In this episode, Emma and Inji welcome their close friend to discuss breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and the popularity of large language models. In more than an hour of discussion, this episode covers everything from what generative AI and LLMs are, to what some of the effects of their usage are, to how we can mitigate the effects. Yet, it still barely scratches the surface of the complexity of this topic -- look out for future episodes on the topic.

Read more about AI:

- Watch 3Blue1Brown on YouTube

- Superintelligence by Nick Bostrom

This episode also marks the final episode before Emma and Inji are separated for college, so it will be the last episode in a while that will be hosted by both together for a bit. Exciting new places for the podcast coming soon!

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In this episode, Emma and Inji each rank what they think are the top five most absurd moments of the first six months of the Trump administration. Get ready to laugh, while also crying a bit on the inside, at the actions of the most powerful people in the country.

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In this episode, Emma and Inji spend some time looking at the political good news of the past month. When so much devastation seems to hit continuously, it's hard to appreciate the victories that prove there are still people fighting! We can't afford to get discouraged; that's how they win. So take a moment today to reflect on what makes it all worth it.

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In this episode, Emma and Inji break down the devastating floods in Texas during the week of July 4th, looking at what actually happened and why they were so bad. This event is a government failure, an all too familiar story of people suffering because those in power refuse to prioritize resilience in the face of the climate crisis.

Help those affected:

• Kerr Relief Fund
• Therapy Costs for Camp Mystic Girls
• Hands Off Central Texas
• Texsar - First Responders

• Instagram Post w/ More Resources

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In this episode, Emma and Inji take a break from the oft-overwhelming news cycle and discuss some of the writings that shaped their worldview.

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In this episode, Emma and Inji discuss the anti-ICE protests in LA, as well as the surrounding legal battles, political tension, and historical precedent. They round off the episode with information about your protest and law enforcement rights. Stay safe, everyone!

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In this episode, Emma and Inji reflect on Trump's war against universities as soon-to-be college students! Looking at his legal battles with Harvard as a case study, this episode dives into why the administration is so focused on curbing the power of educational institutions. The episode closes out with a discussion of your hosts' college plans and the plan for the podcast moving forward.

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In this episode, Emma and Inji explore Trump’s attempts at governmental privatization and why they are so harmful. When government services are less accountable to the people and left to the forces of an impersonal capitalist system, everyone loses.

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We have all heard the saying “democracy dies in darkness”... well, in this episode, Emma and Inji shine a light on the growing resistance to the Trump administration and the ways in which people power is working! 

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After last episode's more general look at the trajectory of the administration, Emma and Inji revisit individual cabinet members and move them around the tier list. Looking at some of the scandals and successes (?) perpetrated by Trump's cabinet, this episode closes out the administration check-up two months in.

Note: Commentary is based on the information and events available at the time of recording; with this administration's propensity for rapid and confusing policy changes, it is likely that things have changed since this episode was recorded.

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