Podcast

Let's Know Things

Let's Know Things is a show about putting the news into context. Rather than simply discussing current events, in each episode we use an article as a starting point for a larger discussion about a particular industry, society, ourselves, and the world.

Episodes

Wildfires
Dec 10 2019
This week we talk about creation myths, the Pleistocene, and slash and burn agricultural methods. We also discuss serotiny, Prometheus, and the Air Quality Index. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings (patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month) For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com You also might enjoy my weekly news analysis column, Understandary.
Browser Wars
Dec 03 2019
This week we talk about the Chromium, Netscape, and the Mozilla Foundation. We also discuss the World Wide Web, Adobe Flash, and Internet Explorer. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com You also might enjoy my weekly news analysis column, Understandary.
Splinternet
Nov 26 2019
This week we talk about the Ottoman Empire, the GDPR, and Balkanization. We also discuss Section 230, Norwegian ebooks, and censorship. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com You might enjoy my weekly news analysis column, Understandary.
Anonymity
Nov 19 2019
This week we talk about Hellenism, impeachment hearings, and whistleblowers. We also discuss the Talking Statues of Rome, the Watergate scandal, and A Warning. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com Subscribe to my weekly news analysis column, Understandary.
One-Day Shipping
Nov 12 2019
This week we talk about last mile logistics, transport layer security, and the Paris Agreement. We also discuss Amazon Prime, climate pledges, and the Sears mail order catalog. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com Subscribe to my weekly news analysis column, Understandary.
Stalkerware
Nov 05 2019
This week we talk about the Selectric bug, keylogging, and parental monitoring apps. We also discuss Absher, mSpy, and security updates. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com Want to receive a weekly collection of links to interesting things? Subscribe to Interesting Things at https://letsknowthings.com/newsletter
Soft Power
Oct 29 2019
This week we talk about the NBA, South Park, and Hong Kong. We also discuss Tencent, Blizzard, and Apple’s app store. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com Want to receive a weekly collection of links to interesting things? Subscribe to Interesting Things at https://letsknowthings.com/newsletter
False Information
Oct 22 2019
This week we talk about misinformation, disinformation, and the SCL Group. We also discuss malinformation, propaganda, and Russian PSYOPs. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com Want to receive a weekly collection of links to interesting things? Subscribe to the Interesting Things email at https://letsknowthings.com/newsletter...more
Secularism
Oct 15 2019
This week we talk about Charvaka, Zeno of Citium, and the New Zealand 2018 census. We also discuss asset poverty, cultural norms, and religiosity in the United States. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com Want to receive a weekly collection of links to interesting things? Subscribe to the LKT Interesting Things email...more
Alternative Energy Storage
Oct 08 2019
This week we talk about molten salt, lithium mining, and pumped-storage hydroelectricity. We also discuss stacked bricks, wattage, and hydrogen fuel infrastructure. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)...more
E-Cigarettes
Oct 01 2019
This week we talk about tobacco, vaping, and Juul. We also discuss nicotine, aerosols, and Hon Lik. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Pest Control
Sep 25 2019
This week we talk about rats, moa, and New Zealand. We also discuss Macquarie Island, kiwi, and localized species extermination. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Surveillance
Sep 17 2019
This week we talk about smart doorbells, Gorgon Stare, and wide-area motion imagery. We also discuss Neighbors, King’s Cross, and facial recognition. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)...more
Feature Phones
Sep 10 2019
This week we talk about Symbian, Harmony OS, and the JioPhone. We also discuss Pocket PC 2000, Nokia, and KaiOS. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
New to Let's Know Things?
