Supercharged

Every week, Supercharged tackles a complex—and sometimes unusual—question about technology, science, psychology, and human existence to find out how we can approach life better in our rapidly changing world.<br /><br /> Got a question you'd like us to answer or comment for the show? Visit <a href="http://awkwardhuman.com/supercharged">awkwardhuman.com/supercharged</a> for lots of options! Check out <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/SuperchargedPodcast">our Subreddit</a>, too! If you love the show, please <a href="http://awkwardhuman.com/help-us/">help us keep making it</a>! (This does not require a financial contribution.) Hosted by Adam Dachis & Tommy Honton.

243: Super Easy Pet Swapping (and Other New AI)

Tommy and Adam discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence, include a massive leap forward in face swapping for pets and (the obviously less important) autonomous vehicle accident prevention. Also, watch out for ambient computing!

06-06
01:08:55

242: Dr. Computer

Tommy and Adam discuss how AI will help—and is already helping—the medical industry improve the diagnostic process and save lives.

07-18
01:14:31

241: The Allure of Expertise

Tommy and Adam discuss the reasons behind the fascination with watching professionals do great work and what we actually gain from it.

06-14
54:58

240: It's Over 9000!

Tommy and Adam discuss Apple's decline into an overpriced garbage fire and the potential impact of Google's new math test for artificial intelligence.

06-09
01:14:05

239: Social Media, Mental Health, and Farts

Tommy and Adam discuss Instagram's decision to test the removal of likes from posts in Canada as well as a new app that analyzes your farts.

05-31
01:04:59

238: Preparing for the Future: Part II

Tommy and Adam continue the previous week's conversion about preparing for future issues that new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and DNA sequencing/analysis will bring about.

05-28
40:48

237: Preparing for the Future: Part I

Tommy and Adam discuss an interesting law suit against Apple's alleged use of facial recognition technology, DNA security issues, and more reasons you need to be informed and prepared for rapidly evolving future technologies.

05-16
51:08

235: Tech Monopolies: What Should We Do?

Tommy and Adam discuss the monopolies of the tech giants and the growing need to break them apart, stop future acquisitions, and restore true competition to the US market.

04-25
49:31

234: How to Create a Successful Kickstarter Campaign

Tommy and Adam talk to "Escape Room in a Box" creators Juliana Patel and Ariel Rubin about creating a successful Kickstarter campaign. They offer a lot of helpful advice to anyone who has ever wanted to crowdfund a game (or other project).

04-13
01:07:50

236: Controversies in Gaming

Tommy and Adam are joined by special guest Tina Amini (Editor in Chief of Games at IGN) to talk about what makes a video game great and how they successfully establish an emotional connection with the player.

04-07
35:48

233: The Newly Expanded "Apple Lifestyle"

Tommy and Adam discuss Apple's broad diversification coming out of their latest event, public shaming of people who treat the environment poorly, and the EU's decision to pass Article 11 and 13 (now 17).

04-04
46:26

232: Kurzgesagt: Trouble in a Nutshell?

Tommy and Adam discuss Kurzgesagt's recent video regarding trust and integrity along with the controversy surrounding the choice to publish it.

03-29
51:15

231: Fyre and Theranos: The Illusion of Success

Tommy and Adam discuss the recently-documented controversies surrounding Fyre and Theranos as they demonstrate a common problem in modern America: the illusion of success has become more important than success itself.

03-23
01:04:39

230: Volumetric Capture

Tommy and Adam discuss MP4 viruses, updates on the new HoloLens, and Intel's new volumetric capture technology.

03-14
48:12

229: HoloLens II

Tommy and Adam discuss the upcoming HoloLens II. They'll update with the more official info next week!

02-28
58:24

228: Don't Feed the Trolls?

Tommy and Adam take a look at the diverse world of trolling that has evolved over the last decade.

02-21
01:03:26

227: Blind

Adam and Tommy discuss the controversy over a South Korean platform called Blind that allows anonymous discussion amongst employees of large corporations.

02-14
53:04

226: True Crime

Tommy and Adam discuss the effect the internet and technology has had on the way we view, approach, create, and react to true crime stories.

02-07
47:50

225: Hack Your Morning Routine

Tommy and Adam discuss methods for hacking your morning routine and why it's important to start your day well.

02-02
49:03

224: Brilliant Assholes

Tommy and Adam discuss whether being brilliant or visionary gives you any right to be an asshole to the people who work for you. Does it bring out better work or are you just a bad person with intelligence and/or creativity?

01-17
50:33

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