Joined by guest host Spencer Parks of The Dictionary (21:02), Adam and Spencer discuss the influence of Urban Dictionary and Wikipedia on the future of AI technology (04:09) and if saying offensive words to the police should land you in cuffs (32:46). The Dictionary Clip (70:31). Corrections (71:42). Enjoy!

Learn more about Spencer’s charity of choice, “Catcade Chicago”. “Our mission is to rescue cats from life-threatening situations such as high-kill shelters and to find friendly, quality homes for them through our adoption program.”

[News Story]

IBM’s Watson Memorized The Entire ‘Urban Dictionary’, Then His Overlords Had To Delete It

Colorado Springs Sued For Declaring War On The Word “Fuck”

[Episode Links]

Spencer Parks (www.Instagram.com/SpeJamPar)

The Dictionary (www.Linktr.ee/DictionaryPod)

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Joined by guest host Kensy Cooperrider (24:12), Adam and Kensy discuss if being bilingual can be beneficial when dealing with pain (03:31) and how the “OK” symbol could have become a dog whistle for white supremacy (28:16). Corrections (61:01). Enjoy!

Learn more about Kensy’s charity of choice, the “Chicago Coalition for the Homeless”. “We organize and advocate to prevent and end homelessness, because we believe housing is a human right in a just society.”

[News Story]

Does Your Pain Feel Different In English And Spanish?

Family Outraged After A Universal Character Made “OK” Symbol On 6-Year-Old’s Shoulder

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Kensy Cooperrider (www.KensyCooperrider.com)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by guest host Avik Das (21:12), Adam and Avik discuss how VR technology could lend a helping hand in therapy for gender dysphoria (03:59) and how the prestigious man is slowly starting to overtake the alpha male (29:22). Corrections (53:17). Enjoy!

Learn more about Avik’s charity of choice, Planned Parenthood. “Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education and information to millions of people worldwide.”

[News Story]

Experiencing The Illusion Of Having An Opposite-Sex Body In Virtual Reality Can Shift Aspects…

The Myth Of The Alpha Male

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Avik Das (www.AvikDas.com)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

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Before we officially begin the 2021 season, we revisit our five favorite stories of 2020!

Stories: how deepfake technology has been altering mens relationships towards women (04:12), if it’s possible for Flavortown and Guy Fieri to make up for the atrocities of Christopher Columbus (21:14), professional musicians asking for “tips” (39:17), bouncing back from dream death (64:34) and dealing with loss and how we perceive the afterlife (85:03). Enjoy!

[News Story]

Deep Fake Education w/ Maria Ahlin

What Can You Do If Somebody Steals Your Face To Make A Pornographic Video?

Positive Consumption w/ Sam Rosemark

Petition Underway To Rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ As City Removes Columbus Statue

10,000 Tendus w/ Empress

Spotify’s New “Tip Jar” Won’t Save The Industry But It Asks Us To Consider Music’s Value

What Now w/ Jennifer Dougherty

People No Longer Believe Working Hard Will Lead To A Better Life

The Afterlife w/ Min Lee

Arizona Man Learns Mom’s Body Sold To Military, Detonated In Experiment

[Episode Links]

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by guest host Caroline Skoog (25:27), Adam and Caroline discuss Jenny Slate’s decision to step down from the character of Missy on ‘Big Mouth’ (04:20) and if the pursuit of satisfaction is more important than the pursuit of happiness (33:20). Corrections (62:38). Enjoy!

Learn more about Caroline’s charity of choice, The Shift Cooperative. “The Strategy Helping Initiative for Teens is a nonprofit organization providing emergency relief to underserved communities and youth in the Twin Cities.”

[News Story]

Jenny Slate Exits ‘Big Mouth’: “Black Characters Should Be Played By Black People”

A Nobel Prize-Winning Psychologist Says Most People Don’t Really Want To Be Happy

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Caroline Skoog (www.Instagram.com/SkooglyMoogly)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by special guest host Mika Pollack, executive director at Safest Drug (23:47), Adam and Mika discuss how illegal prescription drugs are being found in brain boosting supplements (01:40) and if medical tourism is the answer to rising prescription drug prices in the US (33:03). Corrections (59:20). Enjoy!

Learn more about Mika's organization, Safest Drug. "Safest Drug is a nonprofit working to end medication injuries and deaths in America by making sure the medication experience is safer for millions."

[News Stories]

Study Finds Russian Prescription Drugs Hiding In “Brain Boosting” Supplements

To Fight High Drug Prices, Utah Will Pay Public Employees To Go Fill Prescriptions In Mexico

[Episode Links]

Safest Drug (www.SafestDrug.org)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by special guest host Bianca Nkwonta (25:29), Adam and Bianca discuss if a lottery system of electing officials could replace the electoral college (02:56) and how paywalls are allowing conservative media to win the journalism wars (37:24). Corrections (64:05) Enjoy!

Learn more about Bianca’s Charity of Choice, Project Protect. “Project Protect provides financial, medical and legal resources during and after #EndSARS protests.”

[News Stories]

Let’s Get Rid Of Elections And Choose Our Political Leaders By Lottery

Liberals Are Losing The Journalism Wars

[Episode Links]

Bianca Nkwonta (www.Instagram.com/BiancaNkwonta)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by special guest host Abby Tornquist (15:51), Adam and Abby discuss potential consequences to littering in National Parks (02:33) and the social impact of “boys will be boys” (22:07). Corrections (45:53). Enjoy!

Learn more about Abby’s Charity of Choice, the Loveland Foundation. “Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls.”

[News Stories]

Thai National Park Sends Rubbish Back To Tourists

The Unending Influence Of “Boys Will Be Boys”

[Episode Links]

Abby Tornquist (www.Instagram.com/AbbyTornquist)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by special guest host Cecil Harris (for a 2nd time) (24:38), Adam and Cecil discuss the University of Georgia’s decision to support football over on-campus voting (07:49) and why the NBA ratings have continued to decline throughout the years (38:59). Corrections (68:10). Enjoy!

Learn more about Cecil’s Charity of Choice, Services for the UnderServed. “Services for the UnderServed (S:US) envisions a city where everyone has a roof over their head, is healthy, productive and can enjoy the social connections that create a life of purpose.”

[News Stories]

University Of Georgia To Allow Football -- But Not In-Person Voting -- This Fall

NBA Playoff Ratings Slip As Fans Grumble That League Has Become “Too Political”

[Episode Links]

Cecil Harris (www.CecilHarrisBooks.com)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Joined by special guest host Maria Ahlin, founder of Changing Attitudes (27:07), Adam and Maria discuss the impact of Covid-19 on sex workers in Germany (02:57) and how deepfake technology has been altering mens relationships towards women (38:03). Corrections (62:46). Enjoy!

Learn more about Maria's organization, Changing Attitudes. "Changing Attitudes exists to eliminate all attitudes leading to sex-buying."

[News Stories]

Berlin Brothels Reopen After Lockdown, But No Sex Allowed

What Can You Do If Somebody Steals Your Face To Make A Pornographic Video?

[Episode Links]

Maria Ahlin (www.Instagram.com/AhlinMaria)

Our Website (www.WaterCoolerTalkPod.com)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)