Listen "14: Sending Up Trees"
Episode Synopsis
James and Shawn talk about technological developments from the beginning of time up through the near future. In this episode, we go all over the place, looking at amazing technologies that range from the humble garden hoe to flying cars!
You may hear some background noise, but that's because we were able to record together, in-person for the first time. We were pretty excited for the opportunity, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.
If you have any thoughts about modern technology or the history that brought us here, please send us an email.
Website: lookingoverlife.com
Email: [email protected]
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Ablative heat shield
Domestication of maize
Domestication of the Cavendish banana
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Wikipedia - The Green Revolution
Wikipedia - Guano
Wikipedia - Guano Islands Act
Environmental cost of electric cars versus gasoline-powered cars
Electric airplanes
You may hear some background noise, but that's because we were able to record together, in-person for the first time. We were pretty excited for the opportunity, and we hope you enjoy the conversation.
If you have any thoughts about modern technology or the history that brought us here, please send us an email.
Website: lookingoverlife.com
Email: [email protected]
Cork heat shield
Ablative heat shield
Domestication of maize
Domestication of the Cavendish banana
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
Wikipedia - The Green Revolution
Wikipedia - Guano
Wikipedia - Guano Islands Act
Environmental cost of electric cars versus gasoline-powered cars
Electric airplanes
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