Let's Know Things

This week we talk about the German kunstschutz unit, the Venus de Milo, and slavery reparations. We also discuss Operation Mummy's Curse, Nazi plunder, and the evolution of morality. Let's Know Things is hosted by Colin Wright. For more information about the podcast, and to view the copious show notes, visit letsknowthings.com. This episode is sponsored by Hostgator, Audible, and listeners like you. ★ 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

This week we talk about raves, the Opium Wars, and the Barbie Drug.We also discuss guided psychedelic therapy, MDMA, nootropics, and alcohol. 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 the five main philosophical theories of truth, the concept of post-truth, and how both play into political polls and journalism.We also talk about demagoguery, emotions, and internet memes made tangible. 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

In this week’s episode we talk about hurricane names, allergy shots, and thunderstorm asthma.We also discuss the existing and impending consequences of climate change, metagenonic smog, and how authoritarianism is linked to the perception of instability. 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

On this week’s episode, we discuss cutting the internet umbilical, both intentionally and against one’s will.We also discuss some truly unfortunate near-future scenarios and marvel over the sprawling footprint of a powerful few tech companies. 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

Today we talk about societal norms, how they’re maintained, and why it’s so uncomfortable and difficult to imagine a world without them.We also discuss international sovereignty, the free press, and fictional archetypes. 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

On this week’s episode, we get into the muddy, blurry worlds of Copyright, Fair Use, and Public Domain, and ask whether an array of modern tech company logos were stolen from a design book published in the 80s.We also manage to talk about Mickey Mouse, Google, and David Lynch. 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 doublespeak and political scandals that make sense, but also don’t.We also discuss the Great Barrier Reef’s obituary, the response to it, and what this says about what we say, what we don’t say, and why we either say or do not say these things. 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

On this week’s episode of Let’s Know Things, we talk about logotypes and brands, alongside social psychology and sexual fluidity.We’ll also touch on Platonic Idealism and frenemy heuristics. 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

On this week’s episode of Let’s Know Things, we talk about freedom, the restriction of freedom, and the very thin line between the two.We also discuss democracy, immigration, and the Burkini. 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