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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 34 MIN

Episode 70 - A Roadmap for Thinking About the Future of Industry

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Answering YES to the question today is David Mindell, Author, Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing at MIT.In this episode, we talk about:Reindustrialising without wrecking the environmentHow we focus too much on new products instead of processesWhy AI won’t replace humans, but needs themAnd why today’s thinkers and builders need to collaborate and shape the future of industryPlease enjoy my conversation with David MindellThis podcast was powered by David Mindell. David Mindell is Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Dibner Professor of the History of Engineering and Manufacturing at MIT. He has led or participated in more than 25 oceanographic expeditions, written seven books, and holds 34 patents in RF navigation, autonomous systems, and AI-assisted piloting. He is also Founder and Executive Chair of Humatics, a navigation technology company, and Cofounder of Unless, an investment firm that is catalysing the next industrial revolution. His latest book is called The New Lunar Society: An Enlightenment Guide to the Next Industrial Revolution.Thank you for listening to Does Logistics Matter. For more on trends and innovation in supply chain and logistics, visit our blog at www.logisticsmatter.comIf you want to be a guest on this podcast, please send an email to [email protected] This podcast was produced by Dimitry VleugelThe music is based on a sample by Ragaman and produced by Michael SpenglerFollow the podcast in your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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