Moonshots with Peter Diamandis The Wildfire Crisis: The Causes, Consequences, and Solutions w/ Steven Kotler | EP #144
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Jan 22, 2025 
Steven Kotler, a New York Times bestselling author and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective, dives into the alarming wildfire crises affecting the American West. He discusses innovative technologies for wildfire management, including AI terrain mapping and plant-based fire retardants. Kotler emphasizes the need for collaboration between government and industry to implement these solutions. The conversation also highlights the emotional and health impacts of wildfires, advocating for mental health support in communities facing these challenges.
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Western Wildfires Inevitable
- Most experts believe the entire American West will burn in the next 10-20 years.
- Cataclysmic fires, once started, don't stop until all fuel is gone.
American West: A Powder Keg
- The American West is like a powder keg waiting to explode due to high woody biomass.
- Fuel loads are dangerously high, needing significant reduction to prevent massive fires.
Reimagine Fire Insurance
- Current insurance models are flawed, paying out after disaster instead of preventing it.
- Explore blockchain-based insurance that incentivizes proactive fire prevention.