Summary of I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway) - Smarter Every Day 293

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway) - Smarter Every Day 293," the narrator reflects on his upbringing and the impact of his grandfather on his life. He also discusses the importance of clear communication in politics and the concept of negative feedback in systems. Additionally, the narrator delves into the launch process for a human lander to the moon and the number of rockets required for the mission. Furthermore, he addresses a communication problem within the NASA space program and advocates for centralized leadership and communication. The section ends with the narrator discussing NASA's history and the importance of learning from past experiences.

00:00:00 In this section, Destin Sandlin, a PhD student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville and the host of Smarter Every Day, discusses his decision to give a "talky talk" to the American Astronautical Society (AAS) about advancing space exploration from Leo to Lunar and Beyond. Sandlin expressed apprehension about the talk, but ultimately decided to take a third-party perspective and speak about the issues that he believed needed to be addressed. Sandlin notes that there are architecture problems with the Artemis program, which is America's effort to go back to the moon with new technology, that people are unwilling to talk about politically. Sandlin also notes that a lot of people he respect warned him about the potential consequences of his speech, but he decided to speak the truth and not be afraid. The talk was an exercise in rhetoric for Sandlin, who aimed to persuade the audience to think differently about the Artemis program.
00:05:00 In this section, the narrator reflects on their upbringing and the impact their grandfather had on their life. Their grandfather, Pryor Wilson Sandlin, worked at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and taught the narrator about science and mechanics. Despite sometimes feeling small and wanting to outwit a squirrel, the narrator looks back on their grandfather's teachings with positivity and appreciation for the bigger perspective it provided on the universe. They also reminisce on their internships and jobs, including their work on the James Webb Space Telescope and their experience at Little Debbie Snack Cakes.
00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway) - Smarter Every Day 293," the host, Destin Sandlin, recounts a conversation he had with Tracy Williams, a veteran of the Vietnam War, while they were driving back from testing a tank at a range. Destin was amazed at their destructive capabilities and expressed his concern that there would never be another land war in Europe with tanks. Tracy, however, urged Destin to keep driving and not worry about it. Years later, Destin uploaded a video to the internet showing a controlled chicken, which he believed had some sort of closed-loop control system that was optically coupled to the bird. Destin was proud of his idea and felt confident in his intelligence, but the internet responded by making fun of him and calling him a "red neck playing with a chicken on the internet." This made Destin think more deeply about how he communicated with others and led him to rebrand his videos as "Smarter Every Day," focusing on quality over quantity and being deliberate about how he executed his videos.
00:15:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the importance of clear communication in politics and how it can lead to productive conversations between individuals. They also mention how the concept of negative feedback is becoming increasingly difficult in today's society, and how engineers can use the concept of feedback control loops to understand this problem further.
00:20:00 In this section, the creator of "Smarter Every Day" discusses the importance of negative feedback in systems and his experience asking the President about the plans for deep space exploration. He also talks about the role of NASA and the challenges of stability in its direction. The video received criticism from some audience members, but the creator appreciated their response and expressed his love for the project. He also pointed out a difference between the approach of Apollo and Artemis III, focusing on the orbit around the moon and the gateway technology. The creator acknowledges that his tone may have been off due to the controversial nature of the topic.
00:25:00 In this section, the speaker discusses the launch process for a human lander to the moon and the number of rockets required for the mission. He asserts that it takes six rockets to launch the human lander. However, when he further investigates the launch process, he discovers that it may actually take up to 12 rockets to launch just one rocket to the moon due to boil off. This revelation makes the speaker angrily question why NASA would choose NRO as the launch site just for communication, when the primary concern should be the ability to see the landing site in low lunar orbit.
