Futurism at JHU Podcast
by Nicholas Doupsas, Ricardo Morales Gonzalez
The first and only science & technology podcast at Johns Hopkins University 🧬🤖40+ episodes | 75K+ listens | 25+ countries | Top 25% on SpotifyFollow us @futurismatjhu on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Home page: https://linktr.ee/futurismatjhu
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#65 – Turning Carbon Dioxide into Fuel with Robin Ren
We often think of carbon emissions as industrial waste responsible for the world's largest problems. But what if it can be recycled for energy? Robin Ren, the former global Vice President of Tesla, now leads his formidable team at Carbonology in capturing carbon from the air to source net-zero...
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#64 – How Algorithms Shape Our Decisions with Dr. Ziang Xiao
It’s no cliché to say that technology touches nearly every facet of our lives, but how is new tech impacting us from behind the scenes? Aimee and Gordon sit down with Dr. Ziang Xiao, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Johns Hopkins University, to explore how algorithms...
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#63 – Thinking Three Moves Ahead: Mentorship and Life Strategy with Carlos J. Avent
What does it mean to think three moves ahead? Andrew Wu sits down with Carlos J. Avent, Senior Academic Advisor/Success Coach at Johns Hopkins University, to explore mentorship, student success, and the future of education. Avent shares how design thinking, responsible AI use, and intentional...
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#62 – The Future of Speech with Dr. Melissa Stockbridge
Why do words get stuck on the tip of our tongue? Joseph Brodsky sits down with Dr. Melissa Stockbridge, assistant professor of neurology and speech-language pathologist, to explore the future of speech and language care. Dr. Stockbridge shares insights from her research on language disorders like...
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#61 – The Future of Generative AI and Medical Imaging with Dr. Peirong Liu
What happens when generative AI meets medical imaging? Aimee sits down with Dr. Pierong Liu, assistant professor in Johns Hopkins University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Data Science and AI Institute, to discuss how AI systems can work across imaging modalities,...
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#60 – Exploring the Minds of Spiders with Dr. Andrew Gordus
Spiders are more than superheroes: they are capable of a so-called “internal state” that directs our everyday behaviors and motivations. Dr. Andrew Gordus is an assistant professor at Johns Hopkins’ biology department, exploring the genetic and molecular mechanisms of behavior. Join us as Joseph...
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#59 – The Future of Stroke Recovery with Dr. Argye Hillis
Can we transform stroke recovery? Omkar Katkade sits down with Dr. Argye Hillis, a professor of neurology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, to discuss the science of stroke, the brain’s remarkable capacity for recovery, and the emerging tools that could transform treatment in the years...
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#58 – Decoding Aphasia and Recovery From Stroke with Dr. Manuel Marte
How does aphasia affect the ways we understand and produce language, and when is the optimal time to learn a new one? Joseph Brodsky explores this question and more with Dr. Manuel Marte, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins. Listen in to explore the…
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#57 – The Future of Biotech and Medical Innovations with Dr. Mark Zhang
In this episode, host Gordon Lee sits down with Dr. Mark Zhang, a partner at Cloudstone Venture Fund and a Silicon Valley veteran. With experience spanning biophysical chemistry, software engineering at HP during the 1990s internet boom, and venture capital, Dr. Zhang explores next-generation...
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#56 – Pheratech Systems: Insect-Inspired Intelligence in Robotics
The future of robotics takes an innovative turn at the hands of Pheratech Systems, a company dedicated to socially autonomous systems. Gordon Lee talks to CEO Michael Huynh about how nature inspired him to take a unique approach to adaptive technology. How are ants key to decentralized…
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#55 – Beyond the Plastic Crisis: Biorenewable Polyesters with Dr. Nsengiyumva
Can we solve the plastic crisis by rethinking its very foundation? In this episode, Mathew Chaves sits down with award-winning Johns Hopkins lecturer Dr. Olivier Nsengiyumva. From his early life in Rwanda to his groundbreaking work on low-cost, biorenewable polyesters, Dr. Nsengiyumva shares the...
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#54 – From Neurons to Virtual Reality: Cindy Yuan on the Future of the Mind
Cindy Yuan is a PhD student at Harvard studying neuroscience, investigating cognitive and computational processes in decision making, spatial representation, and navigation. Listen in to learn about Cindy’s work with virtual reality, the current state of neuroscience research, and some insights...
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#53 – AI and Humanity: Can We Keep Up The Pace?
