Episodes

1. Nuclear Fusion

As we face the climate emergency, some scientists and companies are working on a new energy source that could solve our problems for decades to come: nuclear fusion.

2. Bionic Bodies

Humans have always augmented their bodies with prosthetics. But what if we could marry human physiology with robotics?

3. Space Cleaners

Satellites play a big role in our lives. However, most of the objects we've sent into space are already junk, thus becoming a threat to functioning satellites.

4. Lab-Grown Meat

Although livestock have a major destructive impact on the environment, meat consumption is still rising in the world. To overcome this problem, scientists working in companies like Mosa Meat are exploring a more sustainable way of eating meat: cultured meat-real meat that has been developed in a lab from animal cells, without having to slaughter the animal.

5. The Blockchain

We know that our financial system is far from perfect. Could blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies become the solution to our monetary problems?

Overview

Fast-Forward is a five-episode documentary series that looks into the future through emerging technologies aimed to tackle some of the most vital challenges that the world is facing today.

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