FoS Staff Sheehan

FoS Staff Sheehan

🚀 The FUTURE of SPACE (FoS) video podcast, hosted by Daniel Fox , is a candid and informal conversation between Fox and leaders, investors, innovators, educators, celebrities, movers and shakers, who are shaping the future of humankind into outer space and here on Earth. Just like how two friends would chat and philosophize together, with one thing missing, a glass of wine! 🚀

Our Guest today is Dr. Staff Sheehan . Staff is an American scientist and entrepreneur who has founded and co-founded multiple companies while also developing core technologies for various businesses, including Air Company, Catalytic Innovations, and Dreamers. During his academic career, Sheehan made significant contributions to catalyst development for artificial photosynthesis and carbon dioxide conversion. He pioneered a process that converts carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons, enabling its use in products such as vodka, fragrances, and sustainable aviation fuels. His groundbreaking work has earned recognition from Forbes’ “30 Under 30” and MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35,” as well as awards from the United Nations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and NASA.

You can find all podcast episodes on the FUTURE of SPACE website and remember to subscribe to the audio version on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and other platforms.

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:25 3 words for Space? EXPLORATION. ENERGY. INNOVATION.
  • 02:20 In need of an Energy Revolution
  • 03:25 Energy in Space
  • 04:30 Water and Carbon for energy
  • 05:50 What is the Human story of Space?
  • 07:40 The incentives for energy efficiency
  • 09:30 Moving energy
  • 10:35 Making an impact in the world
  • 11:50 The future of energy
  • 14:00 Nuclear - a MUST solution
  • 17:00 Energy consumption goes up
  • 20:00 More energy and more efficient
  • 22:00 Agent of Entropy
  • 25:00 The beginnings are always just about function
  • 26:50 The energy to leave Earth
  • 29:50 The role of AI in energy
  • 30:45 Methane or Hydrogen?
  • 33:10 3 words of wisdom? JUST. BE. RESILIENT.
  • 35:40 Conclusion


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