The Art of Science and Controversy: Recent Episodes
Quinn Black
Hello and welcome! This series focusses on science and how it applies to controversial issues. I'll be discussing these issues with my guests, who include university professors and entrepreneurs. We'll cover everything from geochemistry and how it affects our daily lives, to the perspectives offered by veganism, and where its lines are drawn.
How do you build not only a massive franchise from scratch, but also a culture around your business? This is one of the many things I talked about with Andrew Coffey, the founder and owner of The Hive climbing gym franchise. Be sure to check out our Instagram and TikTok accounts at TASAC.Podcast to see clips from these episodes. You can also find our YouTube channel at "The Art of Science and Controversy". If you would like to appear on the podcast, or know anyone that may be a good fit, shoot us an email and let us know:
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Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tasac.podcast/
TikTok:
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What biological processes drive the aging process, and how are scientists controlling these processes to alter the way you age? In this episode, I talked with Professor Richardson about everything from how scientists are reversing the aging process and making whole organs younger, to the factors in your environment that can determine how long you live.
Be sure to check out our Instagram and TikTok accounts at TASAC.Podcast to see clips from these episodes. You can also find our YouTube channel at "The Art of Science and Controversy".
If you would like to appear on the podcast, or know anyone that may be a good fit, shoot us an email and let us know: TASAC.Podcast@gmail.com
Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZznQrKr8Kw1FJxOHhUuMNg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasac.podcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tasac.podcast
Are illicit drugs the real problem with the opioid crisis, or is there more? The Canadian Government estimates that one in five people suffer from substance abuse, so where are they? In this episode, I talked with Ben Styles about drugs, the politics that surround them, and why there're so hard to overcome.
Be sure to check out our Instagram and TikTok accounts at TASAC.Podcast to see clips from these episodes. You can also find the YouTube Channel at "The Art of Science and Controversy".
If you would like to appear on the podcast, or know anyone that may be a good fit, shoot us an email and let us know: TASAC.Podcast@gmail.com
Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZznQrKr8Kw1FJxOHhUuMNg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasac.podcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tasac.podcast
What do you need to be successful in business? Luck? Capital? Education? Drive? These are just a few of the things I talked about with Karsten Witt, the owner and CEO of Witt and Sohn AG. We talked about everything from political economies and the variables that effect business on a national scale, to the importance of trust and the bureaucracy required without it.
Be sure to check out our Instagram and TikTok accounts at TASAC.Podcast to see clips from these episodes. You can also find the YouTube Channel at "The Art of Science and Controversy".
If you would like to appear on the podcast, or know anyone that may be a good fit, shoot us an email and let us know: TASAC.Podcast@gmail.com
Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZznQrKr8Kw1FJxOHhUuMNg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasac.podcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tasac.podcast
How is battery production destroying countries? Is producing batteries for sustainable energy really better than using fossil fuels? These are some of the topics I discussed today with Mrs. Vu, the I.B. Chemistry 12 teacher at WVSS.
Be sure to check out our Instagram and TikTok accounts at TASAC.Podcast to see clips from these episodes. You can also find the YouTube Channel at "The Art of Science and Controversy"
If you would like to appear on the podcast, or know anyone that may be a good fit, shoot us an email and let us know: TASAC.Podcast@gmail.com
Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZznQrKr8Kw1FJxOHhUuMNg
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasac.podcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tasac.podcast
You just found out that your best friend is a murderer, and has bodies hidden in their basement. You call the police, but by the time they arrive at the house, your friend has moved the bodies... there are still insects though. The police know that these insects only live on decomposing flesh, and question your friend. Your friend says that his cat had recently died, and caused the infestation. You know he's lying, but can't prove it... if only the police could test the DNA in the insects stomachs... luckily, they can.
In this episode I interviewed Dr. Gail Anderson, who is a world renowned Forensic Entomologist, Professor, Associate Director at the SFU School of Criminology, Co-Director of the Center for Forensic Research, Director of Undergraduate Programs at SFU... the list goes on. We talked about Forensic Entomology, and how it can be used to determine everything from the poison used in a killing, to the length of time a babies diaper has gone unchanged. You can also listen to us on Instagram and TikTok @TASAC.Podcast, and on YouTube at "The Art of Science and Controversy".
If you would like to appear in an episode, or have any contacts that might be a good fit, feel free to email us at TASAC.Podcast@gmail.com
What conflicts can you count on seeing in the next decade, and how will they affect you? Plus, what is the Russia-Ukraine debacle, and what will happen with it in the near future? Today, I interviewed Dr. Paget of WVSS about modern conflicts, and how they will affect us. We covered everything from climate change to gorilla warfare.
Make sure to also follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok @Tasac.Podcast for the juiciest, bite sized clips.
Are vaccines bad? Is climate change real? Was the moon landing fake? Why do we debate these questions and how can we find out the answers? This is what I interviewed Professor Espenhain of WVSS about: the application of the scientific method to resolve issues, and why the generation of controversies is an inherent part of science. Although this episode is longer than usual, there's even more content that I had to cut, so make sure to follow the instagram account @tasac.podcast to hear the even more philosophical side of this episode.
What's the worst consequence a volcanic eruption can have? It's probably not what you think... Today, I interviewed professor Nevena Ivankovic of WVSS to discuss how volcanic eruptions and asteroids can lead to nuclear winters, and why it's so hard to prepare for these catastrophes. This episode functions as an extension to Episode No. 2, where Professor Ivankovic and I discussed geochemistry, and how it affects our daily lives. Be sure to check that episode out too!
Hello! In this episode, I talk about three types Nuclear Thermal Thrusters, which are rocket engines that use radioactive material to generate thrust. These engines have been gaining attention since the 1950's and some of the technology is truly promising, even if it sounds like the dream child of a madman.
In this episode, I discussed cellular biology and how it affects everything from why you're alive, to how it affects your livelihood with professor Richardson. We talked about a range of topics including why doctors freeze the umbilical cord after birth, and the up-and-coming technologies of cellular medicine.
In this episode, I discussed Geochemistry and what it can mean for you with professor Nevena Ivankovic. We covered everything from the causation of Pyroclastic flows and why they're so deadly, to the impacts of geochemical processes on our building techniques, mineral recovery, and even agriculture.
Hello! Welcome to the very first episode of The Art of Science and Controversy! Today I've invited my friend Jay onto the show, where we'll be discussing the logic and ethics behind veganism. I've completely had my perspective changed, so I hope that you find this episode as interesting as I do :)