The podcast host briefly discusses how analysts in the 80s predicted that typewriters would become indistinguishable from computers while also making a vulgar joke before moving on to another topic suggested by a listener.
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 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.
The success of Elon Musk's company, Tesla, has brought attention to the efficiency rate of tech companies that are built on software. This raises a concern for these companies to find the efficient rate of return for their shareholders and employees.
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 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.
The speaker reflects on the idea of moving in with a tech nerd and how it would change their lifestyle.
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 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 dangers of extremism in technology is depicted in the recommendation of YouTube's algorithm for anorexia videos for teenage girls and adults watching sexual content being recommended videos with young girls and children. However, technology is just a tool and can be used in different ways.
The speaker discusses his interest in creating a Pixar-like company and predicts the emergence of a Google-like company for a generation engine in the future, as well as the importance of language culture.
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 evolution of technology can lead to brilliant and innovative outcomes but can also lead to "dumb runaway" situations like the costly practice of typing a document multiple times on a typewriter, which was eliminated by the word processor.
A humorous conversation about the decision to accept or decline cookies on websites and the potential impact on user experience.
The founder of Figma, Dylan Field, emphasizes the importance of articulating the purpose behind a tech product and not solely focusing on the marketing story. He believes that understanding and communicating the reason behind creating a product will ultimately lead to more fulfilling work.
The speaker reflects on their personal involvement in contributing data to the internet through satellite technology and personal computers.
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.
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.
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.
This podcast discusses the significance of shielding in technology, and the potential consequences of not implementing proper shielding measures.
This podcast talks about the lost 100 years of hidden technologies that were suppressed by corporate entities and government agencies. They discuss how people like Nikola Tesla discovered electromagnetic and magnetic flux fields that could power entire farms just using stakes and running generators.
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 reminisces about using cassette tapes and rotary phones, and how the advancements in technology have made us feel old.
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 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 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 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.
A group wanted to remotely destroy a hard drive to prevent any data theft, so they designed an Arduino-controlled propane torch to ensure complete destruction, while a man with an interest in chemistry and explosives had his own ideas on how to destroy hard drives more effectively.
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 discusses the frustration that comes with trying to group text with people who own different types of phones, specifically Apple and Android.
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.
