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How to Understand Today

How to Understand Today

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How to Understand Today is an entertaining technological podcast hosted by technology journalists David Shapton, Simon Wyndham, and Phil Rhodes. It discusses the latest tech revolutions and developments in a way that we can all understand, while debunking the inevitable myths and knee-jerk reactionary stories that follow them.How to Understand Today
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  • Pixels to Powerhouses: Gaming’s Role in the Tech Revolution
    Jul 4 2025

    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 the historical significance of gaming in driving tech innovation, the future of AI in gaming and video production, and the current state of the gaming industry, including the challenges and opportunities it faces.Chapters01:00 The Evolution of Gaming Technology09:12 The Future of Graphics Rendering16:50 AI's Role in Video and Gaming24:09 The Intersection of Gaming and Software Development25:04 The Evolution of Software Development26:09 The Timeline of Computing and Exponential Change30:21 The Impact of GPUs on Modern Computing31:33 Different Approaches to Computing34:00 The Challenges of Multi-Core Computing35:00 The Future of AI and Its Exponential Growth36:51 The State of Video Games and Technological Advances41:02 The Economics of Game Development45:20 The Aesthetic Evolution of Video Games#GamingTechnology #GPUs #AI #VideoGames #RayTracing #GamingHistory #TechnologyDevelopment #GamingIndustry #VideoProduction #GamingEvolution

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    46 mins
  • Humans Are the Biggest Roadblock to Self Driving Cars
    Apr 7 2025

    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. They explore public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles, the potential safety benefits, and the evolving landscape of AI technology. The conversation highlights the need for public trust in AI systems and the ethical considerations surrounding their development and deployment.


    Chapters01:10 - The Future of Driverless Cars22:24 - AI and the Turing Test24:17 - The Evolution of AI and the Turing Test33:06 - Understanding AI's Limitations and Capabilities37:33 - The Future of AI: Control and Self-Improvement41:56 - AI Safety and Ethical Considerations#DriverlessCars #AI #TuringTest #AutonomousVehicles #Technology #PublicTrust #Safety #ArtificialIntelligence #SelfDrivingCars #FutureOfTechnology

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    34 mins
  • The End of the Internet as We Know It? The Online Safety Act Becomes Law
    Mar 22 2025

    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 into the cultural and societal impacts of online content, the influence of algorithms, and the balance between free speech and regulation. The conversation highlights the complexities of legislating in the digital age and the need for thoughtful approaches to online safety.Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to the Online Safety Act

    04:10 Implications of the Online Safety Act

    06:57 Challenges of Enforcement and Implementation

    09:59 International Perspectives on Online Safety

    12:57 The Role of Technology in Legislation

    16:05 Social Media Algorithms and Their Impact

    19:00 The Future of Online Regulation

    31:34 Navigating Disinformation and Online Safety

    34:22 The Role of Technology in Content Moderation

    37:31 The Challenges of Filming in Public Spaces

    39:35 The Internet: A Bad Part of Town

    42:40 Cultural Influences and Social Media Algorithms

    46:35 The Impact of Leadership on Social Media Policies

    50:45 The Fine Line of Free Speech and Hate Speech #onlinesafety #freespeechdebate #ContentModeration #DigitalRegulation #InternetLaws #SocialMediaRegulation

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    56 mins
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