https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/aaron-slodovhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-59153f546542-landscape.jpgAaron Slodov — Atomic Industries and the Future of ManufacturingAaron Slodov and Cameron discuss how policy influences the adoption of new technology and how AI might support public decision-making. Aaron explains the manufacturing bottlenecks Atomic Industries was exploring and the value of combining industrial experience with software skills. They also consider craftsmanship, automation, supply chains and a more proactive approach to building the future.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/vjwNz4djass2021-10-162223 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/adam-keating-colabhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-7b6dd2af15e5-landscape.jpgAdam Keating of CoLab — The Future of Engineering, Collaboration, and WorkAdam Keating explains why CoLab set out to make engineering design reviews and communication easier. This April 2021 conversation covers remote collaboration, reducing administrative work, and Adam’s experience in a student Hyperloop competition. He shares how ambitious projects can change what people believe they can build.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/HOEfE2_3ImU2021-05-192313 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/adrian-fentyhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-9b413ecd1dc9-landscape.jpgAdrian Fenty — Building Better Cities Through Policy and TechnologyAdrian Fenty connects parenting, his experience as Washington, DC’s mayor, and venture investing through a focus on education and accountability. He and Cameron discuss experimentation in schools and cities, space technologies that could improve life on Earth, and public-private partnerships. They also explore food, exercise, healthcare and the importance of asking more from government.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/WO7b0PrK9iw2021-10-242450 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/alex-bouazizhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-50b847f2e7d3-landscape.jpgAlex Bouaziz — Remote Work and a Borderless WorkforceAlex Bouaziz explains Deel’s approach to cross-border hiring and payments and discusses the differences between contractor and employment relationships. He reflects on remote-team culture, access to global talent and the services he hoped would develop around independent work.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/SxsBD3sZXXI2021-02-081944 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/alex-trembathhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-89fd21c17692-landscape.jpgAlex Trembath — Policy, Food, & EnergyAlex Trembath argues for climate stories that make resilient infrastructure and a more abundant future tangible. He and Cameron discuss visualizing advanced nuclear power, recognizing progress that prevents harm, and reaching new audiences. Alex explains his views on environmental ideology, nuclear licensing and demonstration, public perceptions of energy, and extending the benefits of modernity more widely.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/oRenJmYILMM2021-10-292350 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/alexis-rivashttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-2206422f81cd-landscape.jpgAlexis Rivas — Building Homes Like Products at CoverAlexis Rivas describes Cover’s panel-based construction system, software-assisted design and backyard-home starting market. He explains the ambition to improve quality and lower costs with scale, and explores buildings that could be easier to service, adapt and reuse.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/QsZsllkEHpU2021-02-081764 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/anna-cheniuntaihttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f34427e0d70a-landscape.jpgAnna Cheniuntai — 3D-Printed Buildings on Earth and MarsAnna Cheniuntai explains what it means to 3D print a building, from depositing walls to developing suitable materials. She discusses housing, construction adoption, building-code requirements and the longer-term challenge of creating habitats beyond Earth.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/H_0GRuarmJM2021-03-092458 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/anton-howes-the-royal-society-artshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-986d946f9a13-landscape.jpgDr. Anton Howes of The Royal Society of Arts — Innovation, Invention, and Great ExhibitionsAnton Howes discusses the RSA, the history of invention and the Great Exhibitions in this March 2021 conversation. He explains his research into how an improving mentality spreads between people, challenges the myth of effortless genius, and considers how institutions and public exhibitions might encourage practical progress.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MX785voHpA82021-03-222496 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/celeste-holz-schietinger-impossible-foodshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-9109362c0d77-landscape.jpgDr. Celeste Holz-Schietinger of Impossible Foods — The Future of Food, Sustainability, and MeatDr. Celeste Holz-Schietinger explains how Impossible Foods studies flavor and texture to make meat from plants. This April 2021 conversation covers heme, proteins, fats, laboratory analysis, tasting panels and product iteration. Celeste also shares the biodiversity mission behind her work and the company’s ambitions for expanding beyond ground meat.