The belief that science and technology can fix all our problems is widespread – but is it justified? The Beyond the Fix... more
This episode focuses on 'negative emission' technologies, which aim to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, either indirectly by influencing... more
In this episode we focus on genetic engineering, which is often presented as a necessity for climate-resilient agriculture.Our guest, Dr.... more
In this episode, we focus on one of the most challenging problems generated by human technology: where can highly radioactive... more
In this episode we look at the technofix narrative, its relationship to innovation and precaution, and ask why it has... more
In this episode we look at a relatively old industrial fix: the use of nitrite—a toxic chemical—for curing processed meat on... more
In this episode we look at ‘green growth’, the idea that the problems of our current economy can be solved with... more