What If You Could Be Immune To Everything?

Flash Forward

Flash Forward Presents

Science

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2021

⏱️ 53 minutes

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WELCOME BACK TO FLASH FORWARD! Today we travel to a future where we become immune to every poison, venom and toxin in the world. What happens next? Guests: Dr. Bryan Fry — biochemist and molecular biologist at the University of Queensland Dr. Christie Wilcox — science writer & author of Venomous: How Earth’s Deadliest Creatures Mastered Biochemistry Dr. Karin Broberg — geneticist at the Karolinska Institute Dr. Trysh Travis — cultural historian at the University of Florida Dr. Mark Bonta — cultural geographer Voice Actors: Pharmaceutical Ad Narrator — Shara Kirby → → → Further reading & resources here! ← ← ← ✨✨GET THE FLASH FORWARD BOOK 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: Backblaze: Get peace of mind knowing your files are backed up securely in the cloud with Backblaze. Get a fully-featured 15-day free trial at: Backblaze.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 the seventh season of Flash Forward. We're back. I'm Rose and I'm your host.
0:15.4	Flash Forward is a show about the future. Every episode we take on a specific
0:19.7	possible or not so possible future scenario. We always start the show with a little field trip
0:25.1	into the future to kind of check out what's going on. Then we teleport back to today to talk to
0:30.4	experts about how that world that we just heard might really go down. Got it? Great. Just a quick
0:38.0	note, this episode discusses drug and alcohol abuse. That part starts at about 35 minutes in.
0:44.4	Okay, this episode we are starting in the year 2033.
1:00.8	I can do more to keep myself safe in the outdoors.
1:11.0	I can try most anything no matter how unusual.
1:14.6	I can worry less when my kids are in.
1:27.6	Mythrata has one of a kind customizable injection that works against nature's toxins.
1:33.6	From snake venom to arsenic, Mythrata puts you in control.
1:39.1	Simply ask your doctor for a personalized consult and Mythrata technicians will formulate a
1:44.5	vaccine to protect you against the poisons, venoms, and toxins you and your family might be exposed to.
1:52.6	At work, at home, and in the outdoors, you can move through the world safely with Mythrata.
1:59.6	Mythrata does not replace antivenom. Do not intentionally ingest the chemicals affected by
2:05.3	Mythrata as your body may not be able to process certain doses. Even if you're taking Mythrata,
2:10.8	if you are exposed to high levels of toxins, seek immediate medical treatment.
2:15.6	Do not take it if you are allergic to Mythrata. Side effects can include dry mouth,
2:18.8	constipation, drosinous, hallucinations, and death. Talk to your doctor if you experience any of
2:22.8	these side effects. I can do almost anything thanks to Mythrata.
2:28.2	Mythrata with Mythrata, nothing is off limits. Mythrata do anything.
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