The disruption of old school industrial businesses by technology, automation, ESG angle investing, and life sciences may lead to acceleration in a continuing disruption cycle for the next decade or two. Paper money can create more incentives, but a valuation reset or inflation could lead to a real problem, taking a long time to work its way through the venture ecosystem.
Technological advancements have made it easier for people to access information that was previously unavailable to them through traditional means, such as textbooks or libraries. This presents a shift in the way we think and learn, however, the author argues that technology is advancing at a faster rate than our social and institutional ability to adapt.
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.
This podcast discusses the significance of shielding in technology, and the potential consequences of not implementing proper shielding measures.
The speaker compares the explosive and exponential growth of certain technologies, such as the TV, to that of a nuclear bomb. They also question whether the recent acceleration in technological advancements is sustainable in the long run.
The emergence of the internet led to an abundance of information, leading to the need for a search engine to help people find what they're looking for. In the early days of the web, search engines were the big winners in this space.
A humorous conversation about the decision to accept or decline cookies on websites and the potential impact on user experience.
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 power and influence of tech CEOs are like the days of lordships and kings; they have control over companies and can dictate how the money will be spent.
The speaker talks about receiving a notification from their neighborhood ring doorbell and feeling unsure about what they might see or hear.
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 talks about how using chat rooms opened up a new world to her, but also led to her compulsive spending habits.
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 development of Go strategy, the Halison drug discovery system, and GPT-3 universal language models show that technology is advancing rapidly in various fields, and many believe that these models will transform how we understand language and thought.
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.
Mitsubishi Electric has been innovating heat pump technology since 1970 with continued innovation for home and businesses.
Society moves quickly, but our brains struggle to keep up with the pace of technological change, leading to confusion and a need to adapt. To connect with others and gather information, it's important to ask questions relevant to their priorities and experiences.
The founder narrates his experience of encountering fraudulent card copying and how he utilized technology to connect real music managers with interested entrepreneurs.
The discussion on technology's impact on the distribution of agency and responsibility mainly focuses on autonomous vehicles and the question of who is accountable for their actions. Additionally, the conversation also explores how technology changes our perspective, which offers both positive and negative effects on our daily lives.
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 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.
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 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.
Discussing the exponential growth of technology and how we can utilize it without necessarily understanding it, as well as the reliance on our intuition and "subtle qualities of the human mind".
The speaker, who remains anonymous, and his friends accidentally shut down North Korea's internet. They got kicked out of the network and caused a week-long outage for the country’s citizens.
Howie Mandel was presented with a new self-cleaning toilet technology by American Standard, but as the Honorary ActiClean Patrol Captain, he probably doesn’t use public toilets anyway.
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.
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.
This podcast episode discusses the absurdity of robot verification questions on websites, questioning why they exist and what purpose they serve.
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.
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.
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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.
The speaker reminisces about the early days of computer use in college and discusses the recreational use of nicotine and modafinil for studying purposes.
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.
The physician in charge of a tech retreat became worried during a lightning storm, causing other attendees to feel uneasy about the situation.
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.
Hard Fork delivers the latest news and updates in the world of technology, complete with a team of talented individuals producing the show.
The speaker complains about their phone's charging notification and random vibrations that cause them to think they have a notification.
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.
