Venture capitalist discusses investing in cutting edge chip companies like Nvidia and Nirvana Systems, being prepared for worst case scenarios, and anticipating the future with anxiety.
The podcast discusses the development of futuristic technologies such as sex robots and self-driving cars, and promotes the website chriswillx.com/lifehacks for their Ultimate Life Hacks list.
The speaker reminisces about the early days of computer use in college and discusses the recreational use of nicotine and modafinil for studying purposes.
The founder narrates his experience of encountering fraudulent card copying and how he utilized technology to connect real music managers with interested entrepreneurs.
Tech companies are more diverse than media corporations which are often owned by nepotists. While tech companies are not without their flaws, they are transparent in areas such as Bitcoin ownership.
In this podcast, the speaker shares the story of someone who used technology to overcome physical limitations, and suggests that we should similarly use the tools available to us to ask for what we want in life.
The speaker talks about the joy of screen grabbing and how it can be made complete with a glass of taramana tequila at the end of the day. They also express their excitement about rain.
A successful tech icon creates an invention inspired by a wish to remember the details around a crucial event in his life, which leads to people using the machine to view their own consciousnesses and each other's in various ways. This discusses the impetus of the invention and how it impacts people's lives.
A person describes a unique 3D experience where images were shown to each individual eye, creating a different type of 3D effect. Although unsure of the benefits, they signed up for it.
The speaker explores the issue of Silicon Valley companies using ideological opposition to the military as a smoke screen for their true intentions, and proposes using technology and funding to actively address issues of national security and human rights.
The benefits of technology cannot be denied, but it has resulted in a sense of overwhelming stress and concerns regarding mental health. Gen Z employees, especially those onboarded remotely, struggle with the lack of social capital and networking opportunities essential for career growth.
The physician in charge of a tech retreat became worried during a lightning storm, causing other attendees to feel uneasy about the situation.
Seeking suggestions for a device that can rapidly cool water for immersion purposes, a technology investor expresses interest in funding research in this area.
The speaker discusses the importance of embracing technology as we age instead of resisting it and using age as an excuse. They touch on the consequences of resisting new things in life, specifically in regards to public speaking opportunities.
The technology industry had different sources of information before websites like TechCrunch and Twitter. Corporate jobs can create a system that traps people in jobs that they hate, making it impossible to get things done.
In this podcast, the host shares about people who ask for books by color and the technology available to destroy someone's brain. Additionally, he mentions an unconventional job opportunity in the Central Intelligence Agency.
A humorous conversation about the decision to accept or decline cookies on websites and the potential impact on user experience.
The history of camera technology not working for dark skin people until the 1970s, along with the lack of objective and measurable facts, highlights the importance of inclusivity and diversity in fields like technology and education.
The internet and technology have changed the way people think, making it harder to get diverse opinions and easier to cherry-pick information. This has led to a younger generation being unable to think critically and rely solely on the internet.
The younger generation misunderstands the ability of older people to operate TV remotes and assumes they only prefer cable over streaming.
An unidentified giant orb balloon was intercepted by NORAD while it was attempting to access sensitive information using advanced camera technology. It had no weapons attached.
The idea of a car trapping net involves a stretchable net that locks one way to allow friendly cars through but then captures and stops hostile cars by trapping them to be dealt with accordingly.
A discussion about the ethical dilemmas that come with utilizing technology that is often made through exploitative and unethical means, and how to reconcile these issues.
The speaker talks about how using chat rooms opened up a new world to her, but also led to her compulsive spending habits.
A woman opens up to her roommate, who is actually a bot, about their living situation after being stranded together during the pandemic.
The speaker complains about their phone's charging notification and random vibrations that cause them to think they have a notification.
The speaker briefly mentions traditional headphones before promoting the new GMC Sierra AT4X vehicle as a superior product for recording voiceovers.
Hard Fork delivers the latest news and updates in the world of technology, complete with a team of talented individuals producing the show.
The rejection from college newspaper led to a career in journalism that focuses on the intersection of technology and politics, and the need for technological advances to ease the politics of issues such as climate change and workers' rights.
The speaker shares their experience buying a Microsoft Surface Studio and encountering a giant owl on the screen, as well as observing unique floating concrete houses built on the water.
The speaker talks about receiving a notification from their neighborhood ring doorbell and feeling unsure about what they might see or hear.
This transcript includes a description of the benefits of using Google Chrome on mobile for concert ticket buying and an advertisement for Anchor, a free podcast creation tool.
The speaker discusses the negative effects of video calls on one's perception of oneself, humorously highlighting how people look different on camera than in reality.
The speaker recounts an experience of his father taking notes on the technology features of their car, and mentions that car dealerships now offer young employees to teach older customers how to navigate new technology.
The Brave browser provides users with advanced browser features like web USB while still protecting their privacy, allowing for equal access to information. The importance of access to information was agreed upon by individuals of various political views during a discussion.
The speaker and Scott wanted to sell an IP address and triggered an old wound in the process. The speaker mentions buying a Cameo and moving on from depression.
The speaker rants about the excessive focus on developing technology like machine learning for adjusting bedroom temperature, while the more pressing issue of expanding food stamps to allow for buying fresh food for children is being ignored.
Two individuals discuss early internet memories and the journey of watch fixing, while one predicts the end of watch fixing and the other gets excited about the nostalgic sound of early internet connection.
A conversation about working on a website and being kicked off of YouTube.
The speaker brings up the difference between talking on a home phone versus using FaceTime for hours when growing up and dating. The conversation ends with laughter about dating.
