{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6527e4f1d40c9700125f42de/65845fcaf6955300163558b6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Casey Handmer | Why Mars is Hard ","description":"<p><strong>Casey Handmer </strong>is the founder of Terraform Industries, a company dedicated to gigascale atmospheric hydrocarbon synthesis. His method of creating hydrocarbons promises to be a cheaper and cleaner alternative to traditional oil wells.</p><p><br></p><p>Known for his work as an astrophysicist, innovator, and Mars aficionado, Casey is eager to guide us through the intricate landscape of Martian exploration. This presentation explores the scientific, technological, and logistical hurdles that make Mars such a challenging destination. Casey offers an insider’s perspective on our journey towards making human life sustainable on Mars.</p><p><br></p><p>Dive deeper into the session: <a href=\"https://foresight.org/summary/casey-handmer-why-mars-is-hard/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Full Summary</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Foresight Institute</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://foresight.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Foresight Institute</a> is a research organization and non-profit that supports the beneficial development of high-impact technologies. Since our founding in 1987 on a vision of guiding powerful technologies, we have continued to evolve into a many-armed organization that focuses on several fields of science and technology that are too ambitious for legacy institutions to support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Allison Duettmann</strong></p><p>The President and CEO of Foresight Institute, Allison Duettmann directs the <a href=\"https://foresight.org/intelligent-cooperation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Intelligent Cooperation</a>, <a href=\"https://foresight.org/molecular-machines/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Molecular Machines</a>, <a href=\"https://foresight.org/biotech-health-extension-program/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Biotech &amp; Health Extension</a>, <a href=\"https://foresight.org/neurotech-improving-cognition-program/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Neurotech</a>, and <a href=\"https://foresight.org/space-expanding-outward-program/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Space </a>Programs, alongside Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees. She has also been pivotal in co-initiating the Longevity Prize, pioneering initiatives like Existentialhope.com, and contributing to notable works like \"Superintelligence: Coordination &amp; Strategy\" and \"Gaming the Future\".</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Get Involved with Foresight:</strong></p><ul><li>Apply: <a href=\"https://foresight.org/apply/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Salons &amp; in-person Workshops</a></li><li>Donate:<a href=\"https://foresight.org/donate/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Support Our Work</a> – If you enjoy what we do, please consider this, as we are entirely funded by your donations!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Follow Us:<a href=\"https://twitter.com/foresightinst\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Twitter</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/ForesightInstitute/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Facebook</strong></a><strong> |</strong><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/foresight-institute/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> LinkedIn</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p>Note: Explore every word spoken on this podcast through<a href=\"https://fathom.fm/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Fathom.fm</a>, an innovative podcast search engine.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Foresight Institute"}