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What Happens Next? Conversations from MARS

By: Adam Savage
Narrated by: Adam Savage
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The most innovative minds in science and technology reveal a vision for the future of life on Earth - and beyond.

Every year, 200 experts across machine learning, automation, robotics, and space arrive in Palm Springs for MARS - the yearly, invitation-only event hosted by Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos - to share new ideas about how these four fields will shape our future.

In What Happens Next: Conversations from MARS, TV host and maker of things Adam Savage (MythBusters) takes listeners deep inside the MARS conference. In interviews with more than a dozen leading scientists and thinkers - including former astronaut Mike Massimino, iRobot co-founder Rodney Brooks, Dava Newman (former deputy administrator of NASA), Oren Etzioni (CEO, Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence), futurist Kate Compton, and Caleb Harper (director of the Open Agriculture initiative at MIT) - Savage explores the mind-blowing and often misunderstood ways in which science and innovation are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

Full of wonder, optimism, and plain old awesomeness, What Happens Next will be a revelation for anyone who’s ever wondered about what our future will look like and how we’ll get there.

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M.A.R.S. is an annual closed door conference looking at technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and space travel. Run by Amazon's Jeff Bezos it is a collection of futurists looking at what technology might bring. Adam Savage, of Mythbusters, takes us behind those closed doors, giving an insight into the 2018 conference.

- Kingsley, Audible listener

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Pedro Domingos: Machines are gonna take over the world
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Ken Goldberg: The new wave of robot grasping
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Caleb Harper is no evil genius
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  • Pedro Domingos: Machines are gonna take over the world
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  • Caleb Harper is no evil genius

M.A.R.S. is an annual closed door conference looking at technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and space travel. Run by Amazon's Jeff Bezos it is a collection of futurists looking at what technology might bring. Adam Savage, of Mythbusters, takes us behind those closed doors, giving an insight into the 2018 conference.

- Kingsley, Audible listener
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Adam Savage

About the Creator

Adam Savage has spent his life gathering skills that allow him to take what's in his brain and make it real. He's built everything from ancient Buddhas and futuristic weapons to fine-art sculptures and dancing vegetables. In 1993, Adam began concentrating his career on the special-effects industry, honing his skills through more than 100 television commercials and a dozen feature films, including Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Galaxy Quest, and the Matrix sequels.

In 2002, Adam was chosen along with Jamie Hyneman to host MythBusters, which premiered on the Discovery Channel in January 2003. Fourteen years, 1,015 myths, 2,950 experiments, eight Emmy nominations, and 83 miles of duct tape later, the series ended in March 2016. Today, Adam stars in and produces content for Tested.com, including behind-the-scenes dives into multiple blockbuster films (including Ghost in the Shell, Alien: Covenant and Blade Runner). He also produces and stars in his Brain Candy stage show with Vsauce's Michael Stevens. When he's not on an airplane, Adam lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his wife and their two dogs.

Infectious Enthusiasm • Engaging Interviews • Inspiring Ideas • Accessible Explanations • Thought-provoking Content
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I loved every second of this. It was fun, educational background and inspiring to all at the church same time. Adams Savage's passionate narration made this production an amazing and classic listen. Thanks to all involved. A true 5 star!!

That was enlightening and inspiring!

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Very pleasant conversation with various professional specialists in each of their areas, all in the style of Adam Savage.

Excellent Conversations

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want More on what is possible and good in this world and beyond exspecialy during these trying times.. well done

kiddos

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entertaining and fun to think about.
plus just adding this to make 15 words for review

entertaining and fun to think about.

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Adam was not reading a book. it's a interview and radio show. it's a great set of stories and interviews.

not what I expected. it was better.

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this book is very nice.this is the interesting story..this book is fantastic story.i love this book.

Nice book

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It's hard not to get caught up by the nerd fest Adam Savage is sharing. He has his own unlikely entre into a gathering and from that he highlights others afflicted with the same kinds of curiosity/optimism/persistence. The put all the people in the room together approach is counter to the top-down hierarchy favored in many institutions. It's a fun-sized guided conversation.

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good to hear the different views about the future of tech and how it will affect our lives

New tech

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Adam masterfully weaves a story through the many big ideas that were discussed at the MARS conference. The content is both accessible to non-technical listeners and inspiring for those already deeply entrenched in the areas of machine learning, automation, robotics, and space.

Fantastic highlights from futuristic thinkers

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This was an awesome short little ride. Motivating, inspiring, and thought-provoking. A must listen for any scientist or engineer. Enjoy.

A Great Listen for Any Scientist or Engineer

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