How to Understand Today

Today's episode explores the evolution of gaming technology, focusing on the development of GPUs and their impact on both gaming and other technological advancements. Phil, Dave, and Simon discuss the historical significance of gaming in driving tech innovation, the future of AI in gaming and video production, and the current state of the gaming industry, including the challenges and opportuni...

In this week's episode, Dave, Simon, and Phil discuss the future of driverless cars, the implications of AI passing the Turing test, and the challenges of understanding and controlling AI behavior. They explore public skepticism towards autonomous vehicles, the potential safety benefits, and the evolving landscape of AI technology. The conversation highlights the need for public trust in AI sy...

Simon, Dave, and Phil discuss the implications of the Online Safety Act in the UK, exploring its potential consequences, challenges in enforcement, and the role of technology companies. They delve into the cultural and societal impacts of online content, the influence of algorithms, and the balance between free speech and regulation. The conversation highlights the complexities of legislating in t...

In this week's episode, Dave, Phil, and Simon explore the profound impact of technology on modern warfare, discussing the evolution of defence strategies, the role of drones, the implications of cyber warfare, and the ethical considerations surrounding autonomous weapons. Additionally, emphasising the need for better management of military technology and a reevaluation of global defence spendi...

In this week's episode, Dave, Phil, and Simon delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI), exploring its definition, evolution, and the intricacies of neural networks. They discuss the challenges of defining intelligence, the historical context of AI development, and the mechanics of how neural networks operate. The conversation also touches on the vast complexity of AI paramet...

In this episode, Dave, Simon and Phil discuss the evolution of robotics, exploring the advancements in humanoid robots and the convergence of AI technologies. They delve into the implications of embodiment and learning for robots, the ethical considerations surrounding AI consciousness, and the exponential progress in robotics that is shaping the future. The conversation highlights the balance bet...

On this week's episode of How to Understand Today, Simon, Dave, and Phil dive into the future of energy - exploring renewables, nuclear power, energy storage, and the transition away from fossil fuels. From fusion breakthroughs to electric vehicles, they break down the tech, challenges, and game-changing innovations shaping tomorrow’s world. #renewableenergy #climatechangey #electric vehicles...

AI'up, what do we have here then? A new AI system? In today's episode, Simon Wyndham, Dave Shapton, and Phil Rhodes discuss the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI system developed by Chinese developers that is reportedly outperforming leading American AI models. They explore the efficiency innovations behind DeepSeek, the implications of exponential technological change, and the concept of th...

In this episode, Simon Wyndham, Dave Shapton, and Phil Rhodes delve into the all-pervading conspiracy theory surrounding the moon landings. They explore the emotional reactions to the need for debunking such theories, the technological advancements of the past, and the human tendency towards skepticism. They address common misconceptions and hoaxes related to the moon landings, the points of failu...

In this week's episode, Simon Wyndham, Dave Shapton, and Phil Rhodes explore the complexities of science and public perception. They discuss the misunderstandings surrounding scientific concepts, the nature of knowledge and evidence, and the challenges faced by science in a politically charged environment. Additionally, they also touch on the implications of AI's progress, the importance of the sc...

In today's episode, Simon Wyndham and David Shapton explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI image generation and its implications for society. They discuss the challenges of distinguishing between AI-generated and real content, the generational differences in perception and engagement with AI, and the potential for AI to both create and detect content. *We had gremlins on one of the mics, so...