Let's Know Things
Colin Wright
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
Episodes
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Feb 27, 2018 • 59min
Untouchable
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
Feb 20, 2018 • 51min
Passive Architecture
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
Feb 13, 2018 • 45min
Data Portability
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
Feb 7, 2018 • 50min
Information Imbalance
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
Jan 31, 2018 • 50min
Cardboard Entertainment
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
Jan 23, 2018 • 51min
Geoengineering
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
Jan 17, 2018 • 43min
Mergers & Acquisitions
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
Jan 9, 2018 • 51min
Quantification
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
Jan 2, 2018 • 48min
Norms
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
Dec 26, 2017 • 1h 3min
Space War
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
