TechTonik

Azmul Haque

Technology

History

Fun and witty conversations on technology trends through history

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Boom & Bust: Another One Bites the Dust

How did we get from trading seashells to billion-dollar crypto empires? The story of money is wilder than any movie, and it’s shaped the way we live today. In this episode, we take a fast-paced ride through history—from Wall Street’s boom-and-bust cycles to the rise of big tech and the crypto revolution. How did we end up in a world where digital assets, venture capital, and meme stocks dominate? And what’s next for the global economy? Join us as we unpack the past, present, and future of money—...

Apr 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 5

Why Do Banks Control Everything?

How did a few clever ideas transform the entire world of money and banking? Join us, Azmul and Sherry, as we dive deep into the riveting history of financial innovations from medieval money lenders to the titans of modern banking. We'll uncover how banking began, soared, crashed, and evolved into the systems we rely on today. Tune in to explore the seismic shifts caused by wars and economic upheavals, and how they reshaped global finance forever. It's a journey through time, full of surprises an...

Apr 08, 2025•37 min•Ep. 4

How Money Lending Shaped Our World

What if medieval moneylenders invented credit cards before it was cool? In this episode, Sherry and I journey through history, uncovering how lending started as a risky handshake deal in medieval Europe and evolved into the banking world we love (or fear) today. Along the way, we meet the Medici family — think Renaissance bankers meet power influencers — and uncover the hustle behind joint-stock companies that changed the world. Is moneylending where trust issues began? Dive in to know how the p...

Mar 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 3

From Barter to Bitcoin: A History of Money

Is money actually a form of technology? In this episode, co-hosts Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque explore the evolution of currency from ancient cowrie shells to today's digital transactions. This first episode delves into money as an innovative technology, examining how it has shaped global trade and personal finance over millennia. Listen as they discuss the transformation from barter systems to sophisticated financial structures that define our economic landscape. Join them on this fascinating j...

Mar 07, 2025•29 min•Ep. 1

TechTonik Sampler Audio Trailer

Welcome to TechTonik, a brand new podcast that explores the riveting journey of technology through history! Join our hosts, Sherry Jiang and Azmul Haque, as they delve into the origins and evolution of innovations that have reshaped our world. From the inception of money to the rise of digital currencies, each episode offers a deep dive into the technological advancements that influence how we live, work, and play. Unpack the past to understand the present with expert analysis and insightful dis...

Mar 05, 2025•2 min•Ep. 2

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Mar 03, 2025•1 min

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