Pragmatic

By The Engineered Network

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... more

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The podcast currently has 274 episodes available.

Pragmatic episodes:

April 10, 201672: So Much Noise
Noise as a term is widely misused and misunderstood. Carmen joins John to sort out the signal from the noise.
With Carmen Parisi and John Chidgey.
Related Episodes:
Pragmatic Episode 8: A Nice Quiet Serene Environment
Pragmatic Episode 16: One Mans Hopes And Dreams Of An RF Bubble
Pragmatic Episode 64: Software Radios
Neutrium Episodes:
Neutrium Episode 3: Introduction To Hydraulics
Neutrium Episode 4: Pressure Loss In Pipes
Miscellaneous Links:
Types of Friction
Friction
Electronic Noise and Interfering Signals: Principles and Applications
Radio Astronomy
Liquid Nitrogen
Liquid Helium
Noise Temperature
20 Tips On Reducing Noise
Sound pressure
Tinnitus
Cosmic Background Explorer BBC Worldwide YouTube

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March 17, 201671: Off The Rails
Trains and roads look like they have lots in common but the trade-offs in signalling and network design are completely different, and horrendously inconsistent.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
Miscellaneous Links:
What is a tram?
First electric tram
General Motors streetcar conspiracy
Railway signal
Railway signalling
Australian railway signalling

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50min
March 10, 20168: Challenger
The Challenger Space Shuttle was directed to launch on the coldest day on record in Florida and 73 seconds after launch it exploded but the engineers saw it coming.
With John Chidgey.
Links of potential interest:
The Challenger Crew Plunged to Their Deaths
Moonraker - IMDb
Space Shuttle
Space Shuttle Challenger
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
NASA Shuttle Missions
List of Space Shuttle Missions
Thiokol
Challenger: Twenty Years Later, Lessons Never Learned
Space Ship Two
Max Q
The Challenger Launch Decision
Weather and the Shuttle Challenger Disaster
Weather Source: 1986 January
“Star Trek: The Next Generation” Time’s Arrow: Part 1 (TV Episode 1992) - Quotes - IMDb
Challenger Shuttle Engineer Sheds 30 Years Of Guilt

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38min
February 27, 201670: The Seas Will Rise
The cause of global warming may be hotly debated, but rising sea levels are a fact. Vic joins John to talk about how fast it's happening and how our cities will need to adapt.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
Miscellaneous Links:
An Inconvenient Truth on iTunes
The Great Global Warming Swindle IMDb
The Great Global Warming Swindle
Thermal Expansion
GISS Surface Temperature Analysis
Sea Ice Data
Arctic Sea Ice News and Analysis
Alarmist Article Read The Notes: Thousands flee Pacific islands on front line of climate change
CSIRO Sea-level Rise
OzCoasts: Visualising sea-level rise
Global Warming Sea Level Rise Map: San Francisco and Bay Area
Brisbane King Tide Flood Sign
The Thames Barrier
Dutch Dikes
Terps
Underwater Cities
Hysteresis

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39min
February 11, 20167: Piper Alpha
The Piper Oil field in the North Sea became the site of one of the worst Offshore Oil Rig disasters in history when Piper Platform Alpha went up in flames.
With John Chidgey.
Links of potential interest:
Human Factors and Ergonomics for Shift Handover
Piper Alpha
Natural-gas Condensate

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29min
January 29, 20166: Amagasaki
The Amagasaki rail crash was entirely caused by human error but was it a fear of punishment by the company that was ultimately the cause.
With John Chidgey.
Links of potential interest:
Amagasaki Rail Crash
Fukuchiyama Line
ICAO - Annexes Booklet
ICAO - Personnel Licensing FAQ
JTSB Accident Report English Extract
Aircraft and Railway Accidents Investigation Commission
Fatigue
JR West Punished Staff

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24min
January 22, 201669: It's Complicated
Smart Watches support dynamic, configurable complications but not all are created equal. Russell Ivanovic from Shifty Jelly joins John to see just how complicated it can be.
With Russell Ivanovic and John Chidgey.
Related Episodes:
Pragmatic Episode 38: Watch This Time And Space
Pragmatic Episode 38A: Watch This Time And Space Follow-up 1
Miscellaneous Links:
Complication (horology)
World’s Most Complicated Wristwatch Franck Muller Aeternitas Mega 4
Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines
Icon and Image Design
Apple Watch
Bluetooth Low Energy Specification (PDF)
IEEE 802.11
Retro Rocket Watch Face: Android Wear
Fit Cat Watch Face: Android Wear
Samsung Gear S2

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1h 5min
January 08, 201668: Paperless
We are closer than ever to a paperless office, and for John with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil it's time to actually try and see if it's possible.
With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.
Related Articles:
The iPad Pro and Apple Pencil in Engineering
Good Notes
Related Episodes:
Causality Episode 4: Titanic
Pragmatic Episode 23: Maximum Erasability
Pragmatic Episode 29: You Can’t Fight Physics
Miscellaneous Links:
The Office of the Future
Recycled Carbon Neutral A4 Paper 500 Sheets
Uni-Ball Eye Fine Rollerball Pens Assorted 4 Pack
Apple Pencil for iPad Pro
Stylus
Mesopotamia
Stylus (computing)
Tablet Computing From 1888 to 2010
Resistive Touchscreen
Capacitive Sensing
Paper
The 7 Worst Tech Predictions of All Time
Enginerd
PalmPilot
Zire Handheld
GoodNotes
Grafio
Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies

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1h 32min
December 23, 20155: Maccabiah
The 15th Maccabiah Games in 1997 had a temporary bridge for the opening ceremony. The world was shocked when it failed and it did so on every level.
With John Chidgey.
Links of potential interest:
1997 Maccabiah Games
Maccabiah Games
The Maccabiah Bridge Collapse
Google Maps: The Site of the Disaster
Australia/Israel Review: The Bridge Too Far
Phil Moss Recalls the Tragic Death of Four Aussies…
Maccabiah Tragedy
Australian Jews blast Rehiring of Officials Responsible for the Maccabiah Tragedy
Stage Design Israel
American Jewish Year
Maccabiah Bridge Collapse: Initial Investigations |
The Jewish Olympics: The History of the Maccabiah Games

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21min
December 11, 20154: Titanic
The Titanic famously sank on her maiden voyage with a huge loss of life. No ship is unsinkable.
With John Chidgey.
Links of potential interest:
List of Ships Sunk by Icebergs
Titanic Timeline
Time Line
Titanic: The Myth of the Unsinkable Ship
Seamen’s Act
RMS Titanic
Titanic Facts: Statistics about The Sinking of the Ship
Lifeboats of the RMS Titanic
Was the Titanic Ever Publicised as Unsinkable?
Why Did People Believe Titanic Was Unsinkable?
Titanic Deckplans : Tank Top
RMS Republic
International Ice Patrol

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25min

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How many episodes does Pragmatic have?

The podcast currently has 274 episodes available.

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