As computers continue to get better at a rapid pace, the ability to scale from one to thousands of computers poses challenges in terms of selecting the right network for optimal performance. The advancements may come from a mix of innovations in hardware and software rather than just reducing the size of transistors.
The speaker questions the end game of the visions of tech bros and their bias towards technosolutionism, viewing them as similar to people who are afraid of women, nature, and real life and fantasizing about escaping into a higher level. The critique also extends to Steve Bannon's approach to tearing down existing systems, although for different reasons.
The Max Headroom Incident, a television broadcast intrusion of a Chicago TV station that occurred in 1987, has remained unsolved for decades. However, a recent discovery suggests that the perpetrator may have used a simple transmitter to overpower the original signal, debunking the previous belief that it required expensive equipment.
The advancement of technology has allowed us to communicate more effectively and efficiently, with the ability to easily add on to previous discussions and not have to resort to telegram-style communication.
The speaker reminisces about the early days of computer use in college and discusses the recreational use of nicotine and modafinil for studying purposes.
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.
A mother expresses frustration with a program causing difficulty with submitting school work on time and uses harsh language about it in front of her child.
The speaker criticized the lavish accumulation of wealth and power by tech figures and compared the existence of wealth beyond monarchs to the FTX and Vanderbuilts.
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 discusses the potential for humans to merge with technology in ways that will enhance our cognitive abilities, and how this will blur the line between computing intelligence and human intelligence.
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.
Pavel Durov, CEO of Telegram, manages to run the billion-dollar company remotely while constantly traveling and enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
The speaker recounts a humorous story about his struggles navigating technology, including attempting to connect his computer to a stereo and fumbling with cords, as well as his unsuccessful attempt to meet with Jay Z in New York.
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.
The technology can help project your remote viewing capability. Guidance systems on interstellar vehicles can be navigated through touch or thought.
A humorous conversation about the decision to accept or decline cookies on websites and the potential impact on user experience.
The hosts discuss the evolution of storytelling through technology, touching on Loot - a dungeon crawler style game that relies on community contribution - and the history of film as a medium.
A discussion on the physiological effects of overreaching and burnout in the tech industry, how technology has evolved and the challenges of choosing a career in tech versus finance.
The podcast discusses the impact of drone strikes and how technology affects understanding and view of them, particularly for those who have had a pastoral existence.
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the problems of having to read emails on their phones and the possibility of investing in a tablet. They also mention the arrival of new microphones and the consideration of changing their chairs.
The younger generation misunderstands the ability of older people to operate TV remotes and assumes they only prefer cable over streaming.
This podcast discusses the significance of shielding in technology, and the potential consequences of not implementing proper shielding measures.
The speaker recounts an awkward experience of attempting to use their phone to pay for alcohol and then proceeding to go to a fountain with their family where they started to feel depersonalized.
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.
Advances in technology, like 3D printing, have made alternative forms of building possible, such as sustainable living or cleaning up the ocean. These advancements allow for the creation of prototypes for cleaning up the ocean or portable structures such as hospitals and universities.
In the modern world, technology has had as big of an impact as traditional wonders of the world like statues and impressive buildings. Its impact is not a physical thing you can just look at, but it has changed the entire world for everybody and continues to evolve.
The host talks about getting fish and chips in LA and mentions sleep monitoring technology that can measure your sleep activity and even record you if you talk in your sleep.
Mitsubishi Electric promotes their heat pump technology with a vintage radio ad.
Hard Fork delivers the latest news and updates in the world of technology, complete with a team of talented individuals producing the show.
The use of search engines and GPS can impact the way we perceive the world and people around us by directing our attention and changing our understanding of others. Different cultures may also have varying perspectives on abiding by time.
The use of cell phones, especially among younger generations, has had a significant impact on social interaction and behavior. While it has provided a new level of connectivity, it has also changed the way we communicate and interact with others.
The speaker talks about relying on phone notifications instead of actively searching for information on the web.
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 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.
Teenagers with access to computers can both learn how to build and break things, as well as have access to a vast world of information right at their fingertips. However, not everyone has access to this luxury.
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.
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.
