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First Principles

First Principles

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First Principles is the podcast that deconstructs the complex, invisible systems shaping our modern world. Ever wonder how a social media algorithm works, how AI really thinks, or how GPS knows your exact location? Each episode, we break down one concept from its fundamental truths, giving you clarity without the technical jargon. If you're curious about the tech you use every day and want to finally understand it, this is your starting point. If you enjoy the show and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee: https://paypal.me/podcast8First-Principles Podcast Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • EP85 - MicroLED and the Display Made of a Million Tiny Suns

    EP85 - MicroLED and the Display Made of a Million Tiny Suns
    Oct 29 2026
    You glance at your smartwatch under the glaring midday sun, and the screen is as bright and clear as a printed photograph. We rarely think about the impossible physics happening beneath that glass, assuming it is just an incremental upgrade to the screens we already have. But what if the next generation of displays requires a manufacturing process so precise it borders on science fiction? If you enjoy the show and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee: https://paypal.me/podcast8
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    17 mins
  • EP84 - The Invisible Radiator: Cracking the Code of Enhanced Geothermal Systems

    EP84 - The Invisible Radiator: Cracking the Code of Enhanced Geothermal Systems
    Oct 26 2026
    We think of geothermal energy as a geographical lottery, restricted to bubbling geysers and volcanic hot springs. But what if you could tap into the limitless heat beneath our feet, anywhere on Earth? This episode cracks open the black box of Enhanced Geothermal Systems to reveal how drilling technologies are turning the solid rock of our planet into an infinite, clean power plant. If you enjoy the show and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee: https://paypal.me/podcast8
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    21 mins
  • EP83 - The Geothermal Battery: Decoding Direct Lithium Extraction at the Salton Sea

    EP83 - The Geothermal Battery: Decoding Direct Lithium Extraction at the Salton Sea
    Oct 23 2026
    We expect our electric cars to drive hundreds of miles silently and our phones to stay charged all day, powered by a hidden alchemy of lithium. We assume this miracle metal is just dug out of the ground like coal or gold, but what if the future of energy relies on an invisible molecular lock and key? In this episode, we decode the First Principles of Direct Lithium Extraction, revealing how a toxic lake in California is being transformed into the engine of the twenty-first century. If you enjoy the show and want to support it, you can buy me a coffee: https://paypal.me/podcast8
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    23 mins
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