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Just what do you think you’re doing Dave? Podcast

35 EpisodesProduced by DaveWebsite

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

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Miami Beach

November 17th, 2023

8:48

This is a story about some new laws that could change Miami Beach.

Daylight savings time

November 7th, 2023

10:43

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 …

Quirky work stories

September 22nd, 2023

6:15

Here’s my first one: stock options that I never got!

Vietnam, Kent state, and a lack of appreciation for history

September 7th, 2023

15:09

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”

Religion in the Americas

August 30th, 2023

16:52

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.

Intro to hydroponics

July 19th, 2023

8:50

I recently decided to give hydroponics a try. I talk about that experience.

About Donald Trump

July 19th, 2023

26:46

This is a discussion about the person and the things he has done in the public eye.

The Supreme Court.

July 3rd, 2023

17:15

I’m talking about the status of the court in light of recent events

Time for a change

December 13th, 2022

2:46

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

Maps

November 14th, 2022

22:58

Map makers have an interesting challenge. I talk about maps, how they are often wrong, and how to understand a 3 dimensional world.

Surveys

October 21st, 2022

23:36

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 …

Mpemba effect: does hot water freeze faster than cold?

October 7th, 2022

10:05

I take a look at the effect, and share some findings on the topic. The article I reference is here:

Carl Sagan on Civil Liberties

September 23rd, 2022

14:46

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:

Airlines, flying, fuel, air traffic control and more!

August 15th, 2022

20:15

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.

Inventions & Patents

July 26th, 2022

20:21

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.

The Tour de France

July 9th, 2022

17:41

I talk about various aspects of the event. Which I love watching.

The scientific method

June 24th, 2022

19:50

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.

Space launches, private companies, and nasa

June 10th, 2022

21:08

Here’s my take on all that happened to get us from the launches I was a part of to where we are today.

My experience with the space program

May 31st, 2022

30:49

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

Intro to my podcast

May 31st, 2022

17:35

Who am I? What is this? And a commencement address.

Bonus material: elections

May 31st, 2022

11:24

Here’s some detail about elections and election security

Bonus material: Read more, watch TV less

May 28th, 2022

11:49

How can you contribute to making yourself and society smarter?  The first step is to stop watching the crap on TV.

Bonus material: WWII and Japan

May 28th, 2022

12:29

The stories of our interactions with Japan leading up to our entry into WWII are sometimes forgotten. Here's a primer.

Bonus material: Climate Change

May 28th, 2022

13:20

The Earth doesn't care what you think...

Bonus material: Feeding the hungry

May 28th, 2022

4:31

A famous restaurant closed and the owner set about feeding the hungry.

Bonus material: Coronavirus. The issues start at the top

May 28th, 2022

11:22

How can anyone say trump is doing...anything right? He’s bumbling through this.

Bonus material: This is about 45 and what he did.

May 28th, 2022

19:12

I provide clips from various sources to illustrate my point.

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