Technology

Why I am a Techno-Realist

And not a Techno-Optimist

Nov 26 •

Book Review: The Nature of Technology

What It is And How It Evolves by W. Brian Arthur

Mar 1 •

19:51

Top 10 Technological Innovations of the 19th Century

And the one that had the biggest impact on the 20th Century

Feb 16 •

19:01

Innovating the next Energy revolution

A practical application of Innovation prizes

Jan 31 •

Innovation Prizes can accelerate technological innovation

An almost cost-free solution to many of our worst problems.

Jan 24 •

My response to the Techno-Optimist Manifesto

Or why Marc Andreessen is only 65.2% correct, and my manifesto is better

Dec 21, 2023 •

All of human history in one graphic

... and some extra text.

Dec 11, 2023 •

Can Solar-Powered EVs Really Happen? (2 of 2)

Listen now | Is it possible to combine two emerging technologies: electric cars and photovoltaic solar panels?

Nov 20, 2023 •

39:38

Technology is useless without the skills to use it

We often forget how important skills are to material progress.

Sep 19, 2023 •

Technological Innovation is like solving a jigsaw puzzle

Technological innovation consists of combining small pieces to make a more useful bigger piece.

Sep 12, 2023 •

Understanding Technological Innovation

Technological innovation consists of combining simple technologies to make a more useful technology.

Sep 11, 2023 •

Why agriculture is humanity's greatest technological innovation

We take food for granted, but the abundance of food is an extraordinary accomplishment.

Aug 21, 2023 •

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