Pragmatic is a discussion show contemplating the practical application of technology. Exploring the real world trade offs we look at how great ideas are transformed into products and services that can change our lives. Nothing is as simple as it seems.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 6 days 20 hours 1 minute
episode 6: Design Reviews In Name Only
John and Ben discuss the importance of design reviews, personal experiences and suggestions for how to constructively approach a process often fraught with confusion and hidden danger.
episode 7: A Category Called General
John and Ben discuss the challenge of digital storage, filing, tagging and categorization as well as associated workflows and technology.
episode 7: A Category Called General Follow-up 1
Follow up (Part A) to A Category Called General with some discussion about the expected lifespan of flash storage.
episode 8: A Nice Quiet Serene Environment
In this episode John and Ben talk about noise. Noise is a big problem. A lot of people tend to overlook it. A lot of people tend to shrug it off like its no big deal. But you only get one set of ears, and once they're wrecked you're out of luck.
episode 9: The Internet Makes It Even Better
John and Ben discuss the practical risks associated with connecting every single device we own to the internet. What happens when ore functionality is tied to a remote server and the company changes or closes? Timely in light of Nest Labs acquisition.
episode 9: The Internet Makes It Even Better Follow-up 1
Follow up (Part A) to The Internet Makes It Even Better with a paid alternative to iFTTT Zapier; Replacing LogMeIn with TeamViewer (still has a free tier alternative); and DRM on Internet Connected Devices.
episode 10: Passion Over Academic Proof
John and Ben discuss the problems that arise when we rely on qualifications alone to gauge a person's potential. Just how valuable are degrees, certifications and tests in evaluating someone's passion, work ethic or dynamism?
episode 10: Passion Over Academic Proof Follow-up 1
Follow up (Part A) to Passion Over Academic Proof where we clarify that yes we still need Universities and Colleges and discuss several readers comments.
episode 11: Cause And Effect
John and Ben discuss the process of analyzing failure, from broken alternator belts to plane crashes. Starting with Toyota's five (sometimes six!) why's, John explains some different approaches including fault tree and root cause analysis.
episode 11: Cause And Effect Follow-up 1
Follow up (Part A) to Cause And Effect with more detail on the Aeroperu crash courtesy of listener Dean Lombard.