The Borrowed Nature of Biomimicry
Summary
Host Roman Mars and guest Kurt Kolstad explore the complexities of biomimicry, moving beyond simple success stories like the kingfisher-inspired bullet train. They examine Mark Brunel’s shipworm-inspired Thames tunnel, the flawed aerodynamics of Mercedes’ boxfish car, and the evolving understanding of honeycomb structures in aerospace. The episode reveals that nature-inspired design is often messier and more nuanced than popular narratives suggest.
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