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Controversial Scientist's Views on Energy
09:58 - 16:12 (06:14)
The scientists mentioned in the podcast is believed to have controversial views about energy. According to other scientists, while he is undeniably brilliant, his ideas about energy are not accurate, as all potential sources of energy are already being harnessed by us.
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This podcast discusses a controversial scientist who made predictions about virtual reality and climate change in his landmark sci-fi science book.
09:58 - 12:23 (02:24)
Summary
This podcast discusses a controversial scientist who made predictions about virtual reality and climate change in his landmark sci-fi science book. He believes that climate change is manmade, but thinks that computer-generated models are inaccurate due to a lack of detail about variables.
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Theoretical physicist Freeman Dyson suggests building a Dyson sphere, a megastructure that is initially thought to be a hollow sphere built around a star, to capture light and convert wasted energy from the sun into usable energy.
12:23 - 14:56 (02:33)
Summary
Theoretical physicist Freeman Dyson suggests building a Dyson sphere, a megastructure that is initially thought to be a hollow sphere built around a star, to capture light and convert wasted energy from the sun into usable energy.
ChapterControversial Scientist's Views on Energy
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Nikolai Kardashev's three classifications of civilization include Type one, Type two and Type three.
14:56 - 16:12 (01:15)
Summary
Nikolai Kardashev's three classifications of civilization include Type one, Type two and Type three. Type one civilization is expected to harness all the energy on Earth within 100 or 200 years, according to Michio Kaku.