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Israel-Hamas War
This week we talk about the Gaza Strip, the Yom Kippur War, and Egypt.We also discuss 9/11, charged topics, and sneak-attacks.Recommended Book: Pinpoint by Greg MilnerTranscriptIn 1972, the Egyptian military started building up its offense-capable forces,
Nvidia
This week we talk about AMD, graphics processing units, and AI.We also discuss crypto mining, video games, and parallel processing.Recommended Book: The Story of Art Without Men by Katy HesselTranscriptFounded in 1993 by an engineer who previously designe
Methane
This week we talk about natural gas, plumes, and satellites.We also discuss firedamp, AI detection, and emission numbers.Recommended Book: Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier by Kevin KellyTranscriptMethane, the name for a chemica
Video Game Engines
This week we talk about Unity, Unreal, and Godot.We also discuss fee structures, user revolts, and indie game-makers.Recommended Book: How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan GardnerShow Notes* https://www.statista.com/outlook/dmo/digital-media/
Antiretroviral Therapies
This week we talk about HIV, AIDS, and ART.We also discuss HAART, the Berlin Patient, and potential future cures.Recommended Book: Allergic by Theresa MacPhailShow Notes* https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/fact-sheet* https://hivinfo.nih.gov/understandin
China Standard Map
This week we talk about Chinas standard map, the nine-dash line, and shoals.We also discuss WWIII, undersea minerals, and realities on the ground.Recommended Book: Outlive by Peter AttiaShow Notes* https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202308/28/WS64ec91c2a310
Gerontocracy
This week we talk about Jimmy Buffett, Boomers, and the Soviet Union.We also discuss Mitch McConnell, Joe Biden, and the 2024 US Presidential Election.Show Notes(Notes on show notes: for Wikipedia or other reference articles, please follow source links as
BRICS
This week we talk about BRIC, BRICs, and BRICS+.We also discuss the USD, sanctions, and alternative global financial systems.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com This is a public episode. If youd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get ac
Coup Belt
This week we talk about ECOWAS, Niger, and proxy conflicts.We also discuss military dictatorships, Wagner, and colonies.Support the show: patreon.com/letsknowthings / letsknowthings.com/support / understandary.comShow notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com
Coup Belt
This week we talk about ECOWAS, Niger, and proxy conflicts.We also discuss military dictatorships, Wagner, and colonies.Show notes/transcript: letsknowthings.com This is a public episode. If youd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access