A Dash of Science: Recent Episodes
Christopher Birkinbine
This podcast will cover issues seen in everyday life, on social media, in the news and in the world. It will attempt to discuss things through a lens of science. Some serious, some not so serious, but always entertaining.
Show SummaryIn this episode, Chris talks with Dr. Shauna Pandya, a physician, aquanaut, skydiver, and pilot in training. She shares her diverse background and interests to include her degrees in neuroscience and space studies, as well as her role as the director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences Space Medicine Group. She also discusses her involvement with Project Possum and the opportunities it has provided for her to pursue her goals in space medicine research and astronautics operations. Chris and Dr. Pandya discuss various aspects of space medicine and the opportunities it presents. They also touch on the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and funding in space medicine. Dr. Pandya highlights the importance of addressing the topic of sexuality and reproduction in space and offers advice to young women considering a career in STEM or science.
Links from the Show
- Dr. Shawna Pandya Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya
Promotions
- None this week
Social Media
- Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-dash-of-science
- Twitter: @PhysicistChris
- Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
- Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience
- Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
- Join the conversation on Discord!
Support the Show
- Support us on Patreon
- Get your Dash of Science Merch!
Questions and FeedbackHave questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at chris@dashofscience.com.
References
- None this week
CreditsA Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs.Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri.
Copyright and LicenseA Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Show SummaryIn this episode, Chris and Todd discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military contexts, focusing on its integration into modern warfare, the ethical and legal dilemmas it presents, and public concerns about AI as a potential threat. They explore the intricacies of AI decision-making, the risks of misuse, and the urgent need for ethical guidelines and regulatory frameworks. The conversation draws comparisons between AI and nuclear weapons, considering AI's transformative impact on warfare and the complexities of regulating open-source technologies.
Links from the Show
- None this week
Promotions
- None this week
Social Media
- Linked In https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-dash-of-science
- Twitter: @PhysicistChris
- Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience
- Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience
- Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris
- Join the conversation on Discord!
Support the Show
- Support us on Patreon
- Get your Dash of Science Merch!
Questions and FeedbackHave questions, comments, or suggestions? Email us at chris@dashofscience.com.
References
- TechXplore. (2024, April). Vienna conference urges new rules on AI weapons. Retrieved from https://techxplore.com/news/2024-04-vienna-conference-urges-ai-weapons.html
- TechXplore. (2023, November). Pentagon sees AI as key to making hard decisions in lethal scenarios. Retrieved from https://techxplore.com/news/2023-11-pentagon-ai-hard-decisions-lethal.html
- The Defense Post. (2024, February 12). Israel enhances military capabilities in Gaza with AI. Retrieved from https://www.thedefensepost.com/2024/02/12/israel-military-ai-gaza/
- Arab News. (2024, February 11). Israel deploys new military AI in Gaza War. Retrieved from https://www.arabnews.com/node/2457841/middle-east
- Just Security. (2023, October 3). AI and the Future of Drone Warfare: Risks and Recommendations. Retrieved from https://www.justsecurity.org/89033/ai-and-the-future-of-drone-warfare-risks-and-recommendations/
- Bloomberg Quicktake - YouTube. (2024, February 09). AI Warfare is Already Here. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra7Ph1EK5uQ
- TED - YouTube. (2023, July 10). War, AI, and the New Global Arms Race. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpipswT-LuE
- PBS News Hour -YouTube. (2023, July 9). How Militaries are Using Artificial Intelligence On and Off the Battlefield. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fdgh1JuKeXI
- Wikipedia. (2024). Technological singularity. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_singularity
- Wikipedia. (2024). Roko's basilisk. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roko%27s_basilisk
- InCyber. (2023, October 31). AI: A Potential Leviathan. Retrieved from https://incyber.org/en/article/ai-a-potential-leviathan/
- Military.com. (2024, May 3). AI-powered fighter jet takes Air Force’s leader on a historic ride: What it means for war. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/05/03/ai-powered-fighter-jet-took-air-forces-leader-historic-ride-what-means-war.html
- Conseil d'État. (2024, August 31). Artificial intelligence and public action: Building trust, serving performance. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.conseil-etat.fr/publications-colloques/etudes/intelligence-artificielle-et-action-publique-construire-la-confiance-servir-la-performance
- OECD. (2019, November 21). Hello, World: Artificial Intelligence and its use in the public sector. Retrieved May 6, 2024, from https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/governance/hello-world_726fd39d-en;jsessionid=DQVWnRT3Jhlti3iI0U_nbam0v8PmeGg3GGwbhDHp.ip-10-240-5-165
CreditsA Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs.Mixed and Mastered by Sean Neri.
