

#084 Augustus Doricko: How to Terraform Earth, The History of Weather Control, and The Mandate of Heaven
13 snips Dec 10, 2024
Augustus Doricko, CEO of Rainmaker and a leader in geoengineering, discusses groundbreaking advancements in weather control. He emphasizes the potential of cloud seeding to combat water scarcity, particularly in drought-stricken areas of the American West. The conversation also touches on the ethical implications of terraforming and the necessity for innovative water management solutions. Doricko shares insights on how technology and drones are revolutionizing precipitation enhancement, thus paving the way for a more habitable Earth.
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Abundance over Conservation
- Focus on abundance-oriented solutions instead of conservation-oriented solutions.
- Solve the root problem instead of just working within existing limits, like making lower-flow faucets.
California's Central Valley Transformation
- The Central Valley of California was a mix of swamp and desert.
- The Bureau of Reclamation transformed it into America's breadbasket through irrigation canals.
Terraforming Deserts
- Rainmaker aims to terraform deserts into lush, habitable landscapes, mirroring the biblical commission to steward the garden.
- More life and water are inherently good; this is a bio-accelerationist perspective.