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xBXBQODPYuE2021-05-192289 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/celine-haliouahttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-580c8e9ca5fe-landscape.jpgCeline Halioua — Helping Dogs Live LongerCeline Halioua discusses the reasoning behind Loyal, the challenges of building a biotech company and why dogs are central to her approach. The conversation distinguishes an interest in healthier aging from exaggerated expectations about longevity.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/dhK1f8gIDGs2021-02-041956 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/chris-power-hadrianhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-7d76024a15f3-landscape.jpgChris Power of Hadrian — The Future of Manufacturing, Space, and AmericaChris Power makes the case for rebuilding the manufacturing supply chain behind space and defense. He describes Hadrian’s approach to factory-market fit, gradual automation and software built alongside manufacturing teams. In this July 2021 conversation, he also shares his outlook on the space race and argues for directing talent toward work people find meaningful.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/11CpzZ3Tm602021-07-212543 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/courtney-boyd-myershttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-ce942653a162-landscape.jpgCourtney Boyd Myers — Akua & KelpCourtney Boyd Myers describes her path from journalism to co-founding AKUA and explains why she chose kelp as a food ingredient. She and Cameron discuss the responsibilities that come with innovation, developing a burger through customer feedback, and the challenge of changing food habits. Their conversation also explores travel, cultural exchange and a future with more food choices.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/SsxgMAtZiAA2021-10-232319 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/dan-grech-global-otechttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-5733c6fd0d97-landscape.jpgDan Grech of Global OTEC — Ocean Thermal Energy ConversionDan Grech explains Global OTEC’s plan to generate electricity using the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep ocean water. In this June 2021 conversation, he discusses offshore systems, the energy needs of tropical islands, and the technical and financial work needed to reach commercial deployment. He also shares how curiosity, a committed team and local partnerships sustain that effort.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/dfRRZ1GIld42021-07-211889 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/derek-morris-united-therapeuticshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-acf6213d1083-landscape.jpgDerek Morris of United Therapeutics — 3D Printing OrgansDerek Morris discusses United Therapeutics’ research toward manufactured organs, from lung blueprints and printable scaffolds to living cells and transplant logistics. This May 2021 conversation also explores healthspan, intergenerational knowledge, art and the role of optimism in building a better future. Research goals and timelines are presented as Derek’s expectations at the time.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PpNFsgQ6F2k2021-07-202383 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/dival-banerjeehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-b3ec87edb98d-landscape.jpgDival Banerjee — 3D-Printed Metal and Better ManufacturingDival Banerjee discusses metal additive manufacturing, including the difference between print time and total production lead time. He considers how simpler manufacturing tools and different hardware business models could support ambitious engineering projects.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/rePEEzQxVto2021-02-082066 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/don-davishttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-5646e2108676-landscape.jpgDon Davis — Space Art & Humanity’s FutureSpace artist Don Davis reflects on growing up during the space race, working with lunar data and Carl Sagan, and painting human settlements beyond Earth. He and Cameron Wiese explore how new scientific knowledge changes an artist’s work, why imagined habitats should feel like living worlds, and the books and films that helped make those futures tangible. Originally published in December 2023.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/nRyJdXsTvp82024-01-263301 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/doug-petkanics-livepeerhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-a0d4a7b480ed-landscape.jpgDoug Petkanics of Livepeer — Decentralized Video InfrastructureDoug Petkanics discusses Livepeer’s open video infrastructure in this April 2021 conversation. He explains video transcoding, network participation and GPU capacity, then explores how decentralized infrastructure could support new streaming applications and creator economics. Doug also shares his broader hopes for Web3 and online communities.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8_oR3TwXNFE2021-04-302045 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/dryden-brownhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-ab41c9d7b497-landscape.jpgDryden Brown — Cities, Herofuturism and ImmortalityDryden Brown describes the vision behind Bluebook Cities and Praxis, connecting urban design to shared values and social trust. The conversation explores heroic projects, symbolic immortality and the practical challenge of building a new city.