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Smart Girl Dumb Questions

Nayeema Raza
Chewing With Mouth Open
Astrophysics
Simulation Theory
Cranes
Misophonia
Cultural Differences In Eating
Relationships
Mark Cuban
Healthcare
Time Travel
Women's Health
Childhood Food Memories
Cooking Techniques
Egg Prices
Construction
Tariffs
Airline Safety
Fertility Technology
Climate Change
Aging

It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. On Smart Girl Dumb Questions, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs to big thinkers (like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Diplo, or two 11 year olds), trying to make sense of life. Send us your dumb Qs: nayeema.raza101@gmail.com

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Dr. Geoffrey Hinton
Turing Award Winner, Nobel Laureate, and considered the Godfather of AI
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Episode: Should You Have Kids in an AI World?! with Dr. Geoffrey Hinton
Geoffrey Hinton
Professor Emeritus at University of Toronto and a prominent figure in artificial intelligence.
University of Toronto
Episode: How Do Our Brains Work? with the Godfather of AI
Maria Avgitidis
Fourth generation matchmaker and author
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Episode: How Much Would You Pay for Love? with Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis
Bill Nye
Bill Nye the Science Guy, science communicator and CEO of the Planetary Society
Planetary Society
Episode: What Happened to Science? with Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Esther Perel
Renowned psychotherapist, author, and host of the podcast Where Should We Begin?
Where Should We Begin?
Episode: Why Is Love Harder Now? with Esther Perel
Dr. Justin Garcia
An evolutionary biologist and head of the Kinsey Institute, studying human relationships and sexual behavior.
Kinsey Institute
Episode: Are We Really Having Less Sex? with Dr. Justin Garcia
Lee Drutman
Lecturer at Johns Hopkins, a fellow at New America, and author of 'Breaking The Two Party Doom Loop.'
Johns Hopkins / New America
Episode: Why Can’t We Have More Parties? with Lee Drutman
Dr. Ellen Vora
Board-certified psychiatrist and author of Anatomy of Anxiety
Episode: If Everyone’s Got Anxiety, Does Anyone Have Anxiety? with Dr. Ellen Vora
Vali Nasr
Middle East expert, professor, and former dean at Johns Hopkins SAIS
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Episode: Is the Iran War Over … or Just On Pause? with Vali Nasr

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Nayeema Raza
Host of a curiosity-driven podcast that explores diverse themes through engaging conversations with a range of guests.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 417 ratings
  • Fun listen

    Nayeema is such an easy listen. Sounds like a friend and digs into topics I find interesting!! This has been a great find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kme1022
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show.

    Nayeema is obviously a deeply thinking and feeling woman who has straddled multiple worlds and cultures. I love hearing her voice and perspective! Keep asking the dumb questions Nayeema!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zeno_mom
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing premise, host, & guests

    A must listen/watch. Nayeema hosts a great range of guests with a new lens. Always excited for the next episode to drop!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thefinerthingsinlife
    United States3 months ago
  • MUST listen

    I love this show- every guest is such a hit and the energy is so fun. Nayeema is so witty and entertaining, always look forward to the next episodes! Keep them coming

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hollythiel
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing pod!!

    Nayeema is amazing at asking the right questions from each guest or expert, her interviews are so revealing and full of personality (the guests and hers) and I love that she switches between hot djs who flirt with her and nerds who explain outer space

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    arts8978
    United States3 months ago

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Mark Cuban: Why Does Healthcare Suck? Can Billionaires Save Us?
Q: Do you think it made you more generous as you got richer?
Cuban states that his experiences with his community and the impact of his ventures brought him more joy than simply accumulating wealth, leading to a more generous mindset.
Mark Cuban: Why Does Healthcare Suck? Can Billionaires Save Us?
Q: How does your life change from like, from the first check you got?
Cuban explains that after selling his first micro-son, he made $6 million, but paid off various stakeholders and ultimately retained $2 million for himself, emphasizing that being broke can drive entrepreneurial success.
How Do Our Brains Work? with the Godfather of AI
Q: Are we there right now with AGI?
No, but we're getting closer to it every year.
How Do Our Brains Work? with the Godfather of AI
Q: What is AGI?
Artificial General Intelligence means an AI that has at least the same level of general intelligence as a human being.
How Do Our Brains Work? with the Godfather of AI
Q: What is artificial intelligence?
It is a system that can learn and adapt, often compared to the agricultural and industrial revolutions in terms of its impact.

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