Episode 109 - “Shadow Work on the Way to Mars (Producer Mike was Right)” - 12/20/23

Author: Nina Reno and Michael
Published: Wed 20 Dec 2023
Episode Link: https://sixdegrees.podbean.com/e/ep-109/

Producer Mike LOSES HIS MIND and treats us to his best rant ever. Enjoy Episode 109 during your holiday travels or when you want to escape familial joy for a bit and indulge in some sarcasm. We cover hibernation, 3D printing (food and otherwise), caffeine intake, and of course - artificial intelligence.

Hibernation for space travel

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/may/25/hibernation-artificially-triggered-in-potential-space-travel-breakthrough?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Astronauts going to Mars should be all women

https://www.iflscience.com/astronauts-going-to-mars-should-be-only-women-its-basic-science-68736

Are AI relationships cheating?

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jun/15/a-bot-on-the-side-is-it-adultery-if-you-with-an-ai-companion?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Human skin 3D printing

https://www.iflscience.com/we-built-a-human-skin-printer-from-lego-and-we-want-every-lab-to-use-our-blueprint-68664

3D printed cheesecakes

https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-create-3d-printed-cheesecakes-cooked-to-perfection-with-lasers-68071

How much caffeine is too much?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-much-caffeine-is-too-much/