Black Hypothesis
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsJoin The Langston Joules and Papermade as we embark on a mission to increase Black people’s interest in STEM by exploring science from a Black perspective, bringing the diaspora’s STEM feats to the forefront, and thus spawning a new wave of Black techies, scientists, engineers and medical professionals.
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Why is public transportation so janky?
April 12, 2020 13:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBPapermade and The Langston Joules go in on public transportation and the industry's lack of technological advancement.
Dr. G Explains COVID-19, Coronaviruses, Masks & More
March 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn this episode, Dr. G explains why the CDC advises against the use of mask for non-essential workers, coronaviruses and COVID-19, and what we can do to flatten the curve! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Interview with Doctor Reginald G!
March 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBEver wondered how your cold medicine got to the shelves of Walgreens, why the pharma industry still does animal testing, or the different professions doctors can work in? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this exciting interview with Doctor Reginald G!
The Pharmaceutical Industry as Told By Doctor G!
March 15, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBEver wondered how your cold medicine got to the shelves of Walgreens, why the pharma industry still does animal testing, or the different professions doctors can work in? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this exciting interview with Doctor Reginald G! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Is Automation Comin' for our Jobs?
March 01, 2020 23:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIs automation coming for our jobs or creating new ones? Can automation bring us closer to Papermade's ideal 4 day work week? Are Black people prepared for the future of work robots? Listen to this week's episode for the answers! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Is there STEM in Farming?
February 17, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBPapermade and The Langston Joules dive deep into the question of whether there's STEM in farming. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Is there STEM in farming?
February 17, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBPapermade and The Langston Joules dive deep into the question of whether there is STEM in farming.
Is Artificial Intelligence Bad?
February 02, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBPapermade and Langston Joules discuss what is artificial intelligence, how machines actually learn and the pros & cons of this technology. Tuned in for an exciting episode! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Black Maternal Mortality: Saving our moms
January 19, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBPapermade and The Langston Joules dive deeper into understanding the possible reasons behind Black women's high maternal mortality rate (Black women are 3 to 4 times more likely to die of pregnancy related causes than non-Hispanic white women) and discuss solutions to erase this huge racial disparity. NOTE: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with...
Interview with Public Heath Professional Papermade, MPH
January 05, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBPapermade joins Nepherkiki and The Langston Joules to discuss her career in public health. We learn about the different careers and sub-fields within public health and the real reason why the CDC does not want us washin' our chicken. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
(Eu)melanin Poppin'
November 05, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe're back after a hiatus! What if someone (us) told you that your melanin ain't only poppin', but that it conducts electricity too? In this episode, we break down the types of melanin, why we have it and how it's used in space exploration. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Nature VS Nurture: Why do Black Mama's Act Alike?
August 26, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBDo Black mamas act alike? If so, why? Based on the popularity of Black parenting memes on Instagram, we examine the possible scientific reasons that could answer these questions. 1:00-9:30 Learn about the Black engineers involved in the NASA moon landing Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Crispr Technology & Black medical experimentation
August 05, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBCrispr technology (aka gene editing) gives scientists the ability to change people's DNA and can eliminate diseases and disorders that disproportionally affect Black lives. But with the medical community's disregard of human rights and Black bodies during clinical studies, i.e. the Tuskegee syphilis experiment, are we ready to enroll in yet another medical study? Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Economics of Slavery and the Cotton Gin: bad innovation
July 22, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBThe slave economy made technological innovations such as the cotton gin a disaster for Africans living in the United States. In this episode we go in-depth about the slave economy and how the cotton gin helped accelerate and strengthen this institution. Episode beings at 8:10 "A successful design should reflect its intention and purpose!" Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Interview with engineer The Langston Joules
July 08, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBNepherkiki interviews her co-host The Langston Joules about his educational background and the rewards and challenges of being a Black electrical engineer. Next episode July 22nd Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Interview with engineer The Langston Joules
July 08, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBNepherkiki interviews her co-host The Langston Joules about his educational background and the rewards and challenges of being a Black electrical engineer. Next episode July 22nd Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
Afrofuturism: Reimagining our futures
June 23, 2019 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBThe Langston Joules and Nepherkiki explore the concept of afrofuturism and how it's more relevant today than ever before. Subscribe and listen to our next episode July 8th Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.
This is Black Hypothesis!
June 10, 2019 21:00 - 1 minute - 681 KBJoin your hosts Nepherkiki and The Langston Joules twice a month as they connect STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) to Black culture and history. See you again June 24th for the first episode! Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIN, Instagram and Twitter.