430. What Is Bureaucracy?
Listeners have probably heard the word “bureaucracy” on the podcast before, but what does it mean? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, you, and by you, I mean the listeners probably heard us talking about the term bureaucracy a lot. I think we throw that around, but […]
429. What Was the Hindenburg Distaster?
The Hindenburg airship explosion in 1937 has a more complex history than more people realize. At one point it was even used to distribute Nazi propaganda. Ronni talks more about the history of this famous disaster. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: So, I don’t know exactly why […]
428. What is Artificial Intelligence?
Ronni and Brittany talk about artificial intelligence, A.I. art, Chat GPT, and why it’s worth learning about this new technology. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Okay, so I have to give some credit for this episode topic to Connor and Elijah actually. So, they kind of got […]
427. How is 3-D Printing Changing the World?
3-D printing is revolutionizing the world by allowing human to create items on their own. The possibilities are endless with this new innovation. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Okay, but I know we’re recording this episode right before Christmas, so, my kids don’t know. But luckily this […]
426. Who is Galileo?
Today Ronni and Brittany discuss the Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hi, Brittany. Brittany: So, I’ve been on this kick of learning about scientists and inventors for episodes of the show because unless you’re really seeking out or reading a book that talks about it when […]
425. Why Are Manners So Important?
We may not think much about it when we say “please” and “thank you,” but manners play a very important role in our lives and communities. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Today I want to talk about manners and why manners are important. So, first, what are, […]
424. What Are Some of Our Favorite Books?
On today’s episode, Ronni and Brittany discuss their favorite books. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: So, I want to talk today, well, let me rephrase it and say this. I like episodes where I feel like you guys get to learn a little bit about us, hopefully, […]
423. Are Patents Good or Bad?
Ronni talks about her experience with applying for her own patent as well as her upbringing with her inventor father and his patents. Are patents necessarily bad? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Ronni: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Ronni. Ronni: So, we just finished doing a podcast talking about intellectual property, which covered things like […]
421. Who Is Nikola Tesla?
So many of our modern day inventions, like the radio, is all thanks to a scientist that many people haven’t heard of: Nikola Tesla. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: What do you think of when I say the name, Tesla? Brittany: I think of one of our […]
420. What Is “Bread and Circuses?”
Ever heard of the term “bread and circuses”? It comes from the Roman empire and refers to political leaders distracting their citizens so they don’t revolt. Is it happening today? Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hi, Connor. Connor: The government loves to keep us distracted. This is one of the […]