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Cosplay
This week we talk about fandom, conventions, and Mr. Skygack, from Mars.
We also discuss subcultures, kawaii, and harassment.
This is a public episode…
7 years, 8 months ago
New Climate Report
This week we talk about hurricanes, 1.5˚ Celsius, and the IPCC 2018 special report on climate change.
We also discuss what real climate action looks l…
7 years, 8 months ago
Hardware Hacking
This week we talk about the Coventry Blitz Conspiracy, Supermicro, and Fancy Bear.
We also discuss state-sponsored hacking, the CIA, and Pearl Harbor.…
7 years, 9 months ago
Consumer-Grade Medical Devices
This week we talk about hypochondria, heart monitoring, and medical device classes.
We also discuss postmarketing surveillance, electrocardiograms, an…
7 years, 9 months ago
Selling Privacy
This week we talk about surveillance, iPhones, and profit margins.
We also discuss vertical integration, Fan Bingbing, and the Chrome browser.
This is…
7 years, 9 months ago
Stratigraphy
This week we talk about the Meghalayan stage, the ICS, and the Law of Superposition.
We also discuss Dr. Guy Middleton, lithostratigraphy, and academi…
7 years, 9 months ago
Open Source
This week we talk about Richard Stallman, Wikipedia, and GitHub.
We also discuss Common Clause, Amazon Web Services, and Linux.
This is a public episo…
7 years, 10 months ago
Debt Trap
This week we talk about the Safavids, Djibouti, and debt-book diplomacy.
We also discuss the Belt and Road Initiative, China's structural weaknesses, …
7 years, 10 months ago
Soybeans
This week we talk about Morse & Piper, fake milk, and the Dust Bowl.
We also discuss FDA standards, plant-based protein, and soybean politics.
This is…
7 years, 10 months ago
Flying Cars
This week we talk about the Ford Flivver, the Space Race, and ideas that came too soon.
We also discuss civil rights, the Nucleon, and ideas that came…
7 years, 10 months ago