Dr. Greg Hodgin, CEO of ZC Institute, joins Ben Gamble on the Astro Ben Podcast to explain the fusion startup's work on quantum spacetime distortion. The idea is to use it for micro-scale fusion and, eventually, faster-than-light warp drives.
Ben and Greg talk through the "quantum hack" approach, the technical overview, ZC Institute's collaboration with research institutions and the ambitious timeline Greg lays out. They also discuss limitless power, whether the work could be scaled with billionaire backing, and the "Dare Mighty Things" attitude behind it.
It is a good listen for anyone curious about fusion, warp drive research and how far-out ideas about the future of space travel get tested.
What you will hear in this episode
Who Greg Hodgin is and what ZC Institute does
The experimental approach to quantum spacetime distortion
Faster-than-light (FTL) travel and warp drives
A technical overview and the "quantum hack"
Limitless power from micro-scale fusion
Whether the work could scale with billionaire backing
Connect with Dr. Greg Hodgin
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