13 episodes

We Have No Idea is an exploration into everything we think we know. Each episode features the host, Adrian Walker, in conversation with academics, artists, policy makers, and friends. Together they explore the history and intersectionality of a wide range of topics, such as social justice and equity, science and technology, art and cultural innovation, current events, public policy, and much more. Host: Adrian Walker Producer: Evan Groll Designer: Chelsea Wright

We Have No Idea Adrian Walker

    • Society & Culture
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We Have No Idea is an exploration into everything we think we know. Each episode features the host, Adrian Walker, in conversation with academics, artists, policy makers, and friends. Together they explore the history and intersectionality of a wide range of topics, such as social justice and equity, science and technology, art and cultural innovation, current events, public policy, and much more. Host: Adrian Walker Producer: Evan Groll Designer: Chelsea Wright

    The Implicit Bias of AI

    The Implicit Bias of AI

    Guest:Jacob Ward is a science and technology journalist, national correspondent for NBC News, and author of The Loop: How Technology is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back. Jacob was a fellow at Stanford University's Center of Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, from 2018-2019. And he has worked for a variety of news outlets, including Popular Science, Al Jazeera, The New Yorker, Wired and more. Topic:Adrian and Jacob examine the evolution of artificial intelli...

    • 52 min
    The Fraught Pursuit of Equity in Legal Cannabis

    The Fraught Pursuit of Equity in Legal Cannabis

    Guest:Frederika McClary Easley is the Director of Strategic Initiatives at The People's Ecosystem, an organization which seeks to empower and transform communities historically harmed by the criminalization of cannabis. Frederika is responsible for analyzing federal and state policies, and advises on equitable and inclusive language for cannabis regulations. She's also the host of The People Are Blunt podcast. Topic:Adrian and Frederika discuss the budding legal cannabis industry through the ...

    • 47 min
    Unintended Consequences: Can Storytelling Become Gentrified?

    Unintended Consequences: Can Storytelling Become Gentrified?

    Guest:Bernardo Ruiz is a documentary filmmaker and director of The Infinite Race, part of ESPN's 30 for 30 film series. In his film, Ruiz takes viewers to a remote, mountainous area in northern Mexico, where he examines the unintended consequences caused by a rise in popularity of one of the most grueling and remote ultramarathons in the world.Topic:Adrian and Bernardo discuss the motivation and creation of the film, contrasting ideas of competition, how social class impacts story...

    • 41 min
    The Bridge Between Wolves & Ranchers

    The Bridge Between Wolves & Ranchers

    Guest:Karin Vardaman is the founder of Working Circle, a nonprofit group that engages directly with ranchers to help reduce conflict between wolves, humans, and livestock.Topic:Adrian and Karin discuss how sustainable ranching creates a safer environment for growing wolf populations, and ranch families, in the American West.

    • 36 min
    Deep Sea Mining, Part 2

    Deep Sea Mining, Part 2

    Guest:Matthew Gianni is the co-founder, political and policy advisor for the Deep Sea Conservation Coalition. Topic:Adrian and Matthew discuss the ethical concerns and environmental risks of deep sea mining, from the perspective of the DSCC, an alliance of more than 90 environmental groups.

    • 49 min
    Deep Sea Mining, Part 1

    Deep Sea Mining, Part 1

    Guest:Michael Lodge is the Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority, a United Nations-affiliated organization.Topic:Adrian and Michael look at the future of deep sea mining, and discuss the ISA's plans to regulate which countries and companies will be able to mine the ocean floor on an industrial scale.

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

KSchmiggy ,

Excellent show!

I really enjoy this show and always leave questioning what I know and pondering how to make changes in my own life. Great work Adrian!

KFobbs ,

Informative and unique

Very informative show with topics that are important to learn and unique from the usual coverage. Love it!

da-to08 ,

Loving this show

Concise and highly informative interviews covering a range of compelling topics. I especially loved the episode on cymatics, which inspired an upcoming video shoot on sound waves manipulating the movement of water. Learning a ton from this show!

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