A Podcast Of Unnecessary Detail 3.2 - That’s Not What A UFO Looks Like
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Nov 17, 2023 The podcast discusses the concept of phones evolving to have capabilities similar to human eyes with brains. They also discuss the story of the first person to drive an internal combustion engine car, a thrilling car heist, the wonder of nature and the regret of relying on technology, the conflict between architects and engineers in designing a UFO bar, debating the shape of UFOs and face transitive shapes, creative seating arrangements in restaurants, and Matt's triangle obsession and book discussion.
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Bertha Benz's Drive
- Bertha Benz, wife of Karl Benz, drove 65 miles in 1888, a significant feat for early cars.
- This publicity stunt popularized the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, proving the car's practicality.
Cameras Mimic Eyes
- Modern phone cameras and human eyes share functionalities like adjustable apertures and lenses for focusing.
- Both systems adjust light intake and focal length, mimicking pinhole cameras in bright light for optimal focus.
Human Vision's Continuous Processing
- Unlike cameras with fixed frame rates and shutter speeds, human vision processes light continuously.
- In low light, our vision experiences motion blur as the visual system gathers information over longer periods.