Comments for SparkDialog http://sparkdialog.com with Elizabeth Fernandez Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:47:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.6 Comment on Ep 38: What Happens Next Will Blow Your Mind! Using Natural Language Processing to Find Fake News, Satire, and Clickbait – with guests Dr. Victoria Rubin and her Group - SparkDialog by Interview on SparkDialog Podcast - VICTORIA RUBIN http://sparkdialog.com/fake-news/#comment-980 Tue, 06 Mar 2018 01:47:07 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=1538#comment-980 […] by Elizabeth Fernandez, the host of SparkDialog, a podcast about science and society. You can listen to the full recording or just read her introductory […]

]]> Comment on Ep. 35: Lending a Hand – a Prosthetic Hand – with guests Dr. David Grow and His Group - SparkDialog by bandit, Albuquerque http://sparkdialog.com/prosthetic-hand/#comment-813 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 07:16:51 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=1414#comment-813 As someone born without a left hand (and a Techie), I think there needs to be a serious ethical discussion about 3d printing “hands” for kids. There is a fundamental difference between a tool and a crutch. If one becomes dependent on something to do XX, when they are entirely capable of doing it without the thing, it becomes a crutch.

And I have met Edie Steinhoff – I would encourage both her and the team to really consider what she needs. I know she wants a pincher to pick up paper. I would gently point out there are several ways to satisfy that requirement, including vacuum.

Attitude is the most critical thing.if one is taught they are a cripple, they will be. But … the converse is true. I am not crippled or handicapped – I just have one hand.

When someone has a limb detached (it is not lost – its location is usually known). attitude makes all the difference. If the person thinks their life is over, then it will be. However, if one has the attitude of having a new hobby, then they will do fine.

When I had a chat with Edie, she showed the right attitude. You have to change techniques, but that is all part of the transition. For example, she drilled a starter hole for nails – that a a great technique!

There is more, but I would welcome the chance to chat with Dr Grow and his team about this topic. I also would think Edie should take part, if she wishes.

]]> Comment on Ep. 33: From Steak to Insects – The Future of Food – with guest Max Elder - SparkDialog by Rose http://sparkdialog.com/future-of-food/#comment-789 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 21:50:03 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=1359#comment-789 When I first started listening to this I thought…no one is taking away my steak! But I was pleasantly surprised and grew more interested in the topic as it went on. Thanks for opening my eyes not only to the future of food, but the need to improve how we get our food and the possibility of doing away with hunger in the future in spite of our growing population by producing more and better food without the waste!

]]> Comment on Ep. 33: From Steak to Insects – The Future of Food – with guest Max Elder - SparkDialog by Joe http://sparkdialog.com/future-of-food/#comment-755 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 21:01:54 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=1359#comment-755 Thought provoking, relevant, comprehensive and futurist discussion on something that sustains us all – FOOD.

]]> Comment on Ep. 24: Robots That Eat Trash and the Entrepreneurs Who Build Them – with guest Jaidev Shah - SparkDialog by Rose http://sparkdialog.com/robots-eat-trash/#comment-573 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 22:34:38 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=997#comment-573 Well, science “fair” projects have surely improved since I was in high school. Very impressed with this young man. I wish him continued success in the future. With young entrepreneurs like him, climate change will cease to be a problem in our future. Thanks for sharing this young man with us.

]]> Comment on Ep. 23: CRISPR – With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility – with guest Dr. Leila Jamal - SparkDialog by Rose http://sparkdialog.com/crispr-power-responsibility/#comment-570 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 19:43:19 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=976#comment-570 Very intriguing, once again science is taking bold new steps before ethical laws can catchup to what is happening. It begs the question “Just because we can do it….should we do it? You gave us a very good dialog on this subject, and quite a bit of food for thought. Thanks so much for the awareness on the latest in scientific developments. You podcasts never disappoint. Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Ep. 23: CRISPR – With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility – with guest Dr. Leila Jamal - SparkDialog by Joe http://sparkdialog.com/crispr-power-responsibility/#comment-550 Wed, 24 May 2017 18:06:21 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=976#comment-550 Great dialogue on an extremely complex subject which offers tremendous potential while trying to understand/balance the risks, the benefits, and ethics associated with gene modification.

]]> Comment on Ep. 19: The Dalai Lama, Tibetan Monks, and Science – with guest Dr. Chris Impey - SparkDialog by Rose Fernandez http://sparkdialog.com/scienceformonks/#comment-457 Tue, 04 Apr 2017 23:00:19 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=628#comment-457 Very interesting dialog one, I am sure many would enjoy. Will pass this along to my friends! Keep up the great work, your topics are so diverse there is something for everyone!

]]> Comment on Ep. 17: World Upon World, Universe Upon Universe – The Multiverse and its Meaning with guest Dr. Jerry Cleaver - SparkDialog by Rose Fernandez http://sparkdialog.com/universe-upon-universe/#comment-357 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 22:48:52 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=604#comment-357 Wow you keep doing it…bringing such “heavy” topics to your audience in such a easy to understand way. Love the variety as well. Can’t wait to hear the next one!

]]> Comment on Ep. 15: Create Your Own Brain – Neuroscience, Addiction, and Designer Brains with Dr. Alan Weissenbacher - SparkDialog by Ted Peters http://sparkdialog.com/designerbrains/#comment-246 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:38:37 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=558#comment-246 That Alan Weissenbacher is just brilliant!

]]> Comment on Ep. 13: The Star of Bethlehem – A Real Event? – An Analysis with Dr. Peter Barthel - SparkDialog by Roger Noether http://sparkdialog.com/star-bethlehem/#comment-134 Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:59:04 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=489#comment-134 I have heard that Chinese astrological records contain observations concerning the Star of Bethlehem. It would be interesting to link this source in with your data.

]]> Comment on Ep. 7: The Future Universe – Teeming with Life? - SparkDialog by Rose http://sparkdialog.com/the-future-universe-teeming-with-life/#comment-12 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 23:22:10 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=331#comment-12 Another great podcast….I love that you have such diverse topics. I liked this method of discussion, not just questions with answers. I thought this worked quite well and very smoothly.

]]> Comment on Ep. 5: The Dolphin Whisperer - SparkDialog by Rose http://sparkdialog.com/the-dolphin-whisperer/#comment-11 Sat, 03 Sep 2016 23:05:50 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=318#comment-11 Very interesting interview… well done — they keep getting better.
Very good questions and easily understood answers.
Keep up the good work…I have enjoyed listening to them.

]]> Comment on Ep. 4: Traveling to the Stars on the Wind of a Laser - SparkDialog by Rose Fernandez http://sparkdialog.com/traveling-to-the-stars-on-the-wind-of-a-laser/#comment-3 Sat, 18 Jun 2016 16:32:03 +0000 http://sparkdialog.com/?p=309#comment-3 This was fantastic! Thanks Dr. Elizabeth for reaching out to the stars for all of us so that we can continue the dream of space exploration!!

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