# E Ink on The No Agenda Show E Ink comes up in 13 chapters across 13 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from April 2008 to April 2025. - **Chapters:** 13 - **Episodes:** 13 - **Discussed:** April 2008 – April 2025 - **Related topics:** [E-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md), [Smartphone Addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), [3d Printed Meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printed-meat.md), [Abraham Lincoln](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abraham-lincoln.md), [Bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [Canal Street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canal-street.md), [Chemicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemicals.md), [Coors Light](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coors-light.md), [Counterfeit Goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [Crotch Bomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crotch-bomber.md) ## Chapters 1–13 of 13 ### Light Phone 3 Review, Smartphone Addiction and Technology - **Episode:** [1755: Rat Poop](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop.md) - **Published:** 2025-04-13 - **Time:** 49:31–54:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1755-rat-poop/chapter/light-phone-3-review-smartphone-addiction-and-technology.md The Light Phone 3 is reviewed as a $500 premium alternative to traditional smartphones, featuring a high-quality OLED screen but lacking a web browser or apps. The device is designed to combat "doom-scrolling" by limiting functionality to calls, texts, and basic tools like a calculator and music player. The discussion contrasts this minimalist approach with the addictive nature of modern mobile devices and their impact on education and social behavior. Keywords: [light phone 3](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-phone-3.md), [oled](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oled.md), [smartphone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), tech review, [e-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md) ### Light Phone II Review, Digital Minimalism - **Episode:** [1553: Ample Bosom](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-07 - **Time:** 1:43:46–1:52:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1553-ample-bosom/chapter/light-phone-ii-review-digital-minimalism.md A detailed review of the Light Phone II is provided, emphasizing its E-ink screen and limited functionality (calls, texts, and basic tools). The device is marketed as a tool for digital minimalism, allowing users to leave their "clunky" smartphones behind. While one host praises it as a perfect device for children, the other remains skeptical of the $299 price point and the necessity of being reachable at all times. Keywords: light phone ii, [e-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md), [digital minimalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/digital-minimalism.md), [graphene os](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/graphene-os.md), [nokia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nokia.md), [smartphone addiction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smartphone-addiction.md), kids tech ### 3D Printed Meat Technology, Dutch Red Meat Tax - **Episode:** [1546: Cat Hole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-13 - **Time:** 10:12–12:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1546-cat-hole/chapter/3d-printed-meat-technology-dutch-red-meat-tax.md Companies are developing modular platforms to 3D print meat using cells collected from live animals and "bio-ink" to replicate muscle and fat structures. Simultaneously, authorities in the Netherlands are proposing a tax of seven euros per kilo on red meat to offset perceived healthcare costs. The Dutch government claims red meat consumption leads to increased instances of illness that burden the public health system. Keywords: [3d printed meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printed-meat.md), bio-ink, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [meat tax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/meat-tax.md), [red meat](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/red-meat.md) ### EU Tattoo Ink Regulation, Chemical Restrictions - **Episode:** [1391: Clown World](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world.md) - **Published:** 2021-10-17 - **Time:** 56:33–59:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1391-clown-world/chapter/eu-tattoo-ink-regulation-chemical-restrictions.md The European Union is implementing the REACH Regulation Act in January 2022, which restricts thousands of hazardous chemicals found in tattoo inks and permanent makeup. Critics argue this is part of an over-regulatory trend in the EU that mirrors restrictions on fragrances and colognes. Keywords: [european union](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/european-union.md), tattoo ink, reach regulation, permanent makeup, [chemicals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chemicals.md) ### Public Health Countermeasures and the Light Phone 2 - **Episode:** [1249: KBALL One](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one.md) - **Published:** 2020-06-11 - **Time:** 1:56:47–2:02:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1249-kball-one/chapter/public-health-countermeasures-and-the-light-phone-2.md Colonel Steven Battle, a public health official, discusses how health countermeasures are often political calculations rather than purely medical ones. At a recent meetup, a producer showcased the "Light Phone 2," a minimalist device with an E-Ink screen designed to reduce smartphone addiction. The event also featured a Coors Light promotion where attendees were asked to post on social media in exchange for free beer. Keywords: [public health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-health.md), [military](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/military.md), light phone 2, [e-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md), [coors light](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/coors-light.md) ### Off-The-Grid Phones, Kyocera E-Ink Device, Lindsey Graham - **Episode:** [1079: Expando-Vision](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision.md) - **Published:** 2018-10-22 - **Time:** 1:52:10–1:57:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1079-expando-vision/chapter/off-the-grid-phones-kyocera-e-ink-device-lindsey-graham.md A new credit-card-sized phone from Kyocera featuring an e-ink screen is presented as part of the "Off-The-Grid" (OTG) movement to avoid Silicon Valley tracking. A 2015 clip of Senator Lindsey Graham smashing his flip phone after Donald Trump leaked his number is used to illustrate the early stages of the trend toward simplified communication devices. Keywords: [kyocera](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kyocera.md), [off the