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Season 6 Episode 3: Toddlers, AI, Reading to Dogs, and Invasive Microplastics with Dr. Imari Walker-Franklin


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Imagine the world through the eyes of a toddler, where every sight and sound is a piece of an intricate language puzzle.  Our journey begins with a look into how AI might mimic these tiny linguists, based on a study that is both intriguing and a bit unsettling. While pondering the potential of AI, we'll weave in stories of my niece's son Raffy's adorable encounters with our faithful dogs, Bunsen and Beaker, and offer a glimpse of the wholesome pet research I'm bringing to the Calgary Teachers Convention.

Expect to chuckle at a bad joke or two about AI's internet escapades - because, who doesn't enjoy a little humor mixed with their science?

 Together with Dr. Imari Walker Franklin, our amazing guest, we'll unravel the complex threads of microplastic pollution, its health implications, and their insidious journey from our textiles to the peaks of Everest.

As we wrap up, let's reflect on the pressing reality of plastic pollution with a critical eye towards the ineffective recycling rates and the symbols of environmental neglect scattered around us. Sharing insights and personal commitments towards sustainability, we'll explore how each of us can contribute to the fight against this crisis.

No family section this week, but it will be back with a ton of heart and humor before you can shake your tail!

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