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By Shaastra IITM

Have you ever wondered if we can transfer consciousness from one person to another? Do you want to know if you'll get tortured by robots one day? Do you want to make sense of what happens in DARK? We can't wait to answer these questions through our further podcast series: TechTraction!
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Quantum Bytes: Part 2

TechTractionNov 08, 2020

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Quantum Bytes: Part 2

Quantum Bytes: Part 2

Ever wondered if one day we could teleport people across the expanse of space? Or if quantum computers could one day mimic our very conciousness?  Want to know more about the bootstrap paradox and how the multiverse theory works?

Come find out with our brand new episode of your favourite science podcast TechTraction. Listen to us conversing with Dr Hartmut Neven, one of the pioneers of Quantum computing and the current head of the Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab at Google. Catch us in conversation with Dr Neven on Spotify! He is the co-founder of the Google Glass project. 

He was also the engineering manager for Google Goggles. He is also currently the Director of Engineering and a distinguished scientist at Google, where he is leading the Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab, which he founded in 2012.

Nov 08, 202025:49
Quantum Bytes: Part 1

Quantum Bytes: Part 1

Ever wondered if one day we could teleport people across the expanse of space? Or if quantum computers could one day mimic our very consciousness?  Want to know more about the bootstrap paradox and how the multiverse theory works?

Come find out with our brand new episode of your favourite science podcast TechTraction. Listen to us conversing with Dr Hartmut Neven, one of the pioneers of Quantum computing and the current head of the Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab at Google. Catch us in conversation with Dr Neven on Spotify! He is the co-founder of the Google Glass project. 

He was also the engineering manager for Google Goggles. He is also currently the Director of Engineering and a distinguished scientist at Google, where he is leading the Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab, which he founded in 2012.

Nov 08, 202028:44
5G and Beyond: Part 2

5G and Beyond: Part 2

Wondering if mind-reading will ever scientifically be possible? Want to know about lifi, the cooler, faster version of wifi? And Is 5G actually harmful to us? Find out through the next episode of TechTraction, your friendly, informative neighbourhood tech podcast!

Continuing from our previous episode we have Dr Robert Heath, an American electrical engineer, researcher, educator, wireless technology pioneer, and a Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina speaking to us. He is also the President and CEO of MIMO Wireless Inc. and the co-founder of Kuma Signals Inc.

Tune in to listen to him speak on wireless communication - 5G and beyond!

Oct 13, 202027:51
5G and Beyond: Part 1

5G and Beyond: Part 1

Wondering if mind-reading will ever scientifically be possible? Want to know about lifi, the cooler, faster version of wifi? And Is 5G actually harmful to us? Find out through the next episode of TechTraction, your friendly, informative neighbourhood tech podcast! 

Our guest of the day, Dr Robert Heath, is an American electrical engineer, researcher, educator, wireless technology pioneer, and a Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina. He is also the President and CEO of MIMO Wireless Inc. and the co-founder of Kuma Signals Inc.

Tune in to listen to him speak on wireless communication - 5G and beyond!

Oct 13, 202031:09
Robots To The Rescue: Part 2

Robots To The Rescue: Part 2

Do thoughts of a world controlled by AI keep you up at night? Do you want to know about one of the most terrifying thought experiments in the world? Wonder why Sophia the robot chose to kill 5 people instead of 1?

Continuing from our previous episode we have Dr Robin Murphy, founder of the field of rescue robotics and a renowned computer scientist, with us to discuss these, and many more.

Sep 12, 202020:15
Robots To The Rescue: Part 1

Robots To The Rescue: Part 1

Do thoughts of a world controlled by AI keep you up at night? Do you want to know about one of the most terrifying thought experiments in the world? Wonder why Sophia the robot chose to kill 5 people instead of 1? 

Get answers to these and more through the second episode of TechTraction, with our next speaker, Dr Robin Murphy, founder of the field of rescue robotics and a renowned computer scientist. 

Sep 12, 202022:38
A Cure Within: Part 2

A Cure Within: Part 2

This episode picks up where the last one ended. Here we have, Dr Jonathan Kipnis, a world-renowned neuroscientist, famous for his work on the relationship between the Central Nervous System and the immune system. He is best known for his discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels, which changed the way people perceive Neuro Degenerative Diseases such as Alzheimer's and Multiple Sclerosis. He is a recipient of the NIH's prestigious Director's Pioneer Award.

Aug 22, 202023:50
A Cure Within: Part 1

A Cure Within: Part 1

On our first episode, we have Dr Jonathan Kipnis, a world-renowned neuroscientist, famous for his work on the relationship between the Central Nervous System and the immune system. He is best known for his discovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels, which changed the way people perceive Neuro Degenerative Diseases such as Alzheimer's and Multiple Sclerosis. He is a recipient of the NIH's prestigious Director's Pioneer Award.

Aug 22, 202024:05
TechTraction Trailer

TechTraction Trailer

Have you ever wondered if we can transfer consciousness from one person to another? Do you want to know if you'll get tortured by robots one day? Do you want to make sense of what happens in DARK?   We can't wait to answer these questions through our further podcast series: TechTraction

With Techtraction, you'll get to listen to experts from across the globe in conversation with members of Team Shaastra. Gain exciting insights into a variety of topics; Quantum Computing, Neuroscience, and Robotics, to name a few! From palpable questions to unsolvable paradoxes, this is sure to keep you guys entertained throughout!

Aug 22, 202001:26