# Lumens on The No Agenda Show Lumens comes up in 5 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2014 to July 2023. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** October 2014 – July 2023 - **Related topics:** [Bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md), [Cataract Surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), [Costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [Eras Tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eras-tour.md), [Hearing Aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [Light Bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-bulbs.md), [Mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md), [Photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md), [Planned Obsolescence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-obsolescence.md), [Seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Taylor Swift Eras Tour Seismic Activity and Media Gimmicks - **Episode:** [1577: Gerontocracy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-30 - **Time:** 2:28–7:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1577-gerontocracy/chapter/taylor-swift-eras-tour-seismic-activity-and-media-gimmicks.md Seismologists reported that fans at a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert in Seattle's Lumen Field generated seismic activity equivalent to a 2.3 magnitude earthquake. Professor Jackie Kaplan-Auerbach analyzed data showing identical rhythmic patterns over two nights, attributed to the crowd's synchronized dancing and jumping. The hosts express skepticism regarding the timing of the report, suggesting the "SwiftQuake" narrative may be a recycled media gimmick used for concert promotion. Keywords: [taylor swift](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/taylor-swift.md), [eras tour](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/eras-tour.md), [seattle](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seattle.md), lumen field, [seismology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seismology.md), jackie kaplan-auerbach, swiftquake ### Costco Hearing Aid Benefits and LED Lighting Tips - **Episode:** [1042: Two Dictators](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:26:44–1:31:15 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators/chapter/costco-hearing-aid-benefits-and-led-lighting-tips.md The hosts discuss the technical advantages of Costco's hearing aids, noting that miniaturization often sacrifices digital signal processing (DSP) quality. The conversation pivots to LED light bulb buying tips, emphasizing the importance of "soft white" bulbs (2700 Kelvin) over "daylight" bulbs (5000 Kelvin) and looking for at least 100 lumens per watt. Keywords: [costco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/costco.md), [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md), led bulbs, kelvin, [lumens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumens.md) ### Cataract Surgery Recovery and Light Bulb Cartels - **Episode:** [1042: Two Dictators](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators.md) - **Published:** 2018-06-28 - **Time:** 1:59:51–2:07:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1042-two-dictators/chapter/cataract-surgery-recovery-and-light-bulb-cartels.md One host describes the "bionic" experience of recovering from cataract surgery, noting the extreme brightness of the world with a new lens. This leads to a discussion on the history of planned obsolescence in the light bulb industry, referencing the Phoebus Cartel, and providing technical advice on buying high-efficiency LED grow bulbs. Keywords: [cataract surgery](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cataract-surgery.md), [light bulbs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/light-bulbs.md), [planned obsolescence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/planned-obsolescence.md), phoebus cartel, [lumens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumens.md), [tungsten](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tungsten.md) ### Projector Donation from Jerry Small - **Episode:** [669: Strategic Patience](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-20 - **Time:** 1:16:08–1:17:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/669-strategic-patience/chapter/projector-donation-from-jerry-small.md Producer Jerry Small donated a Canon SX80 projector with an extra bulb to the show. The hosts discuss the technical specifications of the device, noting its 3,000-lumen brightness, and thank him for the contribution to the studio's equipment. Keywords: jerry small, canon sx80, projector, [lumens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumens.md), [mickey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mickey.md) ### Photography Projectors and Pentax 645Z - **Episode:** [663: Pupil Progression Plan](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/663-pupil-progression-plan.md) - **Published:** 2014-10-24 - **Time:** 2:45:43–2:49:47 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/663-pupil-progression-plan/chapter/photography-projectors-and-pentax-645z.md Adam Curry asks John C. Dvorak for technical advice on purchasing a projector for a photography art project. They discuss the necessary lumens (2000+) and resolution (1080p vs 720p) for projecting images in a dark room. The segment also mentions the Pentax 645Z, a 51-megapixel medium format camera that produces "amazing" image quality. Keywords: pentax 645z, [lumens](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumens.md), dlp, projector, [photography](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/photography.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)