The Ethics of Progress

Cast you minds back to science lessons in school, where, bored out of your minds, you were taught about the molecular differences between solids, liquids and gases. In fact forget that and think of all the drab and uninterested people in the world, excited by nothing but still boring you with the details. Here in The Ethics of Progress is something very different.
Aided only by two large screens and a pair of stools, a friendly man called John embarks on a monologue, attempting to explain certain aspects of quantum mechanics – something he reminds us we never get taught in school. This ‘play’ is essentially a lesson, and whereas that would usually put most people off, everyone in the audience is intrigued and, unlike most of humanity, willing and eager to learn. We hear about the realities of superpositioning and entanglement, and the possibilities of teleportation; we listen as he explores their implications, both good and bad, for our future; and we watch him as he bravely speaks about the progress of humanity and the ethics involved, all the while relaxed by his light-hearted humour and innocent jokes.
\r\n\r\nPeople who wonder around the Fringe searching for a quick fix will most likely compare this show to one of those productions that visit schools so as to make learning more fun. But for those more patient amongst you, this original performance presents a rare species of man: one that is so excited and motivated by something he has happened upon, that he is compelled to share his passion with as many people as possible. And it works: his enthusiasm is infectious.