Just imagine
In this half-hour special we ask how might life be different in 2020? Hosted by Ross Lovegrove, one of the UK’s most influential designers, our visionarys will explore and explain the ideas which they feel may have significant impact on our lives in the future. We discover that the recurring theme amongst all our guests is that of "revolution"... in communication, energy, materials, but most of all that these technologies will require a revolution in our thinking if they are to succeed. Will these technologies go on to make the world a greener, and above all else, a fairer place?
COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION
Alex Steffen, Editor of Worldchanging.com, Seattle, Washington
Worldchanging.com’ is an example of how groups of people are increasingly gathering online in order to initiate change. Alex comments on what impact this online advocacy is having now and how it will shape the future.
Sakyo Yasuaki, Dean of Shibuya University, Tokyo
Sakyo describes how his desire to improve his local community led to the concept of Shibuya University, a school that defies all conventions of a traditional university. He hopes his revolutionary concept of education could have a worldwide impact on students of the future.
SCIENCE
Naomi Halas, Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor of Chemistry, Rice University, Texas
Naomi describes her department’s work on cancer therapies, including non-invasive treatment for the disease, and how nano-technology could lead to important advancements for the availability of health care for those in the developing world.
Gerhard Knies, coordinator of TREC, Trans Mediterranean Renewable Energy Cooperation
Gerhard explains how his organization aims to bring clean, green, inexhaustible energy to the world by putting the deserts of the world into service.
DESIGNING OUR CITIES
Ken Yeang, Ecologist & Architect, London / Malaysia
Ken explains just how important urban design and planning is going to be in the future, particularly in tall building design. He reveals the thinking behind the EDITT tower, a new building in Singapore that has its own eco-system.
Ross Lovegrove, Industrial Designer, London / Vienna
Ross takes us to Vienna where he unveils the prototype for his new "solar tree", a solar street light with stunning modern design. He describes to us his vision for the cities of the future, including his thoughts on transport and cars as well as his thoughts on from where this change might originate.
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