternate Timeline (SEASON FINALE!)

                                                  Today’s episode is the LAST OF THE SEASON! And we're getting weird. What if there wasn't just this one timeline, this one universe, but tons and tons of and tons of universes all around us all the time? Constantly splitting and forming? Well it turns out that there is an interpretation of quantum mechanics that says just that. And today we talk about alternate universes, many worlds, memory, and stories. Plus: what Flash Forward might be like in other timelines.

                                                  Guests:

                                                  • Dr. Sean Carroll — professor of physics at the California Institute of Technology & host of the podcast Sean Carroll's Mindscape
                                                  • Dr. Charan Ranganath — professor of psychology at UC Davis
                                                  • Tom, Matt, and Nate — twins!
                                                  • Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone — co-authors of This Is How You Lose the Time War



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


                                                    Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. 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 // [email protected]

                                                    Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox

                                                    Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify 


                                                    Episode Sponsors: 

                                                    • PNAS Science Sessions: Science Sessions are short, in-depth conversations with the world’s top scientific researchers. Listen and subscribe to Science Sessions on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
                                                    • Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd.
                                                    • Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward.
                                                    • 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. 
                                                    • Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants! 

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

                                                      1 hr 10 min

                                                    About Flash Forward

                                                    From the publisher's feed

                                                    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…

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