42. The Accidental Invention of Graphene and What It Means for Humanity | Joseph Meany
Summary: Joseph Meany (<a href="https://twitter.com/CrimsonAlkemist">@crimsonalkemist</a>)is an application scientist and materials engineer and co-author of <a href="https://amzn.to/2McAW9n">Graphene: The Superstrong, Superthin, and Superversatile Material That Will Revolutionize the World</a>. Together with his co-author Les Johnson, the two make a compelling case for graphene, the near-term super metamaterial that’s both fascinated and bewildered scientists, technologists and futurists for years.<br> Imagine a material stronger than steel and thinner than paper, that’s graphene – at least what it is supposed to one day be. We welcome one of the foremost experts on the topics of graphene and nanomaterials to examine the issues and implications on our future and much more.<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://fringe.fm/itunestextlink">You can listen right here on iTunes</a><br> In our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including:<br> <br> * The accidental invention of graphene<br> * Why theory and practice aren’t always perfectly aligned<br> * How material science and nanotechnology will transform life as we know it<br> * What graphene means for human’s expansion into space<br> * Why Joseph is optimistic about reducing plastic and pollution<br> * The limiting factors hold humanity back from sustainable space colonization<br> * How AI affects nanotech research<br> * The science seems to happen by chance<br> * How nanotechnology will impact human longevity and medical efficacy<br> * The reason science is often slower than expected<br> * Can humanity actually build a functional space elevator<br> * Which industries will most benefit from graphene<br> <br> <a href="http://fringe.fm/itunes"></a><br> <a href="http://fringe.fm/stitcher"></a><br> —<br> Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support FringeFM<br> <br> FringeFM is supported by the generosity of its readers and listeners. If you find our work valuable, please consider supporting us on <a href="http://fringe.fm/donate">Patreon,</a> via <a href="https://fringe.fm/paypal">Paypal</a> or with <a href="https://fringe.fm/donorbox">DonorBox powered by Stripe</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
