Boeing Starliner Drama, Rivian's Amazon Delivery Truck, and Nobel Prizes Announced - Ep 105

Boeing Starliner Drama, Rivian's Amazon Delivery Truck, and Nobel Prizes Announced - Ep 105

Author: Joe Scott, Tim Dodd and Ben Sullins October 9, 2020 Duration: 2:07:45
Our Ludicrous Future
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Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about Amazon's new electric delivery van, a bunch of dramatic changes for Boeing Starliner, and Nobel Prizes being announced.




Read more from the articles we referenced:


Chris Furgeson will not command Starliner CFT-1 - https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/7/21505912/boeing-astronaut-nasa-chris-ferguson-withdraws-starliner-flight

https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-boeing-announce-crew-changes-for-starliner-crew-flight-test

https://scitechdaily.com/nasa-boeing-announce-astronaut-changes-for-upcoming-starliner-crew-flight-test/


New Russian Amur rocket - https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/10/russian-space-corporation-unveils-planned-amur-rocket-and-it-looks-familiar/


Nobel Prize announcements:

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/

https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/


Amazon Electric Delivery made by Rivian - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJJNTVy62PU


Rivian/Amazon Unveil - https://electrek.co/2020/10/08/amazon-rivian-electric-delivery-van-unveil-interior/

Seen a diff version of this already - https://twitter.com/bensullins/status/1212881756493205505?lang=en

Modec Electric Van - The First Electric Van - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modec


Model Y in Europe Getting New Batteries

- https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1313855469719560192

- https://electrek.co/2020/10/07/elon-musk-tesla-structural-battery-cells-model-y-giga-berlin/


The Falcon 9 is getting ripped off. A lot. - https://youtu.be/wAJ6cwDEme8

https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/10/russian-space-corporation-unveils-planned-amur-rocket-and-it-looks-familiar/?amp=1

https://youtu.be/aflsUfmFQPY


RapVac survives its first test - https://twitter.com/spacex/status/1309317126130339845?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1309385646033842176?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1309401999121801217?s=21


Starlink used for first responders and will be ready for beta in a few months and beautiful latest launch - https://twitter.com/waemd/status/1310660332512190464?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1313949241744805895?s=21

https://twitter.com/erdayastronaut/status/1313707880995065856?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1311923618679607298?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1311880821377175552?s=21


Starship and Super Heavy updates - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1313858597428826120?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1313948554784800768?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1313844207757537281?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1313448952499367936?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1311928474479792129?s=21

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1311538413938438144?s=21

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1314101163592122369?s=21


Tesla Dissolves PR Team - https://electrek.co/2020/10/06/tesla-dissolves-pr-department/


Why Don't They Just by @endigo - https://twitter.com/endigo/status/1311319099335639040


Every week, Joe Scott, Tim Dodd, and Ben Sullins gather to try and make sense of the breakneck speed at which our world is changing. Their conversation, captured in Our Ludicrous Future, isn't just a rundown of headlines; it's a deep, often humorous dive into the real-world implications of the technologies that feel like they're leaping from science fiction into our daily lives. You'll hear them unpack the latest from pioneers like SpaceX and Tesla, debate the ambitions of ventures like Neuralink and The Boring Company, and connect the dots between these innovations. The result is a grounded yet wildly speculative look at what's coming next. This podcast thrives on the hosts' shared obsession and distinct perspectives, turning complex topics into accessible and engaging discussions. Tuning in feels like sitting in on a fascinating conversation between friends who are equally excited and bewildered by the trajectory we're on, offering listeners a thoughtful compass for navigating our increasingly ludicrous tomorrow.
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