Summary
In this episode of Cosmic Queries, the hosts and guests discuss the possibility of playing sports on other planets and the challenges that come with it. They talk about the difficulties of playing soccer on planets like Jupiter and Saturn due to their gaseous atmospheres and high atmospheric pressure. The hosts also suggest inventing new sports that are adapted to the planet's gravity and atmosphere. They mention how golfing on the moon and throwing a javelin could potentially go farther due to the reduced gravity, but also discuss the technicalities of aerodynamic drag on the javelin.
The conversation also explores the limits of human performance in sports and how they depend on the rules and equipment allowed in each sport. Weightlifting is predicted to be the first sport to reach its limits, unless robots are allowed to participate. The hosts also touch on the importance of body types in sports and how athletes with different physiologies can excel in their respective fields. They suggest that medical teams and biometric data could be used to monitor players' hydration levels and performance during the World Cup.
The podcast also discusses the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the potential challenges that players may face due to high temperatures and humidity levels. They explore the idea of using technology such as microchips to enhance performance and the possibility of breaking world records in smaller increments. Overall, the hosts provide interesting insights and perspectives on various sports-related topics, from playing sports on other planets to the limits of human performance in sports.
