
Episode 962 • • 4:47 - 6:31
962: Service Pony
Meteorological Supercomputers, European vs American Weather Models
A comparison of weather forecasting technology reveals that the European model is often considered superior to American models due to higher resolution and better supercomputing power. The hosts question why American meteorological technology has seemingly lagged behind since the 1980s. The segment concludes with a brief critique of how news algorithms and supercomputers are used to influence public opinion and maintain a state of fear.
