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Build The Future
Hosted by Cameron Wiese · EN
Build The Future shares the compelling visions of the future and the stories of those building it. We explore frontier technologies, innovative research, and ambitious projects from around the world that will shape our future. Our guests are entrepreneurs, thought leaders, researchers, and anyone else actively working to build the world we want to live in.
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#80 - Rajat Bhageria - Automating Food Assembly using Robots and AI
Aug 8, 202400:53:41Tap to summarizeRajat Bhageria is an entrepreneur, investor, and the CEO of Chef Robotics. What does it actually take to build and deploy generally intelligent robots? Rajat's company is actively scaling robotics in the food industry and is here to tell us all about it.In this conversation, we talk about what the current food manufacturing process looks like, the challenges and opportunities in robotics, what the coolest AI and robotics companies are on the market today, why the future might look like WALL-E, and much more. 00:00:00 Introducing Chef Robotics00:03:50 Automating Food Assembly00:08:23 Technical Backend00:16:45 Robotics Complexity00:22:55 Deployment & Scaling00:34:39 The Future of Robotics00:45:22 Startups & Self-Actualization00:49:01 Positive Vision of the futureThanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
Transcribe →#79 — Don Davis: Space Art & Humanity's Future
Dec 12, 202300:55:34Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Don Davis, an artist and illustrator who has spent his career helping us imagine the wonders of space. His work with NASA, Carl Sagan, and the U. S. Geological Survey's branch of Astrogeologic Studies has been seen by millions and helps us bridge the gap between imagination and reality.In this conversation, we talk about Don's childhood fascination with space, the influence of science fiction on his work, and how the ideas around space colonization evolved.(00:00) Reflecting on historical parallels between Apollo 11.(05:32) Fascination with space exploration during childhood.(08:01) Joining the USGS(12:57) Moon Paintings(15:38) Meeting Carl Sagan(20:40) Relationship between knowledge and art(22:45) Dinosaur reconstruction(27:49) Exploring Mars(31:58) Miniatures & Models(35:04) Painting Space Settlements(37:30) Future of rocketry(42:29) 2001: A Space Odyssey(43:59) Willie Lay and,"Engineer's Dreams"(51:13) What's next for Don(53:42) Quote from "Shape of Things to Come"Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast!Podcast Info:Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gV7PsoAzDlil4jAKpSrYmYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@worldsfaircoGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: @camwieseWebsite: http://www.donaldedavis.com/ X: @DDAVISSPACEART Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
Transcribe →#78 — Isaiah Taylor — Nuclear Fission, Energy Abundance, and The Frontier
Dec 8, 202300:51:39Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Isaiah Taylor the founder of Valar Atomics — a new energy startup using nuclear fission to create oil & gas from thin air. At Valar, their goal is to bring the cost of energy down 10-100x and unlock a new era of superabundance. Enjoy!Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
Transcribe →#77 — Rick Guidice — Art, Science, and Space Settlements
Dec 1, 202300:53:52Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Rick Guidice, an artist and illustrator renowned for his visionary depictions of space habitats and futuristic concepts, which have significantly contributed to NASA's Ames Research Center's visual explorations. His iconic work has played a pivotal role in shaping public perception of space exploration and human settlement beyond Earth.In this episode, we talk the impact of Rick's space-themed artwork on envisioning future possibilities; his artistic process, inspirations, and the cultural influence; and the evolution of space exploration imagery and its role in shaping public perception and enthusiasm for space endeavors.Enjoy!Show Notes/Links Mentioned:The MandalorianSpace Settlements: A Design StudyEmerging Ecologies Exhibit"Megastructures" by Neil BlevinThanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast!Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
Transcribe →#76 — Jim Pethokoukis — Building an Up-Wing Culture
Nov 17, 202300:50:31Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Jim Pethokoukis, the author of "The Conservative Futurist" and the newsletter "Faster, Please!" where he writes about innovation, economics, and the potential of future technologies.In this episode, we talk about the optimistic cultural zeitgeist of the 1960s space race, the unfulfilled promises of that era, such as nuclear-powered space exploration, the role media plays in shaping societal attitudes towards the future, and much more!Enjoy!Show Notes/Links Mentioned:"Faster, Please!" on SubstackThe Conservative Futurist: How We Get the Science Fiction Future We Were Promised"For All Mankind" TV seriesSpaceX Mars colonization video"The Peripheral" by William Gibson"The High Frontier" by Gerard K. O'NeillThanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
Transcribe →#75 - Isaac Arthur - From Physics to YouTube
Nov 3, 202301:03:18Tap to summarizeIssac Arthur is a physicist turned YouTuber and science educator.Join us as we discuss the roots of progress and its potential into post-scarcity futures, the challenges of building in practice, Issac's favorite science fiction media and his vision for his channel, his personal journey studying physics to becoming a YouTuber, and what innovation and future utopian scenarios may be possible, including space colonization and virtual reality.Issac's story is proof that passion and optimism can blossom into a lasting career. We hope you find inspiration in his story to go build your own visions for a positive future!Get in touch in the comments below or head to...Twitter: @camwiese YouTube: @isaacarthurSFIAThanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
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#74 — Don Clark: Art & Optimism
Nov 28, 202200:51:20Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Don Clark (instagram), the incredible artist behind Invisible Creature.Links mentioned:David Klein ArtStan GalliSyd MeadPhantom City CreativeTo listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along atwww.worldsfair.cotwitter.com/worldsfaircoDon’t forget to leave a review and subscribe.Until next time, go build!Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
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#73 — Eliot Peper: Science Fiction & Culture
Nov 14, 202200:46:33Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Eliot Peper (twitter) the novelist behind great science fiction books like Reap3r, Veil, Cumulus, and Bandwidth. Links mentioned:Our World in DataNadia Asparouhova's tweetMan in SpaceOliver Mortin's The MoonTo listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along atwww.worldsfair.cotwitter.com/worldsfaircoDon’t forget to leave a review and subscribe.Until next time, go build!Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
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#72 — Jason Green: Vertical Farming & Food
Nov 9, 202100:39:35Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Jason Green, the CEO and Cofounder of Upward Farms. At Upward Farms they're helping shape the future of food by growing organic, leafy greens and fish in a complete vertical farming ecosystem. In this conversation we cover the future of food, the work they're doing at Upward and how the tide is turning, how business as usual is over, and how we now have the opportunity to step up and build the future that we want to live in. To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along athttps://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/https://twitter.com/camwieseDon’t forget to leave a review and subscribe.Have a great week and until next time, go build!Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
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#71 — Ian Rountree: Venture & the Near Frontier
Nov 5, 202100:46:01Tap to summarizeToday, we're talking with Ian Rountree the founder and partner of Cantos.vc, a venture fund investing in near frontier technologies that will change the world. In this conversation Ian and I cover the changing landscape of venture, financing the future, and bounce around quite a bit between the various facets of the future that are being built right now.To listen to more episodes and to stay connected, follow along athttps://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/https://twitter.com/camwieseDon’t forget to leave a review and subscribe.Have a great week and until next time, go build!Thanks for listening to this episode of Build The Future.Want more insights about the future?Sign up for updates, new episodes, and essays about the future at https://camwiese.com/ Watch full episodes + videoYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@CamWieseXGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwiese
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