About this episode
The episode discusses the technology behind fiber optics and features a time travel segment with the editor Derrick.
In our 89th episode, we talk about the wires that bring us the bits. And then Derrick the editor time travels.
People in this episode
Host: Michael Lopp
Topics covered
- fiber
- technology
- communication
- wires
- editing
Keywords
- fiber optics
- technology
- communication
- wires
- editing
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