Sep 07 2019
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Greenland
Sep 03 2019
This week we discuss Little Norway, Arctic diplomacy, and Project Iceworm. We also discuss Thule Air Base, Henrick Kauffman, and Operation Chrome Dome. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Patrons receive a bonus episode of the show each month! For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)...more
The We Company
Aug 27 2019
This week we talk about SoftBank, WeWork, and S-1 filings. We also discuss Masayoshi Son, Adam Neumann, and initial public offerings. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Kashmir
Aug 20 2019
This week we talk about Smiling Buddha, the British Raj, and Modi’s power grab. We also discuss Jammu & Kashmir, Articles 370 & 35A, and populism. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
TikTok
Aug 13 2019
This week we talk about Douyin, ByteDance, and Generation Z. We also discuss Huawei, soft power, and Millennials. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Federal Funds Rate
Aug 06 2019
Update: a glitch appeared after I uploaded this week's episode. I've re-uploaded the file and that glitch is gone, but if your episode is getting weird at around 11:34, kindly delete the episode and re-download it to hear the corrected version. Apologies for that! This week we talk about the business cycle, monetary policy, and the Fed. We also discuss recessions, interest rates, and subprime lending. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast ...more
Drought
Jul 30 2019
This week we talk about wells, arcologies, and desalination. We also discuss climate change, salt water, and Buckminster Fuller. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Audio Industry
Jul 23 2019
This week we talk about virtual assistants, peak podcast, and audiobooks. We also discuss podfade, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Cloud Kitchens
Jul 16 2019
This week we talk about chuckwagons, food delivery, and ghost kitchens. We also discuss proprietary eponyms, food trucks, and real estate optimization. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Hypersonic Missiles
Jul 09 2019
This week we talk about nuclear strategy, ridiculously fast missiles, and the new global arms race. We also discuss ICBMs, cruise missiles, and vengeance weapons. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
I Agree
Jul 02 2019
This week we talk about Restatements of the Law, EULAs, and contract law. We also discuss Terms of Service, informed consent, and the Mueller Report. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
The Libra Association
Jun 25 2019
This week we talk about cryptocurrency, remittances, and Facebook’s tough year. We also discuss the unbanked, Tether, and stablecoins. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
African Swine Fever
Jun 18 2019
This week we talk about panzootics, pigs, and the pork industry. We also discuss China’s meat market, globalized viruses, and preventative culling. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes and transcript, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Cold Fusion
Jun 11 2019
This week we talk about isotopes, the Fleischmann-Pons experiment, and pathological science. We also discuss free energy suppression conspiracy theories, Google’s X Development, and the cold case of cold fusion. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Ransomware
Jun 04 2019
This week we talk about The Shadow Brokers, patches, and EternalBlue. We also discuss OTA programming, cyberwar, and the NSA’s TAO. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Sandbox Gaming
May 28 2019
This week we talk about augmented reality, street art, and Minecraft Earth. We also discuss user interfaces, Microsoft, and Pokémon Go. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Venezuela
May 21 2019
This week we talk about coups, Simón Bolívar, and Nicolás Maduro. We also discuss chavismo, international politics, and the human cost of national conflict. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com And if you're enjoying the show, please consider leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts—they help more than you might think :)
Guns in America
May 14 2019
This week we talk about mass shootings, the NRA, and fire lances. We also discuss hand cannons, gun legislation, and amplified violence. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings After we reach 200 patrons, I'll begin producing an additional episode each month which will be available to all patrons at any contribution level. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Fake Meat
May 07 2019
This week we talk about Beyond Meat, the Impossible Whopper, and meat analogues. We also discuss stock listings, dietary ethics, and casual gamers. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings When we reach 200 patrons, I'll produce an additional episode each month which will be available to all patrons at any contribution level. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
African Continental Free Trade Area
Apr 30 2019
This week we talk about Jumia, the African Union, and free trade areas. We also discuss global economics, IPOs, and continental ignorance. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings When we reach 200 patrons, I'll produce an additional episode each month which will be available to all patrons at any contribution level. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
The Shirky Principle
Apr 23 2019
This week we talk about carbon capture and storage, floating cities, and perverse incentives. We also discuss perpetuating problems, private prisons, and tax software. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings When we reach 200 patrons, I'll produce an additional episode each month which will be available to all patrons at any contribution level. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Capacitors
Apr 16 2019
This week we talk about Leyden Jars, cascading failures, and MLCCs. We also discuss dielectrics, batteries, and the global economy. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings When we reach 200 patrons, I'll produce an additional episode each month which will be available to all patrons at any level. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Ethics Boards
Apr 09 2019
This week we talk about ethics, axiology, and the Advanced Technology External Advisory Council. We also discuss the Heritage Foundation, Google, and value theory. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings If we reach 200 patrons on Patreon, I'll produce an additional episode each month, available to all patrons. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Generative Adversarial Networks
Apr 02 2019
This week we talk about Photoshopping, GANs, and Lincoln’s fake body. We also discuss AI-generated cats, scientific discovery, and creative self-consciousness. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings Announced this episode: If we reach 200 patrons on Patreon, I'll produce an additional episode each month, available to all patrons. For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Privilege Spirals
Mar 26 2019
This week we talk about mafias, Silicon Valley, and the Ivy League. We also discuss the Traitorous Eight, schadenfreude, and the Matthew Effect. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Identity Politics
Mar 19 2019
This week we talk about labor unions, divide and rule, and identity. We also discuss US political parties, the Combahee River Collective, and labels. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Sharenting
Mar 12 2019
