“the research and engineering department from the Pentagon, they're looking for a one megawatt laser by 2030.”
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The U.S. Department of Defense successfully develops and demonstrates a one megawatt laser system
Gene Sykes predicts 2026 M&A market will be significantly larger than the 2021 peak.
Gene Sykes predicts the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be held in Southern California in less than two years from the episode date.
Gene Sykes predicts 15 million tickets will be sold for the 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games combined.
Wayne Sanders predicts Israel will deploy its Iron Beam laser defense program.
Jasmine Sun predicts that domestic political constraints will limit U.S. AI data center buildout, causing companies to expand internationally.
Robert Friedland predicts that the world will need to mine as much copper in the next 18 years as was mined in the previous 10,000 years to maintain 3% GDP growth and support electrification.
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