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Cory Doctorow is a digital rights activist, a podcaster, and a writer. Cory speaks with conviction against commercial data practices, which he views as opaque and untrustworthy. Cory recently wrote an article on consent theatre, [1] a concept t
Risky driving includes speeding, tailgating, and failing to come to a full stop, all of which increase injury risk. Investigating what leads to risky driving, like mental health disorders such as depressed mood and alcohol abuse, is important f
Dr Darin Barney is a professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. His work examines the future of digital technologies in democratic life, [1] the state of citizenship is a digitally integrated society, [2] and the infrastructure of netw
Atrisha Sarkar, PhD candidate in Computer Science at University of Waterloo, Canada, helps us understand what a self-driving car is, how we test them, and why understanding human behaviour is important for this process. We also discuss game the
Dr. John Cheney-Lippold is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA. His work uses a variety of philosophical concepts to provide an ontological review of the intersections between commercial and domestic surveillanc
Are you a runner and looking for a community? Are you looking for a new low-cost activity? This episode discusses all things running from some local runners: how to get started, the mental, physical, and social benefits of running that they hav
Hannah Mieczkowski is a recent PhD graduate in Psychology at Stanford University, USA. Hannah’s research epistemologically challenges knowledge claims made by social media researchers.[1] Hannah suggests that problematic smartphone use may be s
Dr Alan Sears is a Professor of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada. He can speak with authority on sociological concepts that aid in illustrating the Cycles in Algorithmic Cultivation concept, such as agency and symbo
Bad Faith Cycles in Algorithmic Cultivation, an interview-based podcast series that explores identity, defined as who we are and what we do, and agency, defined as the sum total range of potential actions or our ability to make a difference, in
Listen to part 1 and 2 to learn about our guest, Treyton Zary, how climate change impacts supply chains, what organizations are or are not doing about it, and the specific adaptations they can make.Part 3 topics:00:10 - Continuation: small vs
Listen to part 1 to learn about our guest, Treyton Zary, and some of the basics of supply chains and the many ways in which climate change impacts supply chains!Part 2 topics:00:10 - Continuation: What are organizations in the supply chain do
Treyton Zary (Bachelor of Commerce, University of Saskatchewan) gives us a three-part crash lesson on the ways that climate change (long term temperature and weather pattern shifts) will and are affecting the food on our shelves, the packages w
Is my phone listening to me? At this point, we have all asked ourselves this question. In this episode, Calvin Hillis, MA in Communication and New Media, helps us dive into this question. We discuss how your phone might be listening, the reason
It’s forensic science time! Kimberlee Moran joins me in this episode where she tells us what forensic science is, how it's different from crime scene investigation, the conviction process related to forensics, and the coolest thing she’s seen o
Dr. Jacques Balayla (OB/GYN, McGill University) joins me in another episode about women’s health - this time we discuss menstrual cups! What are they? What are the pros and cons of using them? Is it an easy transition to make from current produ
Dr. Jacques Balayla (OB/GYN, McGill University) joins me in a *shocking* episode all about Toxic Shock Syndrome! What is it? How can anyone get TSS? How is it related to menstrual product use? Can you sleep with a tampon in? All of these questi
In this episode we discuss exactly how water gets from the source to your tap and everything that may be added to it to make it drinkable (in Toronto). We emphasize the addition of fluoride to tap water, something that has occurred in Canada si
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette or vape) is an electronic device that simulates tobacco smoking. Vapes contain nicotine and were designed by smokers to aid in quitting cigarettes. While vapes are useful for this goal, fancy flavors, and th
What hormonal birth control options are available - other than the pill? Are there any birth control options that don’t use hormones? How close are we to having male birth control? In this episode, I sit down with Neta Pipko, a Bachelor of Scie
As the world starts to open back up, there are a few remaining questions on all of our minds. Will we need to get a booster shot? Will there be a fourth wave? Will I be able to travel again if I have two different mRNA vaccines? Are there going
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health. Antibiotics are drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria develop mechanisms to survive in the presence of these drugs. In this epi
Despite the oath to ‘do no harm’, healthcare continues to be one of the most polluting industries on the planet. As the world’s economies struggle to meet the climate goals set out in the Paris Climate Agreement, Canadian policy makers and heal
Science communication is the practice of informing, educating, and raising awareness of science-related topics. In this episode, Veronica Tran of the Instagram account @veroni.sci takes us through the journey of creating her own science communi
Brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matthew Galati, a practicing physician that suffered a severe traumatic brain injury during medical school. Matt and I discuss his recovery
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