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Techsploder

David Pierce

Feb 17, 2025
51:59

From the gold iPod Mini to the Rabbit R1, David Pierce and Jason Howell explore the tactile qualities of tech, the resurgence of physical media, and the challenges of staying organized in a digital world.


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CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Podcast begins

1:36 - Introducing David Pierce!

2:20 - The Evolution of Computers from destinations to being ubiquitous

7:00 - David's early interest in technology

8:53 - The gold iPod mini experience

15:22 - The Resurgence of Tactile Technology

18:21 - Tangible vs. Digital Music

26:16 - Technology and Organization

35:51 - AI Impact on Education

39:48 - Current Tech in Reach (Rabbit R1, Humane AI Pin)


Catch David on The Vergecast Podcast: https://www.theverge.com/the-vergecast

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