# Rubik S Cube on The No Agenda Show Rubik S Cube comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2012 to July 2024. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** June 2012 – July 2024 - **Related topics:** [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Edward Snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [Capitalist Agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalist-agenda.md), [Encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [Fun Fact Friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fun-fact-friday.md), [Homeschooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/homeschooling.md), [Hong Kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [Laura Poitras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-poitras.md), [Podcast Art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [Roger Roundy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-roundy.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Rubik's Cube 50th Anniversary and Human Calculation Feats - **Episode:** [1678: Stolen Cookies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies.md) - **Published:** 2024-07-18 - **Time:** 2:15:11–2:20:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1678-stolen-cookies/chapter/rubik-s-cube-50th-anniversary-and-human-calculation-feats.md The Rubik's Cube celebrates its 50th anniversary, having been invented by Hungarian architect Erno Rubik in 1974. While the creator initially took months to solve his own prototype, the current world record for solving the puzzle stands at just over three seconds. The hosts discussed the unique cognitive abilities of "speedcubers" and engineers who can visualize complex systems and solutions almost instantaneously. Keywords: [rubik's cube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubik-s-cube.md), erno rubik, world cube association, speedcubing, geometry ### Episode 1547 Art, Capitalist Agenda Selection - **Episode:** [1548: Dangle Op](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-21 - **Time:** 1:40:25–1:45:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1548-dangle-op/chapter/episode-1547-art-capitalist-agenda-selection.md The hosts discuss the selection of cover art for the previous episode, ultimately choosing a piece by Capitalist Agenda featuring a Rubik's Cube with media logos. They provide insight into their process as art directors and the challenges of finding appropriate art for specific show topics. Keywords: [podcast art](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-art.md), [capitalist agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitalist-agenda.md), [rubik's cube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubik-s-cube.md), art direction, [roger roundy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roger-roundy.md) ### Kids Podcasts, Fun Fact Friday - **Episode:** [1260: Pre-Decisional](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1260-pre-decisional.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-16 - **Time:** 2:02:51–2:07:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1260-pre-decisional/chapter/kids-podcasts-fun-fact-friday.md A review of children's podcasts featured "Fun Fact Friday," where a 10-year-old named Leila discusses Rubik's Cube combinations. The segment contrasts independent family productions with the more polished, NPR-style children's programming found on major networks. Keywords: [fun fact friday](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fun-fact-friday.md), [rubik's cube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubik-s-cube.md), kids podcasts, [wbur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wbur.md), leila and david ### Edward Snowden's Background, CIA Switzerland, Hong Kong Meeting - **Episode:** [600: Seven Proxies](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/600-seven-proxies.md) - **Published:** 2014-03-20 - **Time:** 1:45:18–1:50:20 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/600-seven-proxies/chapter/edward-snowden-s-background-cia-switzerland-hong-kong-meeting.md Luke Harding's book details Edward Snowden's time as a junior analyst for the CIA in Switzerland and his disillusionment with the Obama administration. The narrative of the first meeting in Hong Kong, involving a Rubik's cube and a plastic alligator, is described as having the "cloak and dagger" feel of a spy novel. The hosts remain skeptical of Snowden's "straight-laced" persona compared to typical systems administrators. Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [hong kong](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hong-kong.md), [rubik's cube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubik-s-cube.md), john le carre ### Edward Snowden Identity, Rubik's Cube Verification - **Episode:** [554: Slave Bracelet](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet.md) - **Published:** 2013-10-06 - **Time:** 2:20:16–2:24:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/554-slave-bracelet/chapter/edward-snowden-identity-rubik-s-cube-verification.md The hosts analyze Glenn Greenwald's account of meeting Edward Snowden in a Hong Kong hotel, where a Rubik's Cube was used as a visual identifier. They question how Greenwald can be certain of Snowden's identity and whether the material is actually being managed by a third-party agency. Keywords: [edward snowden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/edward-snowden.md), [rubik's cube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rubik-s-cube.md), [encryption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/encryption.md), [laura poitras](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/laura-poitras.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Rubik's Cube Speedcubing and Homeschooling Discussion - **Episode:** [418: Oryx Burgers!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/418-oryx-burgers.md) - **Published:** 2012-06-17 - **Time:** 1:50:25–1:56:24 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/418-oryx-burgers/chapter/rubik-s-cube-speedcubing-and-homeschooling-discussion.md A young speedcuber named Charlie won a competition following a "karma" request on the show. This leads to a discussion about a viral video of a pianist solving a Rubik's cube while playing and a recommendation for homeschooling in San Francisco. 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