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Thought Tank

Pranav Sankar, Vishnu Manathattai

A volatile market, advancements in tech, and a dynamic social structure overshadowed by the pandemic: it is clear 2020 has been a crazy year. But how can we quantify and identify patterns through our ever changing world? Our purpose in creating this podcast is to educate on the latest advancements in different fields such as tech and finance. We aim to provide you with information we have gathered and synthesized from top sources whilst rounding it out in an entertaining display. Most importantly, all from the perspective of high school students. It's easy to get lost in an age of misinformation and a seeming obligation to be aware of all the issues in the world. Together, we can make sense of it all.

Apple Event and Connectivity

In this episode we dive into the Apple event that occurred on September 15th including the improvements to the iPad and iWatch. We analyze how Apple’s focus has shifted over the past decade and if it reflects an upward trend going into the future. We also look at the power of connectivity in the modern world, with its implications on social networking and success.

Oct 3, 2020

22 min

Biotech and Heightened Prosthetics

In this episode we look at Tesla's stock dip, innovative medicine, and post-covid markets. We continue the exciting theme of AI, with a focus on prosthetic limbs and video game implementation. Are small biotechnology companies the way to go? Will we be able to destigmatize prosthetic limbs? Does machine learning and AI have a future in video games? Get ready for another exciting and intuitive episode of Thought Tank!

Sep 11, 2020

30 min

Cryptocurrency and AI

In this episode we look at commission-free trading, the uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency, as well as the stocks of medical companies. We also continue to tackle the question of ethical tech, this time examining the effects of AI in education. Can we expect bitcoin to elevate to new heights? Will implementing tech in schools ruin the education system. Stay tuned for a great episode delving into the nooks and crannies of this topic.

Sep 4, 2020

28 min

Stock Splits and Ethical Technology

In this episode we look at the stock split announced by Tesla as well as examining high dividend stocks and other financial news. We also dive in depth about the ethics behind emerging tech such as neuralink and self-driving cars. Is there a clear dichotomy between humans and tech? What insights do biological principles provide for us in terms of symbiosis with technology? Between finance and tech, this episode covers all the new developments we have seen in the past week.

Aug 28, 2020

29 min

The Volatile Markets

In this episode we investigate the hidden behaviours behind stock market fluctuation, emerging new technology sectors, and everything in between. We examine the rising stock of Tesla and predictions of whether it is a bubble. We also tackle ideas such as self-driving cars, neuralink, and the intersection between tech and medicine.

Aug 21, 2020

26 min