Episode 52 - Space X on Mars, Simulations, CRISPR, Monument Probes

 

Recorded: 27 May 2016

Released: 28 May 2016

Duration: 94 minutes, 52 seconds

 

Host Paul Carr welcomes panelists Chris Prophet, David Grigg, Marsha Barnhart, and Patrick Festa, each of which brings their own topic:

Chris: SpaceX going to Mars and Chris Prophet's book on SpaceX David: The validity of computer simulations Marsha: CRISPR-cas9 gene editing Patrick: Monument Probes for humanity Links

Chris Prophet: SpaceX from the Ground Up (USA)

Chris Prophet: SpaceX from the Ground Up (UK)

Active Shielding on Spacecraft

Effectiveness of Artificial Mini-Magnetospheres

Gregory Benford: The Martian Race

The Genesis Engine (article on CRISPR)

The Promise and Peril of Gene Editing

The Billion Year Pyramid

The Benfords: Messaging with Cost Optimized Interstellar Beacons

Recommnedations:

Chris Prophet: Interstellar Propulsion

David Grigg: The Lunar Men by Jenny Uglow and Age of Wonder by Richard Holmes

Marsha Barnhart: Orphan Black

Patrick Festa: Juno Mission

Paul Carr: Where's The Flux Kickstarter (please donate)

Credits:

Host and Producer: Paul Carr

Music: DJ Spooky

 

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