The AMP (Al Mega Podcast) – Steve McDaniel

The A.M.P (Al Mega Podcast)

"Let's not just survive, let's thrive." - Steve McDaniel

In this episode of the Al Mega podcast, Al Mega interviews Steve McDaniel, co-founder of Team Lichen, a leading competitor in the X Prize for carbon removal, sponsored by the Musk Foundation. Steve is a molecular biologist and biochemist with a passion for science and innovation. He has worked in various scientific and law endeavors and has been involved in space sciences. Steve is a frequent speaker and interviewee on technical issues impacting leading-edge techniques for addressing the existential threat of climate change and deterioration.

Website: https://reactivesurfaces.com/technology/ Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcdaniel-phd-0440055/

In this episode of the Al Mega podcast, Al Mega interviews Steve McDaniel, co-founder of Team Lichen, a leading competitor in the X Prize for carbon removal, sponsored by the Musk Foundation. Steve is a molecular biologist and biochemist with a passion for science and innovation. He has worked in various scientific and law endeavors and has been involved in space sciences. Steve is a frequent speaker and interviewee on technical issues impacting leading-edge techniques for addressing the existential threat of climate change and deterioration.

Overview

In this interview, Steve shares his origin story, his passion for science, and his journey to becoming a molecular biologist and biochemist. He also discusses his work in the space sciences area and his involvement in the X Prize for carbon removal. Steve shares his insights on the challenges of climate change and deterioration and the importance of addressing these issues. He also talks about his experience in creating functional coatings and paints that can decontaminate chemical weapons.

Timestamps:

• Introduction of Steve McDaniel and his background (0:00:07)
• Steve's passion for science and his journey to becoming a molecular biologist and biochemist (0:02:18)
• Steve's education journey and working through school (0:05:03)
• Steve's work in creating functional coatings and paints that can decontaminate chemical weapons (0:05:31)
• The importance of addressing climate change and deterioration (0:07:20)
• The X Prize for carbon removal and Team Lichen's involvement (0:09:15)
• The challenges of carbon removal and the potential for technological solutions (0:13:25)
• The role of government and policy in addressing climate change (0:17:15)
• The impact of individual actions on climate change (0:20:50)
• The importance of collaboration and partnerships in addressing climate change (0:23:40)
• Steve's advice for individuals and businesses looking to make a positive impact on climate change (0:25:50)
• Steve's motto: "Let's not just survive, let's thrive" (0:28:50)
• The carbon cycle and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on climate change (0:10:56)
• The tipping point of climate change and the need for action (0:13:03)
• Team Lichen's use of lichen in creating functional coatings to absorb and sequester carbon dioxide (0:14:56)
• The potential for humans to learn from nature in addressing climate change (0:16:15)
• The safety of algae and the use of natural polymers in paint (0:17:20)
• The need for scientific evidence in denying climate change (0:19:56)
• The difference between carbon capture, carbon storage, and carbon removal (0:22:09)
• The lifespan of carbon and the need for direct removal of CO2 from the air (0:23:01)
• The importance of a collective vision for thriving ecosystems (0:24:59)
• Steve's commitment to fighting climate change and the progress being made (0:27:04)
• Personal offset devices and Team Lichen's modular approach to carbon removal (0:29:13)
• Steve's invitation for individuals to participate in carbon removal efforts (0:30:31)
• Steve's upcoming speech at the National Press Club (0:32:34)
• The importance of explaining complex technology in simple terms (0:33:07)
• Reactor Services' social media presence and Steve's wife's involvement (0:33:34)
• Steve and his wife's meeting and their work together (0:34:19)

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