Podcast Update

Vint Cerf, one of the founders of the Internet (Not to be confused with Al Gore), talks with Larry Magid, of Larry's World about the Internet what he might have done if he could have more accurately predicted how itwould be used. He also builds the case for IPv6. A good listen.

John Seely Brown talks about off-shoring during which he talks about how suppliers influence the design decisions of some companies through a process that focuses more on cost then price. He elaborates this case to imply that this bottom up approach influencesa style of design and construction that is similar to or useful for computer science topics like open source.

Kris Lichter talked about the Genographic Project. IBM and National Geographic are collecting DNA from a large number of people via a participation package. Others are solicited because they are indigenous to particular and identifiable areas. Then, the volunteers DNA is analyzed to determine is geographical history. I can't wait to search the net and become a participant. Yes, participants get to see their own history. Very cool.

Found it and the kit costs almost $100, ouch. I might still do it, but some how I was expecting less expense. I won't be doing it right away.

Joel Spolsky talks with Phil Windley about writing skills and their importance for programmers. He and Phil also talked about a collection (a book I think) that Joel put together. The collection contained artices thatJoel and others nominated as some of the best writing examples on the web.

Buzz Aldrin talks about space flight. Particularly, he talks about some ideas about how to make it more feasible for more of us. He also talks a hearing aids and why those that need them should be less concerned about social stigmas and those of that don't should create fewer stigmas. It is amazing that Buzz is still as energetic and youthful, but is also hope creating. May I be so lucky. Keep it up Buzz.

Susan Crawford and Phil Weiser talk about the "Brand X" decision from the Supreme Court involving broadband and cable. The built a good case for why this may be more important then the "MGM vs Grokster" decision. This decision gave the FCC the power to choose when to intervene by declaring certain uses of the cable systems for Internet traffic (e.g., e911 for VoIP). If you are interested in legal stuff as it applies to the Internet, you will like this. For me, a bit too legalistic.