This week we talk about stock photography, augmented reality, and online personhood. We also discuss simultaneous localization and mapping, sharing while a parent, and Mirrorworld. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Brand Disassociation
Mar 05 2019
This week we talk about Disney, YouTube, and crisis management. We also discuss algorithms, recommendation spirals, and ad buyers. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Attention
Feb 26 2019
This week we talk about the Red Market, binge-watching, and peak attention. We also discuss Fortnite, net worth, and corporate shade. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Superheavy Elements
Feb 19 2019
This week we talk about the Periodic Table, the Large Hadron Collider, and the Higgs boson. We also discuss extreme chemistry, particle physics, and Dmitri Mendeleev. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Hardware Parasites
Feb 12 2019
This week we talk about parasitical fungi, the right to repair, and the Game Genie. We also discuss ROM cartridges, John Deere tractors, and Project Alias. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Eyeglasses
Feb 05 2019
This week we talk about the Nimrud lens, non-compound eyes, and EssilorLuxottica. We also discuss Big Lens, transparent medical pricing, and reading stones. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Cannabis
Jan 29 2019
This week we talk about exploitation films, the Cannabis plant, and the Shafer Commission. We also discuss the prison industrial complex, the International Opium Commission, and hashish. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
The 10 Billion Diet
Jan 22 2019
This week we discuss flexitarianism, Banting, and the global diet industry. We also discuss population growth, Claude Bernard, and Godzilla-scale problems. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io My newest project is called Some Thoughts About Living
Global Positioning System
Jan 15 2019
This week we talk about Sputnik 1, satellite triangulation, and the Guugu Yimithirr. We also discuss the GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo constellations. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Cameras
Jan 08 2019
This week we talk about selfies, the Daguerrotype, and smartphone cameras. We also discuss film, Kodak, and the perception of captured reality. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Bandwidth Inequality
Jan 01 2019
This week we talk about internet access milestones, the rural digital disadvantage, and the benefits of broadband access. We also discuss bandwidth issues in the US, internet non-users, and the mobile internet in Africa. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
China's Evolution
Dec 25 2018
This week we talk about the Cultural Revolution, the Great Leap Forward, and China's middle class. We also discuss GDP, the benefits and downsides of scale, and international tourism. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Creative Platforms
Dec 18 2018
This week we talk about busking, deplatforming, and the Tumblr porn ban. We also discuss megaphones, Patreon, and the friction between creating and funding. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Sex Recession
Dec 11 2018
This week we talk about asexuality, penile measurements, and the mesolimbic pathway. We also discuss dating apps, pornography, and biological reward systems. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Germline Modification
Dec 04 2018
This week we talk about insulin, genetic engineering, and rogue scientists. We also discuss CRISPR/Cas9, assisted reproductive technology, and gene editing ethics. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Facebook: It's Complicated
Nov 27 2018
This week we talk about Cambridge Analytica, Friday news dumps, and the Definers scandal. We also discuss data breaches, Soros, and Brexit. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Government Subsidies
Nov 20 2018
This week we talk about corporate welfare, Amazon's HQ2, and cronyism. We also discuss helipads, private space companies, and Wisconsin. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Motorized Scooters
Nov 13 2018
This week we talk about the Razor, scooter economics, and traversing microdistances. We also discuss Bird, the difference between docked and dock-less transportation, and the scooter-charging gig economy. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Cosplay
Nov 06 2018
This week we talk about fandom, conventions, and Mr. Skygack, from Mars. We also discuss subcultures, kawaii, and harassment. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
New Climate Report
Oct 30 2018
This week we talk about hurricanes, 1.5˚ Celsius, and the IPCC 2018 special report on climate change. We also discuss what real climate action looks like, why it probably won’t happen, and things we believe about climate change that probably aren’t accurate. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Hardware Hacking
Oct 23 2018
This week we talk about the Coventry Blitz Conspiracy, Supermicro, and Fancy Bear. We also discuss state-sponsored hacking, the CIA, and Pearl Harbor. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Consumer-Grade Medical Devices
Oct 16 2018
This week we talk about hypochondria, heart monitoring, and medical device classes. We also discuss postmarketing surveillance, electrocardiograms, and smartwatches. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Selling Privacy
Oct 09 2018
This week we talk about surveillance, iPhones, and profit margins. We also discuss vertical integration, Fan Bingbing, and the Chrome browser. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Stratigraphy
Oct 02 2018
This week we talk about the Meghalayan stage, the ICS, and the Law of Superposition. We also discuss Dr. Guy Middleton, lithostratigraphy, and academic geology shade. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Open Source
Sep 25 2018
This week we talk about Richard Stallman, Wikipedia, and GitHub. We also discuss Common Clause, Amazon Web Services, and Linux. I'm on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Debt Trap
Sep 18 2018
This week we talk about the Safavids, Djibouti, and debt-book diplomacy. We also discuss the Belt and Road Initiative, China's structural weaknesses, and the Silk Road. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Soybeans
Sep 11 2018
This week we talk about Morse & Piper, fake milk, and the Dust Bowl. We also discuss FDA standards, plant-based protein, and soybean politics. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Flying Cars
Sep 04 2018
This week we talk about the Ford Flivver, the Space Race, and ideas that came too soon. We also discuss civil rights, the Nucleon, and ideas that came too late. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Apology Tour
Aug 28 2018
This week we talk about Ambien, reputation management, and the Twinkie Defense. We also discuss GABA, drug enforcement schedules, and moral judgement. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Persuasive Technology
Aug 21 2018
This week we talk about Captology, Pigovian taxes, and dopamine. We also discuss adolescent psychology, smoking, and dark patterns. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Trust
Aug 14 2018
This week we talk about shopping malls, Goop, and societal trust. We also discuss e-commerce, the war on journalism, and confirmation bias. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
5G
Aug 07 2018
This week we talk about life-changing speeds, millimeter waves, and wireless disruption. We also discuss the 5G rollout, BS telecommunications technologies, and MIMO antenna arrays. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Online Dating
Jul 31 2018
