100 episodes

The story of technological progress is one of drama and intrigue, sudden insight and plain hard work. Let’s explore technology’s spectacular failures and many magnificent success stories.

This content is in service of Houston Public Media’s education mission and is sponsored by the University of Houston. It is not a product of our news team.

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    • 4.8 • 165 Ratings

The story of technological progress is one of drama and intrigue, sudden insight and plain hard work. Let’s explore technology’s spectacular failures and many magnificent success stories.

This content is in service of Houston Public Media’s education mission and is sponsored by the University of Houston. It is not a product of our news team.

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1168: Voltaire and Science

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1168: Voltaire and Science

    Episode: 1168 Voltaire, Newton, science, and the French Revolution.  Today, Newton, Voltaire, and the French Revolution.

    • 3 min
    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1167: Machiavelli

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1167: Machiavelli

    Episode: 1167 Machiavelli's attempt to make objective science of statecraft.  Today, thoughts about Machiavelli and immature science.

    • 3 min
    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1166: Josquin Des Prez

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1166: Josquin Des Prez

    Episode: 1166 Searching for the historical Josquin Desprez.  Today, academic detectives look for the real Josquin.

    • 3 min
    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1994: Theory and Encryption

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 1994: Theory and Encryption

    Episode: 1994 Encryption: abstraction in the world of practical business.  Today, guest scientist Andrew Boyd sends secret messages.

    • 3 min
    Engines of Our Ingenuity 2897: Privacy and Technology

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 2897: Privacy and Technology

    Episode: 2897 A (Very) Short History of Privacy and Technology.  Today, privacy and technology.

    • 3 min
    Engines of Our Ingenuity 2779: Smart Phones / Wise Phones

    Engines of Our Ingenuity 2779: Smart Phones / Wise Phones

    Episode: 2779 Smartphones/Wise Phones, our changing relationship with phones over the last century.  Today, smartphones vs. wise phones.

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
165 Ratings

165 Ratings

Fatnessmonster8 ,

This cannot end

I have been listening to this for 3 years and I cannot get enough. I listen to it in the car with my kids, although they are very young they are hearing about the wonders of engineeringand how inventive minds work

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My First Exposure to Science

I remember listening to this show everyday on my way to elementary school. Thank you, John Lienhart for the great memories.

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Each episode is packed with knowledge, like an espresso bean.

Great starting point for exploring new subjects.

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