Post-Scarcity Society: Engineering Abundance

Post-Scarcity Society: Engineering Abundance

Join technology evangelist Dr. Sarah Chen and sociologist Dr. Marcus Rivera as they explore groundbreaking technologies that could eliminate scarcity and transform human civilization. Each episode examines a specific innovation's potential to create unprecedented abundance, while thoughtfully analyzing the social and economic implications of a world beyond scarcity.

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August 15, 2025 10 mins
In this episode, Dr. Sarah Chen and Dr. Marcus Rivera delve into the world of vertical farming, a technology that could redefine our food systems and potentially eliminate hunger. They will explore how this innovation can create an abundance of fresh, sustainable produce, and discuss the societal changes that could arise from a world where scarcity in food is a thing of the past. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...
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The final episode investigates how space resource extraction could eliminate terrestrial resource constraints. Dr. Chen examines current space mining technologies, asteroid composition analysis, and proposed extraction methods, while Dr. Rivera explores how unlimited raw materials could reshape Earth's economy and society. The hosts debate the practical challenges of space mining operations, timeline predictions from leadi...

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The hosts examine recent breakthroughs in fusion power technology and their potential to provide virtually limitless clean energy. Dr. Chen details the latest achievements in fusion reactor design, including breakthrough moments at ITER and private fusion startups, while Dr. Rivera explores how abundant energy could transform everything from water desalination to space travel. The conversation addresses technical hurdles s...

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This episode explores how artificial intelligence could optimize global resource distribution and management. Dr. Chen presents cutting-edge AI systems already managing complex supply networks and resource allocation, while Dr. Rivera investigates the societal implications of surrendering economic planning to artificial intelligence. The hosts examine real-world experiments in AI-driven resource management, from smart city...

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The hosts dive deep into the revolutionary field of molecular manufacturing and atomically precise fabrication. Dr. Chen presents the latest breakthroughs in atomic manipulation, self-assembling materials, and desktop nanofactories that could theoretically transform raw materials into finished products at negligible cost. Dr. Rivera examines how distributed manufacturing capabilities could reshape global supply chains and ...

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