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Why Can't We Build a Mile Into the Sky?

In this episode, Herman Poppleberry and Corn dive into the fascinating world of vertical architecture and the engineering marvels that define our modern skylines. Inspired by the changing horizon of Jerusalem and the record-breaking heights of the Burj Khalifa, they examine the real-world constraints that prevent us from building infinitely high. The discussion covers the "wind problem" and how aerodynamic shaping effectively "confuses" the air to prevent structural failure, as well as the "elevator paradox" where vertical transport begins to consume more space than the offices themselves…

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