The Scrapheap Story and Why We Should Be Optimistic About The Future with Dr Cathy Rogers!
In this episode of the Fully Charged SHOW Podcast, Robert welcomes Dr. Cathy Rogers, a co-creator of Scrapheap Challenge and author of the new book, Future Vision: Stories of Our Brilliant Tomorrow. This beautifully illustrated book takes children on a journey to the year 2070, envisioning a world transformed for the better by technology, sustainability, and global initiatives.
From traffic-free cities and carbon-free energy to eco-friendly homes and space exploration, readers are encouraged to imagine the exciting possibilities that await. The book aims to inspire children to dream of a brighter future they can help create whilst helping grownups to do away with the often doom and gloom manner in which we talk about the future.
Join these two friends for a wonderful meander through the story behind Scrapheap, the Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, AI, imagination, Cathy’s book and how to be excited about the future. Enjoy!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:30 A word from our sponsors – OVO Charge Anywhere
02:18 Friends Reunited & Scrapheap Challenge!
13:24 Never seen Red Dwarf…
21:49 Future Vision: Stories of Our Brilliant Tomorrow
28:01 Futures club and uninventing fossil fuels
36:48 Is Living on Mars just for Billionaire Boys?!
42:35 Making science fiction reality
47:47 More optimism than pessimism?!
52:13 Time for lunch and goodbye!
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