This week we talk about swiping, otaku, and the gamification of intimacy. We also discuss dating sims, population stats, and Match Group. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Sacred Cows
Jul 24 2018
This week we talk about the US Constitution, the free market, and property law. We also discuss Canada's international influence, dictatorships, and AI authoritarians. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Socialism
Jul 17 2018
This week we talk about the French Revolution, Vladimir Lenin, and municipal socialism. We also discuss the $15 minimum wage, the benefits of capitalism, and automation. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Crypto Scams
Jul 10 2018
This week we talk about multi-level marketing, Dennis Rodman, and BitConnect. We also discuss the crypto commons, Ripple, and PotCoin. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Reading
Jul 03 2018
This week we talk about neolithic tablets, secondary orality, and speed reading. We also discuss narrative, the myth of multitasking, and modern distractedness. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Sleep
Jun 26 2018
This week we talk about whale oil, the DEC2 gene variation, and the economic costs of insufficient sleep. We also discuss LEDs, luminous efficacy, and contemporary sleep science. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io
Conspiracy Theories
Jun 19 2018
This week we talk about sonic weapons, mass hysteria, and Occam's Razor. We also discuss Cuba, Guangzhou, and encephalopathy. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Competitive Video Gaming
Jun 12 2018
This week we talk eSports, Fortnite, and gaming as a service. We also discuss Twitch, augmented reality, and Battle Royale. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Complex People
Jun 05 2018
This week we talk about Fritz Haber, the Korean Peninsula, and moral gray areas. We also discuss attribution bias, giving credit where credit is due, and Mother Teresa. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Personal Genomics
May 29 2018
This week we talk about citizen science, genealogy services, and serial killers. We also discuss genetic privacy, HR 1313, and DNA analysis. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Killer Robots
May 22 2018
This week we talk about androids, drones, and Project Maven. We also discuss lethal autonomous weapons, the Terminator, and cyberwarfare. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
The Call of the Commons
May 15 2018
This week we talk about Robogate, call centers, and phone fraud. We also discuss the tragedy of the commons, the Do Not Call Registry, and noise. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Art Forgery
May 08 2018
This week we talk about art valuation, Morellian analysis, and Duchamp's Fountain. We also discuss market-demolishing faux Rodins, connoisseurs, and what art actually is. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Counterfeit
May 01 2018
This week we talk about Gresham's Law, drop shipping, and Section 230. We also discuss FOSTA-SESTA, stealing books, and reeded coins. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
Regulatory Capture
Apr 24 2018
This week we talk about rent-seeking, the Shirky Principle, and the tax-preparation industry. We also discuss the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Zuckerberg's testimony, and the public interest. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io. I'm going on tour: BecomingTour.com
The Right to Be Forgotten
Apr 17 2018
This week we talk about the GDPR, crypto-shredding, and online privacy. We also discuss deleted files that aren't, Google as journalism, and EU standards. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Organs
Apr 10 2018
This week we talk about Galen, organs-on-chips, and the interstitium. We also discuss microbiota, Ptolemy I, and commensalism. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Trade War
Apr 03 2018
This week we talk about bribery, the Anglo-Irish Trade War, and Bananagate. We also discuss China, tariffs, and the United Fruit Company. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Digital Dark Age
Mar 27 2018
This week we talk about the Universal Serial Bus, cuneiform, and 5D optical data storage. We also discuss chip aging, solid-state drives, and the Arch Mission Foundation. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Food Fraud
Mar 20 2018
This week we talk about fast food, the diet industry, and plastic rice. We also discuss growth stunting, horse meat, and nutritional deficiencies. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Millennials
Mar 13 2018
This week we talk about fashion forecasting, Theosophy, and the Generation formerly known as Y. We also discuss Boomer, Aryans, and color consultants. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Satellite Broadband
Mar 06 2018
This week we talk about Starlink, Arthur C. Clarke, and atmospheric satellites. We also discuss Facebook Aquila, space manufacturing, and the Falcon Heavy. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Untouchable
Feb 27 2018
This week we talk about Napoleon, Jacob Zuma, and what it takes to become legally untouchable. We also discuss financial crises, too big to fail, and political deposition. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Passive Architecture
Feb 20 2018
This week we talk about thermal bridges, superinsulation, and the Leaky Condo Crisis. We also discuss zero-energy buildings, standards of living, and quality of life. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Data Portability
Feb 13 2018
This week we talk about edge cases, WHOIS, and information brokers. We also discuss China's Social Credit System, the GDPR, and data ownership. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Information Imbalance
Feb 07 2018
This week we talk about geolocation, Strava heat maps, and transparency. We also discuss optimization, Zuckerberg's walls, and social media insider regrets. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Cardboard Entertainment
Jan 31 2018
This week we talk about Zappers, board games, and Nintendo Labo. We also discuss barcades, makerspaces, and unusual consoles. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Geoengineering
Jan 23 2018
This week we talk about contrails, space mirrors, and iron fertilization. We also discuss stratospheric aerosol injection, meat, and paleoclimatology. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon: patreon.com/letsknowthings You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Jan 16 2018
This week we talk about the HHI Index, the Consolidation Curve, and Disney. We also discuss tax bills, the Panic of 1893, and rightsizing. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Quantification
Jan 09 2018
This week we talk about sensors, inventories, and the quantified self. We also discuss venture capital, fitness trackers, and PARC. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Norms
Jan 02 2018
This week we discuss virtue signaling, hype cycles, and the Overton Window. We also talk about pronking, online dating, and the Diffusion of Innovations Theory. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Space War
Dec 26 2017
This week we discuss the Strategic Defense Initiative, the X-37B, and Project Excalibur. We also talk about space treaties, Patriot missiles, and mutually assured destruction. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Prison-Industrial Complex
Dec 19 2017
This week we talk about mass incarceration, sketchy Skype-clones, and private prisons. We also discuss oubliettes, stop-and-frisk, and the War on Drugs. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. You can find a list of the books I've written at Colin.io.
