Some More News SMN: Things That America Invented (But Other Countries Do Better)
Nov 15, 2023
The podcast discusses how other countries excel at American inventions, such as convenience stores in Japan, Dollar General's threat to local grocery stores, America's missed opportunity in solar energy, the rise and fall of bidets, gun violence in Iceland vs the United States, and the pervasive mindset hindering progress.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Rise of Japanese Convenience Stores and the Contrast with American Stores
04:59 • 6min
Dollar General's Threat to Local Grocery Stores
10:48 • 6min
America's Missed Opportunity in Solar Energy
17:09 • 8min
The Rise and Fall of Bidets
25:16 • 13min
Gun Violence: Iceland vs United States
37:57 • 10min
The Pervasive Mindset and Promotions
48:20 • 4min