Let's Know Things

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. 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 Richard Stallman, Wikipedia, and GitHub.We also discuss Common Clause, Amazon Web Services, and Linux. 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 Safavids, Djibouti, and debt-book diplomacy.We also discuss the Belt and Road Initiative, China's structural weaknesses, and the Silk Road. 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 Morse & Piper, fake milk, and the Dust Bowl.We also discuss FDA standards, plant-based protein, and soybean politics. 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 Ford Flivver, the Space Race, and ideas that came too soon.We also discuss civil rights, the Nucleon, and ideas that came too late. 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 Ambien, reputation management, and the Twinkie Defense.We also discuss GABA, drug enforcement schedules, and moral judgement. 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 Captology, Pigovian taxes, and dopamine.We also discuss adolescent psychology, smoking, and dark patterns. 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 shopping malls, Goop, and societal trust.We also discuss e-commerce, the war on journalism, and confirmation bias. 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 life-changing speeds, millimeter waves, and wireless disruption.We also discuss the 5G rollout, BS telecommunications technologies, and MIMO antenna arrays. 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 swiping, otaku, and the gamification of intimacy.We also discuss dating sims, population stats, and Match Group. 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 US Constitution, the free market, and property law.We also discuss Canada's international influence, dictatorships, and AI authoritarians. 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 French Revolution, Vladimir Lenin, and municipal socialism.We also discuss the $15 minimum wage, the benefits of capitalism, and automation. 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 multi-level marketing, Dennis Rodman, and BitConnect.We also discuss the crypto commons, Ripple, and PotCoin. 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 neolithic tablets, secondary orality, and speed reading.We also discuss narrative, the myth of multitasking, and modern distractedness. 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 whale oil, the DEC2 gene variation, and the economic costs of insufficient sleep.We also discuss LEDs, luminous efficacy, and contemporary sleep science. 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 sonic weapons, mass hysteria, and Occam's Razor.We also discuss Cuba, Guangzhou, and encephalopathy. 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 eSports, Fortnite, and gaming as a service.We also discuss Twitch, augmented reality, and Battle Royale. 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 Fritz Haber, the Korean Peninsula, and moral gray areas.We also discuss attribution bias, giving credit where credit is due, and Mother Teresa. 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 citizen science, genealogy services, and serial killers.We also discuss genetic privacy, HR 1313, and DNA analysis. 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 androids, drones, and Project Maven.We also discuss lethal autonomous weapons, the Terminator, and cyberwarfare. 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 Robogate, call centers, and phone fraud.We also discuss the tragedy of the commons, the Do Not Call Registry, and noise. 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 art valuation, Morellian analysis, and Duchamp's Fountain.We also discuss market-demolishing faux Rodins, connoisseurs, and what art actually is. 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 Gresham's Law, drop shipping, and Section 230.We also discuss FOSTA-SESTA, stealing books, and reeded coins. 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 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. 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 GDPR, crypto-shredding, and online privacy.We also discuss deleted files that aren't, Google as journalism, and EU standards. 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 Galen, organs-on-chips, and the interstitium.We also discuss microbiota, Ptolemy I, and commensalism. 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 bribery, the Anglo-Irish Trade War, and Bananagate.We also discuss China, tariffs, and the United Fruit Company. 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 Universal Serial Bus, cuneiform, and 5D optical data storage.We also discuss chip aging, solid-state drives, and the Arch Mission Foundation. 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 fast food, the diet industry, and plastic rice.We also discuss growth stunting, horse meat, and nutritional deficiencies.. 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 fashion forecasting, Theosophy, and the Generation formerly known as Y.We also discuss Boomer, Aryans, and color consultants. 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 Starlink, Arthur C. Clarke, and atmospheric satellites.We also discuss Facebook Aquila, space manufacturing, and the Falcon Heavy. 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 Napoleon, Jacob Zuma, and what it takes to become legally untouchable.We also discuss financial crises, too big to fail, and political deposition. 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 thermal bridges, superinsulation, and the Leaky Condo Crisis.We also discuss zero-energy buildings, standards of living, and quality of life. 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 edge cases, WHOIS, and information brokers.We also discuss China's Social Credit System, the GDPR, and data ownership. 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 geolocation, Strava heat maps, and transparency.We also discuss optimization, Zuckerberg's walls, and social media insider regrets. 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 Zappers, board games, and Nintendo Labo.We also discuss barcades, makerspaces, and unusual consoles. 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 contrails, space mirrors, and iron fertilization.We also discuss stratospheric aerosol injection, meat, and paleoclimatology. 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 HHI Index, the Consolidation Curve, and Disney.We also discuss tax bills, the Panic of 1893, and rightsizing. 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 sensors, inventories, and the quantified self.We also discuss venture capital, fitness trackers, and PARC. 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 virtue signaling, hype cycles, and the Overton Window.We also talk about pronking, online dating, and the Diffusion of Innovations 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 discuss the Strategic Defense Initiative, the X-37B, and Project Excalibur.We also talk about space treaties, Patriot missiles, and mutually assured destruction. 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 mass incarceration, sketchy Skype-clones, and private prisons.We also discuss oubliettes, stop-and-frisk, and the War on Drugs. 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 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. 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 room-sized computers, server farms, and hackers.We also discuss teleprinters, Amazon Web Services, and fog computing. 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 intelligence, the limits of language, and belief change.We also discuss useless opinions, subjectivity, and gullibility. 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 Terra Australis, Puerto Rico, and the Free State Project.We also discuss the Spanish-American War, the European Refugee/Migrant Crisis, and Hurricane Maria. 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 Melvil Dewey, Peppa Pig, and algorithmically generated content.We also discuss creepy YouTube, hex triplets, and ad-based online infrastructure. 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 George Catlin, porcupine caribou, and the Bogd Khan Mountain.We also discuss Yosemite, the Department of the Interior, and the Louisiana Purchase. 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 scarcity, nationalization, and the dictatorship of the proletariat.We also discuss the National Health Service, technological unemployment, and manorialism. 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 sleep debt, extended adolescence, and the psychic cost of everyday things.We also discuss the Blackberry Pearl, depression, and internet trolls. 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