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-e3lmkmhttps://anchor.fm/daves-disney-view/episo

Miami Beach

Nov 17th, 2023 8m 48s

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

Daylight savings time

Nov 7th, 2023 10m 43s

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.

Putting people on pedestals, cults, and the orange menace

Oct 30th, 2023 16m 28s

I delve into the topic of pedestals

Quirky work stories

Sep 22nd, 2023 6m 15s

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

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

Sep 7th, 2023 15m 9s

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

Aug 30th, 2023 16m 52s

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.

Florida is changing how slavery is taught. I have thoughts about how ignorant and stupid this is

Aug 7th, 2023 18m 42s

I share my thoughts and talk about slavery

Intro to hydroponics

Jul 19th, 2023 8m 50s

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

About Donald Trump

Jul 19th, 2023 26m 46s

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

The Supreme Court.

Jul 3rd, 2023 17m 15s

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

Time for a change

Dec 13th, 2022 2m 46s

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

Evolution and the black plague

Dec 6th, 2022 12m 3s

https://fortune.com/2022/10/19/black-death-bubonic-plague-study-dna-crohns-lupus-arthritis-genes/amp/

Wuhan and viruses.

Nov 28th, 2022 10m 48s

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-62307383.amp

Semiconductor research

Nov 21st, 2022 9m 30s

https://fortune.com/2022/08/16/mit-gang-chen-china-spying-semiconductor-cubic-boron-arsenide-silicon-chip/amp/

Maps

Nov 14th, 2022 22m 58s

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

Surveys

Oct 21st, 2022 23m 36s

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.

Mpemba effect: does hot water freeze faster than cold?

Oct 7th, 2022 10m 5s

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/

Carl Sagan on Civil Liberties

Sep 23rd, 2022 14m 46s

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!

Aug 15th, 2022 20m 15s

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

Jul 26th, 2022 20m 21s

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.