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S1E12 Pixels to Powerhouses: Gaming’s Role in the Tech Revolution
Today's episode explores the evolution of gaming technology, focusing on the development of GPUs and their impact on both gaming and other technological advancements. Phil, Dave, and Simon discuss…
S1E11 Humans Are the Biggest Roadblock to Self Driving Cars
In this week's episode, Dave, Simon, and Phil discuss the future of driverless cars, the implications of AI passing the Turing test, and the challenges of understanding and controlling AI behavior.…
S1E10 The End of the Internet as We Know It? The Online Safety Act Becomes Law
Simon, Dave, and Phil discuss the implications of the Online Safety Act in the UK, exploring its potential consequences, challenges in enforcement, and the role of technology companies. They delve…
Boots vs Bots - How Technology is Waging War
In this week's episode, Dave, Phil, and Simon explore the profound impact of technology on modern warfare, discussing the evolution of defence strategies, the role of drones, the implications of…
S1E8 How AI Works: The Tech Behind Artificial Intelligence Explained
In this week's episode, Dave, Phil, and Simon delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI), exploring its definition, evolution, and the intricacies of neural networks. They discuss…
S1E7 More Human Than Human: The Rise of Robotics Technology
In this episode, Dave, Simon and Phil discuss the evolution of robotics, exploring the advancements in humanoid robots and the convergence of AI technologies. They delve into the implications of…
Watt's Next? The Future of Renewable Energy
On this week's episode of How to Understand Today, Simon, Dave, and Phil dive into the future of energy - exploring renewables, nuclear power, energy storage, and the transition away from fossil…
S1E5 DeepSeek & the Exponential Future: Are We Ready?
AI'up, what do we have here then? A new AI system? In today's episode, Simon Wyndham, Dave Shapton, and Phil Rhodes discuss the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI system developed by Chinese developers…
S1E4 One Giant Leap for Factkind - Debunking the Moon Landing Conspiracy
In this episode, Simon Wyndham, Dave Shapton, and Phil Rhodes delve into the all-pervading conspiracy theory surrounding the moon landings. They explore the emotional reactions to the need for…
S1E3 Science is Under Attack: How to Understand Today
In this week's episode, Simon Wyndham, Dave Shapton, and Phil Rhodes explore the complexities of science and public perception. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding scientific concepts, the…
S1E1 Generative AI and the Fight for Authenticity - How to Understand Today
In today's episode, Simon Wyndham and David Shapton explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI image generation and its implications for society. They discuss the challenges of distinguishing…
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How to Understand Today has published 11 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Technology.
How to Understand Today is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.
