Today’s episode is about a future where humans decide to live underground.
Guests:


Dr. Brian Toon, an atmospheric scientist and professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder


Jason Wright, a tour guide and resident of Coober Pedy, Australia


Dr. Youqin Huang, a professor at Albany State University who studies housing and migration in China


Dr. Eun Hee Lee, an assistant professor at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia who’s researched the psychology of underground spaces


Finbarr Fallon, a designer and visual artist based in Singapore


Rob van Son, a researcher based in Singapore who leads the Digital Underground project


Dr. Michael Doyle, an assistant professor of architecture at Laval University


Julio Amezcua, an architect based in Mexico City


Voice Actors:

Mom: Ashley Kellem


Ben: Brett Tubbs


Adam: Aiya Islam

Song by Shannon & Scott of Song Salad


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Could We All Live Underground?

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