00:30:00 In this section, Destin Sandlin, an engineer, talks about a communication problem within the NASA space program. He argues that if we don't know the exact number of rockets required to accomplish a mission, it says a lot about the success of the program. Intent on remedying the situation, Sandlin advocates for centralized leadership and communication in order to improve information distribution and goal-setting. He also discusses the importance of negative feedback and the role of European partners in the mission. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of learning from past experiences and working together to achieve goals.
00:35:00 In this section of the YouTube video, host Destin Sandlin discusses the significance of NASA's history and how it has evolved over time. He begins by remembering a tragic event that occurred on January 27th, 1967, when there was an accident on the Apollo pad. The fires claimed the lives of the astronauts Gus Grissom, Edward White, and Roger McDark, and were caused by a problem with the oxygen system in their capsule. The tragedy had a profound impact on NASA, and Sandlin notes that things changed after that point in time. As a joke, Sandlin mentions that at the end of a meeting during one of his previous roles at NASA, he was part of a prank that the Apollo astronauts played on him. They wanted a photo of themselves holding praying hands around their capsule, while making a comment about the problems they were facing. However, he notes that while they jokingly made fun of the situation, they didn't speak up about fixing it. The rest of the section focuses on the importance of NASA's history and the lessons that can be learned from it. Sandlin mentions that they had control over their future after that incident and reflects on how the document NASA SP 287 contained the key to making Apollo a success. He asks the audience if they have read the document, which he believes is an essential part of NASA's history. He concludes by discussing the significance of NASA's history and the importance of learning from past mistakes.
00:40:00 In this section, the speaker discusses his thoughts on spacecraft design and the ascent stage of current designs. He feels that the system should be designed with simplicity in mind, to minimize the complexity and risk. He also highlights the importance of focusing on the mission rather than technology demonstration. The speaker also mentions George Lowe and his role in the development of missions, as well as the need for cryogenic refueling in orbit as part of Artemis III. Throughout his comments, the speaker emphasizes the importance of collaboration and communication among engineers and Apollo veterans, as well as the need to keep things simple.
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00:50:00 In this section of the transcript excerpt, the speaker, Destin Sandlin, is discussing the importance of crew training in space exploration. He believes that astronauts need to be trained specifically for their missions, rather than relying solely on simulators. According to Sandlin, the real danger lies in the fact that the astronaut's life is at stake, and the psychological aspect of the training is just as important as the technical. Sandlin uses the example of the Lunar Lander test vehicle, which was used to train astronauts for landing on the moon. He speaks with Dr. Otinger, who worked on the control system, and asks him several questions about the importance of analog electronics and whether if engineers of the 1950s and 1960s were better than today's. Sandlin also speaks about the scoreboard and how the playbook for Apollo's success called "What Made Apollo Work" sp 287 should be read and followed. He emphasizes the importance of being mission-focused rather than fixating on new technology or demonstrations. Sandlin ends the section by sharing a personal story about how he once got fixated on a welding project and how it can happen to anyone.
00:55:00 In this section of the video, the YouTuber, Gabriel, tries to ride a unique bike which operates differently based on the direction of the handlebars. The YouTuber struggles to understand the bike's operation and become frustrated with himself. During the discussion, Gabriel shares his insight that our brains are naturally wired to think certain ways and it's hard to break free from those patterns. He also highlights the importance of neuroplasticity in children's ability to learn and adapt quickly compared to adults. The YouTuber also discusses his experience of trying to ride a bike in Amsterdam and how it made him realize the need to break free from his comfort zone.

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In this installment of Smarter Every Day, Destin discusses the importance of being prepared for unexpected situations in rocket science and space exploration. He uses the Apollo 12 lightning incident as a prime example of how having a procedure for dealing with unexpected situations can enable automatic decision-making. The speaker encourages his audience to handle difficult situations cautiously, but also to be proactive when necessary. He also stresses the importance of simplifying complex systems and not allowing themselves to be swayed by sensational content. Finally, Destin expresses gratitude to his supporters and thanks them for their ongoing support. Overall, Destin's message is to prepare for and handle unexpected situations in rocket science and space exploration in a calculated and non-sensationalistic manner, while continuing to simplify complex systems.