Morning Brew Daily The Cuban Power Crisis & Nuclear Stocks Are Boomin’
5 snips
Oct 21, 2024 Cuba's power crisis showcases severe electricity shortages and economic turmoil, especially amidst U.S. sanctions. Meanwhile, Sam's Club unveils an all-digital shopping experience with no checkout lines, raising questions about the future of retail. A startup claims to enhance baby IQs through genetic engineering, igniting ethical debates. In the financial realm, nuclear energy stocks are surging as tech giants express interest in small reactors, contrasting sharply with challenges in renewable energy. The acceptance of self-driving cars is also on the rise.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Philly's Tech History
- Toby Howell bets the Philadelphia portal art installation will meet a bad end, citing Hitchbot's demise.
- Hitchbot, a hitchhiking robot, was famously destroyed in Philly, highlighting the city's history with tech projects.
Cuba's Power Crisis
- Cuba's power crisis stems from aging infrastructure, fuel shortages, and economic woes.
- The island-wide blackout is unprecedented in modern times outside of hurricane-related disasters.
Cuba's Fuel Deficit
- Cuba's fuel deficit, previously supplied by allies like Venezuela, is worsening.
- Venezuela's reduced shipments, due to its own economic crisis, exacerbate Cuba's energy issues.