
Say no to fearmongering and join us every Friday for the Rational Optimist Podcast. You'll discover incredible things happening that everyone should know but most people don't... from the revival of supersonic flight and nuclear power, to the revolution in biotech now underway. You'll also get authentic opinions on today's headlines from the perspective of two guys (Stephen McBride and Dan Steinha... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | a year ago |
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China's DJI owns 90% of the US commercial drone market. A nationwide ban is about to make them illegal, threatening to collapse the industry overnight. Thoron founder Thayne Kollmorgen says: good.
In this episode, he reveals the brutal truths behin... more
A new generation of founders is winning the new space race, and they're doing it by breaking one simple rule. In this founder's guide, A-ray Labs founder Andrew Peterson reveals the one broken "cost-plus" law that crippled the defense industry for 50... more
America is facing a housing crisis driven by two core problems: a massive skilled labor shortage and 50 years of zero productivity growth in construction. QB founder Aleksandr Gampel has a radical solution. In this episode, he reveals his "Factory in... more
America doesn't have a nuclear waste problem; it has a financial one. In this episode, Exodys Energy founder Carl Perez reveals why the 50-year-old fear of spent fuel is based on a lie, and why solving it will unleash the nuclear renaissance.
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Exploring modern advancements and fresh ideas, the content features a variety of discussions that highlight innovative technologies and societal progress. Frequent topics include the evolution of education through AI, the future of military technology like drones, insights into biotechnology, and advancements in clean energy. The tone is generally optimistic, emphasizing the positive applications and potential outcomes of new developments while critiquing fear-based narratives that often dominate public discourse. Unique perspectives from industry experts and founders provide listeners with a deep dive into how these changes impact society and reshape industries, making this content appealing to anyone interested in the intersection of tech... more
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