The Internet

Have you ever received a text from someone you haven't seen since college asking if they can tell you about an incredible business opportunity that can change your life? Yeah, us too. So what actually are pyramid schemes? Is multi-level marketing the same thing? Are they legal? And why is a "Ponzi Scheme" called a Ponzi Scheme? We'll break it down.

Elon Musk is back with another revolutionary project, Neuralink. If successful, it will give your brain access to all the resources of a modern computer. What would it be like if you could telepathically text your friend, read a menu in a language you don't know, or download a map of a new city as if you've spent your whole life there?

What actually is 5G? It's about to be everywhere, but is it safe? Is it causing coronavirus? What effect could it have on the world and how does 5G work? We did our best to answer those questions. Keyword, "best".

What's going on with coronavirus (COVID-19)? Unemployment levels are hitting an all-time high, mortality rates are higher than expected, and New York may have reached its peak. In episode 6 of What Actually Is, we'll update you on everything coronavirus. Let's double click on it.

What actually is coronavirus (COVID-19)? It's all over the news, your friends and family are talking about it, and you might even catch it. In episode 5 of What Actually Is, we'll break it down and tell you what you need to know.

What actually is the Internet? Is it that router in your closet? Is it in the cloud? Nope, it's sitting at the deepest darkest depths of the ocean floor.