INIT

About INIT

Technology is shifting from engaging just your eyes and ears to engaging your entire body. Immersive technology and next-generation wireless networks, sometimes collectively called the Tactile Internet, will shift the fundamental relationship between humans and the technologies we invent. The transition of cyberspace from being virtual to being a physical place you can visit with all your senses is the biggest deal since... maybe since ever. Let's talk about it! INIT is a different type of tech podcast. We get geeky, but we keep track of the human story. More than anything, INIT is about people – the people behind the tech, why they do what they do, and their vision of the future. We've all heard the adage, "the best way to predict the future is to invent it." INIT brings you conversations with the inventors of our shared future.

Publisher

Dave Birnbaum

Category

arts · society & culture · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Nov 2019

Latest episode

4 Jan 2022

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jan 2022

   Moving Upstream

   In the final episode of INIT, Dave talks about his transition to a new field.

2. 

   21 Dec 2021

   The Logic of the Tactile Internet

   Dave Birnbaum plays the role of guest in this one, and is interviewed about the possibilities for fundamental change brought about by advanced haptic technology. This episode is rebroadcast from episode 14 of the podcast entitled Haptics Club. Special Guests: David Parisi and Eric Vezzoli.

3. 

   19 Oct 2021

   A Hug for Your Mind

   Francois Kress is co-founder & CEO of Feelmore Labs, which makes Cove, a new type of wearable device. Discussion topics include leadership in design-driven fields, how luxury products become valuable, running health tech startups, how people perceive emotional touch, and how to make wearable technology that is humane and intuitive. Special Guest: François Kress.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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