Copyright and LicenseA Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
Show SummaryThis episode covers Chris’s visit to the University of Idaho, the development of mRNA vaccines, and the winners of the 2023 Nobel Prize in [...]
Episode 39: In this final episode introducing new co-host Todd Jackson, we close out the final pieces leading to his current position at NASA, and [...]
Episode 38: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his [...]
Episode 37: This week we continue our chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses his [...]
Episode 36: This week we chat with new Co-Host, Todd Jackson, Deputy Project Manager at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center. Todd discusses what it was [...]
Episode 35 This week we ask kids (Including my youngest son, and my nephew) to answer some science questions without prompt or correction!
Host: Chris Birkinbine Guests: Jerimiah, Andrew, Charlotte, Elliot, Samy, Zoe and more
Links from the show None this week!
Promos None this week!
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Social Media Twitter: @PhysicistChris Facebook: Facebook.com/dashofscience Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/dashofscience Twitch: twitch.tv/physicistchris Chat us on Discord! Support us on Patreon Questions, comments and suggestions can be emailed to: Chris@dashofscience.com
A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
A Dash of Science © 2017 by 5Hz Labs is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
On this week's episode, we start a new scientist bio featuring Isaac Newton, listen as Carrie and I talk about his early years.
Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show Newton's Notes https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/newton/1
Promos Into the Portal https://www.intotheportal.com/
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A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network A Dash of Science (c) 2017
This week Carrie and I discuss Stephen Hawking in recognition of his birthday this week, and the talk about my top science news picks from 2018
Host: Chris Birkinbine Co-Host: Carrie Dykes
Links from the show Cave Geek Art Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CaveGeek Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/361631735
Promos St. Paul Filmcast
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A Dash of Science is written and produced by 5Hz Labs. Music for the show was written by Ghost Tube Productions
This podcast is a member of the Podfix Network
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
Join me this week as I have a discussion with the Executive Director of Voices for Vaccines, Karen Ernst as we discuss the fight against the anti-vax movement and the common arguments used to discredit vaccinations.
Episode 19
Anti-Vax Movement and Those who Fight It
Recorded: May 27th 2018 Released: May 28th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Karen Ernst
Links from the show:
Voices for Vaccines https://www.voicesforvaccines.org
Vax Talk Podcast https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/zd9du-667fc/Vax-Talk-Podcast
Tasty Minstrel Games http://playtmg.com/
For help with learning and attention issues for children, visit: Understood.org www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: Chris@dashofscience.com
Music Credit: A Dash of Science, Ghost Tube Productions
A Dash of Science (c) 2017
This week I speak with Dr. Anna Dornhaus about ants, bees and the evolution of intelligence and what that might mean for our search for extraterrestrial life.
No Twitch Stream this week, until I get the system in place for archiving.
Episode 13
Bees, Aliens and the Evolution of Intelligence
Recorded: April 5th 2018 Released: April 9th 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Dr. Anna Dornhaus
Links from the show
Follow Dr. Dornhaus's work: socialinsectlab.arizona.edu About Steven Gould: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Jay_Gould Geoffrey Miller Ted Talk, Evolution & Conspicuous Consumption https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRYh7sNGR_g About Ernst Mayr: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Mayr Dan Gilbert Ted Talk, Why we Make Bad Decisions: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gilbert_researches_happiness About Dan Ariely and Ted Talks: https://www.ted.com/speakers/dan_ariely www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: Chris@dashofscience.com
Music Credit: State of the Art, by Brad Sucks www.bradsucks.net
This week, I speak with Matt Loftus, administrator of The Credible Hulk site and facebook page and Dr. Kat Day, Administrator of The Chronicle Flask blog and facebook page about communicating science on social media.
No Twitch stream this week, sorry folks!
Episode 012
Communicating Science on Social Media
Recorded: March 11th, 2018 Released: March 12th, 2018 Host: Chris Birkinbine Guest: Matt Loftus and Dr. Kat Day
Links from the show
The Chronicle Flask Blog / Facebook / Twitter Kat's Recommendations: * Book: The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt * The Merseyside Skeptics Society: Be Reasonable Podcast + Episode 49: Rodney Cluff + Episode 38: Mark Sargent * You Are Not so Smart Podcast
The Credible Hulk Blog / Facebook Matt's Recommendations: * Tom Kennedy's Science * The Logic of Science + Facebook + Blog
www.facebook.com/dashofscience www.patreon.com/dashofscience Chat us on Discord! https://discord.gg/QG6AmMP Chris on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/physicistchris Questions, comments and suggestions, email: Chris@dashofscience.com
Music Credit: State of the Art, by Brad Sucks www.bradsucks.net
