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He Could ONLY MOVE HIS EYES. Then Neuralink Let Him DO THIS | ROP #33

May 9, 2025

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.

These Drones Were Banned (Now They're Saving Lives Faster Than You Think) | ROP #32

May 2, 2025

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.

How CRISPR Is Defeating Genetic Disease Faster Than You Think | Rational Optimist #31

April 18, 2025

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.

The Lawsuit That Could Unleash Limitless Energy | Rational Optimist #30

April 14, 2025

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.

Why El Segundo Is Building America's Future Faster Than You Think | Rational Optimist #29

April 4, 2025

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.

AI Tutors, 2-Hour Learning & The Future of Education | Rational Optimist #28

March 28, 2025

AI Tutors, 2-Hour Learning & The Future of Education | Rational Optimist #28

We explore how AI tutors are revolutionizing education with remarkable results.

SPACEX RESCUES NASA Astronauts | Phones DAMAGE Teen Brains | 200K Self-Driving Cars NOW | Ep. 27

March 21, 2025

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...

AI Will Create Jobs Faster Than You Think | Ep. 26

March 14, 2025

AI Will Create Jobs Faster Than You Think | Ep. 26

We explore why AI will create more jobs than it destroys.

Is This the End of NASA? Private Companies Are Taking Over Space? | Ep. 25

March 7, 2025

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.

This Robot Learns By Watching (The Other One Will Give You Nightmares) | Ep.24

February 28, 2025

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.

SUPERSONIC IS BACK! (No Boom Required) | Ep.23

February 21, 2025

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?

They Tried to Stop Innovation (It Backfired Spectacularly) | Ep. 22

February 14, 2025

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...

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