Technology Connections

Season 2023

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.

Where to Watch Season 2023

20 Episodes

  • Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch
    E1
    Timer switches: literally just a clock and a switch
  • A simple water heater is more clever than it seems
    E2
    A simple water heater is more clever than it seemsPretty clever, ain't it?
  • Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)
    E3
    Home Electrification: There's not a lot to do, and it doesn't have to be hard (Part 1)Energy management is a really powerful idea.
  • How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?
    E4
    How do vinyl records hold stereo sound?We answer that question!
  • Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)
    E5
    Plug-n-play solutions for home electrification, and options for power outages (Part 2)
  • Contactors: how we power the big stuff
    E6
    Contactors: how we power the big stuffI really hope this clicks for you.
  • Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)
    E7
    Sony Betacam: Not the Beta you're thinking of (it's way better)This discussion is long-overdue.
  • Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lights
    E8
    Electric cars prove we need to rethink brake lightsTruly, this is a pressing issue. I hope somebody at the helm is watching.
  • Digital audio used to be stored on videotape — it was the only way we knew how
    E9
    Digital audio used to be stored on videotape — it was the only way we knew howThe history here is wild!
  • This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.
    E10
    This goofy fridge has a really clever design. It's also kinda terrible.Seriously. Sometimes it's not worth having so much information.
  • Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
    E11
    Longer-lasting light bulbs: it was complicated
  • Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!
    E12
    Tesla won the plug war - and that's good news!A surprisingly good series of events have unfolded, and this video is my mea culpa. Also, Sorry, John!
  • Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seem
    E13
    Photoelectric light controls are weirder than they seemI had no idea that's what's going on inside.
  • Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?
    E14
    Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?The answer may surprise you!
  • Old pinball machines are amazingly complex
    E15
    Old pinball machines are amazingly complexShoot for the magic trunk!
  • Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!
    E16
    Back-up beepers: Obnoxious, but getting better - and spreading!BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP
  • The Clapper: Yes, that one.
    E17
    The Clapper: Yes, that one.Oh boy!
  • What's the deal with the popcorn button?
    E18
    What's the deal with the popcorn button?Try it. You know you want to.
  • LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.
    E19
    LED Christmas lights still annoy me. Let's try some more fixes.(sigh) here we go again
  • The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machines
    E20
    The step-by-step, mechanical logic of old pinball machinesch ch ch ch ka CHUNK ch ch ka-CLACK-Y bomp

 

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