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Let"s Know Things

A calm, non-shouty, non-polemical, weekly news analysis podcast for folks of all stripes and leanings who want to know more about what"s happening in the world around them. Hosted by analytic journalist Colin Wright since 2016. letsknowthings.substack.com

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37:10

China's Evolution

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/12/25

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. 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

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36:59

Creative Platforms

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/12/18

This week we talk about busking, deplatforming, and the Tumblr porn ban.We also discuss megaphones, Patreon, and the friction between creating and funding. 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

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43:50

Sex Recession

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/12/11

This week we talk about asexuality, penile measurements, and the mesolimbic pathway.We also discuss dating apps, pornography, and biological reward systems. 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

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41:53

Germline Modification

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/12/04

This week we talk about insulin, genetic engineering, and rogue scientists.We also discuss CRISPR/Cas9, assisted reproductive technology, and gene editing ethics. 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

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45:08

Facebook: It's Complicated

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/11/27

This week we talk about Cambridge Analytica, Friday news dumps, and the Definers scandal.We also discuss data breaches, Soros, and Brexit. 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

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41:11

Government Subsidies

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/11/20

This week we talk about corporate welfare, Amazon's HQ2, and cronyism.We also discuss helipads, private space companies, and Wisconsin. 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

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31:52

Motorized Scooters

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/11/13

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. 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

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40:51

Cosplay

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/11/06

This week we talk about fandom, conventions, and Mr. Skygack, from Mars.We also discuss subcultures, kawaii, and harassment. 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

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39:48

New Climate Report

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/10/30

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. 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

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39:40

Hardware Hacking

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/10/23

This week we talk about the Coventry Blitz Conspiracy, Supermicro, and Fancy Bear.We also discuss state-sponsored hacking, the CIA, and Pearl Harbor. 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

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37:58

Consumer-Grade Medical Devices

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/10/16

This week we talk about hypochondria, heart monitoring, and medical device classes.We also discuss postmarketing surveillance, electrocardiograms, and smartwatches. 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

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38:05

Selling Privacy

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/10/09

This week we talk about surveillance, iPhones, and profit margins.We also discuss vertical integration, Fan Bingbing, and the Chrome browser. 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

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36:36

Stratigraphy

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/10/02

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

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41:27

Open Source

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/09/25

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

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42:26

Debt Trap

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/09/18

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

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40:00

Soybeans

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/09/11

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

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44:46

Flying Cars

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/09/04

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

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47:05

Apology Tour

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/08/28

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

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39:08

Persuasive Technology

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/08/21

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

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48:13

Trust

Let"s Know Things ·

2018/08/14

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

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