Sex Dolls
Dec 12 2017
This week we talk about the Uncanny Valley, the sex toy industry, and porn addiction. We also discuss pedophilia, sexual aggression, and the age of consent. Heads up: As you may have guessed from the subject matter, this episode won't be appropriate or easy listening for everyone. Act accordingly. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook....more
The Cloud
Dec 05 2017
This week we talk about room-sized computers, server farms, and hackers. We also discuss teleprinters, Amazon Web Services, and fog computing. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Opinions
Nov 28 2017
This week we talk about intelligence, the limits of language, and belief change. We also discuss useless opinions, subjectivity, and gullibility. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Human Migration
Nov 22 2017
This week we talk about Terra Australis, Puerto Rico, and the Free State Project. We also discuss the Spanish-American War, the European Refugee/Migrant Crisis, and Hurricane Maria. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Organizing the Internet
Nov 15 2017
This week we talk about Melvil Dewey, Peppa Pig, and algorithmically generated content. We also discuss creepy YouTube, hex triplets, and ad-based online infrastructure. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
National Parks
Nov 07 2017
This week we talk about George Catlin, porcupine caribou, and the Bogd Khan Mountain. We also discuss Yosemite, the Department of the Interior, and the Louisiana Purchase. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Universal Basic Services
Oct 31 2017
This week we talk about scarcity, nationalization, and the dictatorship of the proletariat. We also discuss the National Health Service, technological unemployment, and manorialism. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Young People & Smartphones
Oct 24 2017
This week we talk about sleep debt, extended adolescence, and the psychic cost of everyday things. We also discuss the Blackberry Pearl, depression, and internet trolls. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Stress
Oct 17 2017
This week we talk about non-sexual arousal, environmental perception, and chronic stress. We also discuss the HPA axis, the self-help industry, and mindfulness. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Artificial Womb
Oct 10 2017
This week we talk about IVF, premies, and artificial wombs. We also discuss rites of passage, Brave New World, and the perceived place of women in society. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. Sponsors: Everlane & Hostgator My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Tulip Mania
Oct 03 2017
This week we talk about cyborgs, the Curse of Knowledge, and Tulip Mania. We also discuss the Eighty Years' War, distributed knowledge, and storytelling. For more information about this podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. Sponsors: Audible & Hostgator My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Asset Tokenization
Sep 26 2017
This week we talk about liquid and illiquid assets, ICOs, and commodities. We also discuss soft power, tokenization, and state-run cryptocurrencies. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. Sponsors: Audible & Everlane My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Cassini-Huygens
Sep 20 2017
This week we talk about rovers, probes, and the moons of Saturn. We also discuss Sputnik, Mir, and Instagram exclusives. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Governments
Sep 12 2017
This week we discuss Republics, graham crackers, and treason. We also talk about patriotism, Barrett Brown, and why breakfast is fake. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Water Rights
Sep 06 2017
This week we talk about human rights, robo-toilets, and Malvern Holy Water. We also discuss the scale of corporations, EBT, and Peruvian sewage treatment. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Audible & Everlane.
Doxing
Aug 29 2017
This week we discuss VPNs, Charlottesville, and the Paradox of Tolerance. We also talk about Cloudflare, the ACLU, and vigilante tweeting. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Audible & Hostgator.
Plastic Bags
Aug 22 2017
This week we discuss bag bans, immortal sponges, and polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride. We also talk about IKEA, the American Progressive Bag Alliance, and the lac bug. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Everlane & Hostgator.
Hacking the System
Aug 15 2017
This week we talk about QR codes, security theater, and hacking HBO. We also discuss Dunbar's Number, getting free meals for a year, and being rude to robots. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Everlane & Audible.
Electric Cars
Aug 09 2017
This week we talk about the GM EV1, the Chevy Volt, and the Tesla Model 3. We also discuss the fossil fuel death spiral, autonomous ridesharing, and the year 2040. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Hostgator & Audible.
