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What happens next when science can confidently announce the discovery of an alien life form? Whether it's a fully functioning civilization or a lowly Martian microbe, the implications are vast. Dr. Brianne Suldovsky of Portland State University has studied this mostly ignored question and come up with some interesting conclusions--and, like the best science, more questions. How this can best be communicated in an age of mistrust in large institutions and science is a vexing one, and the conversation looked at it from a variety of angles. And--it was fun. Join us!



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Main Topic: Communicating the Discovery of Extraterrestrial Life

Lack of Research on Public Communication of Alien Life Discoveries

Religious Backgrounds and How They Shape Views on Science and Space

Public Trust, Misinformation, and Institutional Perception Challenges

Risks, Uncertainties, and Ethics in Announcing Life Discoveries

What Happens if Private Companies Discover Alien Life First

Measuring Public Beliefs: the Extraterrestrial Belief Scale and Conspiracies

Religious, Psychological, and Societal Impacts of Alien Life Announcements

Direct Public Involvement in Decisions About Contacting Alien Life

Navigating AI, Social Media, and Pattern Recognition in Spreading Space News

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Brianne Suldovsky

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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge joins Mikah Sargent this week on Tech News Weekly! How AI is helping elders stay independent & provide companionship. How Apple and Google's app stores are pushing users toward deepfake nude apps, per an organization's report. And inside the crazy backstory behind an AI plush companion.

Jennifer talks about Samsung's newest updates to its SmartThings Family Care service and how technology and AI are increasingly being used to help take care of elderly people & provide companionship.

Mikah talks about a report from the Tech Transparency Project that found both Apple & Google's app stores that host & direct users to apps that generate non-consensual nude images of women.

And Victoria Song of The Verge joins the show to share her review of a $399 AI companion and her very unique experience with the device overall.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy

Guest: Victoria Song

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Simply CX

Whether you're lending your phone to a kid or relying on maps off the grid, what you don't know about your device's security could come back to bite you. This episode shows why a few simple settings make all the difference when it counts.

Setting up Medical ID and emergency contacts for safety

Using Face ID and Guided Access to lock and protect apps

Offline maps: how and why to download before you travel

Find My and Life360 for tracking people and devices, with privacy tips

Apple Messages' Check In and third-party safety apps like bSafe

WiFi Assist and WiFi Calling: improving the reliability of calls and data

News: Apple removes outdated Pages, Keynote, and Numbers from App Store

Feedback: Free access to the Calm app via insurance and company perks

Picks of the Week: Pokemon Go auto-catch gadget and Picsew screenshot tool

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

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A forum called DIYAudio.com recently conducted a fascinating test among its readers: Could they tell the difference between audio signals passed through professional audio cables, wet mud, and bananas? The results might surprise you.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Windows 11 is quietly rolling out subtle but genuinely useful features this year, favoring reliability and long-term usability over flashy gimmicks. Find out which updates are actually making a difference for power users and everyday fans alike.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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