Episode 22: Varun Sivaram

On this podcast, Thomas Byrne, CEO of CleanCapital, sits down with Varun Sivaram, a thought leader in the clean energy space. This podcast discusses the bestseller’s new book “Taming the Sun”, which outlines the current clean energy landscape, and the advances needed to unleash it.

Besides being a writer, Varun Sivaram is a physicist and Chief Technology Officer at ReNew Power Ventures, a multibillion-dollar renewable energy firm. He is also a senior research scholar at Columbia University, a board member for the Stanford University Energy and Environment Institutes, and an editorial board member for the journal “Global Transitions”. Previously, Varun was a professor at Georgetown University and is a Rhodes and a Truman Scholar. Dr. Sivaram holds a degree from Stanford University and a Ph.D. from St. John’s College, Oxford University.

Transcript

Cyberpunk Edgerunners Rap || Night City — Eulogy || Shwabadi Ft. Goldenemp

"" is an original fan-made rap song by Shwabadi featuring GoldenEmp , inspired by the Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners . Released on October 14, 2022 , shortly after the series' debut, the track serves as a thematic tribute to the show's tragic narrative and the unforgiving nature of Night City. Production and Collaboration

The track features a blend of electronic and hip-hop/trap influences. Shwabadi and GoldenEmp. Producer: JustDan. "" is an original fan-made rap song by

The song functions as a "eulogy" for the characters who fell victim to the city's cycle of violence and ambition. Shwabadi and GoldenEmp

Much of the lyrical content reflects the journey of David Martinez—his rise as an edgerunner, his struggle with cyberpsychosis, and his ultimate sacrifice. Much of the lyrical content reflects the journey

The lyrics capture the "running on the edge" lifestyle, emphasizing the feeling of losing oneself to the implants and the city's crushing weight.

Similar to the anime's official ending theme, "Let You Down," the song touches on themes of regret, the inability to save loved ones, and the hollow promise of the "City of Dreams". Reception

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