Dive into the Gruen Effect this Christmas Eve with Ronald and Mike as they wrap up 2020 with a festive bang! Explore the maze of consumer behavior with insights from Victor Gruen and Ray Oldenburg, and unravel the mystery of Dead Malls. Itās a jolly journey through Wiki Rabbit Holes, Amazonās massive workforce, and the quirks of Benfordās Law in election timeāall in our X-mas Special finale!
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The first 12 episodes of the Technosoof podcast aka our “Classics” with our original format: connecting the dots between big tech topics with an occasional guest speaker
Quick Cart: Amazon Goās swift answer to Parkinsonās Law
Amazon Go defies Parkinsonās Law in a shopping revolutionātime is of the essence, and convenience is king. In this episode, we delve into the world of Amazonās innovative retail solution that turns the tables on traditional shopping experiences. As Parkinsonās Law states, āwork expands to fill the time available for its completion,ā but Amazon Go challenges this notion by minimizing the time spent in stores. We explore how this cutting-edge technology maximizes efficiency, allowing shoppers to bypass checkout lines and how it could redefine our understanding of time management. Tune in to discover if Amazon Go is the future of retail and what it means for the productivity paradox.
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Tech Tiers: Stepping Stones from AI to Spatial Computing
AI, Spatial Computing, and beyond: we delve into the intricate world where technologies build upon one another. We explore how the revelations in āThe Social Dilemmaā documentary and insights from the book āInfinite Retinaā on Spatial Computing lay the groundwork for the next leaps in Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we stitch these concepts together, revealing how each innovation is a stepping stone to the next technological marvel.
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Benfordās Law: Mathās Hidden Truth in Cars & Money
Unveiling a mysterious phenomenon, this captivating third episode brings Benfordās Law to the forefront, inviting you to dive into the secrets of mathematics, the intriguing world of car platforms, and the complexity of money value. Discover the latest developments in Big Tech and technology at large.
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Cold Tech Wars: US-China & Appleās 30% Cut
Step into the arena of the tech cold war and app store battles. Join us as we dissect the geopolitical tensions between the US and China and the corporate clash over Appleās app store policies with a 30% cut on every In-App Purchase (IAP) and the potential impact on a singular virtual worldās online store.
Digital Debut: Virtuality and TikTok Takeover
Our very first episode!
Join your hosts Mike and Ronald as we explore the impact on virtual spaces and Microsoftās potential acquisition of TikTok in our inaugural episode. Get to know your personal copilots of the tech world during our inspiring journey of knowledge sharing at the intersection of technology and philosophy.