Casey Handmer
Founder of Terraform Industries, building cheap synthetic natural gas. Previously worked at NASA JPL.
Top 5 podcasts with Casey Handmer
Ranked by the Snipd community
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Mar 28, 2025 • 3h 9min
Dwarkesh Patel, Nadia Asparouhova, Augustus Doricko, Casey Handmer, Ishan Mukherjee, Mike Knoop, Trump Pardons Milton, Coreweave IPO Winners
Guests include Dwarkesh Patel, an AI expert and author, and Casey Handmer, founder of Terraform Industries, who discuss the ethical implications of AI in various sectors. Nadia Asparouhova dives into her work on 'Antimimetics,' exploring how some ideas resist spreading. Augustus Doricko addresses innovative solutions for water scarcity through cloud seeding techniques. The conversation is sprinkled with insights on fraud in tech and the recent IPO of CoreWeave, highlighting the dynamic intersection of technology and investment in today's market.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 25min
Energy economics and rocket science with Casey Handmer
Casey Handmer, a rocket scientist and CEO of Terraform Industries, shares insights on solar energy advancements and the mission to create synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air. He discusses the challenges of innovation within NASA's bureaucratic structures, contrasting them with the agility of companies like SpaceX. The conversation also highlights the potential of localized electricity production and the moral imperative of ensuring global energy access, all while drawing parallels with historical shifts in production and technology.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 1h 2min
Casey Handmer: Terraform Industries and a carbon-neutral future — #57
Casey Handmer, founder of Terraform Industries, discusses creating natural gas from sunlight and air, challenges in tech entrepreneurship, solar energy impact, the future of energy, navigating carbon neutrality, and upcoming milestones in the podcast.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 56min
#2: Casey Handmer - Pulling Methane From Thin Air (Terraform Industries)
Casey Handmer, CEO of Terraform Industries, discusses synthesizing hydrocarbons from the atmosphere using solar energy. He highlights the urgency for synthetic hydrocarbons, the importance of cheap solar energy, and the process of capturing methane. The podcast delves into the Sabatier Reaction, commercialization plans, and expanding into synthetic fuels.
Jun 9, 2025 • 3h 59min
WWDC25 Reactions, Apple Under Pressure for AI Progress, Meta in Talks to Scale AI Investments | Casey Handmer, Patrick Mcgee, Aaron Slodov, Gaurab Chakrabarti, Sean Liu, Garth Sheldon-Coulson, Lukas Czinger, Christian Keil, Vlad Matsiiako, Alex Heath
Patrick McGee, a seasoned journalist and author, shares insights on Apple's complex relationships with Chinese manufacturers. Casey Handmer, a physicist and founder, discusses the urgent need for U.S. lunar presence against China’s ambitions. Garth Sheldon-Coulson highlights innovative ocean-based energy solutions, while Gaurab Chakrabarti emphasizes sustainable chemical production. The conversation also touches on Meta's multi-billion investment in AI and the evolving landscape of American manufacturing and tech regulations, revealing a dynamic interplay between innovation and geopolitical challenges.
