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Ferment TV

Ferment TV

Multimedia storytelling from the world of synthetic biology

Ferment TV

Multimedia storytelling from the world of synthetic biology

Ferment TV

Multimedia storytelling from the world of synthetic biology

Ferment TV

Multimedia storytelling from the world of synthetic biology

Ferment TV is an experimental space for virtual gatherings created, curated and produced by Ginkgo Bioworks in partnership with Faber Futures. It foregrounds emerging ideas from some of the world’s leading scientists, industry leaders, designers, artists, and thinkers—all operating at the intersection of biology, technology and society. Originated from the concept of annual interdisciplinary in-person meetings established at Ginkgo Bioworks in 2018, Ferment TV democratizes access to the critical futures-shaping conversations by bringing the discussion to the public sphere.
Ferment TV is an experimental space for virtual gatherings created, curated and produced by Ginkgo Bioworks in partnership with Faber Futures. It foregrounds emerging ideas from some of the world’s leading scientists, industry leaders, designers, artists, and thinkers—all operating at the intersection of biology, technology and society. Originated from the concept of annual interdisciplinary in-person meetings established at Ginkgo Bioworks in 2018, Ferment TV democratizes access to the critical futures-shaping conversations by bringing the discussion to the public sphere.
Ferment TV is an experimental space for virtual gatherings created, curated and produced by Ginkgo Bioworks in partnership with Faber Futures. It foregrounds emerging ideas from some of the world’s leading scientists, industry leaders, designers, artists, and thinkers—all operating at the intersection of biology, technology and society. Originated from the concept of annual interdisciplinary in-person meetings established at Ginkgo Bioworks in 2018, Ferment TV democratizes access to the critical futures-shaping conversations by bringing the discussion to the public sphere.
Ferment TV logo on a flat gray background.

In 2018, we established our annual, in-person meeting Ferment as a place for our ecosystem of scientists, engineers, investors, partners, consumer brands, and more to engage in open dialogue about the synthetic biology revolution and its impacts on the world. In 2020, we decided not to wait until the autumn for Ferment No. 3 to start the conversation, opting instead to hold virtual gatherings alongside our technical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ferment TV launched with a series of live events which happened every Wednesday over the summer weeks. You can watch the recordings of all of the Ferment TV live broadcasts on YouTube and Instagram.

In 2018, we established our annual, in-person meeting Ferment as a place for our ecosystem of scientists, engineers, investors, partners, consumer brands, and more to engage in open dialogue about the synthetic biology revolution and its impacts on the world. In 2020, we decided not to wait until the autumn for Ferment No. 3 to start the conversation, opting instead to hold virtual gatherings alongside our technical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ferment TV launched with a series of live events which happened every Wednesday over the summer weeks. You can watch the recordings of all of the Ferment TV live broadcasts on YouTube and Instagram.

In 2018, we established our annual, in-person meeting Ferment as a place for our ecosystem of scientists, engineers, investors, partners, consumer brands, and more to engage in open dialogue about the synthetic biology revolution and its impacts on the world. In 2020, we decided not to wait until the autumn for Ferment No. 3 to start the conversation, opting instead to hold virtual gatherings alongside our technical response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ferment TV launched with a series of live events which happened every Wednesday over the summer weeks. You can watch the recordings of all of the Ferment TV live broadcasts on YouTube and Instagram.

Grid of 25 names and portraits of Ferment TV contributors.
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Ferment TV contributors
Grid of 25 names and portraits of Ferment TV contributors.

Complete list of Ferment TV speakers, moderators, and contributors.

Complete list of Ferment TV speakers, moderators, and contributors.

Ferment TV title card showing the side-by-side portraits of Dr. Sarah Richardson and Natsai Audrey Chieza along with the title of their presentation: From Model Organism to Polycultures.
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Ferment TV episode 3 title card
Ferment TV title card showing the side-by-side portraits of Dr. Sarah Richardson and Natsai Audrey Chieza along with the title of their presentation: From Model Organism to Polycultures.

Sample talk title card, in this case from and EP 03: From Model Organism to Polycultures in which Dr. Sarah Richardson, founder and CEO of Microbyre, speaks with Natsai Audrey Chieza on how wild microbes and new metaphors can challenge the prevailing narratives and inequitable outcomes of the synthetic biology industry.

Sample talk title card, in this case from and EP 03: From Model Organism to Polycultures in which Dr. Sarah Richardson, founder and CEO of Microbyre, speaks with Natsai Audrey Chieza on how wild microbes and new metaphors can challenge the prevailing narratives and inequitable outcomes of the synthetic biology industry.

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‍Working in creative partnership with London-based futures agency Faber Futures, our team experimented with different formats to produce live broadcasts on far-ranging topics including synthetic biology futures, regenerative design, public health, and equitable innovation. From one on one interviews to expert roundtables, these timely conversations were moderated by Christina Agapakis (Ginkgo Bioworks Creative Director) and Natsai Audrey Chieza (Faber Futures Founder & CEO).

The COVID-19 crisis has made plain the systemic connections between science, technology, society and the environment. Now more than ever, as we reimagine what futures lie ahead in a post-pandemic world, we think that it is vital to broaden our understanding of how science and innovation interact with the ways we wish to live, take care of one another, and become better stewards of this planet. No longer limited by venue size and travel, launching Ferment TV allowed us to create an exciting and inclusive space to explore and share these emerging possibilities with our community and beyond.

‍Working in creative partnership with London-based futures agency Faber Futures, our team experimented with different formats to produce live broadcasts on far-ranging topics including synthetic biology futures, regenerative design, public health, and equitable innovation. From one on one interviews to expert roundtables, these timely conversations were moderated by Christina Agapakis (Ginkgo Bioworks Creative Director) and Natsai Audrey Chieza (Faber Futures Founder & CEO).

The COVID-19 crisis has made plain the systemic connections between science, technology, society and the environment. Now more than ever, as we reimagine what futures lie ahead in a post-pandemic world, we think that it is vital to broaden our understanding of how science and innovation interact with the ways we wish to live, take care of one another, and become better stewards of this planet. No longer limited by venue size and travel, launching Ferment TV allowed us to create an exciting and inclusive space to explore and share these emerging possibilities with our community and beyond.

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Ferment TV was made possible by the creative teams at Ginkgo Bioworks and Faber Futures.

Ferment TV was made possible by the creative teams at Ginkgo Bioworks and Faber Futures.