grid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/off-the-grid.md), [e-ink](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/e-ink.md), [lindsey graham](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lindsey-graham.md), [flip phone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flip-phone.md), [privacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/privacy.md) ### Counterfeit Printer Ink and Manufacturer Restrictions - **Episode:** [1029: Batteries Not Included](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included.md) - **Published:** 2018-04-29 - **Time:** 1:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1029-batteries-not-included/chapter/counterfeit-printer-ink-and-manufacturer-restrictions.md The discussion opens with an analysis of the printer ink industry and the tactics used by manufacturers to prevent the use of third-party or counterfeit cartridges. Manufacturers often use firmware updates to reject non-official ink, forcing users to acknowledge that using such products may void their warranties. Despite these warnings, the cost-saving benefits of bogus ink often outweigh the risks for consumers using inexpensive printers. Keywords: printer ink, counterfeit ink, [hp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hp.md), epson, [warranty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/warranty.md), [firmware](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firmware.md) ### New York City Counterfeit Goods, Canal Street Market Trends - **Episode:** [825: F4K3 80085](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/825-f4k3-80085.md) - **Published:** 2016-05-15 - **Time:** 3:22 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/825-f4k3-80085/chapter/new-york-city-counterfeit-goods-canal-street-market-trends.md A visit to Canal Street in New York City reveals a shift in the counterfeit goods market following copyright enforcement. Vendors now use spotters and catalogs to lead tourists to secondary locations for high-end knockoffs like Rolex watches and designer handbags. The manufacturing quality of these items suggests they may originate from the same factories as legitimate products, similar to the market for compatible printer inks. Keywords: [new york city](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-city.md), [canal street](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/canal-street.md), [counterfeit goods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/counterfeit-goods.md), [rolex](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rolex.md), knockoffs, printer ink ### Tektronix Phaser Printer Maintenance and Counter Chips - **Episode:** [645: Ghost of Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin.md) - **Published:** 2014-08-22 - **Time:** 1:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/645-ghost-of-austin/chapter/tektronix-phaser-printer-maintenance-and-counter-chips.md A discussion regarding the maintenance of a Tektronix Phaser 8560 solid ink printer reveals that the device requires a maintenance kit every 30,000 copies. The hardware utilizes a counter chip to disable the printer once the limit is reached, regardless of the physical condition of the parts. This "engine light" style of forced maintenance prevented the printing of show notes. Keywords: tektronix, phaser 8560, maintenance kit, counter chip, solid ink printer ### Redefining IEDs, Crotch Bombers and Domestic Terror - **Episode:** [491: Pope and Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change.md) - **Published:** 2013-02-28 - **Time:** 1:24:30–1:28:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/491-pope-and-change/chapter/redefining-ieds-crotch-bombers-and-domestic-terror.md The administration is expanding the "IED" label to include incidents like the 2009 "crotch bomber" and the 2010 air cargo printer ink plot. This shift is seen as a way to justify increased domestic surveillance and the integration of advanced detection technologies into critical infrastructure. The hosts argue that the term "IED" is being used as a new "terror word" to bypass privacy protections. Keywords: [ied](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ied.md), northwest flight 253, [crotch bomber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/crotch-bomber.md), printer ink bomb, [domestic surveillance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/domestic-surveillance.md) ### BBC Report on Clandestine Spy Techniques - **Episode:** [214: MAFIFA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/214-mafifa.md) - **Published:** 2010-07-04 - **Time:** 35:12–38:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/214-mafifa/chapter/bbc-report-on-clandestine-spy-techniques.md A BBC report on the Russian spy ring is mocked for its dramatic description of "clandestine techniques" such as invisible ink and wireless networks. The hosts suggest these methods are antiquated or exaggerated, further supporting the theory that the spy story is a "military-entertainment-industry complex" production. Keywords: [bbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc.md), [russian spies](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russian-spies.md), invisible ink, wireless networks, clandestine techniques ### RFID Ink, Swine Flu Vaccinations, Monsanto Connections - **Episode:** [116: German Soldiers On American Soil This Week](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/116-german-soldiers-on-american-soil-this-week.md) - **Published:** 2009-07-27 - **Time:** 2:37–10:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/116-german-soldiers-on-american-soil-this-week/chapter/rfid-ink-swine-flu-vaccinations-monsanto-connections.md A theory suggests that the transition from analog UHF television signals was intended to clear spectrum for RFID tracking systems. Concerns are raised regarding the potential for microchipping the population through upcoming swine flu vaccinations using Somark RFID ink, which can be applied to or under the skin. Somark Innovations, a company involved in this technology, is noted for its leadership's historical ties to Monsanto. Keywords: rfid ink, [swine flu](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/swine-flu.md), [monsanto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/monsanto.md), somark innovations, [microchips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microchips.md) ### U.S. Currency Redesign, Five Dollar Bill, Lavender Ink - **Episode:** [27: China Syndrome](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/27-china-syndrome.md) - **Published:** 2008-04-19 - **Time:** 19:12–21:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/27-china-syndrome/chapter/u-s-currency-redesign-five-dollar-bill-lavender-ink.md Dvorak critiques the aesthetic of the new U.S. five-dollar bill, specifically noting the large lavender-colored number five on the reverse side. The discussion explains the process of currency circulation and how the Treasury Department replaces worn bills with new designs. 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