Let's Know Things

On this Patreon-exclusive bonus episode, I give a quick update about the show and answer some questions posited by your fellow LKT patrons.If you'd like to ask a question for a future Interstitial episode, feel free to ask on Patreon, send me a message, or wait for the AMA post I'll publish shortly before recording the next one.You're the best — thanks folks! 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 an array of -ocracies, the smartphone patent wars, and Google's Project Zero.We also talk about the world's richest man, seasteading, and private militaries. 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 faking Obama, Photoshop for audio, and the US Civil War.We also discuss knock-off Magic cards, artificial neural networks, and the Illuminati. 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 net metering, reproducibility, and the Laffer Curve.We also discuss Amgen, anecdote, and the Edison Electrical Institute. 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 domestication, exoskeletons, and biometric tattoos.We also discuss RFID pills, genetic algorithms, and the Nike Vapor Razor Talon. 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 tetraethyllead, alcoholism, and irresistible impulses.We also talk about the Twinkie Defense, lead poisoning, and affluenza. 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 China, Tesla, and The Fate of the Furious.We also talk about Will & Grace, the Pax Romana, and cultural hegemony. 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 counterfeit rupees, the blockchain, and cryptocurrency.We also discuss Ethereum, bubbles, and Dutch tulip mania. 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 privilege, cochlear implants, and who should sell burritos.We also talk about skin whitening, X-linked hypophosphatemia, and the diffusion of innovations. 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 Sean Hannity, Media Matters, and ethical consumption.We also discuss conspiracy theories, the Irish National Land League, and girlcotts. 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