Sockets, Sparks, and Magic Smoke

Explore the fascinating world of electricity and its impact on modern society in this captivating NDC London 2023 conference talk. Delve into the history of electrical discoveries, from Benjamin Franklin's kite experiments to Michael Faraday's groundbreaking work. Discover how electricity powers our daily lives, from vast power grids to portable devices and space exploration. Uncover the mysteries behind everyday electrical systems, including phone charging, USB storage, and the limitations of CPU speeds. Learn about quantum computing's potential to break technological barriers and explore error correction in computing systems. Gain insights into power management challenges, from hospital backup systems to nationwide energy demands. Journey through topics such as mechanical computing, space exploration, radiation effects, electric vehicles, and wireless power transmission, all while understanding how electricity has shaped our digital world.