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/dPjQe7yPaPg2021-02-042116 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/elliot-rothhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-06c18a30ed80-landscape.jpgElliot Roth — Algae, Food and the Future of SpaceElliot Roth describes Spira’s work with algae-based pigments and proteins, then reflects on a lunar simulation and the resources people take for granted. He also discusses photosynthesis, synthetic biology and speculative ideas for living beyond Earth.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/A_VHSKZX_Cg2021-03-032073 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/evan-goldinhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f92dd2e927b0-landscape.jpgEvan Goldin — Parking, Public Space and the Future of CitiesEvan Goldin argues that parking rules and pricing shape housing costs, travel choices and public space. He describes Parkade’s focus on sharing existing spaces within buildings, then discusses lessons from Lyft and Chariot and the role of public advocacy in transportation change.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/QIY56Kg1I4Y2021-02-082119 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/felix-ejeckamhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-3404c8f7f19f-landscape.jpgFelix Ejeckam — Satellites and Internet Access for EveryoneFelix Ejeckam explains Akash Systems’ use of diamond in semiconductor thermal management and its 2020 satellite-communications plans. The conversation connects hardware efficiency to internet access and explores satellite applications, entrepreneurial opportunities and responsible technological development.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/R9XfKvxEg4I2021-02-081983 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/gabriel-luna-ostaseskihttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f0a8885fc7ef-landscape.jpgGabriel Luna-Ostaseski — Braintrust and the Future of WorkGabriel Luna-Ostaseski explains Braintrust’s talent-marketplace model and its proposed approach to user ownership and governance. He discusses the trade-offs of independent work, project-based teams, skills development and the importance of resilience and curiosity.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Wm5YbpnniK42021-02-082088 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/galen-wolfe-paulyhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-020a99e8bd0b-landscape.jpgGalen Wolfe-Pauly — Urbit, Communities and Personal ComputingGalen Wolfe-Pauly discusses Urbit’s personal-server approach, digital communities and control over computing infrastructure. He considers how applications and online social spaces might work when users run their own systems.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/PPEZcAP0bVQ2021-02-082388 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/garrett-scotthttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-c48ab62fd288-landscape.jpgGarrett Scott — Pipedream and the Future of DeliveryGarrett Scott explains Pipedream’s proposed underground delivery network and its approach to scaling infrastructure. He explores shared access to tools, less household storage, new commerce models and the opportunities that no-code tools offer builders.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7OR-54mUBwY2021-02-081950 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/gary-shenghttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f843fd611748-landscape.jpgGary Sheng — Civics Unplugged & PoliticsGary Sheng and Cameron discuss leadership, institutional trust and the incentives that shape how people work together. Gary describes ideas for Civics Unplugged to experiment with decentralized coordination and more transparent nonprofit funding. They explore local civic participation, reputation and public input, while distinguishing voluntary participation from coercive systems.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4AdWNnrYLag2021-10-172404 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/geffen-avrahamhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-009c756416af-landscape.jpgGeffen Avraham — CubeSats and a More Accessible Space EconomyGeffen Avraham discusses making small-satellite launches easier to buy, reducing hardware barriers and developing interoperable systems in orbit. He connects that technical vision to broader questions about access to space, communication and culture.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/0y3rRzY907g2021-03-042559 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/goke-olubusihttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-d95ef85be1a4-landscape.jpgGoke Olubusi — Digital Healthcare Infrastructure and TelemedicineGoke Olubusi describes Helium Health’s approach to moving hospitals from paper records to digital operations through familiar interfaces, accessible pricing and offline support. He discusses the pandemic’s effect on telemedicine, local investment and emergency response, and argues for more entrepreneurs working on healthcare.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/L7ido7Mb3cw2021-02-082375 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/gonzalo-espinoza-grahamhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f6c3928aa25f-landscape.jpgGonzalo Espinoza Graham — Building a Flying Car at WatflyGonzalo Espinoza Graham outlines Watfly’s approach to a small electric aircraft and its proposed recreational starting market. He discusses transportation’s influence on cities, regulatory dependencies, financing hard technology and sharing the building process.