The concept of cloning is a staple of the science fiction genre, often depicted in terrifying ways such as armies of human clones. In reality, it is a growing field of research with a growing consumer market for pets. This episode explores past and present scientific advancements and the ethical ...

Already, the majority of new couples meet online. So, with the popularity of online dating and dating applications, it is only a matter of time before love becomes even more automated. How will technology of the future help us find our “perfect match”? This episode explores how tech like AI-drive...

What if we could hit the pause button on life and put ourselves into a state of suspended animation? This concept has been fundamental to science fiction for decades… and, if turned into reality, it would have incredible implications that could drastically change lives. This episode explores rese...

In recent years, the popularity of consumer DNA testing has increased dramatically. In the future, it could be common for everyone to have their own personalized DNA profile. How does this technology work, how is it changing our lives now, and how is it poised to change our lives in the future? T...

For several decades now, genetic testing and embryotic screening have given people the ability have children free of generically inherited diseases. But recent scientific advances have opened up a new possibility - to not just screen out genetic defects, but to actually genetically “edit” them aw...

AI, or artificial intelligence, is on the rise. But as we put more and more faith in this technology, are we setting ourselves up for disaster? This episode explores some real ways AI is wreaking havoc in our lives - from misleading algorithms to false criminal accusations based on faulty facial ...

In recent years, terms like “big data” and “data science” have become incredibly popular. But what do these terms really mean, and how is data being used to shape our lives? In this episode we pull back the curtain on data science to explore where all this data is coming from and how it’s playing...