What’s the Big Deal
Comedian and skeptic Rishi Budhrani goes behind the hype of the next big thing and explores the ethics and politics of these new technologies.
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T01:C01 - S01:E01 - Smart Wearables
Smart wearables promise to predict diseases before you get them and allow you to be ‘hospitalized’ at home by sending your vitals to your doctor 24/7.
T01:C02 - S01:E02 - Botanical Power
From plant robots to biodegradable building materials to drought resistant crops, the world of botany could hold the key to fighting climate change.
T01:C03 - S01:E03 - Telepresence
Beyond seeing and hearing, telepresence gives you the means to manipulate virtual objects without leaving your home.
T01:C04 - S01:E04 - 3D Bioprinting
Rishi Budhrani as he goes on a quest to find out what 3D bioprinting can already do, and exactly how close are we to printing human organs on demand.
T01:C05 - S01:E05 - Biohacking
Top-tier athletes use wellness devices to improve their performance, scientists look for novel cures and people 'self-experiment' to become cyborgs.
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TV-PG
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