Watch What's the Big Deal

  • 2021
  • 1 Season

Join comedian Rishi Budhrani as he learns what's behind the hype of the next big thing and explores the ethics and politics of these new technologies.

What's the Big Deal is a series that ran for 1 seasons (5 episodes) between December 31, 2021 and on

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Biohacking
5. Biohacking
December 31, 2021
From top-tier athletes using wellness devices to improve their sports performance to scientists looking for novel cures and even individuals experimenting on their bodies to become cyborgs-more people are game to try out unorthodox methods.
3D Bioprinting
4. 3D Bioprinting
December 31, 2021
Join host Rishi Budhrani as he goes on a quest to find out what 3D bioprinting can already do, exactly how close are we to printing human organs on demand, and whether this could really help him outlive a worrying family history of heart disease.
Telepresence
3. Telepresence
December 31, 2021
It will soon not matter whether something or someone is next door, in the next city, or halfway across the world. Beyond seeing and hearing, telepresence gives you the means to manipulate virtual objects without leaving your home.
Botanical Power
2. Botanical Power
December 31, 2021
From plant robots that can do our work for us to biodegradable building materials for our HDB flats to drought resistant crops-the world of botany could hold the key to fighting climate change.
Smart Wearables
1. Smart Wearables
December 31, 2021
Smart wearables are supposed to predict diseases before you get them. Maybe even allow you to be ""hospitalized"" at home because they can send your vitals to your doctor 24/7.
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Where to Watch What's the Big Deal
What's the Big Deal is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch What's the Big Deal on demand at Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    December 31, 2021