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.
EP20 - The Echo in the Machine: The Surprising Illusion of Digital Audio
First Principles
33 minutes 22 seconds
3 weeks ago
EP20 - The Echo in the Machine: The Surprising Illusion of Digital Audio
We press play and a universe of sound fills our ears, from the subtle notes of a symphony to the familiar voice of a loved one. But how can the rich, continuous, physical reality of a sound wave be captured in a stream of ones and zeros? This episode opens the black box of digital audio to reveal an elegant process of clever measurement and a surprising trick of human perception that makes our modern soundscape possible.
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.
