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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 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.
Dec 30, 2023 • 19min
The Death of Hyperloop One
Explore the rise and fall of Hyperloop One, from its initial excitement to controversy and lawsuits. Learn about the rebranding of the company and its shift to cargo transportation. The podcast also features advertisements for transformative technologies and financial services.
Dec 29, 2023 • 21min
Big Tech Stories of 2023: Crypto Competitors and Crime
Hear the stories of Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, two leaders in the crypto space who faced trials and tribulations in 2023. From the downfall of FTX to legal issues with Binance, this podcast covers fraud, conspiracy, securities violations, and more.
Dec 29, 2023 • 1h 1min
TechStuff Classic: The Macintosh Story Part 3
From Steve Jobs' return to supply chain issues, the podcast explores the changes in Apple and the Macintosh story. Topics include the acquisition of Next, the launch of the iMac project, the introduction of Firewire, supply chain problems, and Apple's innovations in the early 2000s. It also discusses the redesign of the INAC computer, the introduction of the Mac Mini, and the impact of Steve Jobs' death on Apple and the Mac.