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/S2uH_aYhjDo2021-02-082144 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/ian-rountreehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-aa398c818d8e-landscape.jpgIan Rountree — Venture & the Near FrontierIan Rountree explains the challenges of raising a venture fund and why Cantos pursues the near frontier: technologies that can become businesses rather than basic research alone. He and Cameron discuss funding hardware and biology, energy affordability, capital requirements for nuclear startups, and the social implications of biotechnology and faster travel. They close with the benefits and problems of information abundance.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/QvQ0beI68nI2021-11-102762 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/indra-sofianhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-9bb530d50788-landscape.jpgIndra Sofian — Rethinking High School at SoraIndra Sofian describes Sora’s project-based approach to meeting academic requirements while giving students more choice. The conversation covers assessment, teamwork and time management, the shift to virtual schooling and the responsibilities that come with changing education.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UyQs4hVzL5E2021-02-082235 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/isaac-arthurhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-aaf0942a3895-landscape.jpgIsaac Arthur — From Physics to YouTubeIsaac Arthur connects everyday progress with the much larger futures he explores on Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur. He and Cameron discuss post-scarcity as expanding people’s options, the practical complexity of communities, and the relationship between science and fiction. Isaac recounts his path from physics and the Army to YouTube, then explores space habitats, virtual worlds and immersive experiences that could make distant possibilities feel tangible.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UKCzVJI0GhU2023-11-033751 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/isaiah-taylor-valar-atomicshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-bd76a128e1c8-landscape.jpgIsaiah Taylor of Valar Atomics — Nuclear Fission and Energy AbundanceIsaiah Taylor explains Valar Atomics’ proposed approach to abundant energy: use nuclear power to synthesize hydrocarbons that can move through existing fuel infrastructure. He and Cameron discuss the constraints Taylor sees in nuclear deployment, the economics of transporting energy, and what cheaper energy could enable in manufacturing, computing and daily life. The December 2023 conversation also explores the Kardashev scale, the aesthetics of the future and the cultural confidence to pursue ambitious projects.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/e_hJ7NCO-ro2023-12-013066 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/jamie-gull-talynhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-fbbf9c949d60-landscape.jpgJamie Gull of Talyn — Electric Flight Between CitiesJamie Gull explains Talyn’s two-part aircraft concept and its focus on regional trips. He discusses cargo as a route to market, the infrastructure needed for flight between cities, and the practical experience of building a hardware company.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/jGieX4vKOTE2021-02-082214 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/jason-crawfordhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-45ede09f8e81-landscape.jpgJason Crawford — Progress, Prescriptive Optimism and Useful KnowledgeJason Crawford argues for understanding and appreciating past progress while actively working toward future improvements. He discusses financing, institutions and culture; distinguishes optimism from inevitability; and uses industrial chemistry as an example of the detailed technological stories he wants more people to know.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ntO_-OmJ9Ew2021-02-082782 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/jill-carlsonhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-423eb4b9dce7-landscape.jpgJill Carlson — Money, Hyperinflation and Financial AccessJill Carlson shares findings from the Open Money Initiative’s research and distinguishes access to a bank account from access to stable money, credit and other financial tools. She discusses cryptocurrency’s limitations as well as its possibilities, and the experiences that drew her to this work.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ckDH32lGeJ82021-02-082139 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/jim-pethokoukishttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-1f29ea7457f9-landscape.jpgJim Pethokoukis — Building an Up-Wing CultureJim Pethokoukis makes the case for an “up-wing” culture that believes people can solve problems and build a better future across political divides. He and Cameron discuss past bursts of optimism, the relationship between innovation and public policy, and how science fiction can inspire action. They compare different portrayals of the future, explore the role of world’s fairs, and ask what it would take to turn technological possibilities into broadly shared progress.