Let's Know Things

This week we talk about 10x-ing, blitzscaling, and the Millennial Lifestyle Subsidy. We also discuss Uber, Bird, and savings accounts. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Putin, NATO, and the international order. We also discuss Kyiv, buffer countries, and invasion incentives. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Otto von Bismark, Medicare, and demographic lopsidedness. We also discuss Social Security, Biden, and globalization. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Project Mogul, Chinese airships, and the Cold War. We also discuss UFOs, Roswell, and wolf warriors. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about regulations, the Reagan administration, and market manipulation. We also discuss tech layoffs, market caps, and dividends. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about patent medicine, BMI, and semaglutide. We also discuss leptin, tirzepatide, and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about gunmakers, blacksmiths, and Lina Khan. We also discuss the FTC, employer-employee relations, and competition law. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about open standards, custom chips, and China. We also discuss Android, tier-one platforms, and the internet of things. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Narcan, Kloxxado, and Fentanyl. We also discuss overdoses, opioids, and OTC. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about signs and countersigns, passkeys, and the LastPass hack. We also discuss quantum computing, security experts, and arbitrary strings of characters. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

Folks! I'm taking a week-ish off at the tail-end of 2022, so there isn't a normal episode today (though LKT patrons and Understandary members will receive this month's bonus episode this Thursday as usual). We'll be back on the normal schedule next Tuesday (the first week of 2023)—thanks so much for listening, and a happy new year to you and yours from here in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA :)

This week we talk about OpenAI, DALL-E 2, and voice assistants. We also discuss snake oil, AI, and GPT-4. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Tesla, EVs, and Chinese brands. We also discuss California, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the green economy. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Alexa, Matter, and the tech industry pullback. We also discuss Siri, ELIZA, and Echo devices. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about steel, calcium carbonate, and the construction industry. We also discuss emissions, COP27, and incentives. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about SBF, FTX, and Binance. We also discuss bank runs, FTT, and financial contagions. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Congress, the Red Ripple, and voter turnout. We also discuss polling, Trump, and DeSantis. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about MBS, Biden, and OPEC Plus. We also discuss the clean energy transition, fistbumps, and kowtowing. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Ye, Parler, and Twitter. We also discuss Cloudflare, Truth Social, and antisemitism. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about TSMC, the Three-Body Problem, and economic warfare. We also discuss fundamental research, technological know-how, and the 2022 Communist Party Congress. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Yankee Candles, Long-COVID, and BA.1.1. We also discuss winter surges, monkeypox, and bivalent boosters. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Evergrande, Beanie Babies, and interest rates. We also discuss the Fed, Xi Jinping, and affordable housing. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about moral panics, TikTok challenges, and immobilizers. We also discuss Hyundai, catalytic converters, and The Club. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Ukraine, Putin, and political expediency. We also discuss protests, conscription, and NATO. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about lithium, nodules, and helium-3. We also discuss the deep ocean, The Metals Company, and obscure regulatory bodies. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about the iPhone, App Tracking Transparency, and privacy. We also discuss iOS, Android, and digital online advertising. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Sichuan, hydroelectricity, and failure cascades. We also discuss droughts, heat waves, and virtual power plants. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about OpenAI, AlphaFold, and centaurs. We also discuss GPT-3, CLIP, and Photoshop. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Yemen, Syria, and Ethiopia. We also discuss the Mexican Drug War, Myanmar, and Ukraine. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Marvel, the Gray Man, and cinematic universes. We also discuss sequels, remakes, and spin-offs. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about lying flat, letting it rot, and China's Gen Z. We also discuss replacement rate, the middle class, and baby bonuses. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about LLVs, NGDVs, and electric school buses. We also discuss hydrogen, delivery vehicles, and Amazon. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about CRISPR/cas9, LDL, and human trials. We also discuss sickle-cell, the human germline, and super-tomatoes. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about BA.5, smallpox, and "over there" issues. We also discuss the WHO, evolving health threats, and prairie dogs. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about SPF, UV, and the FDA. We also discuss oxybenzone, bemotrizinol, and bisoctrizole. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about The Washington Post, Arc XP, and Substack. We also discuss The New York Times, Axios, and newsletters. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Ethereum, Bitcoin, and The Merge. We also discuss gas flares, proof-of-work, and regulation. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about wheat, DUV lasers, and shortages. We also discuss Russia, supply chains, and microprocessors. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about offshoring, nearshoring, and the TPP. We also discuss onshoring, China, and supply chains. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about fast fashion, waste, and supply chains. We also discuss ZZKKOO, SheInside, and Love Island. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Elon Musk, the Sullivan Principles, and the Friedman Doctrine. We also discuss Tesla, Exxon, and apartheid. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about TerraUSD, Luna, and stablecoins. We also discuss tech stocks, Basis, and  uncertainty. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about medical abortions, Roe v. Wade, and minoritarianism. We also discuss Plan B, mifepristone, and misoprostol. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about curtain walls, elevators, and the International Building Code. We also discuss concrete, steel, and the Build With Strength Coalition. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Omicron, the Goose Group, and food shortages. We also discuss Beijing, Shenzhen, and Xi Jinping. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Zillow, renting, and HOAs. We also discuss inflation, mortgages, and NIMBYs. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about the Dominion of Ceylon, Colombo, and foreign reserves. We also discuss debt defaults, the Portuguese, and the Chola Empire. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about passive solar, the IPCC report, and the potential of panels. We also discuss the new Ember report on clean energy, practical optimism, and heat. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about the ITU, intergovernmental organizations, and standards. We also discuss the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine, Russia, and 6G. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com

This week we talk about Omicron, the Spanish Flu, and the bubonic plague. We also discuss waves, political will, and how pandemics end. Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings & letsknowthings.com/support Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com Check out my other shows & publications: understandary.com