The Future Of

Synopsis

With the help of industry experts, this innovative docuseries examines new and emerging technological trends to imagine revolutionary possibilities.

First Air Date: 2022-06-21

Last Air Date: 2022-06-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Netflix

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Top Cast

Jurnee Smollett as Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Dogs (2022-06-21)

Imagine a future where AI fully translates animal language and behavior for pet lovers — and picture how it will transform life with our fur babies.
Ep. 2: Dating (2022-06-21)

Swipe left, right — or forward? In the future, finding the perfect match could rely on AI, biometric data and wearables that gauge compatibility.
Ep. 3: Houseplants (2022-06-21)

From pollution monitoring to data storage — biologists and botanists explore the potential of plant modification and its effect on our everyday lives.
Ep. 4: Gaming (2022-06-21)

Specialists discuss the next level of augmented reality, its potential to transform mundane places and the downsides of immersive experiences.
Ep. 5: Space Vacations (2022-06-21)

Business leaders and astronauts delve into the practical challenges of making space travel less time-consuming and more accessible.
Ep. 6: Cheeseburgers (2022-06-21)

Driven by ethical and environmental concerns, food tech startups are using smart engineering to reimagine a comfort food classic: the cheeseburger.
Ep. 7: Life After Death (2022-06-28)

Holograms, voice cloning, human composting: Experts examine end-of-life services and the physical, digital and spiritual remains we leave behind.
Ep. 8: Sports (2022-06-28)

Athletes and engineers examine new developments in artificial intelligence and robotics that can make career-ending injuries a thing of the past.
Ep. 9: Fashion (2022-06-28)

Disposable fashion comes into focus for designers and researchers, who also delve into compostable garb merging personalization with sustainability.
Ep. 10: Skyscrapers (2022-06-28)

From vertical cities to sustainable skyscrapers — inventors and designers envision a future of ambitious architecture that could reimagine our cities.
Ep. 11: Health (2022-06-28)

Experts break down 3D-printed super organs, genetic upgrades and other medical breakthroughs that will revolutionize health care as we know it.
Ep. 12: Headphones (2022-06-28)

Musicians, neuroscientists and futurologists talk about the power of sound and emerging tech that can interpret brain activity in real time.