Sarah Gabbott

Mark Miodownik, a Professor of Materials and Society, discusses how everyday items could become future fossils. Sarah Gabbott, a Paleontologist, shares intriguing insights on ancient fossils and the secrets they hold. Comedian Aurie Styla adds humor to the discussion about techno-fossils, speculating how archaeologists might misinterpret discarded technologies like smartphones. They explore the durability of plastics and how future generations might view our current life, questioning what legacies we’ll leave behind.

In this engaging conversation, archaeologist Chloë Duckworth discusses how discarded items reveal our past and shape our present. Business journalist Saabira Chaudhuri dives into her book, revealing how brands exploited single-use plastics for profit, shaping consumer habits. Paleobiologist Sarah Gabbott explores what today's waste could become in the distant future, introducing the concept of 'techno-fossils'. Together, they shed light on the social, environmental, and historical narratives behind what we throw away.