Intersections: Science, Technology, And Practical Innovation

In this episode, Paul and Sam have a wide-ranging conversation with Jesse Ausubel—the director of Rockefeller University's Program for the Human Environment—that touches on everything from energy and resources to transportation and food. Links: Jesse Ausubel Nature Rebounds (pdf article by Ausubel) Other publications from his group Lux Capital | SK Ventures

In this episode, Paul Kedrosky and Sam Arbesman discuss science fiction and its role in shaping the future. We discuss everything from Star Trek to Isaac Asimov and psychohistory. Some bonus science fiction-related links: Psychohistory Space elevators Lux Capital | SK Ventures

In this episode, Paul Kedrosky and Sam Arbesman discuss this year's Edge question: "What do you consider the most interesting recent [scientific] news? What makes it important?" Essentially, a discussion of numerous examples of our changing knowledge. Links Edge.org The Question Some highlighted answers: Weather Prediction Has Quietly Gotten a Lot Better (Sam's response) Adjusting to Feathered Dinosaurs The Origin of Europeans The Most Important X...Y...Z... Lux Capital | SK Ventures

In this episode, Paul Kedrosky and Sam Arbesman discuss space travel and why it seems to be having a moment, particularly in the private sphere, from Musk to Bezos. Recent space news links: SpaceX rocket landing on a drone ship Blue Origin's rocket landing Breakthrough's Project Starshot Also, The Tyranny of the Rocket Equation Lux Capital | SK Ventures

In this episode, Paul Kedrosky and Sam Arbesman examine the quest to solve society's big problems,and where this can be best done: academia, government, startups, large corporate labs? And where can science best be carried out? Links The Manhattan Project Legacy The Rising Costs of Invention Maximum Wage Lux Capital | SK Ventures