Episode Appearances
Odd Lots · May 13, 2026
Samanth Subramanian on the Undersea Cables That Keep the Internet Alive
“Author of 1990s Wired essay 'Mother Earth Motherboard' that inspired Subramanian's research on cables”
Undersea fiber optic cable infrastructure and technologyInternet physical infrastructure and digital dependencyTech company dominance in cable ownership and financing
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Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 14, 2026
Does science fiction inspire real tech?
“Wrote Snow Crash about metaverse and virtual reality; wrote Diamond Age featuring matter compilers”
Science Fiction as Technology InspirationMobile Phone History and EvolutionTablet Computer Development
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Modern Wisdom · Feb 28, 2026
#1065 - Scott Solomon - The Insane Biological Cost of Living on Mars
“Science fiction author whose novel 'Seveneves' accurately depicts founder effects and speciation in space settlement”
Microgravity Effects on Human PhysiologyRadiation Exposure in Deep Space and MarsReproductive Biology in Lower Gravity Environments
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