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Let’s Know Things — News & Politics
Let’s Know Things

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

Copyright: © 2018 Colin Wright

Latest Episodes:

New Normal Dec 07, 2016

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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

Digital Lives Nov 30, 2016

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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.

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Upsetting Norms Nov 23, 2016

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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

Copyright & Fair Use Nov 16, 2016

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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

What We Don’t Say Nov 09, 2016

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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

Wear This Label Nov 02, 2016

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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

Freedom & Restriction Oct 26, 2016

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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

Nuclear Diplomacy Oct 19, 2016

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This week, we talk about nuclear weapons and how they’re often more useful as threats and geopolitical chess pieces than as actual munitions we intend to use.

We also discuss Korean War history, the new offensive methods the world’s governments (and non-governmental entities) are beginning to use, and how North Korea is upsetting a very precarious balance.

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

Hands-Free Oct 12, 2016

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This week we talk about the burgeoning hands-free audio movement, the technologies that are depending on and amplifying this progression, and why it’s being promoted as a next-generation UI.

We also touch on podcasting technology, Nintendo Rumble Paks, and digital privacy.

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

Magic That Works Oct 05, 2016

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In this episode we talk about magic that works: forces that grant us additional powers here in the real world.

We also touch on paganism, social constructionism, how to take down New York.

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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