We continue our AI discussion with our guest speaker Joseph Brodsky. As algorithms continue to advance rapidly, how will we eventually integrate them into our everyday lives? Will their ascension to a higher mode of thinking introduce new challenges or new opportunities? Aimee Liang joins Gordon...
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#52 – Rethinking AI: Can Its Consciousness Outpace Us?
In this episode, we are breaking down what “conscious AI” really means and its implications for our lifestyles, occupations, and the future of humanity. Gordon Lee and Omkar Katkade lead this episode, featuring a special guest, Joseph Brodsky.
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#51 – Back on Air
Welcome to the new academic year! In this episode, we are introducing our wonderful new team for the year, including President Mathew Chaves, Vice-President Maxwell Rho, and our amazing Lead Hosts, Aimee Liang, Gordon Lee, and Omkar Katkade. Highlights include general introductions, insight into...
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#50 - A look into the journey of a ChemBe Senior (feat. Steven Doctorman)
As graduation approaches we wanted to look into the journey of Steven Doctorman a ChemBe Senior recently admitted to Vanderbilt school of Medicine. What has his journey at Hopkins taught him and what can you take from it?
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#49 - Behavioral Economics (throwback)
In the world of ever changing tactics making consumers purchase the latest products, how are behavioral sciences used to hack into the human conciousness to get us to spend more money? Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in...
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#48 - Apple vs DOJ, the future of tech monopolies (feat. Bryan Muñoz)
In this episode we discuss why Apple is currently getting sued by the U.S. Department of Justice. We also dive deep into what tech monopolies look like in our day and age. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and...
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#47 - Wealth Inequality (feat. Bryan Muñoz)
Wealth inequality is an immense problem in the United States so how does it affect us currently and how can we fix it in the potential future? Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and technology. Follow us…
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#46 - AI and Algorithms 2
In this podcast episode we continue our conversation on AI and Algorithms and their potential to encroach in our lives for both good and bad. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and technology. Follow us…
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#45 - The Current State and Future of Fitness
In this episode we question the current fitness industry and what information is being spread online as well as what you can do to achieve your goals in a healthy and sustainable manner. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in...
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#44 - Is College Worth It? (feat. Bryan Muñoz)
With the rise of college tuition and a seemingly saturated job market, is it worth it for students to attend college? That is what we try to answer today. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and technology. Follow us...
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#43 - A god-like Algorithm Pt.1
With the rise of AI technologies more questions are being asked about its capabilities and potentinal. In this episode we discuss the possibility of an AI with god-like knowledge and how this could help or hurt our future. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that...
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#42 - Reflecting on 2 Years of the Futurism at JHU Podcast | Nicholas & Ricardo
Nicholas Doupsas (Co-Founder & Outgoing President) and Ricardo Morales Gonzalez (Co-Founder & Incoming President) of the Futurism at JHU Podcast reflect on the 2-year journey of the podcast. From starting as a think tank, to recording episodes on our phones in the library, to recording in a...
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#41 - What Universities Owe Democracy | Ron Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University
Nicholas sits down with Ron Daniels, President of Johns Hopkins University, to discuss President Daniels’ book, “What Universities Owe Democracy." In this episode, we dive into the importance of voting and civic engagement, and the important role that scientists and engineers play in sustaining…
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#40 - Christina Special
This is a special episode featuring Christina, Nicholas' sister so tune in to see what they talk about in this spontaneous and fascinating episode between siblings. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and technology....
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#39 - The Future of Space Exploration
Ricardo and Neha talk about the exploration of humanity's final frontier: space.
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#38 - Hopkins Biotech Podcast | Joe Varriale, PhD
Nicholas and Ricardo talk with Joe Varriale, PhD, Host of the Hopkins Biotech Podcast. We discuss careers beyond academia, the most promising trends in the biotech, and advice for students in the internship and job search process. This episode was recorded on November 10th, 2023. Check out the...
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#37 - Boring Innovation
When we think of innovation, we normally think of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, but what about the more subtle, "boring" innovations such as the latest iPhone software update? Should this even be considered an innovation at all? Tune into this episode with Nicholas and Ricardo to hear on...
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#36 - The Future of Mobile Gaming & Computing
Nicholas and Ricardo discuss the past few decades of mobile gaming and computing and the most promising trends that fellow gamers (and non-gamers) should keep a lookout for.
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#35 - Behind the Scenes | Video Editing Process | Ricardo Morales
Ricardo goes behind the scenes and shows some of the editing that he performs as part of his role as CTO of the podcast.
