Let's Know Things

This week we talk about 3D TVs, the Aereo, and fully loaded Kodi devices. We also discuss micropayments, television on Twitter, and the Digital Economy Act. Note about this version of this episode: The transitions at the end are a little clunky, as I wanted to rework it to cut out the ads, but also wanted to keep the book recommendation intact. This'll get better over the next several episodes, as...

This week we talk about business ethics, revolving doors, and Halliburton. We also discuss nepotism, the CIA’s AWS, and Wall Street speeches. 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 ad hominem , Soviet propaganda, and red herrings. We also discuss Pravda , logical fallacies, and hypocrisy. 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 chemical weapons, North Korea, and misspeaking on camera. We also discuss Yugoslavia, the MOAB, and Aleppo. 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 . My new book  Becoming Who We Need To Be  is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode i...

On this week's episode we talk about chatbots, social media cheats, and robot lawyers. We also discuss logic trees, digital familiars, and the Matthew Effect. 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 . My new book  Becoming Who We Need To Be  is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves M...

On this week's episode we talk about fossil fuels, the EPA, and the yoga industry. We also discuss the Carboniferous period, clean coal, and corporate sociopathy. 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 . My new book  Becoming Who We Need To Be  is available for pre-order (and will hit shelv...

This week we talk about terrorism, acronyms, and Doge. We also discuss memetics, mass surveillance, and the Irish Republican Army. 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 . My new book  Becoming Who We Need To Be  is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves May 1, 2017). This episode is...

This week we talk about authenticity, Rookie magazine, and PRIZM. We also discuss product placement, Jersey Shore, and the two-step flow of communication model. 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 . My new book  Becoming Who We Need To Be  is available for pre-order (and will hit shelves...

This week we talk about blackballing, #DeleteUber, and the spirit of the law. We also touch on taxes, Freemasons, and ride-share unions. 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 ★ T...

This week we talk about chronological snobbery, signaling theory, and the Chicken Connoisseur. We also discuss social cognition, Discover Weekly, and subjective taste. 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 . ★ Supp...

This week we discuss dark patterns, Facebook, and the tycoon monomyth. We also talk about user interfaces, social network governance, and prioritized metrics. 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...

This week we talk about the Harlem Hammer, COINTELPRO, and punching nazis. We also discuss nonviolent protest, the Reichstag Fire Decree, and doxxing. 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...

This week we discuss brachycephalic dogs, maize, and birth control. We also talk about lab mice, chimpanzee sanctuaries, and veterinarians. 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 week we talk about enemies who are friends, globalization, and non-polarized opinions. We also discuss the Tea Party, capitalism, and Uncle Joe. 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 noble lies, compassion fatigue, and addiction. We also discuss the melting arctic, empathy, and red alert causes. 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 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

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

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

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

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

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 li...

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

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

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.co...

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