Sofanauts Tony Smith

Quick updates:  
Starliner update?
https://www.space.com/nasa-boeing-starliner-crew-flight-test-45-day-limit-extension
Chinese rocket mishap
 https://spacenews.com/chinese-rocket-static-fire-test-results-in-unintended-launch-and-huge-explosion
Russian spy satellite reportedly continues suspicious maneuvers - SpaceNews https://spacenews.com/russian-spy-satellite-reportedly-continues-suspicious-maneuvers/ 
Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2437672-canned-water-made-from-air-and-sunlight-to-hit-us-stores-in-september/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
ESA’s LEGO Space Bricks: From Meteorites to Moon Bases: https://scitechdaily.com/esas-lego-space-bricks-from-meteorites-to-moon-bases

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Discover the unsettling advancements in creepy robot technology, the revolutionary use of synthetic amber for DNA storage, and why multivitamins won't help you live longer. Dive into the latest scientific breakthroughs and their implications in this eye-opening video. Don't miss out – subscribe and stay informed
In this conversation, Tony and Brian discuss various topics including a science fiction novel by China Mieville and Keanu Reeves, a robot with a smiling face made from living human skin, the comfort of the vastness of space, and China's lunar probe mission. They explore the ethical implications of using human skin on robots, the fear and fascination with the vastness of space, and the achievements and challenges in space exploration. The conversation touches on the future of space technology and the emerging space race. In this conversation, Bryan and Tony discuss various topics including spaceports, DNA storage, multivitamins, water harvesting, time on the moon, and AI design. They explore the implications and potential applications of these subjects, highlighting the importance of technological advancements and the need for further research.

00:00
Introduction and Science Fiction Novel
01:26
Living Human Skin on Robots
10:32
The Creepy Smiley Face in the Movie Moon
13:20
Finding Comfort in the Vastness of Space
23:04
China's Lunar Probe Mission
25:07
The Emerging Space Race
27:05
The Future of Space Technology
27:12
The Changing Landscape of Spaceports
34:11
DNA Storage: Preserving Data for Generations
38:36
The Controversy Surrounding Multivitamins
43:47
Water Harvesting: A Solution to Water Scarcity
50:24
Time on the Moon: A Minute Difference
53:23
AI Design: Unlocking New Possibilities


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In this chat, Bryan and I dive into a bunch of tech and sci-fi topics. We kick things off with the Boeing Starliner issues and brainstorm how to safely bring the astronauts back to Earth. Then we shift to geoengineering, exploring the idea of artificially cooling our planet. We also touch on the Earth's inner core slowing down and what that means. We wrap up with smart glasses, discussing their challenges and the cool possibilities they offer.
Later, Bryan and I chat about the Fold 5 smartphone, a screenless laptop, a new weather satellite, and the Starlink Mini. Bryan loves his Fold 5, praising its versatility, despite the screen crease and weight. The screenless laptop, which uses a projector and smart glasses, sounds like a game-changer for productivity and space-saving. The NORAD GOES-U satellite aims to enhance weather and space weather forecasts, which is crucial for understanding climate change. Finally, we discuss the Starlink Mini, a portable satellite internet device perfect for remote areas, considering its applications and affordability.
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Boeing’s Starliner Stuck at Space Station: Unraveling Helium Leaks and Thruster Troubles: https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/nasa-indefinitely-delays-return-of-starliner-to-review-propulsion-data/  https://scitechdaily.com/boeings-starliner-stuck-at-space-station-unraveling-helium-leaks-and-thruster-troubles/
Can we artificially cool the planet? A major environmental group is spending millions to find out: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/11/24176006/solar-geoengineering-envrionmental-defense-fund
Earth's Inner Core Really Is Slowing Down: https://www.sciencealert.com/its-official-the-rotation-of-earths-inner-core-really-is-slowing-down
Smart Glasses https://www.roadtovr.com/meta-reality-labs-reorg-ray-ban-smart-glasses/
Screen-less laptop https://www.zdnet.com/article/remember-the-ar-laptop-with-no-screen-its-now-better-and-cheaper-than-
Weather Forecasting Will Never Be the Same: https://scitechdaily.com/weather-forecasting-will-never-be-the-same-noaa-goes-u-satellite-ready-to-launch/
NASA Is Launching an 'Artificial Star' Into Orbit Around Earth. Here's Why: https://www.sciencealert.com/nasa-is-launching-an-artificial-star-into-orbit-around-earth-heres-whygf
Starlink Mini brings space internet to backpackers: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/21/24182970/starlink-mini-usb-power-specs-pric


