

Victor Vescovo: Deep Sea Titan Talks Submersibles, Climate, Space, Asteroids, and More!
Aug 29, 2023
Victor Vescovo, an extraordinary explorer and former Navy intelligence officer, discusses his unique perspective on the world through exploring the tallest peaks, deepest oceans, and outer space. He shares insights from his time as a Navy intelligence officer and his involvement with Colossal, a genetic engineering company. Other topics include deep sea mining, the consequences of nuclear conflict, the Battle of Samar, marine archaeology, challenging the narrative of the Silk Road, rising tensions between China and Taiwan, and air resistance in aviation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Inspiration, Exploration, and the Uncharted Depths of the Ocean
01:47 • 8min
Apocalyptic View and Annihilation Anxiety
09:55 • 5min
Believing We Have Mastered Nature
14:47 • 10min
Exploring the Critique of Extreme Adventure Tourism and Wealth Inequality
24:34 • 3min
Deepsea Mining: Benefits, Drawbacks, and Economic Viability
27:14 • 6min
Resource Extraction and Reuse
33:29 • 16min
The Consequences of Nuclear Conflict
49:39 • 5min
A Harrowing Descent
54:27 • 8min
Discussion on Scientific Accuracy and the Influence of Jules Verne
01:02:26 • 2min
The Battle of Samar: David versus Goliath
01:04:40 • 16min
The Value of Marine Archaeology and Salvaging Wrecks
01:20:39 • 3min
Exploring Caves and Challenging the Narrative of the Silk Road
01:23:20 • 2min
Misreported incident at Challenger Deep
01:25:48 • 16min
Thucydides Trap and the Rising Tensions
01:41:40 • 7min
The Potential for Conflict in the Pacific Region
01:48:41 • 14min
Mitigating Risks and Making Informed Decisions
02:02:42 • 13min
Air Resistance and Fuel Efficiency in Aviation
02:15:27 • 20min
Preserving Knowledge and Renewable Energy
02:35:07 • 15min
The Power of Dedication and Embracing Failure
02:50:36 • 9min