Alec Nevala Lee

Alec Nevala Lee, author of "Inventor of the Future," dives into the visionary ideas of Buckminster Fuller, particularly his concept of the Dymaxion House. They discuss the outdated methods of home construction in the U.S. and explore the century-long dream of factory-built homes as a solution to rising costs. The conversation highlights Fuller's innovative strategies, the stigmas surrounding factory-built housing, and the modern revival of this concept. Can we really change how we build homes and make them affordable?

Alec Nevala-Lee, an author and historian of science, dives into the life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Luis Alvarez. He explores Alvarez's knack for solving complex problems across various fields, including his role in the Manhattan Project and the asteroid theory of dinosaur extinction. Nevala-Lee reveals Alvarez's difficult personality and resistance to collaboration at times. He reflects on the evolution of big science and the need for small-team freedom, encouraging a fresh perspective on modern scientific challenges.