Let's Know Things

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

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. 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 IVF, premies, and artificial wombs.We also discuss rites of passage, Brave New World, and the perceived place of women in society. 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 cyborgs, the Curse of Knowledge, and Tulip Mania.We also discuss the Eighty Years’ War, distributed knowledge, and storytelling. 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 liquid and illiquid assets, ICOs, and commodities.We also discuss soft power, tokenization, and state-run cryptocurrencies. 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 rovers, probes, and the moons of Saturn.We also discuss Sputnik, Mir, and Instagram exclusives. 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 Republics, graham crackers, and treason.We also talk about patriotism, Barrett Brown, and why breakfast is fake. 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