Podcast Episodes

False Prophets

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…

9 years, 7 months ago

New Normal

In this week’s episode we talk about hurricane names, allergy shots, and thunderstorm asthma.

We also discuss the existing and impending consequences …

9 years, 7 months ago

Digital Lives

On this week’s episode, we discuss cutting the internet umbilical, both intentionally and against one’s will.

We also discuss some truly unfortunate n…

9 years, 7 months ago

Upsetting Norms

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 discu…

9 years, 8 months ago

Copyright & Fair Use

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 compa…

9 years, 8 months ago

What We Don’t Say

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 re…

9 years, 8 months ago

Wear This Label

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 …

9 years, 8 months ago

Freedom & Restriction

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 discus…

9 years, 9 months ago

Nuclear Diplomacy

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 inten…

9 years, 9 months ago

Hands-Free

This week we talk about the burgeoning hands-free audio movement, the technologies that are depending on and amplifying this progression, and why it’…

9 years, 9 months ago