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.
EP24 - The Chorus of Light: How Self-Driving Cars Actually See
First Principles
28 minutes 50 seconds
2 weeks ago
EP24 - The Chorus of Light: How Self-Driving Cars Actually See
A self-driving car navigates a chaotic city street with a calm, superhuman precision that feels like magic. We think of it as a car with better eyes, but the truth is far stranger and more profound. How does a machine perceive the world in three dimensions, and what can its chorus of secret senses teach us about the nature of reality itself?
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.
