The Deprogram Episode 183 - China Glaze
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May 23, 2025 Two hosts banter before diving into ambitious Chinese projects and innovations often overlooked. They explore ultra-high-voltage grids and plans to beam space solar power back to Earth. Large-scale renewables, desert reclamation, and fusion progress get attention. High-speed trains, EV dominance, flying taxis, automated 'dark' factories, and massive ecological restoration successes are also discussed.
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Viral Border Post And Masks
- Hakim mentions a semi-viral post about a streamer being stopped at the border and jokes about masks.
- He ties it into ads and the difficulty escaping advertising culture.
Pulled Over For A Loud Car
- JT shares a driving anecdote where a cop followed him because his car was loud.
- He enjoyed the drive until the police intervention ended it prematurely.
UHV Grid As A Renewable Backbone
- China built an ultra-high-voltage grid to move large amounts of renewable power efficiently across vast distances.
- They offer expertise internationally to enable global clean-energy connections and broader adoption.