segment 1, Top of Mind — NSA Spy Tech (0:00): Palantir is a software company allegedly NOT linked to the oversteps of the NSA PRISM program about which Edward Snowden raised alarms, but nonetheless designed to help governments make use of massive amounts of data for spying purposes . One of its primary investors is Peter Thiel, now also a Trump adviser. Conflict of interest?

Palantir is a software company allegedly NOT linked to the oversteps of the NSA PRISM program about which Edward Snowden raised alarms, but nonetheless designed to help governments make use of massive amounts of data for spying purposes . One of its primary investors is Peter Thiel, now also a Trump adviser. Conflict of interest? segment 2, Let’s Hash It Out — Exoplanets & Private Moon Trips (11:06): NASA has found a solar system with SEVEN Earth-sized planets, three of which might offer conditions to support life. SpaceX has accepted a deposit from private citizens for a recreational trip around the moon.

NASA has found a solar system with SEVEN Earth-sized planets, three of which might offer conditions to support life. SpaceX has accepted a deposit from private citizens for a recreational trip around the moon. segment 3, Future File — Wireless Power (23:03) : Disney Research says they’ve developed a way to safely deliver power to a roomful of devices… without cords.

Disney Research says they’ve developed a way to safely deliver power to a roomful of devices… without cords. segment 4, Let’s Dig Some More (32:55): Fracking fluid is leaking more often than twe thought. High levels of dangerous chemicals are showing up in cats. More on de-extincting animals, and an update from Facebook to minimize the infamous echo chamber effect.

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