Corporatocracy
Aug 01 2017
This week we discuss an array of -ocracies, the smartphone patent wars, and Google's Project Zero. We also talk about the world's richest man, seasteading, and private militaries. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Hostgator & Everlane.
Evidence
Jul 25 2017
This week we talk about faking Obama, Photoshop for audio, and the US Civil War. We also discuss knock-off Magic cards, artificial neural networks, and the Illuminati. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode was sponsored by Hostgator & Audible.
Incentives
Jul 18 2017
This week we talk about net metering, reproducibility, and the Laffer Curve. We also discuss Amgen, anecdote, and the Edison Electrical Institute. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon and/or vote for LKT in the News & Politics category of the Podcast Awards. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook.
Background Technologies
Jul 11 2017
This week we talk about domestication, exoskeletons, and biometric tattoos. We also discuss RFID pills, genetic algorithms, and the Nike Vapor Razor Talon. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon and/or vote for LKT in the News & Politics category of the Podcast Awards. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Audible, Hostgator, and listeners like you....more
Impulse Control
Jul 04 2017
This week we discuss tetraethyllead, alcoholism, and irresistible impulses. We also talk about the Twinkie Defense, lead poisoning, and affluenza. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon and/or vote for LKT in the News & Politics category of the Podcast Awards. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Everlane, Lynda, and listeners like you....more
Hegemony
Jun 28 2017
This week we discuss China, Tesla, and The Fate of the Furious. We also talk about Will & Grace, the Pax Romana, and cultural hegemony. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Bitcoin
Jun 20 2017
This week we talk about counterfeit rupees, the blockchain, and cryptocurrency. We also discuss Ethereum, bubbles, and Dutch tulip mania. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Everlane, Lynda, and listeners like you.
Cultural Appropriation
Jun 13 2017
This week we discuss privilege, cochlear implants, and who should sell burritos. We also talk about skin whitening, X-linked hypophosphatemia, and the diffusion of innovations. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Everlane, Lynda, and listeners like you.
Boycotts
Jun 06 2017
This week we talk about Sean Hannity, Media Matters, and ethical consumption. We also discuss conspiracy theories, the Irish National Land League, and girlcotts. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Everlane, Lynda, and listeners like you.
Sanctions
May 30 2017
This week we talk about Smart Power, Iran, and little green men. We also discuss the Organization of American States, a well-known embargo, and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. For more information about the podcast and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. Become a patron on Patreon. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Everlane, Lynda, and listeners like you.
Analogies
May 23 2017
This week we talk about neuroscience, engineer's disease, and neural laces. We also discuss the computational theory of mind, EEG headsets, and Descartes. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. LKT is now on Patreon! Become a patron. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Kodi
May 16 2017
This week we talk about 3D TVs, the Aereo, and fully loaded Kodi devices. We also discuss micropayments, television on Twitter, and the Digital Economy Act. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. LKT is now on Patreon! Become a patron. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Conflicts of Interest
May 09 2017
This week we talk about business ethics, revolving doors, and Halliburton. We also discuss nepotism, the CIA's AWS, and Wall Street speeches. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is now available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Whataboutism
May 02 2017
This week we talk about ad hominem, Soviet propaganda, and red herrings. We also discuss Pravda, logical fallacies, and hypocrisy. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is now available as an audiobook, paperback, and ebook. This episode is brought to you by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Moral Revulsion
Apr 26 2017
This week we talk about chemical weapons, North Korea, and misspeaking on camera. We also discuss Yugoslavia, the MOAB, and Aleppo. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Bots
Apr 18 2017
On this week's episode we talk about chatbots, social media cheats, and robot lawyers. We also discuss logic trees, digital familiars, and the Matthew Effect. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Coal
Apr 11 2017
On this week's episode we talk about fossil fuels, the EPA, and the yoga industry. We also discuss the Carboniferous period, clean coal, and corporate sociopathy. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Terror & Memes
Apr 04 2017
This week we talk about terrorism, acronyms, and Doge. We also discuss memetics, mass surveillance, and the Irish Republican Army. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Influence Marketing
Mar 28 2017
This week we talk about authenticity, Rookie magazine, and PRIZM. We also discuss product placement, Jersey Shore, and the two-step flow of communication model. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. My new book Becoming Who We Need To Be is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
At What Cost?
