Scrapheap Challenge Reunion! 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! Check out Cathy's book here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/futu... 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! This podcast was brought to you by OVO's Charge Anywhere. Power your next journey with peace of mind by downloading the OVO Charge app today: https://bit.ly/charge_anywhere Why not come and join us at our next Everything Electric expo: https://everythingelectric.show Check out our sister channel:    / @everythingelectricshow   Support our StopBurningStuff campaign:   / stopburningstuff   Become a Fully Charged SHOW Patreon:   / fullychargedshow   Become a YouTube member: use JOIN button above Buy the Fully Charged Guide to Electric Vehicles & Clean Energy : https://buff.ly/2GybGt0 Subscribe for episode alerts and the Fully Charged newsletter: https://fullycharged.show/zap-sign-up/ Visit: https://FullyCharged.Show Find us on Twitter:   / fullychargedshw   Follow us on Instagram:   / fullychargedshow   To partner, exhibit or sponsor at our award-winning expos email: [email protected] Everything Electric AUSTRALIA - Sydney Showground - 7th, 8th & 9th March 2025 Everything Electric (UK) LONDON - ExCel - 16th, 17th & 18th April 2025 Everything Electric EUROPE, USA & (UK) NORTH - dates for 2025, 2026 & 2027 to be confirmed #electriccars #electricvehicles #tesla #elonmusk #byd #homeenergy #cleanenergy