
Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Biggest Inventions of the 2020s: Cancer Vaccines, Flying Cars, Space Travel, and More
Jan 7, 2022
Eli Dourado, an economist and tech expert, joins the conversation filled with optimism about the future of innovation. He discusses the resurgence of supersonic travel and flying cars, alongside game-changing advancements in satellite technology. Dourado highlights the transformative potential of mRNA beyond vaccines, including revolutionary cancer treatments. They explore how crises like COVID-19 can accelerate medical breakthroughs and touch on innovative solutions to combat climate change, emphasizing the promise of carbon capture technologies.
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