First Principles is the podcast that deconstructs the complex, invisible systems shaping our modern world. Ever wonder how a social media algorithm works, how AI really thinks, or how GPS knows your exact location? Each episode, we break down one concept from its fundamental truths, giving you clarity without the technical jargon. If you're curious about the tech you use every day and want to finally understand it, this is your starting point.
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First Principles is the podcast that deconstructs the complex, invisible systems shaping our modern world. Ever wonder how a social media algorithm works, how AI really thinks, or how GPS knows your exact location? Each episode, we break down one concept from its fundamental truths, giving you clarity without the technical jargon. If you're curious about the tech you use every day and want to finally understand it, this is your starting point.
EP36 - The Internet's Phonebook: Decoding the Invisible Magic of DNS
First Principles
29 minutes 8 seconds
1 month ago
EP36 - The Internet's Phonebook: Decoding the Invisible Magic of DNS
You type a name like google.com into your browser, and a world of information appears instantly. We treat it like magic, a simple act of summoning. But behind that simple name is a frantic, globe-spanning chase for a secret number, orchestrated by an invisible system we all use every second of every day. This is the story of the internet’s phonebook: the Domain Name System, or DNS.
First Principles
First Principles is the podcast that deconstructs the complex, invisible systems shaping our modern world. Ever wonder how a social media algorithm works, how AI really thinks, or how GPS knows your exact location? Each episode, we break down one concept from its fundamental truths, giving you clarity without the technical jargon. If you're curious about the tech you use every day and want to finally understand it, this is your starting point.