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Reviving Forgotten Technologies: How Airships, Supersonic Flight, and Geothermal Energy Could Transform Our World | Eli Dourado (Head of Strategic Investments at Astera Institute)

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Reviving Supersonic Innovation

This chapter explores the challenges and stagnation in the supersonic flight industry since the 1970s, particularly focusing on the 1973 U.S. ban on supersonic travel over land. The discussion highlights past innovations like the Concorde and examines how regulatory issues stunted technological advancements in aviation. By analyzing these historical challenges, the speaker aims to identify potential solutions for reinvigorating progress in supersonic technology.

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