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#355 – David Kipping: Alien Civilizations and Habitable Worlds

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Innovations in Astroengineering

This chapter explores the groundbreaking concepts of astroengineering, including the O'Neill cylinder and the Stanford torus, designed to support human life in space. It examines advanced technologies like quasites and statites, emphasizing their potential for space colonization and the creation of artificial orbits to enhance communication and safety on Earth.

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