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The Pomp Podcast

#1326 Augustus Doricko | Bitcoiner Wants To Control The Weather

Mar 13, 2024
Augustus Doricko, CEO of Rainmaker Technology, discusses controlling weather with precision drones, critics, US role, tech needed, China, private companies, and more. Exploring cloud seeding with drones, ethics of weather modification, El Segundo tech scene, infrastructure projects, and vision for an abundant future.
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  • Cloud seeding with precision drones can enhance rainfall, combat water scarcity, and offer eco-friendly alternatives.
  • Weather manipulation through cloud seeding has diverse applications like hail suppression and blizzard prevention, benefitting various industries.

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Precipitation Enhancement and Water Scarcity Solutions

Rainmaker Technologies, led by Augustus Dorico, focuses on precipitation enhancement technology to address water scarcity issues in regions like California, Nevada, and Utah. By using precision drones to seed clouds with minerals like silver iodide, they aim to increase rainfall and snowfall, providing more water for populations, ecosystems, and agriculture. This innovation offers an alternative to costly water transportation methods, potentially preventing scenarios like a second Dust Bowl.

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