Technology Connections

Season 2021

Explores numerous aspects of technological history, from how things work to the way they developed, covering a wide range of tech - one moment delving into analog television's electron guns, the next exposing your modern toaster's flaws.

Where to Watch Technology Connections • Season 2021

24 Episodes

  • Humidifiers: Simpler is better?
    E1
    Humidifiers: Simpler is better?The air. It holds water! And how much it holds matters! A lot, in fact. Sometimes we need to adjust it in the upwards persuasion. Learn why and how in this little ol’ video!
  • Exploring the Technology Connections Set (1 million subscribers special)
    E2
    Exploring the Technology Connections Set (1 million subscribers special)All I can really say is thanks a million!
  • Reusable handwarmers that get hot by freezing
    E3
    Reusable handwarmers that get hot by freezingThese things are so cool they're hot.
  • The GeoSafari Jr. was a cleverly flexible kid's game
    E4
    The GeoSafari Jr. was a cleverly flexible kid's gameIt's yellow!
  • Heat Pumps: the Future of Home Heating
    E5
    Heat Pumps: the Future of Home Heating
  • In Defense of the CFL: A Retrospective
    E6
    In Defense of the CFL: A RetrospectiveIt really was a bright idea.
  • The Future of Heat Pumps is Underground (and other places, too!)
    E7
    The Future of Heat Pumps is Underground (and other places, too!)If you thought you were pumped earlier, wait until you get a load of this! Policymakers, pay attention!
  • These digital clocks aren't digital at all
    E8
    These digital clocks aren't digital at allIt's time.
  • Analog Hygrometers - how?
    E9
    Analog Hygrometers - how?It's a simple one this time. Simple! Simple!
  • What the Crookes Radiometer can teach us
    E10
    What the Crookes Radiometer can teach usBet you didn't think these things were useful now, did ya?
  • Perhaps the weakest link in the US electrical system
    E11
    Perhaps the weakest link in the US electrical systemI hope this discussion really strikes a cord. (and hey, there's a pinned comment I think you should read)
  • Why do hurricane lanterns look like that?
    E12
    Why do hurricane lanterns look like that?It's all about the air.
  • How the gas mantle made lamps 10X brighter
    E13
    How the gas mantle made lamps 10X brighterThis was a really bright idea.
  • Batteries aren't the only way to store energy. Here's another.
    E14
    Batteries aren't the only way to store energy. Here's another."Reduce emissions and save the grid with this one weird trick!!!" -Confucius
  • Pressure lamps: gaslighting on the go
    E15
    Pressure lamps: gaslighting on the goThe pressure's getting to me.
  • Why it's not possible to synchronize turn signals (but also absolutely is)
    E16
    Why it's not possible to synchronize turn signals (but also absolutely is)Use your blinkers.
  • I messed up. You're using too much detergent.
    E17
    I messed up. You're using too much detergent.New rule: instructions on how to use the consumable thing from those who are incentivized to keep selling it to you ought not be trusted.
  • Introducing a new series! Connextras: Sights and Sounds
    E18
    Introducing a new series! Connextras: Sights and SoundsFun times to be had over on Connextras! https://youtu.be/Xx_ylYKD6Bo
  • Holey Plugs, Batman! But... what are they for?
    E19
    Holey Plugs, Batman! But... what are they for?
  • The Birth of Photography: Drawing With Light (and silver iodide)
    E20
    The Birth of Photography: Drawing With Light (and silver iodide)
  • Making Film Reveal its Image: the B&W Development Process
    E21
    Making Film Reveal its Image: the B&W Development Process
  • This digital piano has some very clever controls
    E22
    This digital piano has some very clever controls
  • Once again I attempt to add polish to LED holiday lights
    E23
    Once again I attempt to add polish to LED holiday lights
  • Darkroom Printing - Using a Backwards Camera for the Final Image- Photography Part 3
    E24
    Darkroom Printing - Using a Backwards Camera for the Final Image- Photography Part 3

 

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