The Great Tech LIE
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The Great Tech LIE

By West Central London Fixers

Overview

Your PC is more powerful than machines that sent humans to the moon, yet it struggles to run a web browser and video editor simultaneously.

Part 01

The Great Tech LIE

Your computer is more powerful than machines that sent humans to the moon, yet it struggles to run a web browser and video editor simultaneously. How did we get here? This is the story of the greatest lie in modern technology - the myth that more power always means better performance. From 8GB to 32GB RAM requirements for the same basic tasks, discover why your "upgraded" system feels slower than your old one, and why the tech industry wants you to believe this is progress.


Part 02

What is Data Obesity?

Megabytes, Gigabytes, Terabytes. What does this all mean? As a society we are consuming evermore quantities of data. Is this by design? Awareness of our increasing consumption of of data and its consequences will be covered. We'll also explore how this can be addressed in our busy daily lives.


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Category: Science & Tech, Science

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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

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No refunds

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The Tabernacle

34-35 Powis Square

London W11 2AY United Kingdom

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Jan 20 · 7:30 PM GMT