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PODCAST

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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All Episodes

48:30

Journalism-ish

Let"s Know Things ·

2017/02/01

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

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38:18

Imitation

Let"s Know Things ·

2017/01/25

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

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54:00

Obsolete

Let"s Know Things ·

2017/01/18

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

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59:41

Protests

Let"s Know Things ·

2017/01/11

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

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48:23

Frontiers

Let"s Know Things ·

2017/01/04

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

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49:19

Loot & Morality

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/12/28

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

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54:19

Prejudged Substance

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/12/21

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

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56:07

False Prophets

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/12/14

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

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52:52

New Normal

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/12/07

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

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40:11

Digital Lives

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/11/30

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

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66:11

Upsetting Norms

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/11/23

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

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65:34

Copyright & Fair Use

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/11/16

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

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62:14

What We Don’t Say

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/11/09

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

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63:28

Wear This Label

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/11/02

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

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43:04

Freedom & Restriction

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/10/26

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

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63:12

Nuclear Diplomacy

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/10/19

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

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72:40

Hands-Free

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/10/12

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

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54:35

Magic That Works

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/10/05

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

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47:50

Colossal & Connected

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/09/28

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. 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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74:00

Population

Let"s Know Things ·

2016/09/21

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. 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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