Category Archives: Video

A New York Times documentary short by Esteban Arrangoiz in which we meet Julio César Cú Cámara – a man who finds Zen-like fulfilment in his job – diving down into the sewers and water treatment plants of Mexico City to clear blockages and reduce the risk of floods.

It’s a s- job but someone’s gotta do it, a flush of pride, career panning out well, regular work and so forth.

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For the day that’s in it, YouTube learning channel Kurzgesagt explores the possibility of humanity progressing from a near Type I planet harvesting civilisation (on the Kardashev scale) to a Type II star harvesting civilisation.

It’s easy. All we need to do is build a Dyson Sphere, or Dyson swarm around the sun and tap its power.

Next Tuesday alright for you?

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