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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2024 · 58 MIN

STEAM World!

from What The If? · host Philip Shane, Matt Stanley, Gabrielle Paniccia

Our podcast episode embarks on a thought-provoking adventure led by the curiosity of Lars from Sweden. Imagine a society where modern conveniences and technological advancements are powered not by electricity, but by steam and sheer ingenuity. From the whimsical to the profound, we delve into the implications of such a world, exploring everything from the resurgence of gas lighting and the peculiar logistics of podcast delivery, to the potential environmental impacts and the quirky ways we might communicate across the globe. Join us as we ponder the steampunk-esque realities, laugh at the absurdities of daily life powered by alternative means, and marvel at the human capacity to adapt and innovate.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 23, 2024

Our podcast episode embarks on a thought-provoking adventure led by the curiosity of Lars from Sweden. Imagine a society where modern conveniences and technological advancements are powered not by electricity, but by steam and sheer ingenuity. From the whimsical to the profound, we delve into the implications of such a world, exploring everything from the resurgence of gas lighting and the peculiar logistics of podcast delivery, to the potential environmental impacts and the quirky ways we might communicate across the globe. Join us as we ponder the steampunk-esque realities, laugh at the absurdities of daily life powered by alternative means, and marvel at the human capacity to adapt and innovate.

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