A company has developed a tool that can power devices such as a ceiling fan, quad outlets, and a coffee maker by screwing it onto a log and hitting it with a heavy hammer- a new and unique way of generating electricity invented by a 12-year-old girl from New Zealand.
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.
The speaker discusses the phenomenon of people accidentally recording homemade porn, often due to mistakenly turning off the recording device. This can lead to embarrassing situations and potentially unknown dissemination of the content.
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 impact of technology and media on children, highlighting a disconnect between adults and the children trying to navigate an increasingly digital world.
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 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.
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 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.
By googling for commercial open-source companies, one can find good deals and market segments that are often not accessible through closed-source competitors. This flexible approach can also make it easier to schedule meetings without extensive back-and-forth emails.
In this podcast episode, Douglas Rushkoff discusses the dangers of idolizing tech visionaries like Elon Musk and the importance of being true to one's own self. The episode also includes advertisements for Whoop, Element, and Ketone IQ.
In this episode, Tim Ferriss talks about the optimal minimal which includes his capabilities as a cybernetic organism and the importance of knowing the appropriate time for personal questions. The episode is sponsored by Five Bullet Friday, Tim's own email newsletter containing short and cool discoveries from different parts of the world.
The speaker reflects on a conversation with Paul about the importance of starting early with technology and how it led to a series of debates.
The speaker believes that $18,000 is not enough money for someone in a high income bracket to sell their soul, speculating that a doctor like himself would need to receive a lot more money from Axon in order to justify promoting their technology. Additionally, the transcript mentions that significant expenses were incurred to protect Axon's brand and technology due to litigation, inquiries, and proposed legislation.
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 host thanks Anthony Pompliano for his education about new technologies and their potential to change human civilization. The episode ends with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi about freedom.
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 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.
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 world we live in now requires agility and the ability to respond in this digital environment. The investments made now are not in traditional businesses, and surveys show that Gen Z is adopting crypto and new businesses, making it difficult for technologically illiterate senior citizens to make determinations.
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.
The speaker briefly mentions traditional headphones before promoting the new GMC Sierra AT4X vehicle as a superior product for recording voiceovers.
This podcast episode discusses the absurdity of robot verification questions on websites, questioning why they exist and what purpose they serve.
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 talks about the time he made a mistake discussing his arrival at SNL after looking up his Wikipedia page, and how he didn't get his first computer until 1990 or 1991.
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.
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 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.
A programmer discusses his early love for technology and gaming, as well as his journey into hacking, including some of the challenges he faced as a young person being bullied.
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.
The hosts discuss whether Skype or fencing has more searches, with predictions and surprise at the answer.
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.
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 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.
