Posts by Rich
189. Robin Newa’s Journey from Nepal to Dubai — Dreaming, Learning, and Gratitude
Robin Newa joins us from Dubai but is originally from Nepal. This episode is his life story. Though Nepal is a poor country and he comes from very humble beginnings, Robin has not let that stop him. His curiosity and passion drive him. At the age of 10 he started going to the dump to…
Read More188. NASA’s Kat Kennedy on Mission Control, James Webb Telescope, and Compounding Technology
NASA’s Kat Kennedy returns to the show for her third appearance. We love talking all things space with her! In this episode she shares what it’s been like training to work Mission Control at NASA, the significance of the James Webb Telescope, and the compounding improvements of technology and consumer electronics in our lifetimes. Follow…
Read More187. Rafael Añorga on CRISPR, Gene Editing, Bioethics, and the Future of Humanity | Biotechnology
Rafael Añorga joins the show to talk biotechnology in the 21st century. Originally from Peru, he’s a CRISPR researcher at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. What is CRISPR? That’s what we’ll discuss during our conversation. The 20th century focused on physics. This century is focused on biology. People want to live longer, healthier, and happier. CRISPR…
Read More186. Economist & Writer Cecelia de Orbegoso on London, Fashion, Relationships, & Building Self-Confidence
Economist and writer Cecelia de Orbegoso joins the show. She shares what enticed her to move to London from Peru. We discuss several economic concepts, relationships, fashion, wine, and all sorts of things in between. Confidence seemed to be a theme in this episode. How does one develop self-confidence? Loving yourself and who you are…
Read More185. Marine Biologist Bryce Gunning on Ocean Conservation and Animal Facts, Stories, & Mysteries
Marine Biologist Bryce Gunning joins the show. He studies marine life in the Pacific Ocean. He was in British Colombia when we recorded this but he does lots of work in the Sea of Cortez off the coast of Mexico. Bryce is focused and determined to champion the importance of our oceans. He’s hilarious. We…
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