Topic: Wafers

2 chapters across the catalog

Junkie Communism
Episode 1904 36:37 - 39:19

1904: Junkie Communism

Rob Dew's Experience in the Semiconductor Industry

Rob Dew recounts his former career at Tokyo Electron America, where he worked in customer service and later as a video producer for training materials. He describes the reality of working in semiconductor clean rooms and demystifies the technical difficulty of the manufacturing process.

Barry's Choice
Episode 925 1:17:37 - 1:22:03

925: Barry's Choice

Bill Nye Shilling for Rayton Solar, Crowdfunding Controversy

Bill Nye is featured in a promotional video for Rayton Solar, a company claiming to use particle accelerators to create ultra-thin silicon wafers for solar panels. The hosts reveal that Nye holds $5 million worth of shares in the company and is using his platform to shill for a crowdfunding campaign. They characterize the venture as a "sales pitch" disguised as scientific advocacy.