EPISODE · Dec 30, 2024 · 10 MIN

Living in a Cosmic Skyscraper

from What If: Science, Theory, and Possibilities · host What If

Imagine a skyscraper taller than the Burj Khalifa and Mount Fuji, reaching into the troposphere. Explore the massive base requirements, elevator mechanics, and what life would be like in such a towering structure. 00:00: Introduction to the cosmic skyscraper concept00:41: Discussion of the Kármán line02:50: Challenges of skyscraper construction05:39: Experience of living the high life #Cosmicskyscraper #BurjKhalifa #MountFuji #Kármánline #tallestbuildings #outerspace Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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