Mar 21 2017
This week we talk about blackballing, #DeleteUber, and the spirit of the law. We also touch on taxes, Freemasons, and ride-share unions. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Criticism
Mar 14 2017
This week we talk about chronological snobbery, signaling theory, and the Chicken Connoisseur. We also discuss social cognition, Discover Weekly, and subjective taste. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Global Community
Mar 08 2017
This week we discuss dark patterns, Facebook, and the tycoon monomyth. We also talk about user interfaces, social network governance, and prioritized metrics. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Suckerpunch
Mar 01 2017
This week we talk about the Harlem Hammer, COINTELPRO, and punching nazis. We also discuss nonviolent protest, the Reichstag Fire Decree, and doxxing. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Pugs
Feb 22 2017
This week we discuss brachycephalic dogs, maize, and birth control. We also talk about lab mice, chimpanzee sanctuaries, and veterinarians. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Political Omnivores
Feb 15 2017
This week we talk about enemies who are friends, globalization, and non-polarized opinions. We also discuss the Tea Party, capitalism, and Uncle Joe. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Intellectual Exhaustion
Feb 08 2017
This week we talk about noble lies, compassion fatigue, and addiction. We also discuss the melting arctic, empathy, and red alert causes. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Journalism-ish
Feb 01 2017
This week we talk about smart mobs, reddit, and Kompromat. We also discuss salacious dossiers, mob justice, and data-driven journalism. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Imitation
Jan 25 2017
This week we discuss hackers, video games, and Project Xanadu. We also talk about art, Mirai botnets, and intertwingularity. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Obsolete
Jan 18 2017
This week, we talk about self-driving trucks, Malthusian catastrophes, and human obsolescence. We also discuss zero marginal cost societies, Foxbots, and centaurs. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Protests
Jan 11 2017
This week we discuss protests in several different contexts. We also talk crypto-authoritarianism, clicktivism, and signaling theory. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Frontiers
Jan 04 2017
This week we talk about the net-casting spider, space junk, and Kessler syndrome. We also discuss NASA spinoffs, cowboys, and Mars rover bacteria. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Loot & Morality
Dec 28 2016
This week we talk about the German kunstschutz unit, the Venus de Milo, and slavery reparations. We also discuss Operation Mummy's Curse, Nazi plunder, and the evolution of morality. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Prejudged Substance
Dec 21 2016
This week we talk about raves, the Opium Wars, and the Barbie Drug. We also discuss guided psychedelic therapy, MDMA, nootropics, and alcohol. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
False Prophets
Dec 14 2016
This week, we discuss the five main philosophical theories of truth, the concept of post-truth, and how both play into political polls and journalism. We also talk about demagoguery, emotions, and internet memes made tangible. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
New Normal
Dec 07 2016
In this week's episode we talk about hurricane names, allergy shots, and thunderstorm asthma. We also discuss the existing and impending consequences of climate change, metagenonic smog, and how authoritarianism is linked to the perception of instability. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you.
Digital Lives
Nov 30 2016
On this week's episode, we discuss cutting the internet umbilical, both intentionally and against one's will. We also discuss some truly unfortunate near-future scenarios and marvel over the sprawling footprint of a powerful few tech companies. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com.
Upsetting Norms
Nov 23 2016
Today we talk about societal norms, how they're maintained, and why it's so uncomfortable and difficult to imagine a world without them. We also discuss international sovereignty, the free press, and fictional archetypes. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com.
Copyright & Fair Use
Nov 16 2016
On this week's episode, we get into the muddy, blurry worlds of Copyright, Fair Use, and Public Domain, and ask whether an array of modern tech company logos were stolen from a design book published in the 80s. We also manage to talk about Mickey Mouse, Google, and David Lynch. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
What We Don't Say
Nov 09 2016
This week, we talk about doublespeak and political scandals that make sense, but also don't. We also discuss the Great Barrier Reef's obituary, the response to it, and what this says about what we say, what we don't say, and why we either say or do not say these things. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Wear This Label
Nov 02 2016
On this week's episode of Let's Know Things, we talk about logotypes and brands, alongside social psychology and sexual fluidity. We'll also touch on Platonic Idealism and frenemy heuristics. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Freedom & Restriction
Oct 25 2016
On this week's episode of Let's Know Things, we talk about freedom, the restriction of freedom, and the very thin line between the two. We also discuss democracy, immigration, and the Burkini. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com
Nuclear Diplomacy
Oct 19 2016
This week, we talk about nuclear weapons and how they're often more useful as threats and geopolitical chess pieces than as actual munitions we intend to use. We also discuss Korean War history, the new offensive methods the world's governments (and non-governmental entities) are beginning to use, and how North Korea is upsetting a very precarious balance. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com...more
Hands-Free
Oct 11 2016
This week we talk about the burgeoning hands-free audio movement, the technologies that are depending on and amplifying this progression, and why it's being promoted as a next-generation UI. We also touch on podcasting technology, Nintendo Rumble Paks, and digital privacy. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com.
Magic That Works
Oct 05 2016
In this episode we talk about magic that works: forces that grant us additional powers here in the real world. We also touch on paganism, social constructionism, how to take down New York. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, visit letsknowthings.com.
Colossal & Connected
Sep 27 2016
On this episode, we talk about great big events, the interconnectedness of everything, and why it's so difficult for us to perceive outsized happenings — or in some cases even believe they exist. We also take a look at cyanobacteria, riff on Mount Tambora, and learn the amazing name of a proto-bicycle. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, visit letsknowthings.com.
Population
Sep 21 2016
This week, we talk about population, and why we drown in think pieces every time it goes up or down worldwide or in a given locale. We also address why it is that when we talk about population, we're usually not just talking about population. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, visit letsknowthings.com.
