A Quadrillion Humans in the Stars with Fil Aronshtein

Fil Aronshtein’s journey is one of boundless curiosity, from his childhood dreams of becoming an inventor, architect, and astronaut, to his present-day mission of shaping the future of manufacturing. As the founder of Dirac, a company revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, he faced persistent rejection before finding his breakthrough.
This week, Barrett talks with Fil about his vision for transforming manufacturing processes, and how that fits into a wider vision for a more expansive version of humanity. They dive into the intricacies of launching a new company and overcoming persistent rejection, as well as the larger implications of Fil’s work for industries such as aerospace and defense. They also discuss the importance of personal agency and the power of community, exploring how Fil’s early influences and passion for creating things fuels his vision for a more integrated and self-reliant future.
In this episode:

00:00 - Intro

03:21 - Overcoming rejection

14:52 - Fil's transition to software

19:55 - Why Fil believes nothing is impossible 

24:05 - Fil’s go-to-market strategy

25:58 - The problem Dirac is solving

30:22 - How manufacturing affects everyone

41:48 - Why preserving the ability to manufacture is so critical

49:14 - Emotional vs logical reactions to nuclear energy: empathy, education, and exposure

56:19 - Fil’s early interest in science and engineering

01:09:37 - Fil's role models and inspirations

01:15:51 - The compounding effect of community

01:27:30 - Fil's unbearably beautiful future

01:30:42 - Who Fil is becoming


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