Inside the United Kingdom's Tech Renaissance

In this episode of Hello World, Bloomberg’s Ashlee Vance heads to England to find out how the country is fighting to inject new life into its technology industry. The trip starts out in Bletchley Park. From there, it’s off to Cambridge, the heart of England’s technology scene. Vance hangs out with learned cows and artificial intelligence whizzes, bikes past Newton’s famed apple tree (at least a reasonable replica of it), and goes punting with the inventor of the Raspberry Pi computer. From Cambridge, it’s off to the Cotswolds and the headquarters of Dyson to see its latest creations. And then on to London to check out some startups and whine about Brexit while drinking the world’s most exotic cocktails at the Langham Hotel.
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[@nicklim6358]

England - where being successful is rude. Most true words I have ever heard

[@dukeofnothing4566]

@mark heyne old money is ill gotten

[@ShadowPhoenixMaximus]

@SNP Alba forever Great Britain refers to England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom refers to the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

[@stemster972]

@SNP Alba forever carm down ,you sound like that nutty commie tyrant minister you've got 'sturgeon

[@alfedge9527]

Not at all. You should see Scandinavia and jenteloven

[@solapowsj25]

How 👿rude?

[@Calum_S]

Filmed before ARM was bought by a Japanese firm and Dyson moved to Singapore.

[@stevenm8970]

Dyson moved manufacturing to Singapore longer than 2 years ago.

[@taketimeout2share]

Don't worry. you may be more shortsighted than you think.

[@Calum_S]

@@stevenm8970 I know, but they've only just moved the rest of the company.

[@jonathanwarner1844]

Since ARM was essentially Britain's technological future, why did the British government just let it be sold abroad?

[@vladeki69]

That is the RESULT of Politicians Padding their bank accounts,,, Precisely why it was so Important to get a businessman to run.. Next Problem???

[@theotryhard8651]

he needs to practice his connect 4, what on earth was that!

[@over00lordunknown12]

In 9th grade people got so mad at me for taking what felt like a whole minute before I did each move. But I was seeing every path they could make, and I was seeing what I could do next if they dropped their piece in each of the different columns, and I've never lost a game of Connect-4 ever since. (Before anyone says it, I'll make the joke: YoU alwaYs wiN bEcaUse tHey goT boReD of waItinG.)

[@paulussantosociwidjaja4781]

Missed UK with their ale, cottage pie, cogney accent, AISB, OU, Brockwood Park, nice people and many more. Thank you for your Hello World videos helping us study and learn keeping up what's on.

[@CapeFearFamilyLaw]

"Dyson has perfected suck ... and now its on to blow" - awesome!

[@MattJarvis0]

as an oxford student this was rather upsetting

[@daveotuwa5596]

9:36 He's doing punting, similar to an Italian activity on narrow water. I can see stuff like this at a local resort in my current hometown! The resort is even the tallest building in the state where I live!

[@ultraali453]

The way Britain mixed Tech with Art is what makes it special. Its not just a fever of production and consumption.

[@richard29sher]

wonderful story and production quality. Thanks!

[@jackfrost6902]

This idea (raspberry pie)is probably the greatest I’ve ever heard. Imagine where we would be at here in America if kids learned this stuff in grade school.

[@kenjsr1]

Really well done and entertaining. Thanks

[@aqynbc]

Thanks Ashlee for the videos. Great insight into technology around the world.

[@obone8015]

hahahaha nice joke. This total waster cant even avoid swearing on camera. What an irritating OAP! (Odd amateur presenter!)

[@granskare]

Bletcheley Park is a great place! I've been to Wiltshire several times, to Malmesbury and Devizes.

[@jandroid33]

2:43 outrageous, I was just on my way to put the kettle on when he said that, x-D

[@augustinelopez1508]

Last picture was a robot evading something I think. Cool videos keep them coming guy. Thank You😗😜

[@KyleBridenstine]

You always go above and beyond on your videos. Well done!

[@sohilgupta2009]

These are the best documentaries!

[@Dadniel1st]

Great video. Thanks

[@mubarekdaha]

i love the reporter. He makes me enjoy doing my uni work

[@luigimon921]

i love this show! i hope it never ends!

[@HiHiHaHa]

never until end

[@PARlS23]

Punting was the worst for me, wasn’t there 1 July 2018. This bring back memories

[@christopherderrell8470]

Wow Bloomberg, you have a winner with Mr Vance

[@humberabdulah4733]

i like hello world section thanks for sharing

[@RA-kl2sp]

awesome tech and startup scene in London now. especially financial tech. sadly arm is acquired by Japan SoftBank now. i hope UK keeps innovating after brexit

[@imludwig]

Hello world videos are amazing

[@raydonovan8103]

I like them alot too :)

[@HiHiHaHa]

let say nice

[@DavesTechChannel]

Great program

[@dadasajad8741]

Thank you very much Ashlee Vance and team Bloomberg.

