170: You’re Going to Fail

Star Trek Tech.


Currently in the 21st century, the doubling of computer
processing speed every 18 months, known as Moore's Law, is just
one manifestation of the greater trend that all technological
change occurs at an exponential rate. If we continue at with this
same growth rate, we just might realize some of the amazing
technology found in the 24th century such as androids,
replicators, and interstellar travel.


In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson,
and Lee Hutchison discuss the imaginative technology used on Star
Trek. Science and technology are making tremendous gains in the
fields of energy, neuroscience, genetics, and nanotechnology
which only feeds the fire for every geek's fandom. We debate
whether some of Star Trek's greatest technological fiction could
actually be possible.


Chapters
Introduction (00:00:40)
Viewscreen (00:03:33)
Combadge (00:06:42)
Transporter (00:09:10)
Skynet (00:13:45)
Lt. Marquez (00:22:42)
Holodecks (00:27:23)
Video Calls (00:35:35)
Tractor Beams (00:39:46)
Closing (00:54:10)


Hosts
Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Lee Hutchison


Production
Richard Marquez (Editor) Lee Hutchison (Producer) Amy Nelson
(Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing
(Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao
(Associate Producer) Michael E. Hueter (Associate Producer)
Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production
Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)