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How Reverse Osmosis Will Save the World
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48:28
Published: Thu Jul 15 2021
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Can we save the future of the human race with some thin membranes riddled with ultra-tiny holes? Science says yes! Thanks to reverse osmosis filtration, we can turn saltwater to fresh and finally say, Water, water everywhere so let’s all have a drink! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join the Inner Cosmos podcast to explore the connection between our brains and experiences with thought-provoking questions, such as the possibility of creating new senses for humans.
00:00 - 01:45 (01:45)
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Neuroscience
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Join the Inner Cosmos podcast to explore the connection between our brains and experiences with thought-provoking questions, such as the possibility of creating new senses for humans.

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How Reverse Osmosis Will Save the World
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The podcast discusses the process of osmosis and reverse osmosis, how they work, and their applications, particularly in converting salt water into drinkable water.
01:45 - 08:42 (06:56)
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Reverse Osmosis
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The podcast discusses the process of osmosis and reverse osmosis, how they work, and their applications, particularly in converting salt water into drinkable water.

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How Reverse Osmosis Will Save the World
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The process of reverse osmosis involves using a membrane to extract fresh water from saltwater, and it is a more energy-efficient method compared to traditional distillation using heat.
08:42 - 20:07 (11:25)
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Reverse Osmosis
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The process of reverse osmosis involves using a membrane to extract fresh water from saltwater, and it is a more energy-efficient method compared to traditional distillation using heat. The technology has been developed since the 1950s and offers a solution to the lack of freshwater resources in many parts of the world.

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How Reverse Osmosis Will Save the World
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Reverse osmosis is not only used for salt water but also for wastewater treatment, which can turn wastewater into a much more disposable and purified form that can be used in various ways such as manufacturing electronics and pharmaceuticals.
20:07 - 25:09 (05:02)
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Reverse Osmosis
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Reverse osmosis is not only used for salt water but also for wastewater treatment, which can turn wastewater into a much more disposable and purified form that can be used in various ways such as manufacturing electronics and pharmaceuticals.

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The speaker suggests going to White Snake Festival and watching a metal festival in Europe by browsing on YouTube.
25:09 - 27:06 (01:56)
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Music festivals
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The speaker suggests going to White Snake Festival and watching a metal festival in Europe by browsing on YouTube. He also mentions a man who has a reverse mohawk like the bad guy in Death Wish 3.

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This podcast explains the different types of water filtration systems available from under sink multi-stage filters to desalination plants that operate like giant Yo-yos.
27:06 - 30:15 (03:08)
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water filtration systems
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This podcast explains the different types of water filtration systems available from under sink multi-stage filters to desalination plants that operate like giant Yo-yos. Many of the water filtration systems available in big box hardware stores are reverse osmosis systems.

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Brine spills from inland desalination plants could harm dry land vegetation and ecosystems, calling for additional measures to be added to reject streams before they reach the ocean.
30:15 - 36:35 (06:20)
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Desalination
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Brine spills from inland desalination plants could harm dry land vegetation and ecosystems, calling for additional measures to be added to reject streams before they reach the ocean. The introduction of chlorine and copper in the process may also require better filtration and reuse methods.

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A double piston setup is used to efficiently push water through the reverse osmosis filtering process, producing 1 liter of fresh water for every 1.5 liters of briney water.
36:35 - 41:37 (05:01)
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Reverse osmosis filtering
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A double piston setup is used to efficiently push water through the reverse osmosis filtering process, producing 1 liter of fresh water for every 1.5 liters of briney water. This method helps with the Salinic account, but still produces a byproduct even if every Talapia Farm on Earth wanted it.

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The addition of Himalayan or sea salt to reverse osmosis water can provide beneficial elements and metals that may have been removed during the filtration process.
41:37 - 45:11 (03:34)
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Reverse Osmosis Water
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The addition of Himalayan or sea salt to reverse osmosis water can provide beneficial elements and metals that may have been removed during the filtration process. This alternative is suggested in the absence of a remineralization system.

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This podcast discusses whether it's possible to create new senses for humans, and delves into the connection between our brains and our perceptions of the world.
45:11 - 47:08 (01:56)
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Neuroscience
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This podcast discusses whether it's possible to create new senses for humans, and delves into the connection between our brains and our perceptions of the world.

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How Reverse Osmosis Will Save the World
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Stuff You Should Know