Let's Know Things

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss VPNs, Charlottesville, and the Paradox of Tolerance.We also talk about Cloudflare, the ACLU, and vigilante tweeting. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss bag bans, immortal sponges, and polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride.We also talk about IKEA, the American Progressive Bag Alliance, and the lac bug. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

On this Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, I give a quick update about the show and answer some questions posited by your fellow LKT patrons.If you'd like to ask a question for a future Interstitial episode, feel free to ask on Patreon, send me a message, or wait for the AMA post I'll publish shortly before recording the next one.You're the best — thanks folks! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about net metering, reproducibility, and the Laffer Curve.We also discuss Amgen, anecdote, and the Edison Electrical Institute. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about domestication, exoskeletons, and biometric tattoos.We also discuss RFID pills, genetic algorithms, and the Nike Vapor Razor Talon. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss tetraethyllead, alcoholism, and irresistible impulses.We also talk about the Twinkie Defense, lead poisoning, and affluenza. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss China, Tesla, and The Fate of the Furious.We also talk about Will & Grace, the Pax Romana, and cultural hegemony. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about counterfeit rupees, the blockchain, and cryptocurrency.We also discuss Ethereum, bubbles, and Dutch tulip mania. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about Sean Hannity, Media Matters, and ethical consumption.We also discuss conspiracy theories, the Irish National Land League, and girlcotts. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about neuroscience, engineer’s disease, and neural laces.We also discuss the computational theory of mind, EEG headsets, and Descartes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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.Note about this version of this episode:The transitions at the end are a little clunky, as I wanted to rework it to cut out the ads, but also wanted to keep the book recommendation intact. This'll get better over the next several episodes, as I keep this eventual format in mind while recording. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about business ethics, revolving doors, and Halliburton.We also discuss nepotism, the CIA’s AWS, and Wall Street speeches. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about ad hominem, Soviet propaganda, and red herrings.We also discuss Pravda, logical fallacies, and hypocrisy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about enemies who are friends, globalization, and non-polarized opinions.We also discuss the Tea Party, capitalism, and Uncle Joe. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about noble lies, compassion fatigue, and addiction.We also discuss the melting arctic, empathy, and red alert causes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about smart mobs, reddit, and Kompromat.We also discuss salacious dossiers, mob justice, and data-driven journalism. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss hackers, video games, and Project Xanadu.We also talk about art, Mirai botnets, and intertwingularity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week, we talk about self-driving trucks, Malthusian catastrophes, and human obsolescence.We also discuss zero marginal cost societies, Foxbots, and centaurs. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we discuss protests in several different contexts.We also talk crypto-authoritarianism, clicktivism, and signaling theory. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about the net-casting spider, space junk, and Kessler syndrome.We also discuss NASA spinoffs, cowboys, and Mars rover bacteria. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

This week we talk about raves, the Opium Wars, and the Barbie Drug.We also discuss guided psychedelic therapy, MDMA, nootropics, and alcohol. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe

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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letsknowthings.substack.com/subscribe