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Nikola Tesla was a major contributor to the electrical revolution that transformed daily life at the turn of the 20th century. His inventions, patents, and theoretical work formed the basis of modern AC electricity, and contributed to the development of radio and television. Like his competitor Thomas Edison, Tesla was one of America's first celebrity scientists, enjoying the company of New York high society and dazzling the likes of Mark Twain with his electrical demonstrations. An astute self-promoter and gifted showman, he cultivated a public image of the eccentric genius.

“We are as gods and might as well get good at it.” These are the opening lines that radical thinker, environmentalist, and technologist Stewart Brand wrote for The Whole Earth Catalog. His thesis—that humans should use our god-like powers to build a better way to live—is at the core of his extraordinary life. At key historical moments in the 20th century, Stewart Brand was behind the scenes shaping things. As founding editor of Wired Magazine Kevin Kelly says, “Stewart has a Forest Gump-like superpower—he can sense where the future is and be there.”

The MacArthur Foundation awards the "Genius Grant" every year to the most compelling scientists, educators and artists in the country. But who are these "geniuses," really? Host Bob Garfield sits down with fellows, including writer and producer David Simon, radio producer Jad Abumrad, and inventor Amy Smith, to learn what events shaped their life, how they became leaders in their fields, and what they imagine our shared future looks like.

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你好！Whether you're saying 'nihao' for the first time or debating China's tech trends in Mandarin – welcome to Chinese Around You, where language meets living culture! As a TESOL educator with 10,000+ teaching hours, I’ve seen learners struggle with two things: 1️⃣ Finding materials that grow with their level (from HSK1 beginners to HSK6+ advanced learners) 2️⃣ Understanding the ‘why’ behind Chinese habits– not just the language, but the culture that shapes it That’s why every episode gives you: ✅ Multi-level nuggets: HSK words explained through real-life ...

The dream of capturing and organizing knowledge is as old as history. From the archives of ancient Sumeria and the Library of Alexandria to the Library of Congress and Wikipedia, humanity has wrestled with the problem of harnessing its intellectual output. The timeless quest for wisdom has been as much about information storage and retrieval as creative genius. In Cataloging the World, Alex Wright introduces us to a figure who stands out in the long line of thinkers and idealists who devoted themselves to the task.

A podcast that reclaims the thrill and curiosity of trying to answer life’s questions before a curated internet. On this show, we’ll take the scenic route to answer questions born out of curiosity. It could be the peculiarity of time zones, why cereal boxes are poorly designed, probably on purpose, or how the internet killed carrier pigeons... at least figuratively.

'Engaging . . . this excellent book lays out the damage of letting arbitrary political power intervene in business' – Financial Times 'A must-read account from a heroic reporter who has taken on the world's most dangerous tech company' – Chris Miller, award-winning author of Chip War: The...

In this insider’s look into the world’s biggest tech company, former CEO and SVP of Google share how they helped engineer a new strategy and philosophy to help them thrive—a perfect book for seasoned business employees and the tech curious. Today, Google is a global icon that regularly...

Boolean algebra, also called Boolean logic, is at the heart of the electronic circuitry in everything we use - from our computers and cars, to our kitchen gadgets and home appliances. How did a system of mathematics established in the Victorian era become the basis for such incredible technological achievements a century later?

Get up close and personal with science as Andrew Kessler narrates his hilarious journey inside NASA’s Phoenix Mars mission - a historic enterprise manned by a motley crew of rocket scientists. The Phoenix Mars mission was the first man-made probe ever sent to the Martian arctic.

In this disquieting cyber thriller, Joseph Menn takes readers into the murky hacker underground, traveling the globe from San Francisco to Costa Rica and London to Russia. His guides are California surfer and computer whiz Barrett Lyon and a fearless British high-tech agent. Through these heroes, Menn shows the evolution of cyber-crime from small-time thieving to sophisticated, organized gangs, who began by attacking corporate websites but increasingly steal financial data from consumers.

Le service postal des USA a intercepté plusieurs colis suspects, destinés à des dirigeants de sociétés dans la Big-tech: Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, etc. À l’intérieur, juste une microcassette sans explication, avec des enregistrements audio en français. Le contenu de la microcassette a été envoyée à la C.I.A pour analyse.—Dans ces enregistrements, on entend une femme qui refuse de se soumettre à l’obsolescence logicielle programmée de son smartphone. Révoltée par cette dépendance technologique, elle enregistre des messages vocaux à destination ...

Johannes Gutenberg was our first geek, the original technology entrepreneur, who had to grapple with all the challenges a Silicon Valley startup faces today. Jeff Jarvis tells Gutenberg's story from an entrepreneurial perspective, examining how he overcame technology hurdles, how he operated with the secrecy of a Steve Jobs, but then shifted to openness, how he raised capital and mitigated risk, and how, in the end, his cash flow and equity structure did him in.

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AI Changes Everything is a short, relatable podcast exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping everyday life — from film and music to money and media.Hosted by Miss Kip, the show breaks down big AI shifts into clear, human conversations. Whether you’re curious or cautious, this is a space to understand what’s changing — without the fear.Want to connect or collaborate? Reach out at info@kipcandid.com

This is a collection of recordings from three of the greatest inventors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Each of their scientific developments forever changed life around the world.

PMO Horizons: Navigating the Future of Strategic ImpactPMO Horizons is a global initiative and thought leadership platform dedicated to advancing the role of Project Management Offices (PMOs) as catalysts for innovation, resilience, and regenerative leadership. Bridging strategy with execution, PMO Horizons empowers organizations to evolve beyond traditional governance—embracing adaptive frameworks, AI integration, and purpose-driven transformation.