Can We Conquer Fire?

Flash Forward

Flash Forward Presents

Science

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 1 September 2021

⏱️ 44 minutes

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Today’s episode is all about fire: how does it work? Why is it so dangerous? And could we ever make it safe? And it's an extra special episode because it's hosted by Julia Llinas Goodman! Guests: John Lentini, a certified fire investigator who has served as an expert witness in over 200 legal cases. Dr. Lynn Hulse, a psychologist with the University of Greenwich’s Fire Safety Engineering Group. Nisha Baliga, the co-executive director of urban planning nonprofit Hester Street, and Jimena Veloz, a senior project manager at Hester Street. Dr. Frank Lake, a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service who has family in the Karuk Tribe and the Yurok Tribe. → → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ← Flash Forward is hosted by, Rose Eveleth and produced by Julia Llinas Goodman. The intro music is by Asura and the outtro music is by Hussalonia. The episode art is by Matt Lubchansky. Get in touch: Twitter // Facebook // Reddit // [email protected] Support the show: Patreon // Donorbox Subscribe: iTunes // Soundcloud // Spotify Episode Sponsors: Dipsea: An audio app full of short, sexy stories designed to turn you on. Get an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/flashforward. NordVPN: Get secure and private access to the Internet. Get 74% off NordPass at https://nordpass.com/flashforward. Plus, you get 4 additional months for FREE! BetterHelp: Affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. Flash Forward listeners: get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/flashforward Shaker & Spoon: A subscription cocktail service that helps you learn how to make hand-crafted cocktails right at home. Get $20 off your first box at shakerandspoon.com/ffwd. Tab for a Cause: A browser extension that lets you raise money for charity while doing your thing online. Whenever you open a new tab, you’ll see a beautiful photo and a small ad. Part of that ad money goes toward a charity of your choice! Join team Advice For And From The future by signing up at tabforacause.org/flashforward. Tavour: Tavour is THE app for fans of beer, craft brews, and trying new and exciting labels. You sign up in the app and can choose the beers you’re interested in (including two new ones DAILY) adding to your own personalized crate. Use code: flashforward for $10 off after your first order of $25 or more. Purple Carrot: Purple Carrot is THE plant-based subscription meal kit that makes it easy to cook irresistible meals to fuel your body. Each week, choose from an expansive and delicious menu of dinners, lunches, breakfasts, and snacks! Get $30 off your first box by going to www.purplecarrot.com and entering code FLASH at checkout today! Purple Carrot, the easiest way to eat more plants! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Flash Forward. I'm Rose and I'm your host recording this special
0:14.0	this week from a blanket fort in a rental house. Flash Forward is a show about the future.
0:19.8	Every episode we take on a specific possible or not so possible future scenario.
0:26.0	We always start with a little field trip into the future to check out what is going on.
0:30.6	And then we teleport back to today to talk to experts about how that world that we just heard
0:36.4	might or might not actually happen. Got it? Great. This episode we are starting in the year 2047.
0:56.9	Has this ever happened to you? You're trying to light a match but end up burning your fingers.
1:03.7	You're home from a tough day at work and just want to put on some relaxing candles but you can't
1:08.5	get the wig to light. Your space heater cinches your carpet but doesn't seem to warm up the room.
1:17.8	You need safe glow. The no heat flames sensation that's sweeping the nation.
1:23.2	Safe glow lights instantly. No more struggling with matches or waiting around for your fireplace
1:29.4	to kindle. Just instant fire. Wherever and whenever you need it. No need to worry about kids or
1:35.9	pets hurting themselves on a hot stove or accidentally getting hold of your lighter.
1:41.1	Safe glow is cool to the touch and completely safe and non-toxic to humans. It toasts your
1:47.6	bread. Not your hand. The possibilities really are endless. Safe glow is a safe and effective
1:54.3	alternative to fireplaces, heaters, stoves, campfires, barbecues, candles, matches, lighters,
2:01.4	and more available in a range of sizes and colors. So what are you waiting for? Call now to get
2:08.8	your safe glow home fire kit and receive a free pocket flame on us. If you don't love it,
2:15.3	just send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Terms and conditions apply. These
2:20.5	statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or any regulatory agency. You cannot use safe glow
2:24.2	if you are pregnant or maybe come pregnant or if you've ever been diagnosed with dust allergy.
2:28.6	Safe glow. A flame just right at the speed of light.
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