Let's Know Things

This week we discuss seisachtheia , Jubilee years, and student debt cancellation. We also discuss Solon, healthcare, and the cost of higher education in the US. 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 Qatar, the FIFA 2022 World Cup, and carbon neutrality. We also discuss Middle Eastern conflicts, sporting event diplomacy, and human rights. 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 Chakri dynasty, the Siamese Revolution of 1932, and the 2020 Thai protests. We also discuss the FFP, the Tai peoples, and German ski resorts. 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 SETI@home, macromolecules, and AlphaFold2. We also discuss proteins, Foldit, and CASP. 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 iOS App Store, GeForce Now, and web-based gaming. We also discuss Android, Fortnite, and browser capabilities. 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 Messenger RNA, recombinant vaccines, and COVID. We also discuss the history of vaccine development, variolation, and efficacy versus effectiveness. 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 RCEP, diplomacy, and the TPP. We also discuss the CPTPP, trade liberalization, and geopolitical gravity. 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 coups, Nigeria, and #EndSARS. We also discuss the Spacial Anti-Robbery Squad, SWAT, and the Lekki Massacre. 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 fuel cells, steam reforming, and electrolyzers. We also discuss the hydrogen economy, fracking, and the race between the EU and China to claim hydrogen fuel dominance. 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 COVID-19 pandemic, thus far, and what might happen next. We also discuss air circulation, face masks, and secondary consequences. 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 economies of scale, Foxconn, and the skateboardification of the electric vehicle world. We also discuss EV economics, vertical integration, and Tesla. 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 lobbying, Coinbase, and stakeholder capitalism. We also discuss the attempt to be apolitical, neutrality as non-neutrality, and venture capitalists. 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 United Nations conventions, cannabis legality, and pardons. We also discuss the US incarceration rate, the War on Drugs, and hemp. 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 UN climate talks, corporate responsibility, and carbon neutrality. We also discuss China, the Paris Agreement, and the 75th United Nations General Assembly. 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 Al Capone, money laundering, and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. We also discuss document leaks, tax evasion, and suspicious activity reports. 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 Middle Eastern history, the Six-Day War, and relations between Israel and its neighbors. We also discuss Palestine, the Yom Kippur War, and the UAE. 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator, Niantic, and digital twins. We also discuss augmented reality, data scraping, and price-tweaking bots. 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 Shinzō Abe, the Meiji Restoration, and the Lost Decade. We also discuss the Japanese Empire, Edo Society, and the Tokugawa Shogunate. 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 SMS, Belarus, and Telegram. We also discuss VK, WhatsApp, and protest communication tools. 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 etymology of Europe, economic recovery plans, and reserve currencies. We also discuss Hamilton, Macron, and Merkel. 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 sweatpants, Fashion Week, and Laver’s Law. We also discuss fast fashion, pandemics, and synthetic fibers. 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 Fleming, Marconi, and the hacking of verified social media accounts. We also discuss Joybubbles, SIM-jacking, and the etymology of the word “hack.” 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 Tianwen-1, Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion, and Perseverance. We also discuss the Space Race, orbital periods, and the Emirates Mars Mission. 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 super apps, Mukesh Ambani, and Reliance Jio. We also discuss Alibaba, mobile services, and the Indian tech industry. 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 GeoCities, Adobe Flash, and the Digital Dark Age. We also discuss PenPoint OS, Macromedia, and Kongregate. 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