The Tech of Tomorrow That Never Arrived & The Remarkable History of Teeth - SYSK Choice
Summary
This episode features technology journalist Nicole Koby, who explains why promised innovations like flying cars and driverless vehicles have been delayed due to real-world complexities and iterative development. Later, vertebrate zoologist Bill Shutt explores the evolutionary history of teeth, discussing why humans are high-maintenance compared to other animals, the origins of dental hygiene standards, and the link between oral health and Alzheimer’s disease.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Health Matters podcast
Show preview and Quince sponsorship
Self-checkout reduces impulse buying
Introduction to Nicole Kobie on technology
History and failure of flying cars
The future of driverless cars and safety
Vinted and Monarch Money sponsorships
Artificial General Intelligence and risks
Robots and the uncanny valley
Smart cities and urban technology
Shopify and American Express sponsorships
Introduction to Bill Shutt on teeth
Why humans need dental care
Evolution of teeth and diet
Teeth in mating and Hollywood veneers
George Washington's dentures and history
Diversity of animal teeth
Link between dental health and Alzheimer's
Wisdom teeth and jaw evolution
Closing and call to action
Starbucks Cards sponsorship
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