[@homayounshirazi9550]

What are you thanking him for? That AI is ready to take over the low wage workers' jobs? Who do you think would lose his job first in a corporation? Would it be the CEO of a corporation or the janitor of that corporation?!

[@mistercohaagen]

I like Ashlee... he's the realest dude to do this kind of work.

[@headpump]

I bought an Amstrad PC in 1987 at Costco. Ran MS DOS 3.1. 16 color monitor.

[@frabsurdity]

Technology renaissance: welcome to next gen... hair dryer?

[@srarlightballs6984]

15:30 this Microsoft employee is playing Minecraft version 1.8 with 4 Minecraft forge mods. I'm soooo jealous!

[@alyciamarrison2916]

Re: Dyson Hoovers (I having 30years of experience with all sorts of Hoovers/vacume cleaners found the Dyson to be the WORST Hoover with regards to Human ergonics making you twist your spine using them they are both heavy & awkward to use (But they look nice & colourful!) the best are very small & able to wear on your back so your arms only have to use their force on the actual tube & hoover head.

[@chrisbraid2907]

Hoover was just another Brand of Vacuum Cleaner. Which Dyson model are you talking about ?

[@jamesmorris3123]

Dyson doesn't make Hoovers, Hoover is another company which copied Dyson technology, were sued for millions and had to destroy all the thousands of Hoovers the made. You need to get your brain corrected claiming they are heavy.

[@over00lordunknown12]

23:32 "So that's about 1,800 RPM" at first I thought he said 18,000 RPM and I was floored. XD

[@darkshadowsx5949]

No he said 1,800 RPS not RPM minute sounds very different from second. He said either 150,000 RPM. or 115,000 either way his math is wrong on the rps 1,800 x 60 = 108,000.

[@lordspencer6195]

Great show

[@fuckfannyfiddlefart]

Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad.

[@SimonLeeds]

fuckfannyfiddlefart isn’t commodore too? And bbc. We had more than Americans at the beginning.

[@peterhoulihan9766]

@@SimonLeeds Commodore was a yank company. BBC Micro (obviously) was English.

[@ClarksonsinUSA]

BAE is among the most advanced company's in the World!

[@SpirallingUpwards]

lol for killing innocents. Sick!

[@Cr-gf3gn]

and now French

[@ClarksonsinUSA]

@@Cr-gf3gn context?? What do you mean?

[@theancientsancients1769]

@@Cr-gf3gn It's British owned not French

[@charliechan8063]

They are putting together basic computer plugs? Other than the kids colors what did they build??

[@aifan6148]

where's Deep Mind?!

[@arturbegyan5207]

not in Cambridge I guess:)

[@Mirsab]

11:56 yes Statham, ikr 😂

[@ChrismasBoy95]

Hobbs Shaw‘s techie cousin

[@siphomogolegang1616]

what is the song that starts playing at 2:02?

[@RogerBarraud]

First ARM major customer: Acorn (Archimedes)... Also: Why no mention of Dave Jaggar? (Thumb instruction set, streamlining/productizing the architecture and S/W tools)

[@buckrogers5331]

Incredible, not a mention of the Spectrum ZX or Sir Clive Sinclair.

[@alienc]

Thanks for this great educational, informational and even inspirational video. Great job to all involved.

[@homayounshirazi9550]

Oh, "inspirational?" Is it inspirational that AI would ultimately replace middle class Brits? Think of it, who would primarily benefit from this new gadgetry? The corporations who will undoubtedly replace their workers, to whose ranks you and I belong! Who do you think the corporations of this world would replace in favor of AI? Do you think their Board of Governors are first to be replaced or is it more likely that their custodial workers are first to lose their jobs? Don't be so eager to celebrate these newly found "discoveries!" Things that should make all of us say: Hmm!

[@alienc]

@@homayounshirazi9550 Yes it could go that way but it could also go the way that the improvements in automated industries means that we the consumer pay less than what we used to pay and overall a world where less human labour is required is a world that we live in. The masses will riot and revolt if the corporations get to greedy and it turns into david and goliath our society will naturally put them back in check or so I need to hope so otherwise yes our future reality is a very grim grim one indeed.

[@curtiscarpenter9881]

Necessity is the mother of all invention.

[@lastnameford7703]

Yes

[@feliwein_cc]

i wish this kind of video had more support, you are doing an amazing job!!

[@homayounshirazi9550]

Did you say: "amazing?" Now, that's amazing to hear! Are you amazed that AI would inevitably replace low wage workers of the world? Laying people off is sad; it isn't amazing.

