Dive into the depths of possibility on "The Short Answer" with our episode, "Can Humans Live Underwater?" Uncover the challenges hindering underwater colonization—intense pressures, the risk of "the bends," and the mysteries of deep-sea ecosystems. While small habitats like Aquarius offer temporary refuge, true underwater living demands a fundamental re-engineering of the human body.
Explore futuristic visions of submarine cities, kelp forest farms, and mineral mining from hydrothermal vents. Could genetic or cybernetic alterations pave the way for humans to thrive beneath the waves? Discover the psychological hurdles of adapting to underwater life, from circadian cycles to visual horizons.
Though our physiology currently ties us to the terrestrial world, envision a future where humanity evolves to withstand ocean depths. As we unravel the ocean's mysteries with robots and limited human access, "The Short Answer" contemplates whether the sci-fi dream of underwater civilizations might one day become a reality, completing our planet's saga in the embrace of the sea. Join us for a concise exploration of the potential, challenges, and future possibilities of living beneath the waves.
Music Credits:
Intriguing Background by SCOREWIZARDS/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/intriguing-background-TU4QS2Y
Anna by MusicDog/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/anna-UZ5KXUC
Timely Discovery by SCOREWIZARDS/Envato Elements https://elements.envato.com/timely-discovery-3JBSL7R
References:
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20130930-can-we-build-underwater-cities
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/constructionandproperty/12157503/Humans-will-live-underwater-in-100-years-time-as-the-population-is-squeezed-out-of-cities.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_habitat
Original Article Link:
https://www.scienceabc.com/nature/can-humans-live-underwater.html
Voice Over Artist: John Staughton ( https://www.fiverr.com/jswildwood )
Intro by: Natasha/elevenlabs.io
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