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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Jun 26, 2018 • 55min
Sleep
This week we talk about whale oil, the DEC2 gene variation, and the economic costs of insufficient sleep.We also discuss LEDs, luminous efficacy, and contemporary sleep science. 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
Jun 19, 2018 • 44min
Conspiracy Theories
This week we talk about sonic weapons, mass hysteria, and Occam's Razor.We also discuss Cuba, Guangzhou, and encephalopathy. 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
Jun 12, 2018 • 40min
Competitive Video Gaming
This week we talk eSports, Fortnite, and gaming as a service.We also discuss Twitch, augmented reality, and Battle Royale. 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
Jun 5, 2018 • 57min
Complex People
This week we talk about Fritz Haber, the Korean Peninsula, and moral gray areas.We also discuss attribution bias, giving credit where credit is due, and Mother Teresa. 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
May 29, 2018 • 38min
Personal Genomics
This week we talk about citizen science, genealogy services, and serial killers.We also discuss genetic privacy, HR 1313, and DNA analysis. 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
May 22, 2018 • 48min
Killer Robots
This week we talk about androids, drones, and Project Maven.We also discuss lethal autonomous weapons, the Terminator, and cyberwarfare. 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
May 15, 2018 • 39min
The Call of the Commons
This week we talk about Robogate, call centers, and phone fraud.We also discuss the tragedy of the commons, the Do Not Call Registry, and noise. 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
May 8, 2018 • 44min
Art Forgery
This week we talk about art valuation, Morellian analysis, and Duchamp's Fountain.We also discuss market-demolishing faux Rodins, connoisseurs, and what art actually is. 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
May 1, 2018 • 47min
Counterfeit
This week we talk about Gresham's Law, drop shipping, and Section 230.We also discuss FOSTA-SESTA, stealing books, and reeded coins. 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
Apr 24, 2018 • 46min
Regulatory Capture
This week we talk about rent-seeking, the Shirky Principle, and the tax-preparation industry.We also discuss the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Zuckerberg's testimony, and the public interest. 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
