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Science Podcasts

Some rational thoughts about science (and the world) and how I see it.

Location:

United States

Description:

Some rational thoughts about science (and the world) and how I see it.

Language:

English


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.