And Everything In Between

It's T-5 days until I drive to Duke and begin the next four years of my life. With that comes lots of excitement and worry that I reflect upon in this episode. First, however, I share interesting stories and lessons learned from my recent trip to Austria and Italy, as well as the most surprising culture shocks I discovered while there.

Biden dropped out of the Democratic nominee race for the 2024 election: now what? In this episode, I share my personal opinions about Biden dropping out (and why I believe it is a smart decision), explain what's at stake this presidential election, evaluate the devastating effects of core elements in American politics, and examine the rise of far-right political parties within the US and Europe. If you remember one thing from this episode, remember to VOTE!

I haven't recorded in a while, so I share some life updates/random things on my mind before getting into this week's very lighthearted episode. Inspired by the internet figure "dudewithsign" (search his Instagram, you won't regret it), I take my lists straight from my Notes app to share my (sarcastic) humor, as well as my slightly controversial opinions, actions we as a society should normalize, and things that really just drive me crazy.

This week's episode is part five of my "Collection of Thoughts" mini-series (and this one is my personal favorite of all five). Here are the topics:

AI's Racial biases: 3:20 - 20:10

Mixed Heritage Struggles: 20:10 - 28:13

Lack of Third Spaces: 28:13 - 42:42

Film Franchise Opinions: 42:42 - End

As always, enjoy!

In this episode, I discuss the Duolingo founder's TED Talk (and foreign language in general), explain how Ohio made history with the passage of Issue 1, recall Michelle Zauner's New Yorker article, "Crying in H Mart", open your mind to the intricate card game called SET, and more. The goal is simple: to share how I fuel my deep-rooted desire for knowledge, and to teach you what I've learned along the way.

How are Netflix's Black Mirror, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach, and AI celebrity Instagram accounts connected? Watch this week's episode to find out-- and to hear my own Black Mirror episode pitch.

"Why am I here?" is the ultimate question leading imposter syndrome: the intelligence-undermining feeling that you don't belong somewhere like a STEM classroom. This episode details what imposter syndrome looks like in a STEM environment, existing as a woman in these historically male-dominated fields, and how to end the stigma.

Why is it that everyone on social media --including your favorite influencers-- seems to have clear skin? The answer: They don't-- filters deceive us. In this episode, I discuss social media's impact on my acne insecurities, as well as my journey with acne and the most challenging things that come with it.