[@Srindal4657]

​@@homayounshirazi9550 now that it's actually coming out as usable technology, what's your opinion now?

[@pippaknuckle]

Amstrad was British? Sinclair was British? I got 2 and I'm an Aussie.

[@Mirsab]

24:00 just as I thought of an electric car with partnership from Dyson.

[@abdAlmajedSaleh]

and now they stooped

[@yiminglow9881]

11:00 what is that music called

[@stemster972]

Il be buying a kano for my daughter, thanks great video

[@rarecapital238]

Ashlee, please include Perpetuus Advanced Materials in Newport, Wales for your next visit on world changing technology in UK!

[@fulljoy4me]

why don't you do a piece on mammonet leveling tower of pisa. it seems right down their alley

[@stephenfwadsworth9565]

Agreed. Have lived through both cultures. Originally a "Colony". Taking awhile :) In the meantime Pi. - Granddad/No OnE SpEcIaL. Just glad to have shared. :)

[@richy1606]

Sinclair, amstrad , acorn , arm , raspberry pi

[@ConanRider]

Bloomberg: Never heard of them.

[@Daniel-yx9oh]

Thanks! about to buy myself a kano!

[@homayounshirazi9550]

... you mean Canoe?

[@beldiman5870]

Charles Babbage computer was badass to construct

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

20:16 Dyson. 4 years and $71 Mn to bring supersonic hairdryer to life.

[@FowlorTheRooster1990]

the uk had the first commercial nuclear power station built in 1956

[@reagancapwell685]

It's not really crazy that less people are applying to study computer science. Nowadays it's quite easy to learn most of computing at home and online from MOOCs so unless you are interested in a regulated profession like Medicine most things can be learnt at home this days.

[@CodeLeeCarter]

Awesome Documentary, I found this one really interesting.

[@VCYT]

Mistake noted - the beer isn't warm as its cellar temperature, ie- 11 deg Celcius.

[@leesheppard7227]

Warm beer? Raspberry jam? I think you meant cold beer and raspberry pi

[@thekaiser4333]

Don't worry kids. Colossus will be your internet after Brexit.

[@over00lordunknown12]

26:38 Wtf XD I kind of wish I could be a kid again.

[@peterdowney1492]

England!!!!!! Remind me to refer to the USA as California.

[@jimmywhite4025]

Or 'America'

[@StevioGaming1]

I can’t wait to visit the Dallas in California

[@darkshadowsx5949]

California is a shitty 3rd world state that also happens to house the most millionaires/ billionaires.

[@sdprz7893]

Yeah but a lot of scots seem to not like us and usually only refer to themselves as scottish and not british. It's only the welsh and the northern irish who like us

[@nceevij]

Loved it

[@thehALomolov2]

Connect 4 is the type of algorithm that shouldn't be classified as AI, it's a state based game that falls into the category of 'solved game', any non-intelegent computer can simulate the flow of the game selecting optimal moves, all based of a simulation and algorithm, no actual thought or decision making, just following user inputted procedure...

[@1414141x]

Yes Dyson is, as we speak, developing a wheeled hair dryer.

[@ariebrons7976]

sinclair (electronics) AMSTRAD (elecctronics) acorn (microcomputers) ARM (the R.I.S.C systhem) wright bros. bicycles (the aeroplane) charles babbage (the analytical engine)

[@MRTOWELRACK]

Sinclair Research now only employs 1 person. Acorn is defunct. ARM is Japanese owned. I couldn't find a UK Wright Bros. Bicycle company. Amstrad is doing well though and Charles Babbage was indeed British.

[@TanTan-ni4mg]

Wright Bros is a US company. And nothing else you listed is pervious and entirely "FROM U.K. " . idiot.

[@Life_Bot]

@@TanTan-ni4mg amstrad is entirely british, sinclair is a british inventor(invented the pocket calculator), alan turing invented the general purpose computer, ada lovelace invented computational mathematics and is british.

[@krashd]

Missing out on the biggies, eh? John Logie Baird for TV, Alexander Graham Bell for the telephone, Robert Watson Watt for RADAR (and the magnetron that powers it), and that's just from Scotland alone...

[@michaelsweeney8229]

I wish they could defeat leukemia as well as predicting my favorite Bill Murray movie.

[@JosipMiller]

Wov. He said something about interviewing a baby about future of AI and baby bursts to tears.

[@solapowsj25]

Keeping quantum computing simple: I've got a quantum computer that tells about the weather☀️ since I was a kid. When the wind blows, the fan spins and colors change. So, that tells that it's a windy day.

