Rare earths, battery tech, and global supply chains sound intimidating, but Dr. Robert Miles somehow makes all of it feel like story time, with the occasional plot twist involving AI, robotics, and why China basically owns the rare earths game. We got into the headaches of lithium-ion batteries, the promise of modular recycling, and what the future of critical minerals really looks like, all while Jacob and Julie asked the wonderfully dumb questions the rest of us are too afraid to say out loud. It’s nerdy, funny, and surprisingly easy to follow, exactly the kind of energy talk that actually keeps you listening.

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00:00 - Intro
04:47 - Rare Earth Minerals Overview
10:25 - Momentum Technologies Explained
12:28 - Lithium's Role in Energy
18:21 - Mining Processes and Challenges
22:15 - Geopolitical Importance of Rare Minerals
26:17 - Will We Run Out of Rare Minerals?
27:45 - Importance of Recycling Rare Materials
34:28 - Energy Transition vs. Petroleum Era
40:00 - Tesla Cybertruck's Impact on Auto Industry
44:40 - Deep Sea Mining Exploration
49:28 - Molten Salt Reactors Explained
54:08 - Wrapping Up the Discussion
55:51 - Outro

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