TechStuff

Is it really possible for a machine to achieve consciousness? What does consciousness even mean? From philosophy to technological obstacles, we look at the problems and possibilities.  See omnystudio....

8 Jan 202441min

Lasers can be used to threaten our enemies, cut steel and even amuse our cats. Find out the history of lasers and how they work in this episode of Techstuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

5 Jan 20241h 11min

How does CT (computed tomography) scanners work? What's going on with TechStuff? In this episode, you are invited into Jonathan's brain to find out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Jan 202422min

What is the technological singularity? How might the technological singularity come about? What do critics say about the idea of the singularity? Listen in as Jonathan and Lauren explore the technolog...

2 Jan 202444min

I swore I would never do another one of these. But what the heck, let's get out the crystal ball and make some predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Jan 202437min

Nearly two years after Microsoft announced its intention to acquire video game company Activision Blizzard, it sealed the deal. But it wasn't a sure thing. We look back on how government officials aro...

31 Dec 202328min

What was once a blue sky engineering dream has finally been put to bed. Hyperloop One never achieved its goal, but it did manage to be a hot spot for drama and controversy before petering out. We look...

30 Dec 202319min

While FTX's failure happened in late 2022, the story of Sam Bankman-Fried's literal trials and tribulations played out this year. Plus, his rival Changpeng "CZ" Zhao entered a guilty plea on securitie...

29 Dec 202321min