The speakers discuss the potential of flying cars and self-driving planes, addressing the challenges and obstacles that need to be overcome. They also explore the development of technology for electric propulsion in planes and the implications for infrastructure and regulations.
How would flying on Mars be different? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Matt Kirshen explore aeronautics, aerodynamics, airplanes and more with NASA aerospace engineer and author Wendy Okolo, PhD.
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