# Incandescent Bulbs on The No Agenda Show Incandescent Bulbs comes up in 4 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2009 to September 2017. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** September 2009 – September 2017 - **Related topics:** [Car Maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-maintenance.md), [China](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), [Fluorescent Bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluorescent-bulbs.md), [High Speed Rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [Hill And Knowlton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-and-knowlton.md), [Leed Certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leed-certification.md), [Lexus Sc400](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus-sc400.md), [Light Bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-bulbs.md), [Mercury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mercury.md), [Philips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philips.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Technocracy and Light Bulb Regulation, Philips Scandal - **Episode:** [963: Born This Way](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way.md) - **Published:** 2017-09-10 - **Time:** 1:50:18–1:56:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/963-born-this-way/chapter/technocracy-and-light-bulb-regulation-philips-scandal.md The discussion explores the concept of technocracy, where experts and bureaucrats make laws without public votes, such as the ban on incandescent light bulbs. A scandal in the Netherlands allegedly involves Philips colluding with government experts to push mercury-based CFL bulbs. The hosts also critique LEED certification requirements that lead to "crippled" appliances, such as dishwashers with disabled heating elements. Keywords: [technocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technocracy.md), [philips](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/philips.md), [light bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-bulbs.md), [leed certification](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/leed-certification.md), incandescent ban ### Lexus Longevity and Incandescent Bulb Care - **Episode:** [810: Karmonious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious.md) - **Published:** 2016-03-24 - **Time:** 2:08:48–2:12:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/810-karmonious/chapter/lexus-longevity-and-incandescent-bulb-care.md The hosts discuss the extreme longevity of early 1990s Lexus vehicles, with Dvorak noting his 1993 SC400 still has its original light bulbs. This leads to a technical tangent about whether touching incandescent bulbs with bare fingers causes premature failure. They distinguish between standard bulbs and high-heat quartz or xenon bulbs where skin oils can cause the glass to shatter. Keywords: [lexus sc400](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lexus-sc400.md), [incandescent bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incandescent-bulbs.md), [vacuum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/vacuum.md), quartz xenon, [car maintenance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/car-maintenance.md) ### Museum of Obsolete Objects, High Speed Rail Propaganda - **Episode:** [337: Constitutional Values](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values.md) - **Published:** 2011-09-08 - **Time:** 2:28:10–2:33:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/337-constitutional-values/chapter/museum-of-obsolete-objects-high-speed-rail-propaganda.md A series of videos titled "The Museum of Obsolete Objects," promoted by PR firm Hill & Knowlton, is criticized as propaganda. The videos label incandescent light bulbs and radios as obsolete, which the hosts argue is part of a broader corporate and government messaging campaign. The show concludes with a reminder of the upcoming 9/11 anniversary broadcast. Keywords: museum of obsolete objects, [hill and knowlton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hill-and-knowlton.md), [incandescent bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incandescent-bulbs.md), [high speed rail](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-speed-rail.md), [propaganda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/propaganda.md) ### Fluorescent Light Bulbs, Mercury and Dimming Issues - **Episode:** [128: Coming Soon: The Cashless Society](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society.md) - **Published:** 2009-09-06 - **Time:** 39:51–43:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/128-coming-soon-the-cashless-society/chapter/fluorescent-light-bulbs-mercury-and-dimming-issues.md The phase-out of 100-watt incandescent bulbs in Europe and the shift toward compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) is discussed. The hosts complain about the poor light quality, the presence of mercury in the bulbs, and the tendency for CFLs to dim significantly over time. They note that most of these bulbs are manufactured in China and express skepticism about their long-term environmental benefits. Keywords: [fluorescent bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fluorescent-bulbs.md), [mercury](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mercury.md), [incandescent bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/incandescent-bulbs.md), [china](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/china.md), light quality --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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