Overview
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Explore the future of sustainable transportation in this thought-provoking conference talk by rocket scientist and entrepreneur Anita Sengupta. Discover how space-age technologies and venture capital-funded innovations are revolutionizing the transportation industry, addressing climate change, and improving global connectivity. Learn about groundbreaking projects like the world's first Hyperloop in Las Vegas and autonomous VTOL air taxis. Gain insights into AI-enabled mass transit, reimagined urban transport, smart grids, and the future of space flight, including actual flight on Mars. Delve into the potential of these technologies to increase capacity, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce our carbon footprint, ultimately shaping a more sustainable and interconnected world.
Syllabus
Intro
Understanding your place in the universe
We can build the future we imagine
Technology has changed the world
What is the near future?
The Hyperloop
AI enabling tech for mass transit
Air travel
Urban transport re-envisioned
Smart grid
Space flight
Actual flight on Mars
VTOL aircraft coming soon
Would you want to live on Mars?
Outro
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