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

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Shorty 003 - On Writing Honestly May 17, 2017

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Hey it's a shorty! This week we've got a quick convo on podcasting versus writing, how each is used to convey info, and where it's easier to be dishonest. Dig it! Share it! Let us know what you think. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

033 - With Alan Gilbert - On Procedurally Generated Content May 09, 2017

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Alan’s back, to help us bring you Procedurally Generated Content. What the hell is that? Well it might be our every day reality, but we’ll start simple where you may or may not be aware of it ... games! We’ll do a little on roleplaying like D&D, and then dive into video games like Minecraft and Grand Theft Auto. Then it gets weird ... small talk, genetic algorithms, music, DNA, jet engine design, and more. Nope, we didn’t leave out zombies, the Library of Babylon, or a deeper philosophical conversation on what genetic algorithms mean for the intrinsic nature of good and evil. Wow ... this went all over the place. We hope you enjoy!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

Shorty 002 - On Stuff Made in China May 02, 2017

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It's a shorty! Just a little something something to get you through the week. This one's about some of the problems and complications inherent in the idea that we're going to "bring manufacturing back" to the United States. Of course we can't talk about this stuff without a little Elon Musk and asteroid mining in there. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

032 - On Bill Nye, Activism, And The Depths Of Science Apr 26, 2017

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The March for Science happened this last weekend all over the world. Did you know about it? We almost didn't. How awkward. Did we attend? Nope. Why not? Urrrrr ... Ummm ... well, let's talk about it. In this episode we take a shallow dive into some of the most fundamental aspects of our Podcast. What is the March for Science? What impact is it attempting to produce? Will it be successful? How do Bill Nye and other science communicators (like us) play into that mission? WHAT IS THE FREAKIN' MISSION? We're not sure. Give a listen and help us figure it out. We know this stuff is important, but we certainly don't have the final answers!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

Shorty 001 - On Monkey Sex Apr 18, 2017

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Hey Zengineers! We're taking this week to introduce a new format you'll be seeing/hearing on our feed more often. The SHORTY! We'll explain in the episode. This one's about all different kinds of sex. Yep, there are many. Enjoy this one. And keep exploring! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

031 - On Planets - Why We Explore And What We Know Apr 04, 2017

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We've wanted to up our stoke recently, so after a lot of consideration, we decided to launch a three part series on PLANETS. We love em. We love em a lot!! Heck, we better, cuz we live on one!! In this first part of our series on planets, we talk about what we know, how we know it, why we care so much, the history of our motivation to explore, and what we know about Earth. We bump into a lot of interesting crossover between astronomy, the scientific method, and the history of humanity's scientific exploration. Expect to get a little choked up in this episode. Our history is amazing, our exploration is inspiring, and "the void" is physically, intellectually, and spiritually challenging. In parts II and III we'll venture off-world into our solar system, and eventually out into the cosmos.

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030.5 - On Logical Fallacies - With Mike Rosolio Mar 28, 2017

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Hey! It's a bonus 'cast! When we had Mike Rosolio on last week we failed to make it out of the intro for the episode we planned before time ran out. After that we ran through some actual logical trick plays you'll see everywhere once you know how they work (logical fallacies.)It didn't quite fit after the killer convo you heard last week. So, if you dug episode 30, and you want to listen to us get more technical, this one's for you. Enjoy, and let us know if you like it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

030 - On How to Argue Good - with Mike Rosolio Mar 21, 2017

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We missed the Rhetorical Theory and Semantics class in school, but our guest this week got his degree in it! What's that mean? He's really good at arguing, and persuading, and finding holes in your BS!! In this episode, the three of us set out to introduce logical fallacies, but ended up lost in a discussion about just, well ... how to have a reasonable discussion. Why is it that so many conversations these days end in a fight? What's up the state of discourse in modern society? We talk about logical structures, wander through some examples in the news, and then zoom out to talk about strategies for engaging in conversations that aren't just a waste of everyone's time. Think about your most recent conversation with that crazy relative, give this episode a listen, and then try that conversation again. See how it goes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

029 - On Artificial Intelligence - Part 2 - What is Modern AI? Mar 07, 2017

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We're back, with our second conversation on Artificial Intelligence. Last time we mostly talked about the past, while we tried to dissect what AI actually is. We mused on older technologies we dubbed Artificial Memory, like books, calculators, and hard drives. In this episode we discuss how video games (during humanity's never-ending quest to recreate reality) got us to the computational capacity for natural language processing, machine learning, and neural networks. Where is this technology now, and where are they in your life? Do you like that the machines are starting to make decisions for you? Do you even know they are there? This is the second of at least three episodes in our quest to figure out the five Ws of AI. Enjoy!

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028 - On Crossfit and Being Fit Enough - With Ryan Zaffino Feb 21, 2017

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Hey everybody! We’re back with more Zengineering goodness. This week we’ve got guest Ryan Zaffino hanging out. He’s a Crossfit coach, personal trainer, and studying to be a physical therapist. Crossfit has come up before but this week we’re diving in on what it really is and Ryan’s talking fitness, health, happiness and how he works mindfulness into types of training that you might not think of that way. Enjoy! As always, let us know what you think on the socials, or hello@zengineeringpodcast.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zengineering-podcast/support

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