Nuclear Reactors for Mars and Career Management (W6 2025)

In this rain-soaked LA episode, Casey and Christine explore diverse topics from nuclear reactor design for Mars bases to the evolution of AI capabilities and career advice. The conversation weaves through Finland's unique energy landscape, the challenges of seasonal power storage, and innovative solutions using sand for thermal storage. They discuss the intersection of AI and professional development, share insights on productivity consulting, and debate the optimal size for growing engineering teams. The episode wraps with reflections on personal productivity systems and recent media consumption.

• Energy & Infrastructure [00:05:00]
• AI & Technology [00:35:00]
• Career Development & Management [00:55:00]
• Productivity & Business Growth [01:15:00]

Links 

• https://liberationlabs.com
• Industrial Biotechnology Commercialization Handbook, How to make proteins without animals and fuels or chemicals without crude oil
• Acquired, Microsoft Volume II
• https://modernrelationships.fm
• First Landing 
• Master and Commander series
• Stuff you should have been taught in college but weren’t (Casey Blog)
• Productivity Consultation (Christine)