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.
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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.
EP14 - The GPU: How an Army of Artists Painting Light Accidentally Built the AI Revolution
First Principles
26 minutes 9 seconds
1 month ago
EP14 - The GPU: How an Army of Artists Painting Light Accidentally Built the AI Revolution
We take for granted the breathtaking virtual worlds on our screens, from blockbuster video games to cinematic special effects, assuming it's just the work of a "powerful computer." But what if the engine behind it all isn't a single brilliant mind, but a massive, synchronized army? This is the story of the Graphics Processing Unit, and how the quest for perfect pixels accidentally created the engine of the 21st century.
First Principles
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.
