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.
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.
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9/29/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2026
EP63 - The Ghost in the Machine: How Video Compression and Codecs Hack Your Eyes
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EP62 - The Anti-Noise Paradox: How We Engineer Silence
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EP61 - Ouroboros and the Synthetic Data Paradox in AI Model Collapse
We assume Artificial Intelligence will grow indefinitely smarter, feeding on an endless buffet of digital information. But what happens when the internet runs out of human-made data and AI begins to consume its own output, leading to a catastrophic statistical phenomenon known as Model Collapse?
63 total episodes available with 19 transcripts
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