Silicon Valley entrepreneur on eating for the planet | Earth scientist Chris MacAskill

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Aug 28, 2023

Chris MacAskill, Silicon Valley entrepreneur and earth scientist, discusses his career journey and mission to revolutionize food. Topics include childhood experiences, climate change, fuel companies, diets, impact of food on the environment, working with Steve Jobs, and embracing weaknesses as superpowers.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Discussion on Omega Plus, Ansel Keys, Funding, and Marketing Strategies

02:15 • 2min

Career, YouTube Channel, and a TEDx Talk with Half a Beard

04:01 • 2min

The Origins of 'Baldi' and Emphasizing Quality over Quantity

06:07 • 4min

Ansel Keys: A Modern-Day Scientific Hero

09:38 • 7min

From Earth Scientist to Silicon Valley

16:40 • 18min

Personal Stories, APOB, and Inside Tracker Sponsor

35:06 • 5min

Impact of Chicken Farms and Environmental Pollution

39:42 • 8min

Strategies and Tactics of Fossil Fuel and Food Industries

48:03 • 21min

The Impact of Agriculture on the Environment

01:09:16 • 19min

Working with Steve Jobs

01:28:13 • 11min

The Creative Geniuses and Fascination with Next

01:38:56 • 28min

The Power of Misfits and Steve Jobs' Impact

02:06:29 • 6min

Viewing Weaknesses as Superpowers

02:12:06 • 22min

Episode #276. How does an earth scientist embark on a career journey that traverses the fossil fuel industry, Silicon Valley alongside Steve Jobs, and a mission to revolutionise our approach to food?

Chris MacAskill has worn many hats throughout his career, overcoming extreme hardship to get to where he is today. This episode challenges conventional thinking and is an inspiration to more carefully consider the choices we make every day, both for our health and the planet.

We discuss:

Introduction (00:00)
Insights into Chris MacAskill's Background (03:00)
Ancell Kees' Studies (07:20)
Chris MacAskill's Childhood (13:50)
Life-Altering Experiences of an Earth Scientist (32:51)
Climate Change in the 1980s (40:01)
Fuel Companies: Lobbying and Financing (43:39)
Obesity, Public Healthcare, and Public Interest (46:33)
A Deep Dive into Various Diets with Chris MacAskill (50:42)
Diets Preferred by Brain Scientists (1:04:53)
Understanding the Impact of Food on the Environment (1:08:46)
The Health Implications of Beef Consumption (1:15:09)
An Introduction to Cellular Agriculture (1:19:50)
National Geographic Documentary Films & General Magic (1:23:48)
Working Alongside Steve Jobs (1:35:41)
The Legacy of General Magic (1:48:02)
The Computer History Museum (2:01:01)
Missfits (2:02:06)
Transforming Weaknesses into Superpowers (2:07:43)
How to Choose the Right Nutrition Expert to Listen to? (2:13:59)
The Future of Plant Chompers (2:22:07)
Outro (2:28:30)

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Discover Chris MacAskill’s work on his Plant Chompers YouTube channel, where you’ll find accessible, research-backed educational content. You can also connect with him on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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