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/fD0djd6RPFQ2023-11-103002 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/jon-dishotskyhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-60f7bfa3f0a9-landscape.jpgJon Dishotsky — Co-Living, Community and the Future of CitiesJon Dishotsky discusses Starcity’s approach to shared living spaces and the role of cities in providing opportunity and community. He connects housing design with social interaction, questions the lone-founder narrative and describes the persistence involved in working on affordability.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/iWIUwKllp202021-02-082434 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/jonathon-barkl-airgaragehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-8a50b2776633-landscape.jpgJonathon Barkl of AirGarage — The Future of Parking, Cities, and CommunityJonathon Barkl explains how AirGarage’s parking operations could become the foundation for more flexible uses of city space. In this June 2021 conversation, he discusses customer-focused software, parking minimums and his case for zoning reform. He also imagines smaller, more accessible spaces where entrepreneurs could test physical businesses without committing to a large lease.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7O4GG2MQhAg2021-07-212072 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/josh-clementehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-81b70d40ac5f-landscape.jpgJosh Clemente — Metabolic Health and Real-Time FeedbackJosh Clemente describes Levels’ focus on glucose monitoring and explains why he sees faster feedback as a way to help people understand their own responses. He explores personalization, wearable integrations and a longer-term vision for combining several streams of health data.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/ieTUz_xaL7c2021-02-081996 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/justin-gliberthttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-6b21e38d025c-landscape.jpgJustin Glibert — Factories on the MoonJustin Glibert outlines a vision for lunar manufacturing, local resources and factories that could eventually produce more of their own equipment. He discusses early products, commercial dependencies and the engineering work between a first lunar installation and a larger space economy.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/IL_b3fOX-zM2021-02-082230 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/justin-kolbeckhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f42649a0a0fa-landscape.jpgJustin Kolbeck — Wildtype & Cultured SalmonJustin Kolbeck explains how Wildtype approached scaling cultivated salmon beyond its first pilot plant. He and Cameron discuss transparency, taste, affordability, local production and the long path from a working prototype to widespread adoption. Justin also considers how cell-culture research could influence other industries and why trustworthy information matters for the next generation.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/RUhe2ZOgNcU2021-10-222742 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/katie-raehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-10479d18cd96-landscape.jpgKatie Rae — Building an Ecosystem for Tough TechKatie Rae outlines The Engine’s 2020 approach to supporting tough-tech founders through patient capital, shared facilities and community. She distinguishes early scientific discovery from the engineering work of building a company, and discusses optimism, feedback and founder development.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/gHowSiqNCDs2021-02-081676 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/kelly-smithhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-659abbe918c8-landscape.jpgKelly Smith — Microschools, Mastery and Empowered LearnersKelly Smith describes his vision for small learning communities that build confidence, agency and the ability to learn. He discusses coaching and relationships, his own experience with grades and graduate school, and the early Prenda framework of conquer, collaborate and create.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/v8AD8x1wjvM2021-02-082866 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/ken-chonghttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-ca0fe07f4b80-landscape.jpgKen Chong — Restaurants and the Food Delivery EconomyKen Chong describes Virtual Kitchen Company’s approach to helping restaurants handle delivery and reach new customers. He explores the relationship between dining rooms and digital ordering, the value of culinary variety and the practical challenges of scaling food operations.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/KnqEnR3130w2021-02-081259 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/laura-crabtreehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-72945dee2e08-landscape.jpgLaura Crabtree — Epsilon3 & Space ExplorationLaura Crabtree reflects on her time at SpaceX and explains why she founded Epsilon3 to support complex engineering operations. She and Cameron discuss the expanding space industry, connections between design and testing, and ways to communicate exploration’s benefits on Earth. The conversation also turns to science fiction, family curiosity, life on Mars and ocean exploration.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/HEKEg0xGgtk2021-10-152273 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/liam-cadigan-nick-warrenhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-5ae869710f85-landscape.jpgLiam Cadigan & Nick Warren — inspectAR and Augmented Reality for ElectronicsInspectAR co-founders Liam Cadigan and Nick Warren describe using augmented reality to connect physical circuit boards with their design information. They trace the company’s origins through student engineering projects and bootstrapping in St. John’s. This June 2021 conversation also explores remote engineering, training, privacy and the hardware and connectivity needed for wider AR adoption.