July 2017
Episode 60 - Making Contact
29/07/17 09:59 Filed in: civilization | Life
This week, further contemplation about life in the universe, and what would happen if we made contact.
Also, synthetic food and NASA deep space station plans.
Synthetic food
Deep space stations for NASA
https://www.space.com/26449-contact-intelligent-aliens-active-seti.html
https://futurism.com/what-should-we-do-if-aliens-contact-the-earth/
https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/
https://futurism.com/carl-sagan-on-how-humanity-would-transform-if-aliens-contacted-earth/
https://www.sciencealert.com/stephen-hawking-warns-that-we-might-not-want-to-reach-out-to-aliens
Also, synthetic food and NASA deep space station plans.
Synthetic food
Deep space stations for NASA
Making Contact
https://www.space.com/26449-contact-intelligent-aliens-active-seti.html
https://futurism.com/what-should-we-do-if-aliens-contact-the-earth/
https://astrobiology.nasa.gov/
https://futurism.com/carl-sagan-on-how-humanity-would-transform-if-aliens-contacted-earth/
https://www.sciencealert.com/stephen-hawking-warns-that-we-might-not-want-to-reach-out-to-aliens
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Episode 59 - Are We Alone?
22/07/17 10:19 Filed in: civilization | Life
This week I ponder our place in the universe and wonder if there is other life out there somewhere. Part philosophical essay, part science exploration.
Also, words and their meanings matter. Inigo says so.
Some links for further details on the Drake Equation, Fermi Paradox, Great Filter, and other thoughts on life in the universe.
http://zidbits.com/2011/07/how-far-have-radio-signals-traveled-from-earth/
http://zidbits.com/2015/11/where-are-all-the-aliens-what-is-fermis-paradox/
Also, words and their meanings matter. Inigo says so.
Are We Alone?
Some links for further details on the Drake Equation, Fermi Paradox, Great Filter, and other thoughts on life in the universe.
http://zidbits.com/2011/07/how-far-have-radio-signals-traveled-from-earth/
http://zidbits.com/2015/11/where-are-all-the-aliens-what-is-fermis-paradox/
Episode 58 - In Defense of Science
15/07/17 09:41 Filed in: Science
This week I essay, rant, and ramble about science, politics, civilization, and our long-term needs.
Also, Juno images, New nuclear fuel, and NASA budgets.
(NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstädt)
Nuclear Fuel
Juno Images
VP at KSP
No Links, just go do something positive.
Also, Juno images, New nuclear fuel, and NASA budgets.
(NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstädt)
Nuclear Fuel
Juno Images
VP at KSP
Essay - In Defense of Science
No Links, just go do something positive.
Episode 57 - Arcology
08/07/17 09:18 Filed in: Society
This week, a look and the principles and ideas of arcology, the melding of architecture and ecology, as a way to shape the city of the future.
Also, holographic phones and artificial intelligence in science research.
Holographic phone
Artificial Intelligence in science research
Links for further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcology
https://arcosanti.org/theory/arcology/main.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/arcosanti-arizona-paolo-solari-accommodation-festivals-millennial-a7810231.html
https://www.indy100.com/article/forest-city-china-air-pollution-town-trees-liuzhou-stefano-boeri-climate-change-paris-agreement-7809736?utm_source=indy&utm_medium=top5&utm_campaign=i100
http://boingboing.net/2015/04/16/arcology-cutaways-of-the-futu.html
https://steampunkopera.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/arcology-city-in-a-building/
Also, holographic phones and artificial intelligence in science research.
Holographic phone
Artificial Intelligence in science research
Arcology
Links for further reading:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcology
https://arcosanti.org/theory/arcology/main.html
http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/americas/arcosanti-arizona-paolo-solari-accommodation-festivals-millennial-a7810231.html
https://www.indy100.com/article/forest-city-china-air-pollution-town-trees-liuzhou-stefano-boeri-climate-change-paris-agreement-7809736?utm_source=indy&utm_medium=top5&utm_campaign=i100
http://boingboing.net/2015/04/16/arcology-cutaways-of-the-futu.html
https://steampunkopera.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/arcology-city-in-a-building/
Episode 56 - Energy pt4 - other generation methods
01/07/17 09:05 Filed in: energy
This week we cover some less well known energy generation methods: Geothermal, biomass, biofuel, flywheel, and space based solar panels.
Also, artificial intelligence in the operating room, and robo-snakes on Mars
Artificial Intelligence in the O.R.
Snake rovers on Mars
(Biomass Power Plant by bava alcide 57/Wikimedia)
Links to sources and information from the show:
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082015/lighting-paradox-cheaper-efficient-led-save-energy-use-rises
https://futurism.com/new-material-could-lead-to-devices-that-you-only-need-to-charge-once-every-three-months/
http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/23/technology/future/minority-report-15-years/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-based_solar_power
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1340066560/velkess-energy-storage
http://www.solarhome.org/OutbackVFXR3648A3.6kWFLEXpowerOne-2.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjwytLKBRCX547gve7EsE4SJAD3IZV68hTNf0AUrPNUi5bY0V-mLeUfDVn7xqcA2PRugo75LxoCD8jw_wcB
Also, artificial intelligence in the operating room, and robo-snakes on Mars
Artificial Intelligence in the O.R.
Snake rovers on Mars
Energy - Other Methods
(Biomass Power Plant by bava alcide 57/Wikimedia)
Links to sources and information from the show:
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/20082015/lighting-paradox-cheaper-efficient-led-save-energy-use-rises
https://futurism.com/new-material-could-lead-to-devices-that-you-only-need-to-charge-once-every-three-months/
http://money.cnn.com/2017/06/23/technology/future/minority-report-15-years/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space-based_solar_power
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1340066560/velkess-energy-storage
http://www.solarhome.org/OutbackVFXR3648A3.6kWFLEXpowerOne-2.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAjwytLKBRCX547gve7EsE4SJAD3IZV68hTNf0AUrPNUi5bY0V-mLeUfDVn7xqcA2PRugo75LxoCD8jw_wcB