https://simplecast.com Welcome to The Thought Studio, an intellectual space to confront inconspicuous, and sometimes insidious aspects of our society. In this podcast, the scope of our explorations is limitless from domestic to public spheres… from cells to galaxies… crossing the border between physical and metaphysical realms. So join us as we ask big questions and offer unique perspectives in the hopes of offering clarity and insight. 2020 en Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:02:21 +0000 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:02:31 +0000 https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/691c40d0-7374-4be0-8592-a43dee2b19d8/bb675b1b-bd5d-4495-a9f4-aaba85a94a0b/3000x3000/mind-1.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com serial Welcome to The Thought Studio, an intellectual space to confront inconspicuous, and sometimes insidious aspects of our society. In this podcast, the scope of our explorations is limitless from domestic to public spheres… from cells to galaxies… crossing the border between physical and metaphysical realms. So join us as we ask big questions and offer unique perspectives in the hopes of offering clarity and insight. Young Curious Minds no https://feeds.simplecast.com/tfKBQWyB business, education, history, ideas, insight, philosophy, politics, students Kristina Carroll kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com e41dedbf-2791-4b47-a5ce-f1e32708340d Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:02:21 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Alina Zhang and Anna Dai, Hosted by Steven Liu and Jason Ma, Produced by Steven Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/how-do-we-achieve-a-just-justice-system-fpNE2nv6 How Do We Achieve a Just Justice System? Written and Performed by Alina Zhang and Anna Dai, Hosted by Steven Liu and Jason Ma, Produced by Steven Liu 00:12:17 In this episode, Anna and Alina explore various methods used in the justice system to achieve justice: have they served society? In this episode, Anna and Alina explore various methods used in the justice system to achieve justice: have they served society? no full 3 5 2f275fcb-943b-4454-a345-7a62bdea10a5 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 03:14:12 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written by Johnny Qi, Produced by Steven Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-people-like-aliens-Vpjowb3n Why Do People Like Aliens? Written by Johnny Qi, Produced by Steven Liu 00:06:30 In this episode, Johnny will give a brief history of aliens, and why we are so intrigued in them? In this episode, Johnny will give a brief history of aliens, and why we are so intrigued in them? no full 2 5 295bbad4-5164-4263-9547-c1d00bc5fe09 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 02:47:22 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Angela Xiao, Hosted by Steven Liu and Jason Ma, Produced by Steven Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/the-stories-of-three-notorious-serial-killers-2G6RSm0p The Story of Three Notorious Serial Killers Written and Performed by Angela Xiao, Hosted by Steven Liu and Jason Ma, Produced by Steven Liu 00:06:59 In this episode, Angela will discuss about three serial killers who were known for the amount and cruelty of their crimes, as well as the reasons behind their murderous personalities. In this episode, Angela will discuss about three serial killers who were known for the amount and cruelty of their crimes, as well as the reasons behind their murderous personalities. no full 1 5 484bc906-8b5c-467e-b7e8-7f2ffcf6bfa1 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:40:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Written and Performed by Steven, Hosted by Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/is-war-solely-horrible-XaF4nSdN Is war solely horrible? Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Written and Performed by Steven, Hosted by Luna Liu 00:07:32 In this episode, Steven will be discussing whether war is solely horrible and the meanings behind it. In this episode, Steven will be discussing whether war is solely horrible and the meanings behind it. no full 9 4 a87fa344-4b6c-4ff5-a03b-31d419b87e31 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:30:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Jason, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/patterns-in-the-universe-7raK0Gag Patterns in the Universe Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Jason, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang 00:11:07 In this episode, Jason will be making connections about patterns he sees in the world. In this episode, Jason will be making connections about patterns he sees in the world. no full 8 4 8122ddbe-f62d-4999-8b83-8e70101367c4 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:50:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Joyce, Hosted by Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/the-zodiac-o72JURmd The Zodiac Written and Performed by Joyce, Hosted by Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang 00:05:50 In this episode, Joyce explores her zodiac sign and reflects on its accuracy based on her life. In this episode, Joyce explores her zodiac sign and reflects on its accuracy based on her life. no full 7 4 4b06e890-2e35-4411-b7be-2acd14ef71da Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:40:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Written and Performed by William, Hosted by Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-get-anxious-when-you-take-tests-bS1yX1vx Do you get anxious when you take tests? Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Written and Performed by William, Hosted by Luna Liu 00:08:03 In this episode, William analyzes the anxiety behind tests. In this episode, William analyzes the anxiety behind tests. no full 6 4 be3b3e2d-9ee6-44ee-9f3d-3b6193750ea8 Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:30:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Alina, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/if-you-are-99-lbs-and-you-eat-1-lb-of-doritos-are-you-1-doritos-YnYi7A1C If you are 99 lbs and you eat 1 lb of Doritos, are you 1% Doritos? Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Alina, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang 00:11:45 In this episode, Alina answers the question: if you are 99 lbs and you eat 1 lb of Doritos, are you 1% Doritos? In this episode, Alina answers the question: if you are 99 lbs and you eat 1 lb of Doritos, are you 1% Doritos? no full 5 4 c778bec5-1c61-43c5-b221-c39928b7d7fe Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:25:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Joey, Hosted by Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-watch-food-videos-4_XNXdc8 Do you watch food videos? Written and Performed by Joey, Hosted by Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang 00:06:25 In this episode, Joey explores why people are so interested in watching food videos. In this episode, Joey explores why people are so interested in watching food videos. no full 4 4 88afe503-f625-4bb8-8477-8f4fb01ee00f Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:10:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Anna, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Hosted by Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/why-humans-are-like-dogs-jFuAnCZT Why Humans Are Like Dogs Written and Performed by Anna, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Hosted by Luna Liu 00:21:33 In this episode, Anna will be accompanying you to explore the notion of success and the fetching game that every human participates in. In this episode, Anna will be accompanying you to explore the notion of success and the fetching game that every human participates in. no full 3 4 59f6c33a-da53-42f5-99fd-8dab351afc8d Sat, 26 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Henry, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/the-democratic-government-Q76ug5SP The Democratic Government Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Henry, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang 00:08:51 In this episode, Henry explores the democratic government system - which is currently the most common system worldwide. In this episode, Henry explores the democratic government system - which is currently the most common system worldwide. no full 2 4 b0e06fbd-53bf-4300-b4b6-4152cf5ea227 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:15:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Roxana) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/consequences-of-social-media-nX6hw6Rc Consequences of Social Media Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma & Alina Zhang, Hosted by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Roxana 00:05:34 In this episode, Roxana discusses the influence that social media currently has on humanity - is it good, bad, or both? In this episode, Roxana discusses the influence that social media currently has on humanity - is it good, bad, or both? no full 1 4 052912e3-f91f-4cb4-a90f-f1b675935efb Thu, 3 Dec 2020 01:35:34 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Henry and Jason, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma, Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/ai-civil-rights-gXhwKnJs AI Civil Rights Written and Performed by Henry and Jason, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma, Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu 00:15:53 In this episode, Henry and Jason will be asking, should Artificial Intelligence be given civil rights like humans? In this episode, Henry and Jason will be asking, should Artificial Intelligence be given civil rights like humans? no full 3 3 fc1a7de2-ada2-463f-9d04-824b55df4934 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:09:17 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma, Written and Performed by Alina and Roxana) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/history-of-the-chicken-SdtQ8adR History of the Chicken Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma, Written and Performed by Alina and Roxana 00:08:05 In this episode, Alina and Roxana will be exploring the history of the chicken in comparison to its miserable present day situation. In this episode, Alina and Roxana will be exploring the history of the chicken in comparison to its miserable present day situation. no full 2 3 bd686b6d-0424-46dc-8b6a-efbe2742a77d Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:04:38 