Tech Up Podcast

Tanush Prem

Tech Up podcast aims to reveal the bigger picture of our world by making complicated topics easy to understand, often through a narrative lens. Interested in the stretching of minds, Tech Up podcast is here to educate and inspire the thinkers in us.

  1. 13/01/2023

    #75 Revolutionizing Fuel Production: A Solar-Powered Machine Converts CO2 and Plastic Waste into Valuable Energy

    A solar-powered machine that converts CO2 and plastic waste into valuable energy is a technological breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize fuel production. This machine uses solar energy to power a process that converts CO2 and plastic waste into a usable form of fuel, such as gasoline or diesel. This fuel can then be used to power vehicles, generators, and other equipment, reducing the need for fossil fuels and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. The machine also helps to address the problem of plastic waste by converting it into a valuable resource, rather than allowing it to accumulate in landfills or the environment. Overall, this technology offers a sustainable and efficient solution to the challenges of energy production and waste management.

    5 min

  2. 06/01/2023

    #74 Elderly Billionaires and the Pursuit of Immortality

    There is a growing concern among experts that elderly billionaires may seek to achieve immortality and further compound their wealth as a result. This is because many of these individuals have the financial resources and access to cutting-edge medical technologies that could potentially extend their lives indefinitely. While the idea of living forever may seem appealing to some, there are also valid concerns about the potential negative impacts on society. For example, if only a select few individuals are able to achieve immortality, it could lead to an even greater concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a small elite group. Additionally, there are ethical concerns about the allocation of limited medical resources and the potential for immortality to exacerbate already existing inequalities in society.

    5 min

  3. 02/01/2023

    #73 The Cofounder Who Left Neuralink and Started a Rival: An Inside Look

    This podcast delves into the story of a cofounder of Neuralink who left the company and started a competitor that is quickly catching up. The piece provides an inside look into the motivations and experiences of this individual, as well as the current state and future potential of their new venture. It promises to offer insight and perspective on the world of technology and entrepreneurship.

    11 min
  4. #72 The Rise Of Opensea

    04/05/2022

    #72 The Rise Of Opensea

    NFTs have been taking over the art world. And at the center of the $17 billion NFT market is a company called OpenSea.  OpenSea is the Amazon of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens. It’s an online marketplace that allows people to easily create, sell and buy NFTs. It’s one of the largest NFT trading platforms with more than 1.5 million active users, according to Dune Analytics.

    10 min
  5. #71 Dollar at Risk

    20/04/2022

    #71 Dollar at Risk

    The U.S. dollar is the most powerful currency that exists today. Yet, analysts have been warning of the dollar’s impending doom since its original rise to prominence in 1971. As its share in the world’s reserve continues to decline, some experts worry that the dollar’s dominance may be under threat. So what would happen if the dollar were to lose its global reserve currency status?

    12 min
  6. #70 Why Middle class is Disappearing

    06/04/2022

    #70 Why Middle class is Disappearing

    The middle class was once a symbol of the American dream. It meant financial security and an opportunity for a better future. But that portrait of the American middle class is quite different today. A survey in 2018 found that a third of middle-income adults don’t have as much as $400 to cover an unexpected expense. And while the middle-class lifestyle grows more expensive and uncertain, it’s also moving beyond the reach of younger generations.

    15 min
  7. #69 Leaking Wells A billion Dollar problem

    02/04/2022

    #69 Leaking Wells A billion Dollar problem

    Scattered throughout the U.S. are millions of old oil and gas wells with no known operator. They’re a major source of methane emissions and can leak contaminants into the groundwater. But it’s hard to locate these wells, as many were drilled before modern mapping and recordkeeping technologies became widespread. It’s going to cost billions to clean them up, but for the first time there’s major federal funding devoted to doing just that.

    14 min
  8. #68 Why Microsoft Bought Activision

    01/04/2022

    #68 Why Microsoft Bought Activision

    Big moves are happening in the video game industry. Microsoft, the tech giant behind the Xbox console, announced plans in early 2022 to buy Activision Blizzard, the force behind "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft," among other major titles.

    11 min
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Tech Up podcast aims to reveal the bigger picture of our world by making complicated topics easy to understand, often through a narrative lens. Interested in the stretching of minds, Tech Up podcast is here to educate and inspire the thinkers in us.

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  • Creator
    Tanush Prem
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tanush Prem
  • Show Website
    Tech Up Podcast