Zengineering: A Philosophy of Science, Technology, Art & Engineering

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017 - On Uncomfortable Topics, Profanity, and Sexy Han Solo Sep 06, 2016

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Damn Daniel! Back at with a podcast! (That’s probably dead by now, huh?) Well, Adam & Brian are back with a doozy. This week we’re talking about things that are uncomfortable to talk about…as a topic. Why are we doing this? Why is it important to talk about things that we don’t really want to talk about? You know, things like profanity, sexy Han Solo, and of course, poop. Enjoy! Got an idea? Get us on the socials @zengineeringpod or hello@zengineeringpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

016 - On Stuff They Shouldn't Teach Kids Anymore Aug 23, 2016

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Woah! Took another little break, sorry, it’s summer, but we’re back and talkin’ education in the age of Google. Do not fear … it’s mostly light hearted … this is not a deep dive into the politics of education (although we might approach the cliff a few times).

We hit it all: statistics, media literacy, history, philosophy, Khan Academy, partial credit, science eating its own tail, and the value of answering a question with a question…

Teaching all subjects at once seems crazy. We need to stagger topics in ways that make more sense as we grow and experience the world. History, for instance, is wildly valuable, fantastically interesting, and incredibly important, but 12 year olds simply don’t have the life experience to care or understand (for the most part).

An examination of the What we teach, When we teach it, and Why it’s taught are hugely important right now. Tough to have that conversation and make those changes, however, in a very-much standardized global e --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

015 - On Water (w/ Ian Prichard) Jul 12, 2016

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Hey Zengineers! Ever wonder what it really takes to keep water coming out of your tap and filling up your toilet? Let’s be real, what you’re really worried about is The Joker poisoning Gotham’s water supply. This week we’re chatting with Ian Prichard, and he’s got the answers. Ian’s a writer, a runner, and for the last few years has worked in the “water business.” We get into what it takes to keep the water flowing, how bad the California drought really is, how that’s even measured, what you can do, and seriously… if The Joker could actually poison a whole city. Enjoy! Got an idea? Get us on the socials @zengineeringpod or hello@zengineeringpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

014 - Hitlist: On Facebook Affection & Babies, Cycles, & Self Control Jun 21, 2016

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Hey Zengineers! We’re back after a little break with more hitlist goodness. This week we’re talking Facebook displays of affection, babies with their own Facebook page, the value of things that go in cycles, and the quantifiability of self control. Enjoy! Got an idea? Get us on the socials or hello@zengineeringpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

013 - On Fitness Chores, Practice, And "The Zone" May 24, 2016

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Hey Zengineers! So, this was a tricky one, but this week we're talking about how to keep fitness from feeling like a chore. We get into the body, the idea of what it means to practice at something, and the value of finding and enjoying "the zone." Dig it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

012 - Hitlist: On Interweb Outrage, “Smart" Light Bulbs, and Backup Cameras on The Bridge May 10, 2016

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This week your hosts are outraged about outrage on the interwebs, talking the importance of controlling the light around you, and realizing the Enterprise D had a epic backup camera. Come, purify yourself in the waters of lake Minnetonka. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

011 - Hitlist: On Wikipedia, Stale Earth Problems, and Genetic Code Apr 26, 2016

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Zengineering is back with another "hitlist" episode: some nice bite-size nuggets to get you thinkin'. This week we're talking Wikipedia, Kardashev scales, GMOs, DNA manipulation, why we shouldn't let scary things stop us from doing science, and, of course, Star Trek TNG. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

010 - On Sports, Fandom, Socialism, and The Fear of Losing (w/ Mike Rosolio) Apr 12, 2016

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This week Adam & Brian have special guest Mike Rosolio on the podcast. Mike's a screenwriter, but who cares about that, he's here to try to explain why people care so damn much about their sports teams. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

009 - On Hacking, Cryptography, and The FBI vs. Apple Mar 29, 2016

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Well, good timing. This week Brian & Adam are talking about hacking, encryption, cryptography, and cyber-security. Stick around for everything you need to know to understand the FBI vs. Apple case, and everywhere it intersects with history and the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

007 - On Search Engines Mar 01, 2016

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Zengineers! Adam & Brian are back with some deep dive, single topic goodness. This episode all about search engines. Of course that breaking down the thing they're searching: the web, and the stuff they're returning: information. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

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