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My First Tech
by Dayan Ruben
Reflecting on our first experience with technology is like stepping back into a moment of pure discovery. This podcast from a software creator for those shaping the tech world and curious minds. Each episode dives into a new language, tool, or trend, offering practical insights and real-world examples to help developers navigate and innovate in today’s evolving landscape.Made with AI and curiosity using NotebookML (notebooklm.google) by Dayan Ruben (dayanruben.com).
Episodes
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Claude's Cycles: How Generative AI Shocked Donald Knuth
Legendary computer scientist Donald Knuth was recently in for a "shock" when an open mathematical problem he had been working on for several weeks was successfully solved by Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story behind "Claude's Cycles," exploring how…
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The SLM Revolution: Why Smaller, Specialized AI is the Future
There's an incredible buzz around AI agents, with the prevailing wisdom suggesting that bigger is always better. The industry has poured billions into monolithic, Large Language Models (LLMs) to power these new autonomous systems. But what if this dominant approach is fundamentally misaligned…
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The Illusion of Thinking: Do AI Models Really Reason?
It looks incredibly impressive when a large language model explains its step-by-step thought process, giving us a window into its "mind." But what if that visible reasoning is a sophisticated illusion? This episode dives deep into a groundbreaking study on the new generation of "Large Reasoning...
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Charting the Course for Safe Superintelligence
What happens when AI becomes vastly smarter than humans? It sounds like science fiction, but researchers are grappling with the very real challenge of ensuring Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is safe for humanity. Join us for a deep dive into the cutting edge of AI safety research…
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Algorithms for Artificial Intelligence: Understanding the Building Blocks
Ever tried to understand how AI actually learns, only to get lost in a sea of equations and jargon? This episode is your fast track through the fundamentals of machine learning, breaking down complex concepts into understandable nuggets. Drawing inspiration from Stanford course materials, we…
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C: The Bedrock of Modern Tech
It's over 50 years old, yet the C programming language remains a fundamental building block beneath countless technologies we use daily, from operating systems to embedded devices. Join us as we dive deep into the core principles of C, guided by the classic Kernighan & Ritchie text. We explore…
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The Hidden Value of Open Source: Beyond Free Code
Open source software powers our lives, from our phones to our fridges. We uncover its enormous economic impact, revealing how much businesses save (trillions of dollars!), the importance of different programming languages, and how to ensure its sustainable future. The Value of Open Source…
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AI Agents: From Smart Homes to Deep Learning
Ever wondered how AI is transforming our lives, from smart homes to the stock market? In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of AI agents – systems that can perceive, reason, and act to achieve goals. We'll unpack the core concepts from "AI Foundations of Computational Agents," delve...
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Decoding Databases: Indexes, Tradeoffs, and the Quest for Speed
Unlock the secrets behind lightning-fast data retrieval! We explore the inner workings of database storage engines, from simple bash scripts to complex B-trees. Discover how indexes work, the trade-offs between speed and storage space, and how data warehouses organize vast amounts of historical...
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LLMs: Magic or Math? A Deep Dive into Language Models
Large Language Models are everywhere, but how do they actually work? Join us as we unravel the science and engineering behind these powerful AIs that can write, translate, and even create. From pre-training to fine-tuning, we explore how they learn and what it means for the future of tech....
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System Design Deep Dive: Beyond the Code
Dive into the core of software engineering and system design with us! This episode, we're breaking down key concepts, real-world case studies, and emerging trends using the fantastic insights from ByteByteGo's System Design 101. Whether you’re prepping for an interview, just curious about how...
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Machine Learning Mastery: Strategies for Success with Andrew Ng
Are you working on a machine learning project and feeling overwhelmed? This episode dives into the practical strategies outlined in Andrew Ng's "Machine Learning Yearning", offering a roadmap for building and improving your AI systems. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and make rapid progress by...
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Diving into Operating Systems: Virtualization, Concurrency, and Persistence
Join us to discuss about the book "Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces" which teaches operating system concepts through a dialogue format between a professor and student. The excerpts cover various topics, including CPU and memory virtualization, concurrency, persistence (file systems and...
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Thinking Like a Computer Scientist: A Python Programming Journey
This episode explores how to approach problem-solving through computer programming using Python. We'll learn about the core concepts in "Think Python," including variables, expressions, functions, and control structures, and how these elements work together to create effective programs. We'll…
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Structure and Interpretation: Exploring the Foundations of Computer Science
Join us as we delve into the classic textbook, "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs" (SICP), exploring its key concepts and timeless principles. From abstraction and recursion to metacircular evaluators and logic programming, we unpack the ideas that have shaped generations of...
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Logic, Proofs, and the Mathematics of Computation: From Simple Predicates to Complex Algorithms
This episode explores the mathematical concepts underlying computer science. We'll begin with logic and proofs, examining predicates, propositional formulas, and truth tables. We'll then discuss induction, recursive definitions, and structural induction for analyzing data types. The podcast will...
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Unlocking the Power of Algorithms: A Deep Dive into Competitive Programming
This episode delves into the fascinating world of competitive programming, exploring the crucial role of algorithms and their real-world applications. Uncover the importance of time complexity in crafting efficient solutions, going beyond simple code to strategies that optimize performance.…
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Mobile App Reliability: An SRE Perspective
Mobile apps are complex systems with unique reliability challenges. Unlike servers, where engineers have complete control, mobile app reliability depends on billions of devices and user behaviors. This episode explores how Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles can be applied to build and...
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From Zero to Rust Hero: Exploring Google's Comprehensive Rust Course
Join us as we explore Google's in-depth course, "Comprehensive Rust," a free resource designed to take you from Rust novice to proficient developer. We'll discuss the course's structure, covering Rust fundamentals, specialized deep dives into Android, Chromium, and bare-metal development, and a...
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Kotlin Unlocked: Your Gateway to Modern Programming
In this debut episode, we dive into the world of Kotlin, the modern programming language that’s taking the tech world by storm. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, Kotlin offers a fresh, efficient way to code—whether for Android apps, server-side development, or even...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Reflecting on our first experience with technology is like stepping back into a moment of pure discovery. This podcast from a software creator for those shaping the tech world and curious minds. Each episode dives into a new language, tool, or trend, offering practical insights and real-world examples to help developers navigate and innovate in today’s evolving landscape.Made with AI and curiosity using NotebookML (notebooklm.google) by Dayan Ruben (dayanruben.com).
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Reflecting on our first experience with technology is like stepping back into a moment of pure discovery. This podcast from a software creator for those shaping the tech world and curious minds. Each episode dives into a new language, tool, or trend, offering practical insights and real-world...
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