Technology ConnectionsStaffel 2020
Explores numerous aspects of technological history, from how things work to the way they developed, covering a wide range of tech - one moment delving into analog television's electron guns, the next exposing your modern toaster's flaws.
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- Cassette adapters are remarkably simpleF16
Cassette adapters are remarkably simpleIt's a real lost opportunity that we didn't call these Cassettepters. It's not-at-all difficult to say! OK, maybe Cassepter would be easier but isn't that, like, a sword or something? The descriptions are getting weird. - Personal "air conditioners" aren't what they seemF17
Personal "air conditioners" aren't what they seemYou know, it's one thing when a product has a limited scope and application. It's another when it's passed off as something greater than what it is. Learn why these fad devices are fad devices in this video. - A record player that can play CDs: The Fisher DAC-145F19
A record player that can play CDs: The Fisher DAC-145Well now, what do we have here? It's a CD player... but also a turntable? Hmm... very interesting. But why? How? And is it actually a good idea? Lucky for you you've clicked on this video and will find out! - Retroreflectors; they're everywhere, and they cheat physics (sort of)F20
Retroreflectors; they're everywhere, and they cheat physics (sort of)Road signage and other markings may be something you take for granted, but have you ever wondered how they can appear so brightly with just the output of your headlights? Find out how, and get a load of other trivia, in this video! - Forced-air Furnaces: The What, Why, and HowF23
Forced-air Furnaces: The What, Why, and HowLet's not get too heated, this is after an inflammable subject. Frankly it's exhausting, but we gotta do it. We gotta explain how furnaces work! And soon, we'll talk about what will replace them. I'll try to remember to put a link here when that time comes!