Episodios

  • 76: ThinkWORKS 76 The Forgotten Consoles focusing on the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Commodore CDTV, and Philips CD-i.

    76: ThinkWORKS 76 The Forgotten Consoles focusing on the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Commodore CDTV, and Philips CD-i.
    Sep 8 2025
    Time to nerd out with a look at three ground-breaking consoles/home entertainment systems that failed to engage despite being backed by major companies. What were they? Why did they fail? What is their legacy? Find out as we discuss the fate of the 3Do, the CDTV and the CD-i whilst also sharing personal experiences of the platforms. Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/838bf239-a676-4269-94fb-34835fa30ac9 and tell us your experiences with them and your views on why they didn't succeed.

    PS The Atlas Comics at 50 will be Monday 15th now- all explained in this episode.
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    52 m
  • 75: ThinkWORKS 75 The Impact of Social Media Part 3 of 3!

    75: ThinkWORKS 75 The Impact of Social Media Part 3 of 3!
    Sep 1 2025
    In our concluding look at the impact of social media, we examine how it has changed societal and behavioural norms, and wonders what can we do to bring social media technology back to what it was originally intended to do without stifling debate and activism (a question which will need further consideration at a later date).

    In the meantime, join in the discussion about social media with your own suggestions of how we boost the positive benefits of social media whilst negating the serious downsides social media platforms have propagated in the last decade. You can do this at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/4973a6f6-0c60-4a7e-a911-7b16760c0ba3
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    39 m
  • 74: ThinkWORKS 74 The Impact of Social Media Part 2

    74: ThinkWORKS 74 The Impact of Social Media Part 2
    Aug 25 2025
    In this episode we look at the impact of social media on mental health and give some little hacks to help protect yourself or people you know, from the constant attentions that social media platforms seem to demand of their users.

    Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/8bec9001-a30d-414e-8e97-dde4896e0eeb
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    28 m
  • 73: ThinkWORKS 73 The Impact of Social Media Part 1

    73: ThinkWORKS 73 The Impact of Social Media Part 1
    Aug 18 2025
    This week we take a look at social media and the impact it has had on communication, privacy and safety. Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/ebd6967d-6b69-4756-935c-1c7a7842e6b2

    Please forgive the scratchy voice, I was under the weather when I recorded it.
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    37 m
  • 72: ThinkWORKS 72 The Hard Problem of Consciousness!

    72: ThinkWORKS 72 The Hard Problem of Consciousness!
    Aug 11 2025
    We've discussed consciousness as part of our Philosophy 101 episodes, but we've specifically referred to 'the hard question of consciousness' in our recent episodes on panpsychism and Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics, so this delves into what the question is, why consciousness is proving so hard to define as a process, and what are the important thought experiments that can help us at least define the question. Join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/42369516-ab07-4f08-8f81-cf6c1a081ed1
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    23 m
  • 71: ThinkWORKS 71 The Forgotten Computer Giant That Still Speaks To My Inner Nerd!

    71: ThinkWORKS 71 The Forgotten Computer Giant That Still Speaks To My Inner Nerd!
    Aug 4 2025
    After a few heavy subjects, it's now time for a total nerdfest episode as I journey through adventures with Atari computers, look at how the company began, give my assessments as to why Atari failed, and explain why I still have and use my STe, Mega STe, TT and Falcon computers to this day! And all without rubbishing the Amiga! You probably won't have a clue as to why that last bit is important (well, not unless you give this episode a listen), so let's just say I did warn both Atari and Commodore, and their fans, that things needed to change if they wanted to survive. Clearly, they didn't listen...

    Join in the nerdiness at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/951112e0-cc85-4f34-b978-15f65f0d739c and tell me your favourite computing platform from yesteryear and why (but be kind to fans of the competitor brands please!) and share your anecdotes of your time using them!
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    37 m
  • 70: ThinkWORKS 70 The Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics!

    70: ThinkWORKS 70 The Many Worlds Interpretation of Quantum Mechanics!
    Jul 28 2025
    Reality is not certain. Actions and events have consequences that may create a universe for every possible outcome. And you exist in many of these realities all at once. This is the conclusion that Hugh Everett III made in the mid 1950s and faced so much scorn and resistance that he left the field. Today, the idea of MWI is taken as plainly self-evident. Why? What is MWI really and how does it challenge our notions of reality and identity? This is what we discuss in this mind-blowing episode of ThinkWORKS!

    Come and join the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/396bf1be-901d-42c7-bdfd-8e5a08aa4058
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    32 m
  • 69: ThinkWORKS 69 Time Is Nature's Way Of Stopping Everything Happening All At Once. Discuss!

    69: ThinkWORKS 69 Time Is Nature's Way Of Stopping Everything Happening All At Once. Discuss!
    Jul 21 2025
    We all think we understand what time is, but both Relativity and Quantum Mechanics suggest that our understanding of Time may need to be more flexible! This episode considers the nature of time, asks is it possible to travel through it and if so how, and looks at how theories from Einstein and Hawking challenge what we perceive is reality.

    Come and join in the discussion at https://www.darreninform.com/forum/2-thinkworks-voiceworks/discussion/72d95e7d-709b-4547-9418-4026c7010735
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    35 m