MEP EP# 384: Derivative Learning or Mathematical Consequences

The concerning news of a missing submarine near the Titanic wreck site this week sparks conversation about the implications of using a $30 Logitech gamepad for steering, the importance of regulatory bodies for deep sea exploration and why backups are essential for critical systems. We also explore the question; is an engineer a scientist? Lastly, we discuss a breakthrough in laser-based data transmission that could revolutionize internet connectivity. Submarine Safety: Unconventional Controls and Engineering Design Suitability of game controllers for critical systems Regulatory compliance and safety standards in engineering projects What can we learn from this story and why backups are essential 
Engineer vs. Scientist: Perception and Practice Proficiency at something vs. being an expert  Education vs. professionally paid for your work  “If you wear a white lab coat in your day job, you are a scientist”  Inspired by u/amirouche_up’s question at r/askengineers 
Laser Internet: Overcoming Atmospheric Interference for Enhanced Connectivity If Stephen was in charge of this project, the first message he would send across would be “Gondor calls for aid” Advantages of lasers in data transmission compared to undersea fiber optic cables  What if you could curb a laser?
Summary/Takeaways: Lessons learned from the submarine incident and best practices for engineering safety Perspectives on the engineer-scientist debate  Future prospects and applications of laser-based data transmission technology Thank you for listening to the MacroFab Engineering Podcast!  We’d love to hear what you think of the show so please tweet at us @MacroFab and join our slack channel at Macrofab dot com / slack or email us at podcast@macrofab.com.