In an unlikely turn of events, mixed with a bit of spontaneity, Rebecca Baron and Bonny Yu start a podcast. Educational, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, this podcast will deliver complex topics in a simple way. Still not convinced and wondering who are we? In short, we are just two students excited to transform complex ideas into engaging discussions. Join us at backofanapkin.org
Back of a Napkin
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In an unlikely turn of events, mixed with a bit of spontaneity, Rebecca Baron and Bonny Yu start a podcast. Educational, up-to-the-minute, alive and witty, this podcast will deliver complex topics in a simple way. Still not convinced and wondering who are we? In short, we are just two students excited to transform complex ideas into engaging discussions. Join us at backofanapkin.org
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October 31, 2020
What are the implications of commercial fishing?
<p>The expansion of industrial fishing practices around the world has contributed to the devastation of marine environments; This has had the greatest implications on biodiversity and global warming. How can we mitigate the environmental impacts of industrial fishing? Have we already passed the point of no return?</p> <p>Join us as we dive into these issues and explore breakthroughs within the scope of these problems. We will be speaking to Dr. Daniel Pauly, a French-born marine biologist, known for his work in studying human impacts on global fisheries and a professor at the Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries at the University of British Columbia.</p> <p>In this week’s episode, we will be discussing the impacts of certain fishing techniques on international markets and livelihoods, how gathering data on fish length has developed an encyclopedia of more than 30,000 fish species, and the effects of the pandemic compared to global warming.</p> <p><strong>Interested in learning more? To answer that question, grab a pen, take out a napkin, and join us on our podcast at </strong><a href="http://backofanapkin.org/"><strong>backofanapkin.org</strong></a><strong> to gain access to all the episodes. Check out Dr. Pauly’s work at oceans.ubc.ca/daniel-pauly. Let us know of any questions you would like to see answered next!</strong></p>
September 23, 2020
What are the effects of isolating in extreme environments?
<p>As isolation becomes more prolonged, work and play areas have become more restricted and our interdependency on technology to communicate is now essential. Being trapped at home or in any one place for a long time can be challenging. But, imagine what it would be like to be stuck in a confined capsule floating through space!</p> <p>What happens when we travel to extreme environments like outer space or the polar regions? What effects do these ventures have on our physical and mental well-being?</p> <p>In an attempt to answer these questions, individuals at NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, have been studying the effects of isolation on humans for decades and psychologists have been identifying some helpful coping mechanisms. In this episode, we will be speaking to Dr. Peter Suedfeld about his research on adaptation strategies in order to cope with challenges, stressors, and dangers.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? To answer that question, grab a pen, take out a napkin, and join us on our podcast at <a href="//backofanapkin.org">backofanapkin.org</a>! Check out Dr. Suedfeld's work at <a href="https://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~psuedfeld/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">psych.ubc.ca/~psuedfeld</a>.</p>
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