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Can Superstitions Solve Technical Problems?
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
We all know not to walk under a ladder. Or break a mirror. Or do anything that may incur the wrath of the paranormal. Superstitions linger, even in places you may not expect. The devices, software, and general technology we use every day spring from the progression of science. But that doesn’t stop us from coming up with new superstitions. From blowing into cartridges to waving cell phones in the air, we’ve come up with some fixes that technically don’t make a lot of sense. This week on Compiler, we ask a few people from tech support whether superstitions have a useful role in solving our technical difficulties.
Released:
Sep 30, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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