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/j03rFaCNqUU2021-07-202143 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/manu-ignatiushttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-20de8792042f-landscape.jpgManu Ignatius — Underwater Networks and the Future of OceansManu Ignatius discusses the challenges of communicating underwater and Subnero’s approach to networked acoustic systems. He considers applications in research, underwater robotics and ocean monitoring, before reflecting on broader possibilities for the future.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/2GzUH0n8xf42021-02-082199 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/matteo-franceschettihttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-87f76296bd17-landscape.jpgMatteo Franceschetti — Sleep Fitness and the Connected BedMatteo Franceschetti discusses Eight Sleep’s temperature-controlled bed products and the idea of treating sleep as part of fitness. He outlines future ambitions for environmental control and health monitoring, while reflecting on product development and the role of measurable feedback.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/6L7KvLtH_zc2021-02-082105 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/michael-levinhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-464b54ee7e3e-landscape.jpgMichael Levin — Regeneration, Xenobots and the Software of LifeMichael Levin discusses regeneration and the idea that biological systems can be understood partly through information, goals and control. The conversation explores xenobots, memory across bodily change, research culture and tools that could help scientists work with increasingly complex knowledge.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/1CyxQHianBg2021-02-082519 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/nick-donahue-atmoshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-860c3f116b16-landscape.jpgNick Donahue of Atmos — The Future of Homes, Building, and Community LivingNick Donahue explains Atmos’s approach to designing and building custom homes online. This May 2021 conversation explores personalization, housing incentives, shared ownership and community living, alongside the experience of building trust with early customers and walking through the first Atmos home.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/oAeSzXRHzfE2021-05-251645 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/noor-siddiqui-orchid-healthhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-22a9863337e5-landscape.jpgNoor Siddiqui of Orchid Health — The Future of Families, Conception, and GeneticsNoor Siddiqui discusses Orchid’s approach to preconception and embryo screening in this April 2021 conversation. Topics include genetic-risk information, IVF, reproductive choice, affordability and emerging research. Noor shares the family experience behind the company and her hopes for technologies that could give people more options.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zeoY4ruBPHk2021-04-301995 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/pat-rileyhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-20cb5e6ed226-landscape.jpgPat Riley — Bitcoin & FreedomPat Riley connects his interest in Bitcoin with questions about freedom, community and the kinds of futures people want to build. He and Cameron discuss traveling across America, self-directed learning, the 2021 El Salvador announcement and alternative funding models. Their conversation turns to solarpunk, science fiction and why better technology still requires deliberate human choices.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/crXj2Jz-RZk2021-10-142695 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/patri-friedmanhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-6a97a4bd0504-landscape.jpgPatri Friedman — Charter Cities, Law as Code and Governance ExperimentsPatri Friedman lays out his vision for charter cities that experiment with laws and services while competing to attract residents. He discusses proposed insurance-based alternatives to regulation, relationships with existing governments and the personal motivation behind his work on governance.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/CXCvj0einpw2021-02-083300 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/phnam-bagley-nonfictionhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-3fa286ef58cc-landscape.jpgPhnam Bagley of Nonfiction — The Future of Design, Experience, and Space ArchitecturePhnam Bagley discusses Nonfiction’s mission to turn science fiction into reality through design. This March 2021 conversation explores purpose, education, human differences and the role of art in technology. Phnam then describes space architecture centered on well-being, adaptability and the possibility of thriving beyond Earth.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9Cc7W-CqmlY2021-03-262434 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/rahul-ranahttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-1d63073a6feb-landscape.jpgRahul Rana — Making Moonshots and Building the FutureRahul Rana discusses Making Moonshots, the qualities he associates with ambitious founders and the practical barriers to pursuing difficult projects. He reflects on writing the book and on making examples of technical entrepreneurship feel more accessible.