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Technology Connections

Technology Connections

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Technology Connections is a technology-focused podcast that explores the fascinating details behind everyday devices, electronics, engineering, and modern technology. Each episode examines how things work, why they were designed the way they are, and the practical ideas or innovations that have shaped the technology people use every day. Perfect for curious listeners interested in technology, engineering, electronics, inventions, and the hidden mechanisms behind familiar products.Copyright fret
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  • You are being misled about renewable energy technology.

    You are being misled about renewable energy technology.
    Jan 30 2026
    Let\'s learn and grow. New things are cool! Links \'n\' stuff down below. Lots of links. First, the \"clean version.\" Please pass that around. https://youtu.be/Zgxb8I1nk2I Jerry Rig Everything\'s video on battery recycling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2xrarUWVRQ If you\'d like a legal argument from an actual lawyer which highlights the uniquely strange and unchecked powers we have given DHS and ICE, this is worth a watch. I am not being hyperbolic in saying that this is a serious problem we need to face head on through abolishment, not reform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkgNnbTrsgw Here are a couple of corn ethanol vs. solar land use studies. There are more if you\'d like to look for them. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/04/trading-some-corn-ethanol-land-solar-offers-tremendous-opportunity https://www.cleanwisconsin.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Corn-Ethanol-Vs.-Solar-Analysis-V3-9-compressed.pdf I\'m not gonna post links to my socials or my Patreon here. Take care of each other. 00:00 Intro 07:35 Some opening notes 10:14 Cars and all the oil they use 15:38 Photovoltaics and electric cars 18:59 A cost and opportunity comparison 22:33 Solar farms 30:35 A discussion of land use 38:29 A diversion on wind power 41:17 The materials in solar panels 50:52 What about the batteries? 1:02:41 The reasons I made this video 1:10:16 The reason I am who I am 1:16:35 Who the liars are and what we need to do about them.
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    1 hr and 32 mins
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