Just what do you think you’re doing Dave? Podcast
By Dave
Some rational thoughts about science (and the world) and how I see it.
Just what do you think you’re doing Dave? PodcastDec 13, 2022
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Time for a change
Sometimes plans change. Instead of an audio series, I am switching to a YouTube series. Daves Tech stories can be found here. youtube.com/channel/UCfquv-N6c7fxJRcgQbkMkgQ
Dec 13, 202202:46
Evolution and the black plague
Dec 06, 202212:03
Wuhan and viruses.
Nov 28, 202210:48
Semiconductor research
Nov 21, 202209:31
Maps
Map makers have an interesting challenge. I talk about maps, how they are often wrong, and how to understand a 3 dimensional world.
Nov 14, 202222:58
Surveys
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.
Oct 21, 202223:36
Mpemba effect: does hot water freeze faster than cold?
I take a look at the effect, and share some findings on the topic. The article I reference is here: hackaday.com/2022/07/02/does-hot-water-freeze-faster-than-cold-debate-continues-over-the-mpemba-effect/
Oct 07, 202210:06
Carl Sagan on Civil Liberties
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: quillette.com/2022/07/01/science-and-civil-liberties-the-lost-lecture-of-carl-sagan/amp/
Sep 23, 202214:47
Airlines, flying, fuel, air traffic control and more!
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.
Aug 15, 202220:16
Inventions & Patents
I talk about the joy of inventing something and the patent process. I talk about the three people who influenced me and helped get me to think critically.
Jul 26, 202220:22
The Tour de France
I talk about various aspects of the event. Which I love watching.
Jul 09, 202217:41
The scientific method
I talk about the scientific method and give a simple experiment you can test it out with - and talk about how that simple notion led to bigger things.
Jun 24, 202219:50
Space launches, private companies, and nasa
Here’s my take on all that happened to get us from the launches I was a part of to where we are today.
Jun 10, 202221:09
My experience with the space program
I spent 18 months as a graduate student working on the space program. I talk about my experiences and what I learned along the way
May 31, 202230:49
Intro to my podcast
Who am I? What is this? And a commencement address.
May 31, 202217:36
Bonus material: elections
Here’s some detail about elections and election security
May 31, 202211:25
Bonus material: Read more, watch TV less
How can you contribute to making yourself and society smarter? The first step is to stop watching the crap on TV.
May 28, 202211:49
Bonus material: WWII and Japan
The stories of our interactions with Japan leading up to our entry into WWII are sometimes forgotten. Here's a primer.
May 28, 202212:30
Bonus material: Climate Change
The Earth doesn't care what you think...
May 28, 202213:20
Bonus material: Feeding the hungry
A famous restaurant closed and the owner set about feeding the hungry.
May 28, 202204:32
Bonus material: Coronavirus. The issues start at the top
How can anyone say trump is doing...anything right? He’s bumbling through this.
May 28, 202211:23
Bonus material: This is about 45 and what he did.
I provide clips from various sources to illustrate my point.
May 28, 202219:11
Bonus material: The pandemic and Disney
A random stream of consciousness .
May 28, 202209:52