
Just what do you think you’re doing Dave? Podcast
Science Podcasts
Some rational thoughts about science (and the world) and how I see it.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science Podcasts
Description:
Some rational thoughts about science (and the world) and how I see it.
Language:
English
Website:
https://anchor.fm/david473
Episodes
My crossroads
11/30/2023
I talk about my future of working - and the best job I ever had. https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/episodes/Show-11---My-CastMember-experience-part-1-e3lmkm https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/episodes/Show-12---My-CastMember-experience-part-2-e3lml0 https://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/episodes/Show-13---My-CastMember-experience-part-3-e3lml6
Duration:00:16:43
Miami Beach
11/17/2023
This is a story about some new laws that could change Miami Beach.
Duration:00:08:48
Daylight savings time
11/7/2023
We changed clocks - again! The whole thing is so dumb and yet we need an act of congress to make a change to the status quo....and they are much too busy doing nothing (and fighting among themselves) to be worried about such things.
Duration:00:10:43
Putting people on pedestals, cults, and the orange menace
10/30/2023
I delve into the topic of pedestals
Duration:00:16:28
Quirky work stories
9/22/2023
Here’s my first one: stock options that I never got!
Duration:00:06:15
Vietnam, Kent state, and a lack of appreciation for history
9/7/2023
In the show I say that Devo maybe was “punk” which they clearly were not. But they embodied the essence of punk - anti establishment ideals. I think a better name is “new age”
Duration:00:15:09
Religion in the Americas
8/30/2023
I’m talking about the separation of church and state and the founding fathers. And of course remind you that we are not a Christian nation.
Duration:00:16:52
Florida is changing how slavery is taught. I have thoughts about how ignorant and stupid this is
8/7/2023
I share my thoughts and talk about slavery
Duration:00:18:42
Intro to hydroponics
7/19/2023
I recently decided to give hydroponics a try. I talk about that experience.
Duration:00:08:50
About Donald Trump
7/19/2023
This is a discussion about the person and the things he has done in the public eye.
Duration:00:26:46
The Supreme Court.
7/3/2023
I’m talking about the status of the court in light of recent events
Duration:00:17:15
Time for a change
12/13/2022
Sometimes plans change. Instead of an audio series, I am switching to a YouTube series. Daves Tech stories can be found here. https://youtube.com/channel/UCfquv-N6c7fxJRcgQbkMkgQ
Duration:00:02:46
Evolution and the black plague
12/6/2022
https://fortune.com/2022/10/19/black-death-bubonic-plague-study-dna-crohns-lupus-arthritis-genes/amp/
Duration:00:12:03
Wuhan and viruses.
11/28/2022
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62307383.amp
Duration:00:10:48
Semiconductor research
11/21/2022
https://fortune.com/2022/08/16/mit-gang-chen-china-spying-semiconductor-cubic-boron-arsenide-silicon-chip/amp/
Duration:00:09:30
Maps
11/14/2022
Map makers have an interesting challenge. I talk about maps, how they are often wrong, and how to understand a 3 dimensional world.
Duration:00:22:58
Surveys
10/21/2022
On this podcast, I talk about surveys and their results. What makes a good survey? What do results mean? In a day where many hot topics are driven by survey results, it’s important to understand what you’re seeing and understand what it means.
Duration:00:23:36
Mpemba effect: does hot water freeze faster than cold?
10/7/2022
I take a look at the effect, and share some findings on the topic. The article I reference is here: https://hackaday.com/2022/07/02/does-hot-water-freeze-faster-than-cold-debate-continues-over-the-mpemba-effect/
Duration:00:10:05
Carl Sagan on Civil Liberties
9/23/2022
Back in 1987 (yes 35 years ago!) Sagan gave a talk to the ACLU about the science, civil liberties, and democracy. The source is this: https://quillette.com/2022/07/01/science-and-civil-liberties-the-lost-lecture-of-carl-sagan/amp/
Airlines, flying, fuel, air traffic control and more!
8/15/2022
We were stuck on an airplane for a while, so my son and I talked about things we heard. I share some of that with you.