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TechStuff is getting a system update. Everything you love about Tech Stuff now twice the bandwidth with new hosts, Oz Woloshyn (Sleepwalkers) and Karah Preiss (Sleepwalkers).
Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us.
TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture.
We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love, how we work and even how we die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
Oz and Karah bring humour and wit to the table as they break down what's happening in tech...and what it says about us.
TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture.
We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology is changing us: how we live, how we love, how we work and even how we die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions.
Get in touch here: techstuffpodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
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Jan 18, 2024 • 54min
Rerun: Copyright and Fair Use
This podcast episode explores copyright and fair use, including the history of copyright laws, the influence of corporations in extending copyright protections, understanding fair use as a defense, factors determining fair use of original material, and the need for copyright law reform.
Jan 16, 2024 • 36min
Rerun: How Fuel Cells Work
On this episode, Jonathan and Chris discuss the origins of fuel cells and their current limitations in practical use. They explore the different types of fuel cells, compare their efficiency to gasoline and electric batteries, and touch on the challenges of building an infrastructure for hydrogen fuel cells. The podcast also briefly mentions the migration to IP6 and the need for organizations to prioritize the switch.
Jan 13, 2024 • 1h 15min
TechStuff Classic: The Wonderful World of Audio Animatronics
This podcast explores the development and significance of audio animatronics technology at Disney parks, the contributions of individuals like Wathole Rogers and Buddy Epson, challenges and costs associated with animatronics, and the technological advancements in creating lifelike movements.
Jan 10, 2024 • 47min
Rerun: It's All Relative
This podcast explores the applications of special and general relativity to satellites, discussing the constant speed of light, time dilation, and how these concepts affect GPS accuracy. It also mentions other podcasts like Murder101 and Sibling Revelry.
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Jan 8, 2024 • 41min
Rerun: Machine Consciousness
Exploring the intricacies of consciousness and intelligence, including the differences between neuroscience and computer science. Discussing the challenges of defining consciousness and artificial intelligence. Examining the capabilities of artificial neural networks and the Chinese Room Argument. Advertisements for 'Sex, Lies, and Spartans', 'Work in Progress', and 'Celebrity Book Club with Steven and Lily'.
Jan 5, 2024 • 1h 11min
TechStuff Classic: Pew Pew Lasers
Learn about the characteristics of lasers, the behavior of atoms and electrons, types of lasers and their lasing mediums, light amplification and laser basics, the elements and measurement of lasers, the development and applications of lasers, and the process of obtaining a UPC code
Jan 3, 2024 • 23min
How CT Scanners Work and A TechStuff Update
Learn how CT scanners work and get a TechStuff update. Discover the discovery of X-rays, the process of capturing x-ray images and how a CT scanner works. Explore the invention of tomography and the challenges in creating better x-ray images. Also, hear about the speaker's personal health issues and the reduced publication schedule for TechStuff.
Jan 2, 2024 • 44min
TechStuff Classic: TechStuff Enters the Singularity
This podcast explores the concept of the technological singularity and superhuman intelligence, discussing the perspectives of futurists and influential figures like Ray Kurzweil. It delves into the limitations of machine intelligence and the debate on reverse engineering the brain. The podcast also examines the relation between the singularity and living in a computer simulation.
Jan 1, 2024 • 37min
TechStuff Predicts What Will Happen This Year
The podcast discusses predictions for 2024, including the future of social media platform 'X' and the rise of AI-assisted voter manipulation. It also covers the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, challenges in the streaming industry, factors impacting the tech industry, and upcoming promotions and content.
Dec 31, 2023 • 29min
Big Stories of 2023: The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard Deal
The podcast covers the Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal, including the history of both companies, employee issues, strategic moves, and the implications and concerns of the acquisition. It explores the progress and obstacles faced during the deal, Microsoft's defense in the legal case with the FTC, and potential effects of the merger on executive leadership and the company's future.