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Tony C Smith: @tonycsmith
Bryan Alexander: https://bryanalexander.org/
Fish in Space Confused, AI Steve Chat Bot Running for Parliament and Wardrobe Malfunction in Space
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Fish on Board China's Space Station Are Doing Swimmingly, Confused as Hell https://futurism.com/the-byte/fish-china-space-station
Evidence of Earth's First Rains Found Trapped Within Primordial Crystals: https://www.sciencealert.com/evidence-of-earths-first-rains-found-trapped-within-primordial-crystals
Japanese Company Plans to Build a Tower Into Space by 2050 https://www.sciencealert.com/japanese-company-plans-to-build-a-tower-into-space-by-2050
NASA’s X-59 Quesst: Overturning the 50-Year-Old Supersonic Speed Limit: https://scitechdaily.com/nasas-x-59-quesst-overturning-the-50-year-old-supersonic-
AI candidates are running for office: https://www.popsci.com/technology/ai-running-for-office/
We could detect a malfunctioning warp drive on an alien starship:https://www.newscientist.com/article/2434417-we-could-detect-a-malfunctioning-warp-drive-on-an-alien-starship/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home
Scientists Discover Marine Fungus That Can Eat Plastic: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-marine-fungus-that-can-eat-plastic/
Wardrobe Malfunction in Space: NASA Postpones Spacewalk Due to Spacesuit Discomfort Issue: https://scitechdaily.com/wardrobe-malfunction-in-space-nasa-postpones-spacewalk-due-to-spacesuit-discomfort-issue/


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The Future of Space Exploration! Immense new wave of space exploration
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Three space triumphs!
SpaceX Boeing Flights.
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/06/after-a-drama-filled-day-boeings-starliner-finally-finds-its-way/ ISS https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/boeing-starliner-spacecraft-issues-space-station-rcna155862 -SpaceX
https://wccftech.com/spacex-shares-unseen-clip-of-starship-boosters-soft-landing-tower-catch-in-flight-5-says-musk/ 
->Change’e-6 https://youtu.be/qnonHQ_s1p8?si=XwCyWIEdFjr3EG5P 
Also SpaceX, the giant spaceship factory: https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-one-a-day-starfactory 
Water frost on Mars: https://www.space.com/mars-water-frost-equator-exomars-tharsis-olympus-mons 
Apple WWDC: https://www.space.com/mars-water-frost-equator-exomars-tharsis-olympus-mons 
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/introducing-apple-intelligence-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac/ 
https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/10/24175405/wwdc-apple-ai-news-features-ios-18-macos-15-iphone-ipad-mac?utm_source=tldrai 
Intelligence (“AI”, har har): https://www.apple.com/apple-intelligence/ 
Optional call to ChatGPT
Genmojis https://youtu.be/VT6CLxbJZWc?si=mn-20-oId2XBnWca (images, not unicode)
AI-created art
“Writing Tools”
Musk isn’t happy: https://deadline.com/2024/06/elon-musk-apple-feud-open-ai-1235969590/ 
Fish on Board China's Space Station Are Doing Swimmingly, Confused as Hell https://futurism.com/the-byte/fish-china-space-station 



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The Wooden Spaceships by Bob Shaw: https://amzn.to/3yPuajF
Cemetery solar: Spain turns cemeteries into solar powerhouses, aims 440,000 kW by 2030 https://interestingengineering.com/energy/solar-panels-cemetery-spain
Strange Discovery Suggests Children Trust Robots Over Humans: Strange Discovery Suggests Children Trust Robots Over Humans : https://www.sciencealert.com/strange-discovery-suggests-children-trust-robots-over-humans
Starliner launch ahead! What is the latest?
Wearable computing fun: Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses will post Instagram stories for you - The Verge Magic Leap is Google’s new mystery partner for XR headsets - The Verge Blink and you missed it: Google has a new pair of prototype AR glasses - The Verge
Scientists Confirm The Planet Vulcan Doesn't Actually Exist After All. https://shorturl.at/8qdU9
There's a Hole on The Surface of Mars And Scientists Have No Idea What's Inside It: There's a Hole on The Surface of Mars And Scientists Have No Idea What's Inside It https://www.sciencealert.com/theres-a-hole-on-the-surface-of-mars-and-scientists-have-no-idea-whats-inside-it
A Tiny Satellite Made From Wood Is Actually Going Into Earth's Orbit: https://www.sciencealert.com/a-tiny-satellite-made-from-wood-is-actually-going-into-earths-orbitScienceAlertThe Wooden Spaceships

Google AI : check out Astra Google strikes back at OpenAI with “Project Astra” AI agent prototype | Ars Technica
Google Ai problems: Google Search Is Now a Giant Hallucination

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