Chapter
The Tactile Era of Technology
19:27 - 23:06 (03:38)
The early era of technology was very tactile and hands-on, with people making decisions based on touch and feel rather than technical specifications. For example, an expert in phonographs who had trouble hearing insisted on making decisions about music despite his unconventional way of listening.
Clips
The podcast features guest Rob Dierdek who shares never-before-heard stories in episode 498.
19:27 - 20:55 (01:27)
Technology
Summary
The podcast features guest Rob Dierdek who shares never-before-heard stories in episode 498. The show focuses on the tactile and hands-on era of technology.
ChapterThe Tactile Era of Technology
EpisodeSPECIAL: Thomas Edison (Part 3)
PodcastMy First Million
This podcast episode discusses the odd decisions made by Thomas Edison regarding the phonograph and the music played on it, as well as his unusual way of listening to it, by biting the wood casing to feel it vibrate through his skull.
20:55 - 23:06 (02:10)
Audio Technology
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the odd decisions made by Thomas Edison regarding the phonograph and the music played on it, as well as his unusual way of listening to it, by biting the wood casing to feel it vibrate through his skull.