[@SuilujChannel]

19:40 you arrived at the height of brexit mania? you sure about that? :D 2019 and still going strong! :D

[@geeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzz]

Going to the pub was about the most interesting part.

[@grrr1351]

You have a nice hair Mr. Concept Director. Then... they showed Mr. Matt Childe -...

[@Motivation2Invest]

That breaking window AI is soooo Overkill! To solve a simple issue, Standard burglar alarms cover most! Baby Monitors cover the baby crying!

[@DidivsIvlianvs]

Even better to scare off burglars than turning on lights: the sound of a gun cocking or its slide pulled and released.

[@VCYT]

Another mistake - re the colossus war computer, the blueprints were kept an a new version was built in secret.

[@chandlerwilliams503]

That Minecraft menu at 15:31

[@CaptivaLP]

Actually britan impresses me. During university i realised that there is so so much scientific output from UK. Im from the pharmaceutical/biomedical sector and i was really suprised how much research in these fields is done and comes from the UK. Its often not really visible to the public eye. but the UK is a huge player in science, covering most fields

[@daveotuwa5596]

The company that gave children invitation to do a hands-on activity with a computer is spelled like a Nigerian city but pronounced differently.

[@daveotuwa5596]

I'm not sure it's in a Muslim state?

[@daveotuwa5596]

My parents are from the Christian side of Nigeria.

[@DESTINIA-cf7iu]

If, with a few decades of technological development, humanity has managed to explore the smallest and greatest things in nature, I believe that in a couple of centuries we will be able to personally go to the closest stars and perform engineering and technology prodigies.

[@johnmcclellan9020]

Persecuting Allen Turing had a lot to do with Britain not having a computer industry.

[@rufusbrooks8838]

this guys voice is the reason i watch

[@LostAnFound]

The Brits persecuted Turing as well.

[@darkwaddi]

We did, obviously today we think that is absolutely awful, we've all moved on a lot since those days.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@philosuileabhain861 pffff, posthumous....

[@philosoraptor777]

16:36 *more secure

[@fuckfannyfiddlefart]

People only have the power if things are based on freedom open source software (libre) not propitiatory software. Defend free speech - oppose software patents - boycott Microsoft, don't pay the Microsoft Tax.

[@GOLEG11]

fuckfannyfiddlefart and support Louis Rossmann, and jullian assangé....

[@zip7806]

NIce... Sonic on an Amstrad.

[@ThomasBusby]

England != The UK

[@Sleepflowrr]

Thomas Busby Cambridge u know

[@fuckfannyfiddlefart]

England NOT the UK, time for English Independence.

[@differentname8051]

fuckfannyfiddlefart England is my village

[@dzmitryk9658]

England == City

[@guntherwaretzi3958]

Thomas Busby q

[@stephenfwadsworth9565]

Connect 4/Checkers, Go! :)

[@varunvedavyas]

when a angry baby throws a smoke alarm through window. 19:06

[@bryanjk]

Perfect software for detecting that.

[@rgaleny]

CAN DYSONS TURBINE BE RECONFIGURED AS A DYNAMO?

[@delphipascal]

2:45 what the fuck is that? It's certainly not tea!

[@theoriginaltoadnz]

Punting, like canoeing but dumber and more frustrating LOL

[@nephildevil]

Spectrum, Raspberry, ...

[@fredfalke9287]

deep mind

[@keefedonk]

What about the MRI? Invented in little old Nottingham!

[@ristube3319]

My name is Chris and I’ve never seen so many Chris’ in one place or video. Well, to be fair high school had a few hundred of them.

[@kwinzman]

1:50 that's when i downvoted and closed the video.

[@ConanRider]

Of the top of my head Commodore and Acorn Also fucking Arm. You know that company that pretty much makes every processor in existence.

[@TheNinetySecond]

I watched it through, but it seems you made the smarter choice. This presenter is unbearable, and his "arrogant American is catastrophically ignorant about the world" shtick is horribly off putting. He's also wrong about most of what he says, and his insistence on British culture being a huge hurdle for tech innovation is absolutely ludicrous. This Harvard Business Review study found that while neither the US or the UK ranked high in data-, tech- and business skills, the UK at least broke top 10 in data skills, while the US didn't break top ten in either of the three. Unsurprising to say the least, but that's coming from one of those quasi medieval European peasants that have to learn about the rest of the world, and apparently can't follow Ashlee's über cool American tech extraordinaire style.

[@samharper242]

Also un subbed, never been so enraged with a shitty peice of journalism as that before haha

[@sixchuterhatesgoogle3824]

WRONG! The first electronic, programmable computer was the Atanasoff-Berry Computer.

[@theurbanwolf298]

He’s running Ai on Pi(connect four)?