Full Show: The Ripple Effect
Computer programming, energy storage, and casual conversations all have often-unnoticed ripple effects. This week, we dig deeper into some of the aspects of our lives that people rarely give a second thought.
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Show Notes
We can thank one woman for a lot of the software still used today. A look back at the strides and struggles of Grace Hopper.
Clean energy seems to be on the tip of everyone’s tongue. So why doesn’t the U.S. invest in it more? Jay Whitacre explains the business behind renewable energy technology.
Ever notice the small pauses — like “um” and “uh” — that pepper our daily conversations? They actually serve a purpose. We break down the rules of conversation.