Episode 3: Extropic is building a new kind of computer – not classical bits, nor quantum qubits, but a secret, more complex third thing. They call it a Thermodynamic Computer, and it might be many orders of magnitude more powerful than even the most powerful supercomputers today. Check out their “litepaper” to learn more: https://www.extropic.ai/future.======(00:00) - Intro(00:41) - Guillaume's Background(02:40) - Trevor's Background(04:02) - What is Extropic Building? High-Level Explanation(07:07) - Frustrations with Quantum Computing and Noise(10:08) - Scaling Digital Computers and Thermal Noise Challenges(13:20) - How Digital Computers Run Sampling Algorithms Inefficiently(17:27) - Limitations of Gaussian Distributions in ML(20:12) - Why GPUs are Good at Deep Learning but Not Sampling(23:05) - Extropic's Approach: Harnessing Noise with Thermodynamic Computers(28:37) - Bounding the Noise: Not Too Noisy, Not Too Pristine(31:10) - How Thermodynamic Computers Work: Inputs, Parameters, Outputs(37:14) - No Quantum Coherence in Thermodynamic Computers(41:37) - Gaining Confidence in the Idea Over Time(44:49) - Using Superconductors and Scaling to Silicon(47:53) - Thermodynamic Computing vs Neuromorphic Computing(50:51) - Disrupting Computing and AI from First Principles(52:52) - Early Applications in Low Data, Probabilistic Domains(54:49) - Vast Potential for New Devices and Algorithms in AI's Early Days(57:22) - Building the Next S-Curve to Extend Moore's Law for AI(59:34) - The Meaning and Purpose Behind Extropic's Mission(01:04:54) - Call for Talented Builders to Join Extropic(01:09:34) - Putting Ideas Out There and Creating Value for the Universe(01:11:35) - Conclusion and Wrap-Up======Links:Christian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyleGuillaume Verd - https://twitter.com/GillVerdBeff Jezos - https://twitter.com/BasedBeffJezosTrevor McCourt - https://twitter.com/trevormccrt1First Principles:Gaussian Distribution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_distributionEnergy-Based Models: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy-based_modelShannon’s Theorem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noisy-channel_coding_theorem======Production and marketing by The Deep View (https://thedeepview.co). For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected]======Checkout the video version here → http://tinyurl.com/4fh497n9🔔 Follow to stay updated with new uploads
Mar 12
1 hr 12 min
Sponsor: Remove your personal information from the web at JoinDeleteMe.com/FP20 and use code FP20 for 20% offDeleteMe international Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com======Episode 2: Casey Handmer, the polymath founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, explains the first principles behind his idea to synthesize hydrocarbons (starting with natural gas, or methane) from the atmosphere.======(00:00) - Intro(00:56) - What Terraform Industries is Building(02:00) - Casey's Background as an Engineer(04:15) - Why Synthetic Hydrocarbons are an Urgent Need(06:30) - The Importance of Hydrocarbons(10:40) - Terraform's Process for Synthetic Methane(13:57) - Cheap Solar Energy is the Key Enabler(18:05) - How the World Captures and Uses Electricity(21:00) - Why Use Solar Energy to Make Hydrocarbons(24:51) - How Is This Possible?(28:23) - Learning Curve Effects on Solar Cost Declines(31:00) - Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act(34:50) - Why Is Lower Solar Efficiency Okay?(37:35) - How the Direct Air Capture Process Works(46:54) - The Sabatier Reaction(51:07) - Path to Commercialization and End-to-End Demo(52:52) - Deploying Alongside Existing Natural Gas Infrastructure(54:49) - Expansion into Synthetic Fuels and Beyond(56:20) - Final Thoughts======Links:Terraform - https://terraformindustries.com/Casey Handmer - https://twitter.com/CJHandmerChristian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyle“How to Industrialize Mars”: https://caseyhandmer.wordpress.com/2018/09/03/how-to-industrialize-mars/Terraform Industries White Paper: https://caseyhandmer.wordpress.com/2023/01/09/terraform-industries-whitepaper-2-0/First Principles:Sabatier Reaction: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabatier_reactionEnergy Density: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_densityPhotovoltaic Cells: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cellDirect Air Capture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_air_captureElectrolysis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolysis======Production and marketing by The Deep View (https://thedeepview.co). For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected]======Checkout the video version here → http://tinyurl.com/4fh497n9🔔 Follow to stay updated with new uploads
Mar 6
56 min
Sponsor: Secure by Design - http://tinyurl.com/5ds2pyjv======[Series Premiere] Founder Ian Brooke gives his first public interview to talk about Astro Mechanica, a new startup building electric-adaptive jet engines. And, possibly, the world’s fastest plane. And the cheapest way to orbit. (It’s an ambitious startup idea.)======(00:00) - Intro(01:27) - What Astro Mechanica is Building(05:50) - Jets vs. Rockets(12:07) - How to Generate Thrust (15:07) - Engineering Challenges for Traditional Turbofans(17:07) - The New Paradigm: Electric Adaptive Jets(24:23) - Specific Impulse and Efficiency(32:07) - Ramjet vs. Scramjet(38:12) - Staging Considerations(42:25) - Fastest Plane Ever Flown: SR-71 Blackbird and its Challenges(44:07) - Transitioning from Ramjet to Rocket(47:27) - Building the Next Boeing(53:07) - Everyone Gets a Private Jet(56:07) - Why Start with Space Launch? (1:06:07) - Where You Go From There(1:10:07) - Why Everyone Loves Toyotas(1:16:12) - The Supersonic Jet Engine Next Door(1:19:57) - Starting the Company(1:23:07) - What’s Next?(1:27:37) - How Do You Do What You’re Doing?(1:31:07) - [email protected]======Links:Astro Mechanica – https://astromecha.co, [email protected] Brooke – https://twitter.com/k2pilotChristian Keil – https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyleFirst Principles:Specific Impulse (ISP) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_impulseRocket Equation – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsiolkovsky_rocket_equationNavier Stokes Equations – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navier%E2%80%93Stokes_equationsPower-to-Weight Ratio – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power-to-weight_ratio======Production and marketing by The Deep View ( https://thedeepview.co ). For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected]======Checkout the video version here → http://tinyurl.com/4fh497n9🔔 Follow to stay updated with new uploads
Feb 28
1 hr 34 min
Episode 0: On First Principles, Christian Keil ( https://twitter.com/pronounced_kyle ), Host and Chief of Staff at Astranis, dives into the complex world of deep tech startups — and hopes to make them approachable, and PhD-optional.======Production and marketing by The Deep View ( https://thedeepview.co ). For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email [email protected]
Feb 27
1 min