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Ex-Anduril Green Beret: His ROBOT GUN Kills Drones in 2 SHOTS | ROP #34
He’s an Ex-Anduril Green Beret, and his new company's robotic gun can take down hostile drones with just two shots.
7 hours ago


He Could ONLY MOVE HIS EYES. Then Neuralink Let Him DO THIS | ROP #33
He was trapped, able to move only his eyes. Then Neuralink gave him an incredible new ability.
May 9


These Drones Were Banned (Now They're Saving Lives Faster Than You Think) | ROP #32
Discover how life-saving drones, initially blocked by US regulations, proved their worth in Africa and are now finally launching nationwide.
May 2


How CRISPR Is Defeating Genetic Disease Faster Than You Think | Rational Optimist #31
Discover why CRISPR technology is defeating genetic diseases faster than you think, restoring sight, hearing, and preventing conditions before birth. We explore the race for supersonic travel (Mach 9 jets?), share our real-world ride in Tesla & Waymo robotaxis, and check out AI drones preventing shark attacks.
Apr 18


The Lawsuit That Could Unleash Limitless Energy | Rational Optimist #30
We tackle the growing lawsuit against the NRC set to unleash nuclear innovation and dive into the invisible battlefield shaping modern conflict.
Apr 14


Why El Segundo Is Building America's Future Faster Than You Think | Rational Optimist #29
We take you to El Segundo, California - ground zero for America's Hard Tech Renaissance.
Apr 4


AI Tutors, 2-Hour Learning & The Future of Education | Rational Optimist #28
We explore how AI tutors are revolutionizing education with remarkable results.
Mar 28


SPACEX RESCUES NASA Astronauts | Phones DAMAGE Teen Brains | 200K Self-Driving Cars NOW | Ep. 27
In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore SpaceX's dramatic rescue of NASA astronauts stranded in space for 9 months after...
Mar 21


AI Will Create Jobs Faster Than You Think | Ep. 26
We explore why AI will create more jobs than it destroys.
Mar 14


Is This the End of NASA? Private Companies Are Taking Over Space? | Ep. 25
NASA hasn't returned to the Moon since 1972. Now private companies are doing what the government couldn't for over 53 years.
Mar 7


This Robot Learns By Watching (The Other One Will Give You Nightmares) | Ep.24
In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore the rapidly advancing world of robotics.
Feb 28


SUPERSONIC IS BACK! (No Boom Required) | Ep.23
Boom Supersonic just pulled off the impossible: they broke the sound barrier without making a sound. Wild, right?
Feb 21


They Tried to Stop Innovation (It Backfired Spectacularly) | Ep. 22
In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore how over-regulation is finally giving way to innovation. Plus: why Starlink's new...
Feb 14


Why Big Tech is Betting $300B on AI (And It's Moving Faster Than You Think) | Ep. 21
DeepSeek's training costs were much higher than reported ($1.6B, not $6M) - but that's not the real story. Big Tech is doubling down...
Feb 7


Why AI Just Got 93% Cheaper (And It Changes EVERYTHING) | Ep. 20
DeepSeek's AI breakthrough sent shockwaves through tech markets, wiping $600B in value. But beyond the headlines lies a bigger story...
Jan 31


$500B Project Stargate Will Change Everything Faster Than You Think | Ep. 19
Is The AI Boom Overhyped? Project Stargate's $500 billion moonshot and why it signals a new era of American innovation.
Jan 24


Blue Origin Takes On SpaceX (The $10B Race for Space) | Ep. 18
In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore how Blue Origin's historic first orbital launch signals a new era in the space race.
Jan 17


Zuck Won't Censor Your FB Posts Anymore (And He's Happy About It) | Ep. 17
In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore Mark Zuckerberg's dramatic reversal on content moderation.
Jan 10


WTF Happened in 2024: How AI Got 50X More Powerful | Ep. 16
In this week's Rational Optimist Podcast, we explore why 2024 marked a watershed moment for technology and innovation.
Jan 7


America Has 5,000 Mystery Drones (And It's Actually Good News) | Ep.15
5,000 drone sightings in a month? In this episode, we explore why mysterious drones over the East Coast signal...
Dec 20, 2024
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