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Co-Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Steven and Anna, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/moral-intuitions-vs-killing-jsG_aGqt Moral Intuitions V.S. Killing Co-Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Steven and Anna, Produced by Luna Liu & Jason Ma 00:12:38 In this episode, Steven and Anna will explore our moral intuitions when it comes to killing. In this episode, Steven and Anna will explore our moral intuitions when it comes to killing. no full 1 3 ae4872f0-2fcf-44a6-950b-554168bb904e Mon, 5 Oct 2020 02:49:30 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Co-Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Leona Li) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/racism-Ua3KSTWo Racism Co-Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Produced by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Leona Li 00:10:12 In this episode, Leona will explore the deep roots of systemic racism and help you reflect on your personal ingroup preferences and your life experiences. In this episode, Leona will explore the deep roots of systemic racism and help you reflect on your personal ingroup preferences and your life experiences. no full 7 2 5cb29ba1-e64b-4e19-bfb0-11685396d754 Mon, 5 Oct 2020 02:38:54 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Produced by Luna Liu, Co-Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Danielle Lu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/sacrifice-_vrGtKs3 Sacrifice Produced by Luna Liu, Co-Hosted by Amy Zhao & Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Danielle Lu 00:11:33 In this episode, Danielle will be exploring how themes of sacrifice are intrinsically tied to religion and how these themes have impacted us as a society In this episode, Danielle will be exploring how themes of sacrifice are intrinsically tied to religion and how these themes have impacted us as a society no full 6 2 318f5b2c-5738-4c3c-8b1a-e46c03b2fc5f Mon, 5 Oct 2020 02:22:26 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Produced by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Alina Zhang, Hosted by Amy Zhao.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/mechanisms-of-terrorism-nWWyAeiD Mechanisms of Terrorism Produced by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Alina Zhang, Hosted by Amy Zhao. 00:14:44 In this episode, Alina will crack open the mechanisms of terrorism. In this episode, Alina will crack open the mechanisms of terrorism. no full 5 2 27c01fe5-1f4c-4290-868e-c62884c36ff3 Mon, 5 Oct 2020 02:18:38 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Amy Zhao and Karen Situ, Hosted by Amy Zhao, Produced by Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/do-you-lie-Sot0_FpK Do you lie? Written and Performed by Amy Zhao and Karen Situ, Hosted by Amy Zhao, Produced by Luna Liu 00:19:40 In this episode, Amy and Karen will scrutinize the act of lying without its moral stigma. In this episode, Amy and Karen will scrutinize the act of lying without its moral stigma. no full 4 2 3b25cd05-a618-4cfa-ab0e-22177a125ace Mon, 5 Oct 2020 02:15:39 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Amy Zhao, Produced by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Amy Zhao and Karen Situ) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-lonely-5A1RaW3a Are you lonely? Hosted by Amy Zhao, Produced by Luna Liu, Written and Performed by Amy Zhao and Karen Situ 00:22:38 In this episode, Amy and Karen will examine chronic loneliness. In this episode, Amy and Karen will examine chronic loneliness. no full 3 2 a0017014-a728-4ce5-8899-8ec9e8c75d1a Mon, 5 Oct 2020 02:10:00 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Amy Zhao, Written and Performed by Paul Zhang, Produced by Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/ambitions-vs-ethics-6A_JSKaZ Ambitions V.S Ethics Hosted by Amy Zhao, Written and Performed by Paul Zhang, Produced by Luna Liu 00:12:30 In this episode, Paul will discuss how our ambitions intersect with our ethics. In this episode, Paul will discuss how our ambitions intersect with our ethics. no full 2 2 1d164981-e33a-4a97-a087-e4f27be9cf28 Mon, 5 Oct 2020 00:25:29 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Luna Liu., Produced by Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/why-do-we-compare-8hgO5vnn Why do we compare? Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Luna Liu., Produced by Luna Liu 00:09:22 In this episode, Luna will examine the nature of comparison. In this episode, Luna will examine the nature of comparison. no full 1 2 599fe532-ef9d-4978-bb46-4c8f4bc6428d Sun, 5 Jul 2020 18:41:30 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Alina Zhang. Hosted by Amy Zhao. Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-genetics-gene-editing-and-democracy-pnrH8HZJ The Future of Genetics: Gene-Editing and Democracy Written and Performed by Alina Zhang. Hosted by Amy Zhao. Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu. 00:10:03 In this episode Alina will be exploring recent advances in gene editing and what this means for democracy. In this episode Alina will be exploring recent advances in gene editing and what this means for democracy. no full 9 1 f699ee33-9fe0-4860-99cc-b69df1b02eb8 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 18:27:23 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Henry Yi. Hosted by Amy Zhao. Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ever-present-danger-of-nuclear-weapons-a31mFW_f The Ever-Present Danger of Nuclear Weapons Written and Performed by Henry Yi. Hosted by Amy Zhao. Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu. 00:06:47 In this episode Henry will evaluate the looming dangers of nuclear weapons. In this episode Henry will evaluate the looming dangers of nuclear weapons. no full 8 1 f591bd1a-c6d9-40b9-9088-d4c963fd67e2 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 18:19:52 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Anna Dai. Hosted by Amy Zhao. Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/hierarchies-in-human-societies-_ApUUcWj Hierarchies in Human Societies Written and Performed by Anna Dai. Hosted by Amy Zhao. Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu. 00:17:49 In this episode Anna will be exploring the nature of hierarchies in human societies. In this episode Anna will be exploring the nature of hierarchies in human societies. no full 7 1 a5041782-d828-4625-a3c5-24b5a57b68e6 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 18:10:53 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Written and Performed by Paul Zhang, Hosted by Amy Zhao, Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/doctors-why-the-do-what-they-do-8p2jTLxN Doctors: Why They Do What They Do Written and Performed by Paul Zhang, Hosted by Amy Zhao, Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu. 00:14:03 In this episode Paul will be looking at the reasons doctors do what they do and have done throughout human history. In this episode Paul will be looking at the reasons doctors do what they do and have done throughout human history. no full 6 1 9584510f-511a-41dd-ba1d-a6f11f530035 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 18:05:16 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Terry Wang., Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/math-anxiety-its-a-real-thing-IPP6vyJG Math Anxiety: It's a Real Thing! Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Terry Wang., Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu. 00:07:06 In this episode Terry will be taking a deep dive into education and mathematics and looking at the causes of math anxiety. In this episode Terry will be taking a deep dive into education and mathematics and looking at the causes of math anxiety. no full 5 1 21dd9caf-e010-4490-9b5c-dfdd72f924f8 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 17:35:21 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Luna Liu., Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/fast-fashion-and-morality-EZToXQoR Fast Fashion and Morality Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Luna Liu., Co-Produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu. 00:10:47 In this episode Luna will be exploring fast fashion and the way that brands play on our psychology. In this episode Luna will be exploring fast fashion and the way that brands play on our psychology. no full 4 1 60be8b8f-5d07-43a2-979d-576be91de401 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 17:27:50 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Co-produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu., Written and Performed by Amy Zhao., Hosted by Amy Zhao.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/the-mysteries-of-consciousness-4mzPwf8N The Mysteries of Consciousness Co-produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu., Written and Performed by Amy Zhao., Hosted by Amy Zhao. 00:13:27 In this episode Amy will be looking at the nature of consciousness and the ways that our definitions of consciousness impact how we define ourselves. In this episode Amy will be looking at the nature of consciousness and the ways that our definitions of consciousness impact how we define ourselves. no full 3 1 f9110413-01d8-45e1-8d22-f9d19d9d1f90 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 17:21:01 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (Co-produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu., Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Karen Situ.) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/happiness-and-the-imagination-Y5ridPs8 Happiness and the Imagination Co-produced by Jason Liu and Luna Liu., Hosted by Amy Zhao., Written and Performed by Karen Situ. 00:17:45 In this episode Karen will be looking at the fraught relationship between happiness and our imaginations. In this episode Karen will be looking at the fraught relationship between happiness and our imaginations. no full 2 1 46fee382-e9e6-4059-bfae-9836e3c9a38c Sun, 5 Jul 2020 17:11:14 +0000 kristina.m.carroll@gmail.com (This episode was written by Jason Liu. Hosted by Amy Zhao., Co-producers: Jason Liu and Luna Liu) https://the-thought-studio.simplecast.com/episodes/chinese-america-pop-music-mqTairDq The Americanization of Chinese Pop Music This episode was written by Jason Liu. Hosted by Amy Zhao., Co-producers: Jason Liu and Luna Liu 00:17:38 In this episode Jason will be looking at the Americanization of Chinese music. In this episode Jason will be looking at the Americanization of Chinese music. no full 1 1