We explore the history of some common appetizers/snacks. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

We explore the idea of permanence vs the human timescale. We talk about what it takes to have a permanent, or at least long-lived, effect on the world. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

I share my experiences with various regional sodas. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

We discuss the Gold Standard, why it is used and what its drawbacks are. We also discuss the creation of the Federal Reserve System and how we slowly moved to fiat currency. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

COVID-19 is an on-going pandemic. We talk about how to understand models of the progression and what changes are likely to happen as a result of this experience. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

We explore the purpose of money, how it is valued and how it came to be. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

We explore what it would take to make a Mars colony, what challenges it would face and what it might be like Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

Continuing our discussion from part 1, healthcare reform is a perennial topic because it touches everyone. We talk about the various ways that healthcare is delivered and paid for. We also look at the cost drivers. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

COVID-19 is an on-going pandemic. We talk about how and why to stay safe while this is an on-going problem. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.

Healthcare reform is a perennial topic because it touches everyone. We talk about the various ways that healthcare is delivered and paid for. We also look at the cost drivers. Visit https://brighterevening.com a summary and links.