Simple Evolution

The long overdue episode highlighting the people behind the microphones. We cover how we met, what we learned during our undergraduate degrees, and what we want to accomplish following our graduate school graduation. If you were hoping for discussions on quantum mechanics and consciousness, we are sorry to disappoint...maybe next episode! This is the podcast pilot episode, an introduction to the hosts, and a much needed episode to give our audience some background information before moving forward! Grab some coffee, throw on those headphones and hit that record button, it's time to listen and learn!

Nuclear physics made huge strides in the 20th century. At its core (yes, pun intended), the nucleus is the main focal point. Small matter, big impact. The potential of the atom, and the immense power it holds, enters history books as a potential energy source of the future and the building block for weapons of mass destruction. Although the world is split about Earth's atomic future, recent technological advancements help support utilizing the atom as a clean energy source for a sustainable future. Last century the atom was first used as a means of destruction in war. Let this century bring atomic energy, improved reactor designs to minimize meltdowns and, ultimately, peace. It is time to address whether nuclear power is our friend or our foe! Order that geiger counter, zip up that hazmat suit and pause that Chernobyl HBO miniseries...time to listen and learn.

Nature's programming language, our biological code, generates complexity using four simple letters: A, T, C, and G. If the 20th century was dominated by computer programming, this century is all about biological programming. A deeper understanding of our genome allows for the development of tools to effectively manipulate and rewrite the code of life. The hacker loves the QWERTY keyboard, the biohacker prefers nature's nanomachinery: proteins, nucleic acids, and viruses. Sterilize that workbench, autoclave some pipette tips and button up that lab coat, it's time for an experiment! 

Humans are meant to travel and see new places. In 2021, amidst a global pandemic, what will it take to begin opening up the world to tourism? We discuss how countries may require more than one passport moving forward, especially the emergence of passports in digital form. Relevant travel information is extending beyond citizenship and facial ID to encompass a biological profile that's here to stay. Vaccine passports, lab tests accessible on a standardized international app, and precautions necessary to move the world one step closer to beating this pandemic are all discussed. Quick, one squirt of hand sanitizer. Now let's get started!

We are entering an era where "reaching for the stars" has a literal, not just figurative, connotation. Humans are exploring new frontiers where planet Earth may only be a starting point rather than a final destination. Buckle up and pressurize that space suit, you're in for a wild ride!

Episode 5! We on a roll!

On Episode 4 we take a deeper look at the situation unfolding between a tech giant and the country of Australia over compensation towards local news and media outlets.

Round 2 deep dive into news surrounding the pandemic.

Oh, back for more? We got you covered! Enjoy our second episode, an in-depth look at how countries across the world are trying to handle the pandemic. 

Welcome to the first episode of Simple Evolution!