Paul Sutter

In a fascinating discussion, Sarah Marquardt, a freelance journalist, explores the rise and fall of solar road projects, highlighting their durability issues and poor energy yield. Quinn Myers, author of 'Google Glass,' delves into the product's hype, misreads of the market, and the public's backlash. Andrew Hawkins, a transportation editor, analyzes the Hyperloop’s ambitious promises versus its significant engineering challenges. Astrophysicist Dr. Paul Sutter discusses the dizzying costs and limited access of space tourism, noting its minimal research impact amid billionaires’ enthusiasm.

Sarah Marquart, a freelance journalist and editor at From Quarks to Quasars, shares her insights on the ambitious yet troubling concept of solar roads. She discusses the initial excitement and the disillusioning reality of projects in France and China. Dr. Paul Sutter, an astrophysicist at SUNY Stony Brook, explores the exhilarating yet complex world of space tourism, contrasting billionaire ambitions with the realities faced by established companies. Together, they unpack the hurdles that have plagued innovative ideas in tech and space travel.

NASA advisor and cosmologist Paul Sutter discusses the concept of Dyson spheres, harnessing solar power, future human evolution, and the role of science communication in shaping our society. The conversation delves into the energy requirements, practical challenges, and potential benefits of megastructures surrounding stars.