Let's Know Things

Colin Wright
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Apr 5, 2022 • 25min

International Telecommunication Union

This week we talk about the ITU, intergovernmental organizations, and standards.We also discuss the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, Russia, and 6G.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode306 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
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Mar 29, 2022 • 25min

BA.2 Bump

This week we talk about Omicron, the Spanish Flu, and the bubonic plague.We also discuss waves, political will, and how pandemics end.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode305 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
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Mar 22, 2022 • 23min

Staple Foods

This week we talk about wheat, corn, and breadbaskets.We also discuss globalization, rice bowls, and incentives.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode304 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
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Mar 15, 2022 • 26min

False Narratives

This week we talk about misinformation, bias, and Radio Free Europe.We also discuss the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, and aggression justification.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode303 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
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Mar 8, 2022 • 36min

International Law

This week we talk about Ukraine, sanctions, and the New World Order.We also discuss nukes, Russia, and Westphalian sovereignty.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode302 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
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Mar 1, 2022 • 28min

Speculation

This week we talk about meme stocks, sports betting, and bubbles.We also discuss addictive apps, the Super Bowl, and speculative hype cycles.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode301 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
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Feb 22, 2022 • 29min

Car Accidents

This week we talk about car ownership per capita, crash fatalities, and pandemic-era traffic.We also discuss Jevon's Paradox, pedestrians, and Complete Streets.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode300 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
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Feb 15, 2022 • 26min

Endemic COVID

This week we talk about smallpox, the flu, and pan-coronavirus vaccines.We also discuss lockdowns, mask mandates, and pandemic trends.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode299 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
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Feb 8, 2022 • 33min

Nuclear Fusion

This week we talk about tokamaks, inertial confinement fusion, and magnetic fields.We also discuss the NIF, renewable energy, and ITER.Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/supportShow notes/transcript: letsknowthings.comCheck out my other shows & publications: understandary.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 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
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Feb 1, 2022 • 28min

Free Information

This week we talk about Sci-Hub, Public Domain Day, and libraries.We also discuss science journals, copyright, and incentives.Show notes / transcript: https://letsknowthings.com/episode297 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

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