Technology
Hardware, software, networking, and development
#3222: How Petabytes Move at Light Speed
From 40 gig to 3.2 terabit—the hidden infrastructure moving science data at unimaginable speeds.
#3221: Why Can't Your Partner Reach You? The Family Pager Problem
Smartphones have no reliable urgent notification channel for families. Here's why — and what might fix it.
#3220: When Pelicans Fail: Cases for Network Gear & Monitors
Why a sealed Pelican case can cook your switch or drown it in condensation.
#3218: Building Your Own Cloud in 2026
The software and hardware for a DIY private cloud have never been more feasible. Here's how to pick the right pieces.
#3217: When a Truck Beats the Internet: Shipping Data at Scale
Why FedEx sometimes beats fiber for moving massive datasets across the country.
#3205: Why Pomegranate Wine Isn't Everywhere
Pomegranate wine is 8,000 years old—older than the pyramids. So why can't you find it in stores?
#3203: How Liquid Chrome Markers Create a Mirror Finish
The chemistry behind mirror-finish paint pens and how to use them for professional results.
#3202: Storage in Jerusalem: What You Need to Know First
What to know about storage costs, quotes, and red flags in Jerusalem. Spoiler: it's cheaper than you think.
#3200: Moving with Pallets: A Practical Guide for Israel
Can shipping pallets replace cardboard boxes for moving? A deep dive on sourcing, disassembly, and cost.
#3199: How to Move with Pallets (No Cardboard Needed)
Ditch the cardboard boxes. Here's a step-by-step playbook for moving your apartment on shipping pallets.
#3182: Micro-Dispenser Pens vs Car Paint: What Actually Works
Can AliExpress scratch pens really fix car paint? The chemistry behind those tiny tips.
#3173: Moving Secrets from Film Scouts & Museum Pros
Steal moving systems from film location scouts and museum registrars — professions that move entire worlds, not just boxes.
#3169: Why Your Phone Betrays You to a Nursery Speaker
Android’s Bluetooth still can’t manage multiple devices. Here’s why—and what actually works.
#3158: How Consumer Drones Really Talk to Their Controllers
From DJI's OcuSync to military SATCOM and 4G LTE — how drone control links actually work and why they fail.
#3141: How Search Teams Use $500 Torches to See 2km
How SAR teams deploy throwers, flood lights, and beacons as coordinated systems — and the physics that makes 2km throw possible.
#3132: Why Your Storage Bins Don't Stack (And How to Fix It)
One cubic foot could fix your garage chaos — if manufacturers would agree on it.
#3126: How Flat Hierarchy Actually Works (No, It’s Not No Managers)
Flat hierarchy isn’t no managers—it’s fewer gates between insight and action. But hidden hierarchies survive every reorg.
#3119: How to Catalog Your Entire Home Without Losing Your Mind
One listener spent 3 years cataloging thousands of items. Here’s what he learned about systems that actually survive.
#3112: Life on the Logistics Bubble: Supply Chains That Can't Fail
How planners keep Antarctic stations, submarines, and remote outposts alive when resupply is impossible for months.
#3107: Precision Engineering Disguised as a Paint Pen
The hidden science of markers that survive jet exhaust, salt fog, and 650°C steel.