Scientists Explore Star Trek Inspired Warp Drive Research

December 13, 2025 00:19:26
Scientists Explore Star Trek Inspired Warp Drive Research
Silicon Valley Front Row
Scientists Explore Star Trek Inspired Warp Drive Research

Dec 13 2025 | 00:19:26

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Hosted By

Steve Ispas

Show Notes

Advanced technology from Star Trek has inspired fans and scifi enthusiasts for decades. After more than 50 years since its inception, how close to reality are some of its futuristic technology?

Samir Kumar, co-founder and general partner at Touring Capital (and Star Trek enthusiast!), shares how some Star Trek tech is starting to become possible.


Chapters

Intro
Warp drive, universal translator and Star Trek technology
Quanting computing
The holodeck and its feasability
Pioneering spirit and exploration, cultures
Investing perspective from a technology enthusiast
Star Trek IV and material science
Questions for viewers


More about Samir Kumar
https://touringcapital.com/samir-kumar/

Link:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a69663990/scientists-say-physical-warp-drive-now-possible/

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Is STAR TREK Technology Possible?
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