For most of us, our average day is an experience unlike any other in human history. The world we interact with and engage with is a culmination of millennia of curiosity, probing and discovery. The story of how we got here, the layers of seeking and exploration; that are too often displaced as a triviality of life, is a massive part of the human story.
New Mind is a celebration of that journey; the telling of slivers of that human story. Each composition is a careful telling of a slice of our technological world, exploring not just the “how it works” but the evolution of the why – the series of historical events that made it this way
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription This video explores the fascinating world of O-rings – simple yet critical components that have shaped modern engineering and safety standards. From their invention by Danish machinist Niels Christensen to their tragic role in the Challenger disaster,…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription From ancient Greece to modern automobiles, the humble hose clamp has played a crucial role in engineering and industry. The hose clamp’s journey reflects the broader evolution of engineering and manufacturing. From simple hammered rings to complex…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription This video explores the evolution and engineering marvels of these small but crucial components that have shaped the history of motorized transportation. We begin our journey in the mid-1800s with the first internal combustion engines, tracing the…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription In the early days of nuclear weapons, security measures were surprisingly basic. This video explores the fascinating history and development of Permissive Action Links (PALs), the sophisticated systems that now safeguard nuclear arsenals. Timeline: 1940s-1950s: Primitive security…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription This exploration of cutting technology spans from prehistoric stone tools to modern computer-controlled machine tools, tracing how this fundamental concept has shaped human civilization and continues to evolve today. The story begins in prehistoric times, with the…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription The tech industry’s obsession with AI is hitting a major limitation – power consumption. Training and using AI models is proving to be extremely energy intensive. A single GPT-4 request consumes as much energy as charging 60…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription The spark plug, a crucial component in gasoline internal combustion engines, has a rich history dating back to 1859 when Belgian engineer Jean Joseph Étienne Lenoir first used it in his coal gas and air engine. The…
From New Mind. ▶️ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + 20% off your annual subscription The evolution of automotive drivelines began centuries ago with horse-drawn implements, such as the Watkins and Bryson mowing machine, which introduced the first modern conceptualization of a driveshaft in 1861. Early automobiles primarily used chain drives, but…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription The fascinating evolution of automotive electrical systems traces back to the first mass-produced electrical system in the Ford Model T. Over its 19-year production, the Model T’s electrical setup evolved from…
From New Mind. 🔰 Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription In this captivating journey through history, we explore the evolution of cable management and the birth of cable ties, a seemingly simple yet revolutionary invention. The narrative begins in the late…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription In the early days of aviation both the civil and military world, a practical method for traversing large distances was highly sought after. While airframe and engine designs were constantly evolving,…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription Discover the incredible journey of gyroscopes in transforming navigation and the aerospace industry. From historic sea voyages to the cutting-edge technology in modern aviation and space exploration, this video unveils the…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription In this comprehensive exploration of randomness, we delve into its perplexing nature, historical journey, statistical interpretations, and pivotal role in various domains, particularly cryptography. Randomness, an enigmatic concept defying intuition, manifests…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription Explore the fascinating world of foam in this in-depth exploration of its history and properties. From its natural occurrences in sea foam and whipped egg whites to its critical role in…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription In October 2006, A team of British and U.S. scientists had demonstrated a breakthrough physical phenomena, then only known to science fiction; the world’s first working "invisibility cloak”. The team, led…
From New Mind. ▶ Visit https://brilliant.org/NewMind to get a 30-day free trial + the first 200 people will get 20% off their annual subscription In March 2020, Reza Alizade Evrin and Ibrahim Dincer from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s Clean Energy Research Lab pioneered an innovative vehicle prototype fueled by compressed air, using…