All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg E140: LK-99, Sclerotic establishments, Fitch downgrades US debt, Trump indicted... again
191 snips
Aug 4, 2023 Delve into the groundbreaking LK-99 superconductor, a potential game-changer for energy and technology. Explore the clash between open science and academic gatekeeping, revealing the hurdles faced by innovators. The Fitch downgrade of U.S. debt raises alarms about leadership stagnation and its impact on the economy. Recent political drama unfolds as Trump faces new legal challenges, reflecting fears of deepening divides. This riveting discussion weaves science, finance, and political chaos into a captivating narrative.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Accidental Discovery?
- Lee and Kim possibly discovered LK-99 in 1999 but couldn't replicate it.
- They rediscovered it 20 years later, potentially after a lab accident cracked a vacuum tube.
Superconductivity vs. Diamagnetism
- Superconductivity is a distinct state of matter, while diamagnetism is a property.
- All superconductors are diamagnetic, but not all diamagnets are superconductive.
Proof of Superconductivity
- Three key indicators of superconductivity are floating above a magnetic field, zero resistance, and a phase transition.
- Current LK-99 videos resemble blurry Bigfoot footage, lacking scientific clarity.