Causality

By The Engineered Network

Chain of Events. Cause and Effect. We analyse what went right and what went wrong as we discover that many outcomes can be predicted, planned for and even prevented.... more

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March 08, 2014 15: Extend or Recode
When asked to, or need to use someone else’s software code in your project it’s not always a clear cut choice how to approach it. Do you extend or recode? John and Ben explore the pros-cons and put forward some practices to reduce the potential damage.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.

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February 23, 201414: The Worlds Most Popular Camera
The iPhone has disrupted the consumer photography industry and is the most popular camera in the world. But is it the best camera? John explores the limitations of using the iPhone as your only camera, drawbacks of a DSLR and how accessories can help.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
TechDistortion Companion Articles:
The Worlds Most Popular Camera
Review of the AtoB iPhone Camera Grip
Related Links:
Pragmatic Episode Survey
Review: Apple iPhone 4S (16GB/32GB/64GB)
Flickr: Camera Finder
Apple iPhone 5 16GB Is The Most Popular Model
Chase Jarvis
Image stabilization
Muku Shuttr
Shutter Grip / Tripod Clip / External Battery for iPhone 5s / 5 : DCkina.com - The most comprehensive range of lenses for iPhones / Smartphones is here!

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1h 7min
February 16, 201413: Safety, Safety Everywhere
John and Ben discuss ways to take reasonable but meaningful safety precautions in the workplace, and around the home.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Related Links:
Russell Energy Meter
Common Questions About Flame Resistant Clothing
The Story Of Charlie Morecraft
Top 5 causes of accidental home injury deaths
Ionization vs Photoelectric Smoke Detectors
Information About Confined Spaces:
Confined Spaces
Confined Spaces: Is 19.5 Percent Oxygen Really Safe?
Top Gear: Bolivia Special
Effects of high altitude on Humans
Altitude.org | Living in Thin Air
Air Pressure and Altitude above Sea Level
AP-206: Guide to Atmospheric Testing in Confined Spaces (PDF)
Hydrogen Sulphide
Sewer Gas

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1h 29min
February 09, 201412: Pages Blocks Planes Die Bank Device
John and Ben discuss SSDs, data transfer bottlenecks and the evolution of PC data storage architectures.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Bus Communication:
Parallel Communication
Industry Standard Architecture
Advanced Technology Attachment
Parallel ATA
Serial ATA
8b/10b encoding
Conventional PCI
PCI Express
Memory:
Non-Volatile Memory
Field Electron Emission
Hot-Carrier Injection
Tunnel Injection
Flash Memory
Insulated-Gate Bipolar Transistor
MOSFET
Flash Memory Interface Tutorial
Introduction to Flash Memory (PDF)
Should You Upgrade to SSD
SandForce
SandForce Driven Program
Solid-State Drive
Data Striping
Optimizing Flash (PPT)
Flash Translation Layers (PPT)
SSDs:
OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD Review 240GB
PR_PCIeSSDcard.jpg 2,779×2,779 pixels
Samsung and Toshiba (SandForce) SSDs Go Head To Head
Miscellaneous:
Basecamp Next’s Caching Hardware
37 Signals Still Happily Scaling On Moore RAM and SSDs

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1h 10min
February 02, 20142D: The Battery Problem Follow-up 4
Follow up (Part D) to The Battery Problem where John addresses some more follow up about Flywheels as a form of energy storage, the challenge of disposing of or recycling dead solar panels in 40 years and realistic expectations of DC efficiency.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Related Links:
Flywheel Energy Storage
Drag
High-temperature superconductivity
Leidenfrost effect
Flywheels: Reinventing the wheel | The Economist
Solar System Design – Tech Distortion
Recycling Methods for Used Photovoltaic Panels | WaterShed at the University of Maryland | U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011
Aluminium recycling
Glass recycling
Dielectric Testing (PDF)
IEEE Smart Grid Experts Roundup: AC vs. DC Power - IEEE Smart Grid
DC-to-DC converter
AC Adaptor

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February 02, 201411: 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.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Related Links:
Your phone is trying to warn you | Tim Radtke
Pragmatic Podcast | Tim Radtke
Pragmatic Podcast (Translated)
Fault Tree Analysis
Reliability Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
5 Whys - Toyota
Seconds From Disaster
Aeroperú Flight 603

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59min
January 26, 201410: 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?
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
TechDistortion Companion Articles:
Passion Over Academic Proof
Nobody is Competent: We Are All Human
Related Links:
List of people claimed to possess an eidetic memory

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1h 1min
January 18, 20149: 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.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Related Links:
1080p is the final standard TV resolution | DerekMartin.ca
Pragmatic - Dev With Imagination
The Last Days of the Internet of Everything
Peek (mobile Internet device)
Belkin WeMo

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53min
January 11, 20147A: 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.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Related Links:
Flash/thumb drive gradual aging (PeterN)
How long does a flash drive last?

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January 11, 20142C: The Battery Problem Follow-up 3
Follow up (Part C) to The Battery Problem with a discussion of Germany's forward-thinking approach to renewable energy.
With Ben Alexander and John Chidgey.
Related Links:
Fraunhofer Institute Electricity 2013
Hydro-Power Storage of Energy Transition
German Renewable Energy Act
Renewable energy in Germany

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FAQs about Causality:

How many episodes does Causality have?

The podcast currently has 281 episodes available.