In this episode, Minter Dial chats with Torsten Hoffmann, a filmmaker and techno optimist, about his passion for emerging technologies and his journey into documentary filmmaking. Torsten shares his experiences moving from Germany to Australia and eventually settling in London. They delve into his transition from the business side of documentaries to creating his own films, starting with a focus on Bitcoin. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of documentary filmmaking, the impact of space exploration on various industries, and the future of space technology. Torsten also discusses his latest film, “Fortitude,” which explores the commercialisation of space and its potential trillion-dollar economy.
