Future Imperfect

Can we geo-engineer our way out of climate change? with Gernot Wagner

Jason talks to Gernot Wagner about geo-engineering, and whether it's a feasible way forward.

Can we bring back war comics? with Garth Ennis

Jason talks comics with Garth Ennis

What can the ancient Greeks teach us about resisting tyranny? with Emily Anhalt

Jason talks to Emily Anhalt about how the classical world dealt with autocrats and tyrants, and what we should learn from them.

Why are our trees moving north? with Ben Rawlence

Jason talks to Ben Rawlence about our moving treeline.

Are we going to die in World War III? with Alex von Tunzelmann

Jason talks to Alex von Tunzelmann about the Cold War, and what the future holds.

How big were war horses? with Oliver Creighton and Alan Outram

Jason talks to Oliver Creighton and Alan Outram about their work on mediaeval war horses, and how big they probably were.

Should we eat genetically modified foods? with Matthew Cobb

Jason talks to Professor of Zoology Matthew Cobb about the history of genetic modification.

What can we predict? with Margaret Heffernan

Jason talks to Margaret Hefferenan about how good we are (and aren't) at predicting things.

What is the digital mediaeval? with Jeremy Silver

Jason talks to thinker & CEO Jeremy Silver about the idea that we are in the digital mediaeval period, and how we get to a digital renaissance.

What happens to your digital stuff when you die? with Elaine Kasket

Jason talks to Elaine Kasket about what happens to our digital possessions and data after we die.