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  • S2 E16: Sticky Wicky I

    We are starting ANOTHER SERIES! Get ready for an exciting end of the year!

    In this new series we are talking about the emergent properties of water! We will be doing a deep dive into what makes water behave the way it does. We will move far past the fact that water is H20. (Yes, it is H20, but what does it mean?)

    BONUS MATERIAL TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW THIS WORKS:

    3D Model 1

    3D Model 2

    All of this information comes from my science class!

    17 min
  • Episode Predictor. (Sorry for Not Publishing)

    Hey All,

    Sorry I couldn't publish today, I had a big event yesterday and a Debate Competition today. I have the script ready for recording, so I should be able to record by Wednesday, Latest on Thursday as soon as I get time to. However, because of thanksgiving break I will have more time to publish, so here is a list of expected publishing times!


    Thursday Nov. 21 (Latest)

    Sunday Nov. 24

    Sunday Dec. 1


    Sorry once again.

    1 min
  • S2 E15: What Time Is It Again?

    For some of you I'm publishing the episode earlier than usual? (Like - I'm publishing at 6:00 usually in my time, but because of the shift in time zones, I'm actually publishing earlier)


    But yes! Confusion indeed! We are talking about DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! The confusion brought about it, and also - some personal thoughts on it.


    SOURCES:

    https://historycooperative.org/who-invented-daylight-savings-time/

    https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/weather/2021/02/24/why-daylight-saving-time-

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84aWtseb2-4

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9icrafpg7l0

    15 min
  • S2 E14: The Computer I

    In this episode, we starting a series about the computer and how it works! In this episode we are going to give a brief overview on all the parts in the computer before delving deep into each part in the coming episodes.


    I will be alternating between publishing an episode in this series with some other episodes as to not frizzle your brains.


    Please do consider sharing this podcast with others if you find it enjoyable!


    Sources - I will be referring to these sources in later episodes as well.

    My Sources

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kypaBjJ-pg

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Axd50ew4pco

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIv2ocJXRk

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LIv2ocJXRk

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdziYWEkDIM

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExxFxD4OSZ0

    Sources from ChatGPT (I didn't use it's response, I asked it for sources. It gave me these)

    • CPU (Central Processing Unit):

      • Intel's Guide to CPUs:⁠https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/processors/what-is-a-processor.html⁠
      • How CPUs Work - HowStuffWorks:⁠https://computer.howstuffworks.com/microprocessor.htm⁠
      • GPU (Graphics Processing Unit):

        • How GPUs Work - TechSpot:⁠https://www.techspot.com/article/1871-how-gpus-work/⁠
        • RAM (Random Access Memory):

          • HowStuffWorks: RAM Explained:⁠https://computer.howstuffworks.com/ram.htm⁠
          • Storage (HDD and SSD):

            • Seagate's Guide to HDDs and SSDs:⁠https://www.seagate.com/gb/en/internal-hard-drives/⁠
            • Motherboard:

              • PCGuide: Motherboards:⁠https://www.pcguide.com/motherboard/guide/⁠
              • Power Supply Unit (PSU):

                • How Power Supplies Work - TechSpot:⁠https://www.techspot.com/article/2024-how-power-supplies-work/⁠
                • 21 min
                • S2 E13: Rivers, Trees, Floodplains and More!

                  Comment in the comments on Spotify if you have any questions or comments at ALL!

                  In a continuation of the previous weeks episode, we are talking about Riparian Zones, and Rivers and how humans really depend on them. How we have changed the ecosystem of our river in ways that are detrimental. We also talk about solutions and ways YOU can get involved in your local river ecosystem.


                  Also - Sorry for not updating my website for those of you who use it. I will at least make sure to update my "Episode Predictor" I am going to be bringing a major update to the website soon however!


                  Sources HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IPIdMuIQKMwGtyja8D61n5YpxqV3K5yTpCwijkDo-Rw/edit?usp=sharing


                  Thank you so much to Judge, Lucia, and Ms. Hemm my teachers in this project!

                  21 min
                • S2 E12: Deserts and Rainforests Oh My! (How Our Climate Works)

                  Hello everybody this episode is about how the climate on our Globe works - because there is actually something systematic about it! We will delve into why the Sahara Desert is where it is!


                  Episode Predictor: viktherandom.com/ep

                  WE MADE A BOOK IT SCHOOL!

                  The Book!: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGQeqvTr9U/mT5FTsWfvIfliSgWpzSBjw/view#1

                  See if you can find my page! I'll reveal it next week.

                  17 min
                • S2 E11: The Tree of Neural Networks

                  In this episode, we are talking about the tree that lives within you! A tree made out of many branches made out of neurons! All of which helps you breathe, and walk without a second thought! (Because quite a lot happens - during your first thought - think?)


                  The TED ED if you want to delve more on the brain and energy:

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NubJ2ThK_U&t=289s

                  Sources:

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O-0CVAgaEM

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iomhlXlisKI

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NubJ2ThK_U&t=289s

                  https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2013/12/02/248089436/the-truth-about-the-left-brain-right-brain-relationship

                  https://health.clevelandclinic.org/left-brain-vs-right-brain

                  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7725213/

                  16 min
                • S2 E10: A City, A Boat, A Racetrack

                  Today we talk about cruises and how they make so much money (22 billion dollars in revenue annually) while also being extremely cheap for us - ($150 per day). We talk about all the ways the cruise ship squeezes out all the money possible and uses international waters to its advantage.


                  Website: viktherandom.com


                  Sources:

                  Q&A Onboard the Norwegian Encore

                  https://www.cruzely.com/heres-how-much-money-cruise-ships-make-off-every-passenger-infographic/

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hfqVrVIsyU

                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY1BFv8qEeM

                  15 min
                • S2 E9: 2024 Update - How I Make My Podcasts

                  In this episode I will be replaying one of my old episodes on how I make my podcast - but - I will be adding a small update on what's changed to today.


                  Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hjJUbxt75PDSTlGmOp2oS


                  Actual Publishing Date: Friday August 16 2024

                  18 min
                • S2 E8: 2024 Update - The Robot That Changed The World

                  In this episode, I'm adding an update to an episode I published a long time ago. (S1 E2 to be more specific).


                  I will first play the episode - with an update when it finishes.


                  Original Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/454MumfLPgcTRw0IYCWPRO


                  Actual Publishing Date (Of the Updated Version): Friday August 9th 2024

                  17 min

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                Welcome to Vik the Random! We talk about a variety of topics, from Christianity to ChatGPT, to Archimedies, anything! It's random! You can also suggest a topic! - I'm a kid! So I always explain it in…