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A Portfolio Kind of Person (Randi Zuckerberg) Dec 24, 2016

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We interview Randi Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Zuckerberg Media and author of Dot Complicated, which is now a multimedia platform spanning a radio show, a website, a children's book, an animated series, and more. Randi shares how she embraced her three-dimensionality and decided to take a portfolio approach to her career, as well as her advice for young artists (hint: it has to do with coding). Plus: why "well-lopsided" is better than "well-balanced," why you should own the casino rather than just play in one, and why singing is really good for you-even if you can't carry a tune.

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Binary Besties Dec 17, 2016

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It’s the final C&C episode of the year, and we’ve got a lot of catching up to do. We learn why Christina just came from prison, why Cate’s no longer on the market (but also totally is), and we get a visit from the BroadMic gals to discuss diversity in startups. Plus: last-minute holiday gifts, Admiral Hopper on Jeopardy, Hamilton math, and lots of other hot tips c/o our Twitter followers!

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Every Expedition Needs an Artist (Sarah Jane Pell) Dec 10, 2016

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We talk with Dr. Sarah Jane Pell, an Australian artist, researcher, occupational diver, and lover of space who is currently training to be an “artist-astronaut” and will soon be bringing art to a suborbital space mission. We discuss how SJ’s art is connected from sea to summit to space, why we need to keep asking good questions, why it’s always a good idea to discover, discover, and discover some more, and why every expedition needs an artist.

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Choreographing the Future (Sydney Skybetter) Dec 03, 2016

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We interview Sydney Skybetter: choreographer, change agent, curator, and first-class Human Venn Diagram (he even has one on his website!). We discuss gestural grammar, disruption theory, a quick fix for slash-artist syndrome, why you should adopt a no-douchebag policy immediately, and much more. Plus, what to do when you're having trouble fitting all of your interests into one resume. And lots of $10 words!

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From STEM to STEAM (Taoufik Nadji) Nov 26, 2016

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We talk with Taoufik Nadji, professor of physics, astronomy, math, and forensic science at Interlochen Arts Academy. Mr. Nadji is famous at Interlochen for his ingenious ways of incorporating arts and science and making STEM thrilling. We discuss some highly collaborative projects that will blow your mind, why the journey to a solution is as important as the solution itself, and how teaching is also an act of learning. Plus, wait for Mr. Nadji’s answer to the age-old student question: “What does math and science have to do with my life?”

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Rise Up Nov 19, 2016

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It’s another Cate and Christina episode, and we’re talking about the election through the Human Venn Diagram lens. We cover big data and whether or not it failed us in predicting the winner, plus the difference between certainty and probability, unseen biases, the social media echo chamber, and how algorithms have played a role in creating a newsfeed full of people who agree with you. Plus, having superhero powers, running long distances, and feeling helpless (yes, that’s a Hamilton reference).

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Follow the Women (Camille Seaman) Nov 12, 2016

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We talk with Camille Seaman, an award-winning photographer, documentary filmmaker, Stanford Knight Fellow, and a TED Senior Fellow, who strongly believes in capturing photographs which articulate that humans are not separate from nature. Camille has photographed glaciers, chased storms, and most recently spent over 30 days at Standing Rock. We discuss Camille’s time at Sacred Stone Camp, how understanding interconnectivity and heritage is a strong antidote to fear, and what happens at the intersection of observation and passion. Plus, why you should always follow the women.

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Sensing Symmetry (Alex Green) Nov 05, 2016

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We interview Alexander Green, the founder and CEO of Symmetry Labs, which is creating the future of lighting. Alex was trained as a mathematical and theoretical physicist as well as a classical musician before he pivoted over to hardware, software, and interactive installation art. How turning proteins into music can help us read data, what it takes to build light installations that can respond to anything, and why the women at the Grace Hopper conference are badasses. Plus, the trick to looking like an expert coder if you ever find yourself playing one on TV.

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The Science of Drama (Lauren Gunderson) Oct 29, 2016

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We talk with Lauren Gunderson, who is the most produced living playwright in America this year, as well the winner of this year’s New Dramatists’ Lanford Wilson Award, and a recipient of the Mellon Foundation’s 3-Year Residency with Marin Theatre Company. Lauren has written many plays about science, including Ada and the Memory Engine, Leap, and The Amazing Adventures of Dr. Wonderful and Her Dog. We discuss the mathematics of playwriting, the powerful effect of metaphors when it comes to scientific discovery, the Bechdel Test (and, spoiler alert: how nearly all of Lauren’s plays pass it) and how science makes for thrilling drama.

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Headspace Oct 22, 2016

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It's another Cate and Christina episode! Today, we're talking about headspace. When is it time for a break, and what does that look like? We also discuss the seasonality of careers and how to take stock of where you are by letting your values inform your choices as you aim for your #HumanVennDiagram north star. Plus, creating a balanced scorecard for your life, more great books, performance art, sock puppets, and more!

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