{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Invisible Threads","title":"The Thread of Glass: From Ancient Obsidian Mirrors to Modern Fiber Optics","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/19ed9acb\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":737,"description":"Glass, a material so ubiquitous we often overlook its importance. In this episode, we trace the invisible thread of glass from its earliest uses in ancient societies as obsidian mirrors to its transformative role in modern technology, particularly in the realm of fiber optics. Join us as we uncover the surprising connections between glass and the way we communicate, learn, and see the world around us.\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3VlDP5q3mEZjKijQ4UwkmnwaGkgQDSPZcYUCZS3hg4o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYjFh/OTc2YTg0NDI0MjY5/ZjY2NzQxM2EwMzFk/MjA5My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}