The Extra Dimension features deep discussions on how technology intersects with other parts of our lives. Welcome to the heart of the technological convergence.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 9 hours 24 minutes
The Extra Dimension #36: What Makes Computers Tick
You use computers every day, but do you know how they work? A few computer science majors get together to describe the different components of a computer and what their jobs are.
The Extra Dimension #35: Revisiting Solar Eclipse 2017
Ian R Buck joins Ryan Rampersad in the studio to talk about the "Great American Eclipse." And surprise, Ian brought a microphone with him during his trip to see the eclipse with Scott Kopp, so we get to hear coverage from the event itself!
The Extra Dimension #34: Pervasive Computing
We are quickly approaching a world in which we are constantly surrounded by computers embedded in our environment, serving our needs. What are the challenges we face on our way there, and what can we expect to find once we do?
The Extra Dimension #33: Decentralized Publishing
Today, more and more online content is being published on centralized platforms. That hasn't always been the case, since the internet was created as a decentralized system. Join Ian R Buck and Brian Mitchell as they explore the pros and cons of each ap...
The Extra Dimension #32: GDPR, the Privacy Policy Reckoning
You've probably been getting lots of emails about companies updating their privacy policies. They're all doing this at the same time because the EU's General Data Protection Regulation just came into effect. Find out what it means for you with Ian R Buck.
The Extra Dimension #31: The Philosophical Implications of the Technological Singularity
If machines become more capable than humans in every way, the world will certainly be in for a wild ride. What will this mean for our society, our morality, and our understanding of ourselves? Ian R Buck is joined by Ian Decker and Mike Sandberg to del...
The Extra Dimension #30: Stage Theater’s Tech Revolution
They say theater is a dying medium, but they've been saying that since the advent of radio! In fact, theater has adapted as new technologies become available. What new developments are on the horizon?
The Extra Dimension #29: The Access Economy and the End of Ownership
Imagine a world where you don't have to buy anything because you readily have access to it. Ian R Buck and Brian Mitchell discuss the technologies that could get us there, and the possible consequences of such a system.
The Extra Dimension #28: Infotainment Interface Design for Automobiles
Ian R Buck makes an audio adaptation of his senior seminar paper from 2015.
The Extra Dimension #27: Digital Rights Management (DRM) and the Problems It Introduces
If you consume digital media, chances are you have encountered DRM in the past. Join Ian R Buck, Ryan Rampersad, and Brian Mitchell as they discuss why it exists, the many forms it can take, and the problems it introduces.