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183. Data Scientist Vlad Yashin on Statistical Bias & Data Collection in United States vs Germany
Data scientist, Vlad Yashin, returns to the show. This time we talk about his recent Medium article on “The Essentials of Statistical Bias.” In particular, we discuss being aware of selection bias and confirmation bias as we make decisions individually and collectively as a society. Vlad briefly notes his new hobby of sabre fencing to…
Read More182. Marine Biologist Shelby Thomas on the Health of Our Oceans and Coral Reefs
Marine Biologist, Shelby Thomas, joins us from Tampa Bay, Florida. We talk all about our oceans and the importance of coral reefs. She shares what her company, Ocean Rescue Alliance does to help rebuild reefs. Imagine art installations on the ocean floor to save the world!? Shelby answers my many questions about our oceans and…
Read More177. Sofía Villalpando on the Jackson Wild Summit | Jackson Hole, Wyoming | Science Communication
Sofía Villalpando returns to the show! She was on episode 114 of the show. We talked Biology, Ecosystems, and Science Communication. Late this summer she was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the Jackson Wild Summit. It looked like she had a ton of fun working with other people in wildlife, conservation, and science communication. I…
Read More174. Software Engineer Aeden Murray on Boise’s Rapid Growth and How the Internet Actually Works
Aeden Murray is a Software Engineer from Boise, Idaho. Since the pandemic, Boise has seen rapid growth. How has it changed? Aeden grew up there. We talk the city and region and what he’s observed. We also discuss the internet and he breaks down how it actually works. Very insightful. It was awesome to pick…
Read MoreAlex Pate on Urban Farming in Chicago | City Farm Chicago
Can a farm exist within a city? In the middle of Chicago? Urban farmer Alex Pate joins the podcast. We recorded at one of the three City Farm Chicago locations. He showed us around and shared his experience and knowledge with us about running an urban farm. We talk science, agriculture, community, sustainability, and much…
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