New Dragon XL Renders, Tesla Overpromised on FSD, Unidentified Bacteria on ISS - Ep 125

New Dragon XL Renders, Tesla Overpromised on FSD, Unidentified Bacteria on ISS - Ep 125

Author: Joe Scott, Tim Dodd and Ben Sullins March 19, 2021 Duration: 1:47:11

Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.


0:00 - Intro

12:21 - Tesla FSD won’t drive autonomously

23:08 - Mars Perseverance Rover Noises

30:48 - Oumuamua came from another Solar System

44:24 - #whydonttheyjust

50:51 - BMW’s new i4

1:06:26 - NASA releases new renders of SpaceX Dragon XL

1:10:00 - SpaceX’s new all-purpose ship

1:14:23 - BREAKING NEWS: Rivian announces charging network

1:33:13 - VW “Battery Day” Announcements

1:37:48 - Unidentified Bacteria on ISS



Joe, Tim, and Ben talk about SpaceX’s new renders of Dragon XL, the Tesla FSD debate, and unknown bacteria that could help us survive in space.

Read more from the articles we referenced:

#whydonttheyjust - https://twitter.com/Nick_Someone/status/1372344322876702721

BMW i4 Specs and Photos - https://www.greencarreports.com/news/1131608_bmw-i4-first-photos-specs-for-300-mile-electric-sport-sedan-due-in-2022

Tesla FSD says FSD is Not Capable of Autonomous Driving* - https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35785277/tesla-fsd-california-self-driving/

Listen to Perseverance driving around! - https://spaceflightnow.com/2021/03/17/perseverance-rover-records-sounds-of-driving-on-mars/

Full stack orbital Starship by July? - https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1371995012825763842?s=20

Space X has a new do-it-all boat! - https://twitter.com/spacexfleet/status/1372218863597846530?s=21

What is Oumuamua - https://phys.org/news/2021-03-scientists-extra-solar-oumuamua.html

Previously Unknown Bacteria found on ISS - https://www.sciencealert.com/four-bacterial-strains-discovered-on-the-iss-may-help-grow-better-space-plants

New pics of Dragon XL! - https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasa2explore/


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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