Tech Talk: Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs with Hal Abelson

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2 Sep 20258min

What do we risk when we let AI do the heavy lifting in our coding? Are we giving up the thinking that makes us good at what we do? And as expectations keep rising to match productivy gains, is all thi...

6 Aug 202542min

I've always found meaning—and a lot of strength—in building things. Now, with AI coding agents changing the way we work, it's easy to feel threatened, like something essential might get taken away. Bu...

2 Juli 202539min

What if your search for connection took you somewhere you never meant to go—almost costing you everything? John Walker grew up building computers and exploring early internet forums, always looking fo...

3 Juni 202548min

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where learning felt like an uphill battle? Like no matter how hard you tried, the pieces just wouldn't fall into place?   Steve Krouse's story shows the pow...

2 Maj 202545min

Can a single line of code change the way we see science, policy, and trust?   In this episode we explore the "Climategate" scandal that erupted from leaked emails and code snippets, fueling doubts abo...

2 Apr 202557min

What if a simple game became a gateway to computational breakthroughs? David Freiberg and Felipe set out on a journey to conquer Hatetris, a notoriously difficult JavaScript game. Their interest ignit...

3 Mars 202548min

What if internet trolls could become your greatest collaborators? Nolen Royalty discovered this unexpected truth when his simple checkbox game went viral. It began with a school email prank that crash...

3 Feb 202552min