OFFRE D'UNE DURÉE LIMITÉE | Obtenez 3 mois à 0.99 $ par mois

14.95 $/mois par la suite. Des conditions s'appliquent.
Page de couverture de First Principles

First Principles

First Principles

Auteur(s): First-Principles Podcast
Écouter gratuitement

À propos de cet audio

 First Principles is the podcast that deconstructs the complex, invisible systems shaping our modern world. Ever wonder how a social media algorithm works, how AI really thinks, or how GPS knows your exact location? Each episode, we break down one concept from its fundamental truths, giving you clarity without the technical jargon. If you're curious about the tech you use every day and want to finally understand it, this is your starting point.First-Principles Podcast Nature et écologie Science
Épisodes
  • EP46 - The Silent Engine: Deconstructing Solar Power and the Silicon Trap

    EP46 - The Silent Engine: Deconstructing Solar Power and the Silicon Trap
    Jan 23 2026
    We are accustomed to electricity coming from massive, roaring turbines, but a solar panel sits in total silence, motionless, converting sunlight into power. In this episode, we strip away the dark glass exterior to reveal the atomic machinery inside, exploring how a specific arrangement of rock and crystal can trap a photon and force it to do work.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
  • EP45 - Wiring the Ghost: How Brain-Computer Interfaces Translate Thought into Action

    EP45 - Wiring the Ghost: How Brain-Computer Interfaces Translate Thought into Action
    Jan 16 2026
    We often fantasize about telepathy, moving objects with our minds like a Jedi, but for some, this sci-fi dream is becoming a medical reality. In this episode, we deconstruct the "magic" of Brain-Computer Interfaces to reveal how wet biology talks to dry silicon, and how a storm of salty ions can act as a universal remote for the world.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    23 min
  • EP44 - The Planetary Nervous System: Deconstructing the Internet of Things

    EP44 - The Planetary Nervous System: Deconstructing the Internet of Things
    Jan 9 2026
    It feels like magic when your watch tracks your sleep or your lights turn on as you enter a room, but how do inanimate objects actually "know" anything? This episode peels back the glossy interface of the smart home to reveal the messy, fascinating reality of sensors, signals, and the physical mechanics that allow the digital world to touch the physical one.
    Voir plus Voir moins
    26 min
Pas encore de commentaire