https://youtu.be/UWOAjs7ruGI

Matt and Sean talk about desalination efforts deep under the ocean, and how it may play a part in solving water shortages. Don’t get salty before taking a listen.

Undersea cables article: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60150/10-facts-about-internets-undersea-cables

In response to “water we gonna do about it?”

https://youtu.be/NNEgUPKxk7A?si=nMxEfpJitt_gU2QH&t=55

Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Deep Sea Water is Now Drinkable https://youtu.be/Bu_IcFpEkg0?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ

 * (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback
 * (21:25) - - Deep Ocean Desalination Discussion


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266: Drinking Sea Water - Deep Ocean Desalination

https://youtu.be/OFZEWMgrn8s

Matt and Sean talk about a murder mystery, the return of Mark Lenard, and how the Federation conducts business in Star Trek: The Original Series’, “Journey to Babel.” Is this episode gibberish or pure Star Trek?

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (01:42) - - Viewer Feedback
 * (02:43) - - Today's Episode
 * (05:08) - - This Time in History
 * (09:20) - - Episode Discussion


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186: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Journey to Babel”

https://youtu.be/WoSE4ivjIv4

Matt and Sean talk about wave energy converters and power generation, and how in the long run it could outpace solar and wind as a sustainable, renewable energy source.

Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Waves Could Quietly Overtake Solar & Wind: https://youtu.be/l1pxV7Nro34

 * (00:00) - Introduction


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265: Is Wave Power Generation the Future of Energy?

https://youtu.be/E2gIlJvrbY8

Matt and Sean talk about parallel development, 20th century Rome, and some good moments in Star Trek: The Original Series, “Bread and Circuses.” Does this episode rise to the occasion? Or does it knead more time in the oven?

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (02:30) - - Viewer Feedback
 * (07:49) - - Today's Episode
 * (09:58) - - This Time in History
 * (17:25) - - Episode Discussion


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185: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “Bread and Circuses”

https://youtu.be/VJ5OGHaiLhs

Matt and Sean talk about the one Star Trek: The Original Series episode that proved The Orville and Lower Decks could work as a full series. A funny Star Trek episode or just a laughably bad idea?

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (03:07) - - Viewer Feedback
 * (07:35) - - Today's Episode
 * (12:35) - - This Time in History
 * (16:51) - - Episode Discussion


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184: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Trouble With Tribbles”

https://youtu.be/lE1-DprTJ0M

Matt and Sean talk about a battery design that is both battery and the body structure of the device being powered. It’s not massless, but is two birds one … battery?

Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, The Strangest Battery Breakthrough Yet https://youtu.be/-0rnORXGwpE?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ

 * (00:00) - - Intro & Feedback
 * (11:18) - - Structural Batteries Discussion


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264: Structural Batteries - A Good Idea?

https://youtu.be/mqbZJKSXG0w

Matt and Sean talk about androids, ignoring previous androids, and what about future androids, in Star Trek: The Original Series, including TOS’s “I, Mudd.” Does this episode hold up, or is it just too … robotic?

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback
 * (05:08) - - Today's Episode
 * (06:33) - - This Time in History
 * (11:07) - - Episode Discussion


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183: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “I, Mudd”

https://youtu.be/dnRSrU8Gwmc

Matt had the chance to chat with Julie Slaughter from the Ames National Laboratory about their research into magnetocalorics (using magnets for heating and cooling). Do you think this is an attractive idea? Or does it repulse you?

Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episode, How Magnetic Cooling Is Breaking All the Rules https://youtu.be/qcscUoP8FNk?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (01:14) - - Dr Julie Slaughter Interview


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263: A Very Magnetic Heat Pump - Julie Slaughter Interview

https://youtu.be/eGTGKPlhFeM

Matt and Sean talk about how getting old is viewed as a real calamity, in Star Trek: The Original Series’ “The Deadly Years.” Can you teach an old Kirk new tricks? 

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (01:46) - - Viewer Feedback
 * (04:57) - - Today's Episode
 * (07:40) - - This Time in History
 * (11:24) - - Episode Discussion


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182: Star Trek TOS Season 2, “The Deadly Years”

Matt and Sean talk about a move away from lithium by a major battery manufacturer, and a paper battery that might be the sheet. Why the interest in these new batteries?

Watch the Undecided with Matt Ferrell episodes;
Why This Paper Battery is Better Than You Think https://youtu.be/R31v28uS_8k?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ
Why the Biggest Battery Company is Betting Against Lithium https://youtu.be/7yhcyn_4cUc?list=PLnTSM-ORSgi7uzySCXq8VXhodHB5B5OiQ

 * (00:00) - - Intro
 * (02:35) - - Paper Battery Discussion
 * (09:04) - - Sodium-Ion Battery Discussion


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262: No More Lithium Batteries? Looks Good on Paper!

Join Matt Ferrell from the YouTube Channel, Undecided, and his brother Sean Ferrell as they discuss electric vehicles, renewable energy, smart technologies, and how they impact our lives. Still TBD continues the conversation from the Undecided YouTube channel.

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Join Sean and Matt as they rewatch all of Star Trek in order and in historical context.

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