Women at Warp: A Star Trek Podcast

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171: This Unit Must Survive (Trek and AI) Aug 09, 2021

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We're joined by Dr. Rumman Chowdhury for an in-depth look at many of the different depictions of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the Star Trek universe. Why are malevolent AIs always susceptible to logic problems? Why gender an android? Was it ethical to send Moriarty out into a simulated universe? Can a very advanced machine learning algorithm lead to the Singularity? We ponder all of these questions and more.

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HOSTS

Sue

Aliza

GUEST

Dr Rumman Chowdhury - rummanchowdhury.com | @ruchowdh

EDITOR

Sue

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170: Building an Inclusive Podcast Community (IDIC Podcast Fest) Jul 26, 2021

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Live to Tape from the IDIC Podcast Festival: Six years ago a few Star Trek fans got together and created Women at Warp. We were novice podcasters who had to learn a lot as we went along about how to produce a show that reflected our intersectional feminist values and build an inclusive community around it. Here, our hosts will share what we've learned through our successes and our failures, as well as practical tips for anyone interested in starting your own IDIC-friendly podcast.

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HOSTS

Aliza

Andi

Grace

Jarrah

Kennedy

Sarah

Sue

EDITOR

Sue

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169: Colonialism and Imperialism in Star Trek Jul 12, 2021

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We're joined by Dr. Lynette Russell and Andrea to talk about colonialism and imperialism in Star Trek, from the series' Space Western origins to the Maquis. We also discuss the Prime Directive and envision the possibilities for more anti-imperialist Trek narratives.

HOSTS Jarrah Andi

GUEST/S Andrea - @KatzeHalifornia Dr. Lynette Russell - @lynetterussell

EDITOR Andi

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168: B'Elanna Remembers Jun 28, 2021

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In Voyager's "Remember," a telepathic visitor causes B'Elanna to step into the shoes of a young woman who takes part in a genocide. CW: discussions of genocide, the Holocaust, Japanese internment and other dark chapters in human history.

HOSTS Sarah Sue Jarrah

EDITOR Andi

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167: Women in Trek Fandom: Joan Marie Verba Jun 14, 2021

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A Star Trek fan from Day One, Joan Marie Verba joins us to talk about her love of the show - and the fandom. From the moment she first discovered fanzines to her book chronicling their history, Joan shares stories of many of her fannish activities over the last 50+ years.

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HOSTS Sue Sarah

GUEST Joan Marie Verba - @joanmarieverba

EDITOR Sue

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166: Investigating Gates McFadden May 31, 2021

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The one and only Gates McFadden stops by to chat about her new podcast, her passion for teaching, taking risks, working with the Jim Henson Company, and a life-changing performance at the Delacorte Theater. Plus, a little bit of Star Trek.

HOST Sue

GUEST Gates McFadden - @gates_mcfadden

EDITOR Sue

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165: Here's the Mail, It Never Fails May 17, 2021

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This week, we've dusted off the mailbag to respond to some listener messages, touching on episodes from the last year and a half. We talk about Starfleet career paths, women in STEM, resources for becoming a better ally and building a Star Trek future, and so much more.

HOSTS Jarrah Grace Sarah Sue

EDITOR Andi

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164: Ethics of the Prime Directive May 03, 2021

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Philosophy professor Dr. Janet D. Stemwedel joins us for a discussion on the ethics of the Prime Directive. From cultural observation to natural disasters to internal politics, we take a look at how our various Starfleet crews navigate good ole General Order One.

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HOSTS Sue Jarrah

GUESTS Dr. Janet Stemwedel - @docfreeride

EDITOR Andi

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163: Teamwork In Trek Apr 19, 2021

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Grace, Jarrah, Sarah, and Worldbuilders Executive Director Gray Miller discuss the teamwork of Star Trek, from "The Galileo Seven" to "The Magnificent Ferengi". What does teamwork look like in the Trek universe, and what can we learn from it?

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HOSTS Sarah Grace Jarrah

GUEST/S Gray Miller - @CreativeGray

EDITOR Andi

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162: The Viability of Trek Tech Apr 05, 2021

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Astrophysicist, aerospace engineer, and Star Trek science consultant Dr. Erin MacDonald stops by to help us reverse the polarity of the neutron flow and understand Trek tech. We talk about current technology inspired by Trek - like bluetooth, 3D printing, and MRIs - and the scientific concepts behind everything from warp drive to transporters.

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HOSTS Sue Aliza Sarah

GUEST Dr. Erin MacDonald - @drerinmac

EDITOR Andi

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