Build The Future

Rajat Bhageria is an entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Chef Robotics. In this conversation, we talk about what the current food manufacturing process looks like, the challenges and opportunities in robotics, what the coolest AI and robotics companies are on the market today, why the future might look like WALL-E, and much more. Enjoy!Watch on YouTube. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any other podcast platform. Follow me on X for updates on future episodes. Timestamps00:00:00 Introducing Chef Robotics00:03:50 Automating Food Assembly00:08:23 Technical Backend00:16:45 Robotics Complexity00:22:55 Deployment & Scaling00:34:39 The Future of Robotics00:45:22 Startups & Self-Actualization00:49:01 Positive Vision of the future This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit camwiese.com

Today, we're talking with Don Davis, an artist and illustrator who has spent his career helping us imagine the wonders of space. His work with NASA, Carl Sagan, and the U. S. Geological Survey's branch of Astrogeologic Studies has been seen by millions and helps us bridge the gap between imagination and reality.In this conversation, we talk about Don's childhood fascination with space, the influence of science fiction on his work, and how the ideas around space colonization evolved.(00:00) Reflecting on historical parallels between Apollo 11.(05:32) Fascination with space exploration during childhood.(08:01) Joining the USGS(12:57) Moon Paintings(15:38) Meeting Carl Sagan(20:40) Relationship between knowledge and art(22:45) Dinosaur reconstruction(27:49) Exploring Mars(31:58) Miniatures & Models(35:04) Painting Space Settlements(37:30) Future of rocketry(42:29) 2001: A Space Odyssey(43:59) Willie Lay and,"Engineer's Dreams"(51:13) What's next for Don(53:42) Quote from "Shape of Things to Come"Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast!Podcast Info:Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gV7PsoAzDlil4jAKpSrYmYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@worldsfaircoGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: @camwieseWebsite: http://www.donaldedavis.com/ X: @DDAVISSPACEART Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info:Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gV7PsoAzDlil4jAKpSrYmYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@worldsfaircoGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwieseEmail: podcast [at] worldsfair.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit camwiese.com

Today, we're talking with Isaiah Taylor the founder of Valar Atomics — a new energy startup using nuclear fission to create oil & gas from thin air. At Valar, their goal is to bring the cost of energy down 10-100x and unlock a new era of superabundance. Enjoy!Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info:Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gV7PsoAzDlil4jAKpSrYmYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@worldsfaircoGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwieseEmail: podcast [at] worldsfair.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit camwiese.com

Today, we're talking with Rick Guidice, an artist and illustrator renowned for his visionary depictions of space habitats and futuristic concepts, which have significantly contributed to NASA's Ames Research Center's visual explorations. His iconic work has played a pivotal role in shaping public perception of space exploration and human settlement beyond Earth.In this episode, we talk the impact of Rick's space-themed artwork on envisioning future possibilities; his artistic process, inspirations, and the cultural influence; and the evolution of space exploration imagery and its role in shaping public perception and enthusiasm for space endeavors.Enjoy!Show Notes/Links Mentioned:The MandalorianSpace Settlements: A Design StudyEmerging Ecologies Exhibit"Megastructures" by Neil BlevinThanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast!Thanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info:Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gV7PsoAzDlil4jAKpSrYmYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@worldsfaircoGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwieseEmail: podcast [at] worldsfair.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit camwiese.com

Today, we're talking with Jim Pethokoukis, the author of "The Conservative Futurist" and the newsletter "Faster, Please!" where he writes about innovation, economics, and the potential of future technologies.In this episode, we talk about the optimistic cultural zeitgeist of the 1960s space race, the unfulfilled promises of that era, such as nuclear-powered space exploration,  the role media plays in shaping societal attitudes towards the future, and much more!Enjoy!Show Notes/Links Mentioned:"Faster, Please!" on SubstackThe Conservative Futurist: How We Get the Science Fiction Future We Were Promised"For All Mankind" TV seriesSpaceX Mars colonization video"The Peripheral" by William Gibson"The High Frontier" by Gerard K. O'NeillThanks for joining us for this episode of the Build The Future Podcast! Podcast Info:Website: https://www.buildthefuturepodcast.com/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/build-the-future/id1516358690Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gV7PsoAzDlil4jAKpSrYmYoutube Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@worldsfaircoGet in touch, recommend guests, or say hello:X: https://twitter.com/camwieseEmail: podcast [at] worldsfair.co This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit camwiese.com