In this episode we explore the empathetic connections humans have with other humans. We look at the amazing help rats have been with helping us understand empathy (Ratatouille references were made). Breaking down the way our brains are nuanced enough to experience empathy, listen to this episode to give your brain a pat on the back for being so amazing. Then we relate empathy to our journey out of the pandemic, and the important role our empathetic sides play. Happy listening!

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CRISPR!!! All about CRISPR! This episode we discuss genetics, DNA replication, and gene editing. Of course if we are talking about genetics we had to talk about the CRISPR developments, and explain how CRISPR works and why it's so exciting to think about. For a little bit of fun and a 'wow' moment we got into the ethical and societal opportunities side. With a tech based 'Q from U,' that wrapped up a science filled podcast episode! Be sure to listen in!

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This episode is inspired behind the idea from the movie 'Hidden Figures.' All throughout history there are important Black figures involved in STEM that are not widely known or taught. These people are important to how our technology developed to where it is now, and this episode honors 3 important Black STEM figures. We also discuss problems in STEM career accessibility to Black people including problems with implicit bias and racial microaggressions. Topped off with a fun Elvis 'Q from U,' this episode is a good one, give it a listen!

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This episode of the 'Thru My Smudged Glasses' Podcast we break down AI and the history and development behind it including interesting early forms of Artificial Intelligence. We explore into its role into developing gender biases, as well as also being a tool to solve gender biases and disparities based on how we are able to edit our systems. This is a unique perspectives as it discusses the difference between this advanced tech becoming further removed from minorities vs. what is necessary to make it practically applicable to minority issues. Finally, before we get into our 'Q from U,' we explore the ethical consequences of AI becoming more prevalent in our society, and which is a fascinating conversation in it of itself. Tune in for this great episode that will leave your mind stimulated!

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This episode is all about becoming more educated about how we can promote a world with neurodiversity. We discuss why there is an autism spectrum, and what challenges they could face in public school and a workplace because of the way they are structured. Then we talking about the importance of accurate representation of the spectrum in the media. Finally, most importantly, of course we talk about the importance of listening to the self-advocating leaders in the Autism Rights Movement, and a 'Q from U' to wrap this thing up. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I truly think there is a lot you can learn from it.

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This is our first part 2 episode! Our first episode ever, was about COVID's Effects on the Brain, and now, a couple months later, I have created a continuation or part 2 to that episode. We talk about the new updates about the observed effects of COVID on the Brain, mental health during the pandemic, and a lot more information about the whole situation in general. It's super informative when you combine it with the first episode as well! Listen now for all of this goodness PLUS an out-of-this-world 'Q from U.'

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This episode is about everything. And I mean EVERYTHING, that you could need to know as a starting point for this election. The campaigns, the candidates, mail-in voting, USPS, and voter suppression! This episode is a long one, but it's amazingly informative. I'm sure you will enjoy the episode with fun fact tidbits in it as well.

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This episode we cover a bunch of different scientific discoveries that have been made in Antarctica! It's super cool to learn about the continent that is so different from the rest of the world. The discoveries in Antarctica has actually made a bunch of different impacts on several fields of science. Don't forget to listen to our 'Q from U' segment and also submit your own question!

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This episode is all about sick season in 2020! We talk all about influenza, commonly known as the flu, and vaccines, body symptoms, and contagiousness! Learn all about it and what's going to happen this year with COVID being a prominent viral disease as well! You will learn a lot! Our 'Q from U' segment is also there, of course, and I hope you enjoy your listen!

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In honor of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this episode covers the early parts of her education and career. We then go into the amazing changes she made as a Supreme Court Justice, and we really went in deep into women in the workforce. We cover problems with the pay gap, race, HR, and pregnancy discrimination with women in the workforce, which is very relevant to a lot of women's work experience. We, of course, talk about the new developments in the Supreme Court as well. And we would never disappoint!  We obviously had a great 'Q from U' segment! Enjoy your listen!

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