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/FT2JZdc0qQM2021-02-081689 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/rajat-bhageria-chef-roboticshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-9fac1b3d7112-landscape.jpgGetting Food Robots Out of the Lab — Rajat BhageriaChef Robotics founder Rajat Bhageria joins Cameron Wiese to discuss building food-assembly robots and deploying them in working factories. In this August 2024 conversation, Chef Robotics founder and CEO Rajat Bhageria walks Cameron Wiese through the work of assembling meals: handling changing ingredients, choosing utensils and improving each scoop. He explains how early deployments supplied data for better models, why customer requirements extend beyond AI, and where specialized robots could go next. The conversation closes with his views on work, abundance and inspiring other builders.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/nni4Z6slkN02024-08-083123 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/rick-guidicehttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-1ceb721f15f1-landscape.jpgRick Guidice — Art, Science, and Space SettlementsRick Guidice describes how architectural illustration prepared him to turn NASA’s space-settlement studies into vivid paintings. He walks through his use of perspective, color and acrylics, recalls the influence of earlier space artists, and explains his efforts to preserve and exhibit the originals. The conversation considers how images help technical ideas reach a wider audience, and what young artists can learn from his career.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/G7UuWRTyx9U2023-11-173197 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/ro-guptahttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-a6a7e7cf6cb1-landscape.jpgRo Gupta — Maps, Autonomous Transportation and Urban MobilityRo Gupta discusses the road information autonomous vehicles need, how maps complement onboard sensing, and the challenges of deploying driverless technology. The conversation also explores delivery, urban space and the balance between human and machine decision-making.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Cmuqyj76IJI2021-03-112286 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/robin-dechanthttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-07b67a553c4c-landscape.jpgRobin Dechant — Aveo & ManufacturingRobin Dechant explains why manufacturing’s future depends on investing in people as well as tools. He and Cameron discuss workforce planning, reskilling for adjacent roles, and the challenges of connecting machines and software into a usable factory stack. Robin shares how his newsletter led him toward building Aveo and reflects on community, persistence and living in the present.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/mknM5xS9cXM2021-10-112226 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/rohit-krishnanhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-8644a75d4893-landscape.jpgRohit Krishnan — Investing in the FutureRohit Krishnan explains how he approaches venture investing when data is sparse and the future is uncertain. He and Cameron discuss experimentation in crypto and organizational design, the value of communities that connect different fields, and overlooked work in materials and nanotechnology. They also explore the gap between research and commercialization and how better software might improve that process.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/zMRL0ZFl0YI2021-10-122362 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/roman-teslyuk-earth-aihttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-314fa6e8326b-landscape.jpgRoman Teslyuk of Earth AI — The Future of Mining, Energy, and MaterialsRoman Teslyuk discusses Earth AI’s approach to finding mineral deposits through AI predictions, fieldwork and drilling. This March 2021 conversation also examines value, community identity and support for ambitious projects. Roman explains the link he sees between critical metals and sustainable energy, alongside aspirations for lower-impact exploration and future planetary work.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kZ7mVxZNPs02021-04-052400 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/ryan-dunnhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-e62520480764-landscape.jpgRyan Dunn — Carbon Fiber 3D Printing and the Next Generation of MachinesRyan Dunn discusses carbon fiber composites as an enabling technology for lighter, more capable machines. He connects manufacturing economics with aerospace possibilities, explains the work behind small structural components and describes the investment and development timelines involved.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Yo0JxiQZl2Q2021-02-082647 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/sam-bhagwathttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-659fb3fe59c7-landscape.jpgSam Bhagwat — Gatsby.js & Open SourceSam Bhagwat connects his background in economic history with building Gatsby. He traces the web’s shifts between centralization and decentralization, the evolution of Linux, Git and GitHub, and the community that grew around Gatsby. He and Cameron discuss contribution models, global collaboration, web performance, and ways to fund the maintenance of shared digital infrastructure.