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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.

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.

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