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#34 - Coffee & Change Podcast | Bill Kirst (Part 2)
In this episode, Nicholas sits down again with Bill Kirst, JHU '00 and Host of the Coffee & Change podcast. We build off our previous discussion, touching on topics such as what our relationship with technologies such as AI should be and how the pandemic has accelerated its integration into human...
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#33 - Coffee & Change Podcast | Bill Kirst (Part 1)
In this episode, Nicholas talks 1:1 with Bill Kirst, JHU '00 and Host of the Coffee & Change podcast. We discuss Bill's incredible life journey, advice for students, and mission of "Leading Change in the Era of AI."
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#32 - The Future of Genetic Modification
Is genetic modification okay? Will genetic modification mean the end of our species as we know it? What can we expect from genetic modification and how can we use this technology for the betterment of our civilization? This is what we discuss in this episode.
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#31 - The Future of Gaming
In this episode we go over our favorite games, why games are such a special medium for story telling and if Meta really knows what they are doing in terms of VR/AR. So come along for the ride and see what the Future of Gaming holds
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#30 - Is War Inevitable?
War and fighting is as old as time but will this fighting continue into the future? What has history taught us about war? If fighting is inevitable what can we do to minimize its effects? This is what we talk about in this episode so let us know what you think about this!
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#29 - Time, Gravity & the Universe
How do we perceive time and how can this warp our senses of reality and the universe itself? How do black holes work and does time truly act differently to different people? These are the questions that we try to tackle in this latest episode.
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#28 - Automation & the Future of Work
Will robots take our jobs and leave us to our evil corporate overlords or are we overthinking and this is just a silly question? Since the rise of technology, people have worried about tech encroaching on people's jobs but will this ever happen? We will try to talk and discuss the dangers and...
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#27 - NFTs & Cryptocurrency
In this episode we talk about what NFTs and Cryptocurrency is and if it is really is the future. What do NFTs look like and are they just a get rich quick scheme? Will Cryptocurrency ever work as an actual currency and what are the things to beware?
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#26 - Truth & Misinformation
In this episode we touch on what exactly misinformation is and why it is such a prevalent issue in our current society. We speak on instances of misinformation, how to identify it, and if there even is a solution in today's world.
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#25 - The World in 100 Years
In this episode we talk about how the world will change in 100 years. Will we be controlled by sentient robots? will we finally achieve nuclear fusion? will we have fixed the climate crisis? Only time will tell. But in this episode we speculate on what our world will be like in 100 years and what...
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#24 - Should TikTok be banned?
We discuss the implications of the discussions in the U.S. government about banning TikTok.
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#23 - What is Futurism at JHU? | Nicholas Doupsas
Nicholas explains the origin story of Futurism at JHU.
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#22 - ChatGPT
A discussion about the hottest topic of the year: ChatGPT.
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#21 - The Future of Education (Part 2)
From the introduction of the internet into our classrooms, to the slow fading of paper and pencil we talk about what the future might bring for our education. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and technology. Follow...
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#20 - Virtual & Augmented Reality
In this episode we discuss the future of VR and AR in our current society and how its implementation can change the way we perceive the world around us. Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas in science and technology. Follow us...
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#19 - Alt Protein Project | Lauren Blake
Ricardo talks with Lauren Blake, Co-Founder of the Alt Protein Project Chapter at JHU, about the future of alternative proteins, from Impossible Burgers to lab-grown meat.
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#18 - The Future of Education (Part 1) | Gary Krahn, PhD
Nicholas and Ricardo talk with Dr. Gary Krahn about the past, present and future of education.
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#17 - Climate Change
Nicholas, Ricardo and Eric discuss one of the greatest existential threats of our lifetime: Climate Change.
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#16 - The Future of Contraceptives | Antonella Sturniolo
Nicholas talks with CEO and JHU Alum Antonella about the Upsilon IUD, an innovative contraceptive that could revolutionize reproductive health. Learn more here: https://uht.com.co/upsilon-iud Futurism at JHU is a student-run podcast at Johns Hopkins University that discusses billion-dollar ideas…
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About this show
The first and only science & technology podcast at Johns Hopkins University 🧬🤖40+ episodes | 75K+ listens | 25+ countries | Top 25% on SpotifyFollow us @futurismatjhu on Instagram, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube Home page: https://linktr.ee/futurismatjhu
Hosted by
Nicholas Doupsas, Ricardo Morales Gonzalez
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