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"Designer Babies" Are Here (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #42

July 18, 2025

"Designer Babies" Are Here (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #42

Nucleus Genomics founder Kian Sadeghi reveals why the era of "designer babies" is already here—and how it will allow humanity to end genetic disease before birth.

Why We're Now Building Satellites Like Toyota Cars | ROP #41

July 9, 2025

Why We're Now Building Satellites Like Toyota Cars | ROP #41

What if building a satellite was as simple as ordering a Toyota? Apex Space founder Ian Cinnamon joins us to reveal how this manufacturing revolution is America's key to winning the new space race. Forget bespoke, billion-dollar spacecraft that take a decade to build—the future is a satellite factory in the sky.

New Podcast: Palantir’s Madeline Hart

July 2, 2025

New Podcast: Palantir’s Madeline Hart

Most people know the name Palantir thanks to its surging stock – up 400% in the last year.

Fewer people know Palantir has achieved this growth by fundamentally transforming America’s defense industry. I talked to Palantir’s Madeline Hart to discuss how that happened and what’s next.

New Podcast Episode: Solving the Hidden Crisis in American Manufacturing

June 25, 2025

New Podcast Episode: Solving the Hidden Crisis in American Manufacturing

Dirac founder Filip Aronshtein is solving an urgent problem in American manufacturing: how to capture decades of irreplaceable knowledge at risk of disappearing with the "silver tsunami" of retiring workers.

New Podcast Episode: Flying Boats and Underwater Drones

June 16, 2025

New Podcast Episode: Flying Boats and Underwater Drones

I recently spoke with two young founders driving the ocean’s future: Will O'Brien from Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering and David Zagaynov from Poseidon Aerospace. They’re building high-tech flying boats and underwater drones while stewarding the ocean.

Neuralink's FIRST Patient: Paralyzed to MIND CONTROL (And It's Actual Sci-Fi) | ROP #37

June 12, 2025

Neuralink's FIRST Patient: Paralyzed to MIND CONTROL (And It's Actual Sci-Fi) | ROP #37

Meet Noland Arbaugh, the first human to receive a Neuralink implant, who went from being paralyzed and unable to use a computer to controlling one with his mind—a feat he describes as "actual sci-fi."

This NEW AI Chip Will Conquer Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #36

June 9, 2025

This NEW AI Chip Will Conquer Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #36

This NEW type of AI chip could revolutionize medicine, enabling us to conquer diseases faster than we ever imagined.

Matt Ridley: How Your 14X Richer Future Arrives Faster Than You Think | ROP #35

June 4, 2025

Matt Ridley: How Your 14X Richer Future Arrives Faster Than You Think | ROP #35

Matt Ridley, the original Rational Optimist, reveals exactly how a future 14 TIMES richer than today is not just possible, but could arrive faster than you think.

Ex-Anduril Green Beret: His ROBOT GUN Kills Drones in 2 SHOTS | ROP #34

May 20, 2025

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.

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.

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