Problematic
Sep 13 2016
On this week's episode, we talk about words: their use, overuse, the watering-down of their meaning over time, and how they eventually acquire definition-baggage. We also talk a bit about swearing and Pig Latin. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to view the show notes, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Cyberspace & Meatspace
Sep 07 2016
On today's episode, we talk about the increasing number of ways the real world and the online world overlap, and what that means for how we exist and interact in these spaces. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to view the show notes, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Biases & Perception
Aug 31 2016
On this episode of Let's Know Things, we talk about how perception can influence our decisions, whether we're choosing a wine or a presidential candidate. We'll also talk about how negative biases about some groups can color our impressions of potentially beneficial advances, and discuss how this knowledge might allow us to make better decisions for ourselves. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to view the show notes, to sign up for ...more
Look Away
Aug 23 2016
On this week's episode of Let's Know Things, we touch on the idea of shunning, then deep-dive into empiricism versus faith, trust and journalism, and how politicians are like magicians. We also discuss why diluting the influence of journalism and journalists is a wonderful short-term tactic, but potentially very harmful in the long-term. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to view the show notes, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or ...more
Non-Human Intelligence
Aug 17 2016
On today's episode we discuss intelligence, and in particular the types of intelligence we find outside of our own species. We'll also address the questions we'll need to answer as we learn more about these non-human minds, and how our interactions with them might change our perception of society. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Tourism
Aug 10 2016
Today we'll talk about tourism, what it means and where it started, and how it's being usurped by companies like Airbnb. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Click
Aug 03 2016
On today's episode, we'll talk about the history of remote controls, before segueing into an exploration of the history of modern advertising. From there, we discuss about the development of the internet, and how the current click-based economy grew out of that soil. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Interstitial 1
Jul 30 2016
Today's episode isn't a standard show — instead I'll answer some questions, talk about how the show's been doing and where it's going, and discuss sponsorships and how they'll be integrated into the podcast. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Grays
Jul 27 2016
Today we talk about beliefs, the increased polarity of them in recent years, and some of the causes of that polarization. We'll discuss how this applies to politics, religion, and UFOs. We'll also talk about the benefits of tribalism, how those benefits become liabilities under the wrong leader and on scale, and how to puncture the filter bubble. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how be...more
Barbarians at the Gate
Jul 20 2016
Today's episode is about the seemingly ceaseless surge of the new against the ostensibly sturdy walls of the established. We'll talk about the Ottoman Turks and Attila, Scotch whisky, sushi, and even touch for a moment on the publishing industry. But this larger discussion stems primarily from an article about basketball. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com....more
Privilege
Jul 10 2016
On today's episode, we talk about privilege in its many different shapes and forms and contexts. We'll also dive into the benefits of being aware of one's privilege: for society, and for oneself. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Shoulds & Ares
Jul 05 2016
On this episode, we'll start with a discussion about ego depletion, segue into a rivalry between a tech billionaire and the online news behemoth who outed him, and then pull Hulk Hogan into the mix. From there, we'll pivot to a conversation about actions and consequences, internet neutrality, political sightedness, and the gulf between here and where we could be. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, o...more
Big Data & the Apocalypse
Jun 29 2016
This week, we'll talk about end of the world scenarios from around the world. We'll also talk about Big Data: what it is, how it's collected, how it's used and by whom, and why it's worth understanding. We'll also chat a bit about heuristics, filter bubbles, and priorities. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Suburbia
Jun 15 2016
In this episode, we talk about suburbia: what it is, how it came to be, its impact throughout many different time periods, and why it tends to suck. We'll also touch on what's happening now that we've fallen out of love with suburbs, at least compared to our many centuries of obsession with them. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com.
Artificial Intelligence and Automation
Jun 03 2016
On this week’s episode of Let’s Know Things, we talk about artificial intelligence and automation: the differences between them, why they matter, and how they inform what happens in pretty much every sphere of life. We’ll also dive into topics like post-scarcity economics and end-of-world scenarios. Let's Know Things is produced and hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, to sign up for the LKT newsletter, or to learn how best to support the show, visit letsknowthings.com....more
Free Speech
Jun 03 2016
On this episode of Let's Know Things, we'll discuss free speech and how that term is applied by different groups of people in support of opposing viewpoints. We'll start the conversation with an article from New Republic entitled The "Free Speech" Charade, which does a good job of summarizing the conflict around free speech within higher education in the US — which is important to understand because it's a microcosm of what's happening pretty much everywhere else. Let's Know Things is produced a...more
Contextualism and China
May 23 2016
In this first episode of the Let's Know Things podcast, we start by talking about 'contextualism' and how it applies to the unspooling of news items in order to understand their significance and why they're presented the way they are. We then use an article from The Atlantic, entitled China's Twilight Years, as a starting point for a larger discussion about hegemony, American foreign policy, the use of The Other as a political tool, and why bogeyman-focused policies aren't achieving the same res...more

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