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The future is full of epic “what ifs." What if we could read minds? What if a hostile attack took down our nation’s power grid? In every episode of Hyperthetical, host Kerry Bishé asks one of these questions. Then, we explore that question two ways - through speculative science fiction, and through insight from the world’s most brilliant scientists. The result is a genre-bending story woven with real facts and science, bringing together education and imagination. Time travel into a near-future where our biggest “what ifs” become “now whats?”

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  • 17 episodes
  • Avg 37 min
  • English
  • S1 · E8
    Jul 16, 2024 · 52 min

    What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space?

    Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute, joins Kerry to discuss how, where, and why they’re looking for intelligent life beyond Earth. You know, the kind of life smart enough to build a radio transmitter and phone home if need be. And just what might happen if such a discovery were to occur? It’s the finale of Season One! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E8
    Jul 10, 2024 · 37 min

    Mixed Signals

    What if we received a signal from intelligent life in outer space?

  • S1 · E7
    Jul 2, 2024 · 36 min

    What if we were able to halt the aging process?

    Molecular biologist Dr. Ting Wu joins Kerry to talk about the human genome, the ethical ramifications of altering our genes, and technology that could extend our lives…possibly indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E7
    Jun 25, 2024 · 40 min

    Just a Number

    What if we were able to halt the aging process?

  • S1 · E6
    Jun 18, 2024 · 36 min

    What if we could design the genetics of our children?

    Molecular biologist Dr. Tshaka Cunningham joins the show to guide us through the intricacies of both gene editing and gene therapy (and just what the difference between the two actually is!) From altering our physical traits to preventing or curing disease, we cover all things across the molecular board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E6
    Jun 11, 2024 · 35 min

    The Idea of Me

    What if we could design the genetics of our children?

  • S1 · E5
    Jun 4, 2024 · 37 min

    What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data?

    Kerry speaks with computer scientist Dr. Jen Golbeck about all things data. She expounds on ways to secure your digital presence in an ever-online world, to ways society may react if digital infrastructures were eliminated in the blink of an eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E5
    May 28, 2024 · 38 min

    CTRL+Z

    What if a computer virus deleted all of the world’s digital data?

  • S1 · E4
    May 21, 2024 · 35 min

    What if a supervolcano erupted?

    Kerry gets into the hot and thick of it with Dr. Madison Myers, a volcanologist who details what occurred in the Earth’s past when supervolcanos erupted, and what we might expect if one were to become active today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E4
    May 14, 2024 · 39 min

    Disruption

    What if a supervolcano erupted?

  • S1 · E3
    May 7, 2024 · 43 min

    What if a hostile attack took down the nation’s power grid?

    Electrical engineer Dr. Emmanuel Taylor joins Kerry to discuss national power systems that are integral to the function of our everyday lives, and just what may happen in a best (and worst) case scenario involving power grids going powerless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E3
    Apr 30, 2024 · 35 min

    Black Start

    What if a Hostile Attack Took Down the Nation’s Power Grid?

  • S1 · E2
    Apr 23, 2024 · 42 min

    What if sea levels rose by six feet?

    Glaciologist Dr. Twila Moon joins Kerry for a special Earth Day conversation about ice... really big ice! They not only discuss the implications of melting ice and sea level rise, but touch on Dr. Moon's awe-inspiring study of glaciers in Nepal, and even how ice sheets in Antarctica can unexpectedly affect us all around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • S1 · E2
    Apr 16, 2024 · 38 min

    Fire Island

    What if sea levels rose by six feet?

  • Mar 14, 2024 · 1 min

    Introducing Hyperthetical

    Hosted by Kerry Bishé comes a new genre-bending science podcast that explores when WHAT IFS become NOW WHATS? From the producers that brought you ARRIVAL, THE BIG SICK, and PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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