36 min

Pains, Trains and Automobiles Margins of Error

    • Society & Culture

Who doesn’t love a good vacation? But the likelihood of stress goes through the roof as soon as you factor in the act of traveling. Annoyances like cramped leg room, high gas prices and mysterious service fees can make getting from point A to point B, a real pain. Is there a more efficient way to drive, board a plane or even fuel your vehicle? Harry turns to some very smart people who are doing their best to optimize the way we travel. You'll hear about how AI can create the most efficient road trip and the science behind boarding an airplane faster. And will kelp power the transportation of the future?
For information on Randy Olson's optimal road trip: http://www.randalolson.com/2015/03/08/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s/ 
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Who doesn’t love a good vacation? But the likelihood of stress goes through the roof as soon as you factor in the act of traveling. Annoyances like cramped leg room, high gas prices and mysterious service fees can make getting from point A to point B, a real pain. Is there a more efficient way to drive, board a plane or even fuel your vehicle? Harry turns to some very smart people who are doing their best to optimize the way we travel. You'll hear about how AI can create the most efficient road trip and the science behind boarding an airplane faster. And will kelp power the transportation of the future?
For information on Randy Olson's optimal road trip: http://www.randalolson.com/2015/03/08/computing-the-optimal-road-trip-across-the-u-s/ 
To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

36 min

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