Knowledge Drop

Knowledge Drop

By Derek McDonald and Hayden RushTechnology
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Knowledge Drop episodes

  • Airships Are the Future

    Hayden and Derek have a mutual love of airships and talk about the history of these once-mighty creations and the future potential they have. We talk about the infamous Hindenburg crash, the first person to theorize about airships, some of the exciting new things happening currently, and what could be.

    52 min
  • Everyday Underappreciated Tech

    Do you ever take a minute to see the technology that makes your life the way it is? The comforts and ease we enjoy day to day can often be overlooked. Hayden and Derek take some time to talk about such technology.

    52 min
  • Perfect Closed Loop
    This week Hayden and I brainstorm about how to build a green house or garden. Not only that but we talk about how to make the “loop” of water, food and light to optimize growing and lower costs of maintenance.
    1 hr 3 min
  • Power Source of the Universe

    In a good discussion about the future of energy production, we dive into different types of electrical power generation and what needs to happen in order to keep up with the power-hungry masses. We also lightly discuss how politics and large, self-interested corporations pose a hazard to progress.

    42 min
  • Our Social Dilemma

    Hayden and Derek discuss what The Social DIlemma documentary is all about and how engineers are partly responsible. What a great example of unintended consequences of the things we create.

    55 min
  • My Machine Brain

    Our much-awaited Neuralink episode is here! We talk about how your brain in the future could connect to other brains, brains that can control machines and record our dreams.  


    Recommendations:

    Derek - DIY watch (https://www.amazon.com/Fitness-Activity-Waterproof-Pedometer-Smartwatch/dp/B085NNK6BQ/ref=sr_1_3#ace-9766277718)

    Jonathan Beri on Twitter

    Hayden - Elon Musk interviews on Joe Rogan

    1 hr 1 min
  • All the Engineering Feels

    What does it take to be an engineer? Do engineers feel imposter syndrome? YES. Hayden and I talk about why we are going into engineering and how to combat imposter syndrome in engineering as well as a few dreams we have for the future.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Best Inventions Never Made

    There are some things that could have changed the world, but sadly they did not. Listen in as we discover inventions and ideas that could have had a major impact on today!

    Recommendation:

    Jeremy Fielding built a CNC table saw! Check it out!

    Also, make sure and connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube.

    55 min
  • Mongolian Air
    Pollution affects us more than you think. With our guest Sarah ([email protected]) we talk about air quality that is so bad that newborns are sick within minutes of being born and the steps being taken to help alleviate this problem. Recommendations:Sarah - Algae as Energy: A Look to the FutureDerek - learnpython.orgMake sure to follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!
    51 min
  • Anonymous Money
    Erik and I discuss what cryptocurrency is and where it came from. What good can from investing in it? Are there downsides? Coinbase Referral Link:https://www.coinbase.com/join/sandst_jk Recommendations:Erik - 1984 by George Orwell (book)Derek - Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game book series)
    1 hr 1 min

About Knowledge Drop

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Two aspiring engineers who love to talk about amazing science and technology that's headed our way. We can be a part of it as everyday people who want to change the world for the better. Knowledge is…