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/wVP8QQ_eMXY2021-11-052374 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/samuel-ian-rosenhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-d91f5fa16dac-landscape.jpgSamuel Ian Rosen (“Captain Planet”) — Water, Plastic and TapSamuel Ian Rosen discusses Tap’s approach to finding water stations and connecting water infrastructure to software. The conversation covers refill systems, water ATMs, plastic packaging and his view of water as an undervalued resource.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/fegS-I550Js2021-02-142746 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/sandhya-sriramhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-3c078df59ee6-landscape.jpgDr. Sandhya Sriram — Growing Seafood from CellsSandhya Sriram explains how stem cells can be grown into seafood and why the culture medium matters. She discusses the challenges of taste, cost and consumer education, her scientific background and the future food choices she hopes to make possible.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/uPBN_m4btIw2021-02-082093 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/sri-kosurihttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-b1dfedd3540e-landscape.jpgSri Kosuri — Engineering Biology for Complex DiseasesSri Kosuri explains Octant’s approach to high-throughput biological experiments and drug discovery. He discusses complex disease, multiplexed measurements and the challenge of designing compounds that act across biological pathways.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/TcWIkP6TasY2021-02-082312 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/thomas-eidenhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-f2552dcfd26e-landscape.jpgThomas Eiden — Atomic Alchemy and Radioisotope ProductionThomas Eiden discusses how hands-on experiences could help people understand nuclear technology. He explains Atomic Alchemy’s focus on radioisotopes and describes applications in medicine, research, space exploration and industrial inspection. He and Cameron then discuss nuclear power, public perception, licensing costs, supply chains and the difference between announcing ambitions and achieving concrete milestones.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/GIScZD_o93A2021-10-282769 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/tyler-hayeshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-ef203d7bea09-landscape.jpgTyler Hayes — Artificial Limbs and the Future of the Human BodyTyler Hayes describes Atom Limbs’ artificial-arm approach and distinguishes its first product from a much broader vision for replacement body parts. The conversation covers hard-tech company building, support for scientist founders and building a community in public.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MVGsv4PA36M2021-02-082108 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/tyler-shaddix-goguardianhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-c1b9fee04686-landscape.jpgTyler Shaddix of GoGuardian — Building the Future of LearningHow do schools adopt new technology without losing sight of the people using it? In this May 2020 conversation, Tyler Shaddix, then GoGuardian’s chief product officer, joins Cameron Wiese to discuss digital classrooms, institutional incentives and building products that meet educators where they are. Tyler explains the thinking behind GoGuardian Beacon, including privacy and the tradeoff between sensitive alerts and counselors’ limited time. They also explore personalized learning, better measures of student experience and why ambitious visions need practical first steps.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/a7rHnNNIIHc2021-02-082557 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/wes-wagnerhttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-58381b688595-landscape.jpgWes Wagner — Learning, Incentives and Outcomes-Based PaymentsWes Wagner explains Align’s approach to outcomes-based payments and the distinction he draws between direct education-provider agreements and third-party financing. He explores the unbundling of content, training and community, while acknowledging the early market’s implementation and consumer-protection challenges.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/BHyG4TwA_fo2021-02-081673 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/yael-joffe-3x4-geneticshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-24cd49b6c131-landscape.jpgDr. Yael Joffe of 3x4 Genetics — The Future of Genetics, Health, and BiologyDr. Yael Joffe reflects on the gap between the promise of genetic testing and the value people receive from a report. She describes 3x4 Genetics’ emphasis on education, mentorship, community and understandable design. This June 2021 conversation also covers her vision for combining health data, her acknowledgment that genetics is only one part of the picture, and the ethical questions raised by gene editing.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/7AKHTRx4nlc2021-07-212312 https://www.worldsfair.org/podcast/zach-dwiel-terran-roboticshttps://www.worldsfair.org/assets/rss-3d97ff300448-landscape.jpgZach Dwiel of Terran Robotics — AI, Drones and ConstructionZach Dwiel describes Terran Robotics’ early work on tethered drones and learning systems for building clay-based walls. This May 2021 conversation covers material costs, adaptive flight control, shaping clay, building-code considerations and the role of an NSF grant. Zach also discusses what cheaper, more flexible construction might make possible.https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/T2EC19UctTA2021-05-191950