Aiming for the Moon
Aiming for the Moon
We interview interesting people from a teenage perspective. Join us as we have fascinating discussions with successful authors, entrepreneurs, scientists, etc. (Oh, and adventurers!)
Quit - The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away: Dr. Annie Duke (National bestselling author of "Thinking in Bets" and "Quit" | former professional poker player)March 18, 2024
Anatomy of a Breakthrough: Return of Dr. Adam Alter (Prof. of Marketing @ New York University’s Stern School of Business and NYT Bestselling Author) January 05, 2024
Angels of the Resistance: Return of Noelle Salazar (USA Today and International Bestselling Author)November 11, 2023
Escaping the "Perfection Trap": Dr. Thomas Curran (Prof. of Psychology @ London School of Economics and author of "The Perfection Trap")August 10, 2023
Exploring the Scientific Truths in Ancient Myths: Dr. Adrienne Mayor (Renowned Historian and Folklorist)August 02, 2023
When National Politics and State Governments Collide: Dr. Jacob Grumbach (Author of "Laboratories Against Democracy")June 25, 2023
Exploring the Enigma of Knowing - How do we know what we know? : Dr. Esther Lightcap Meek (Philosopher and Author)June 18, 2023
Exploring Beauty Born from Brokenness with Artist Makoto Fujimura June 09, 2023
Rising to the Occasion #3 - Using AI to Fight Medical Monopolization: Tony WangApril 17, 2023
Rising to the Occasion #2 - Using Tech to Help Stroke Victims Speak Again: Rishi Ambavanekar March 29, 2023
Rising to the Occasion #1 - Creating Sustainable Farming in Kenya: Hawi 'Annette' OdhiamboMarch 09, 2023
The History and Future of the Library: Prof. Andrew Pettegree (Co-author of "The Library: A Fragile History")March 03, 2023
From Psychologist to Poker Champion - the Art of Decision-making: Dr. Maria Konnikova (NYT Bestselling Author of "The Biggest Bluff")January 30, 2023
Modern Problems, Ancient Solutions - Applying the Wisdom of the Classics to the Cultural Conflicts of Today: Dr. Spencer Klavan (Associate Editor @ the Claremont Review of Books and Podcaster)January 23, 2023
A Teen Author Chronicles her Grandmother's Holocaust Experience: Suzette Sheft (Author of "Running for Shelter")December 31, 2022
The Rise of the Creative Class: Dr. Richard Florida (Author of “The Rise of the Creative Class,” “Who’s Your City?,” “The Urban Crisis,” and others)December 28, 2022
The Future of AI - Data Nutrition and Non-Sentience: Sarah Newman (Director of Art & Education at MetaLAB at Harvard)December 04, 2022
100th Episode Special- Taylor Bledsoe and Sarah Newman November 13, 2022
Human Nature and How to Escape from "The Mindset": Dr. Douglas Rushkoff (Bestselling author of "Survival of the Richest," "Team Human," and many others)October 09, 2022
The Disciplined Life: Ryan Holiday (NYT bestselling author of "Stillness is the Key", "The Daily Stoic," and many others)September 25, 2022
"Hacking" the Legal System: Dr. Bruce Schneier (World-renowned Security Expert and Blogger)September 11, 2022
The Religion of Work: Dr. Carolyn Chen (Author of "Work Pray Code" and Associate Professor of Ethics at University of California, Berkeley) August 26, 2022
Announcement: Bi-Weekly Schedule for School YearAugust 13, 2022
China's Great Firewall - Censorship in the Asian Superpower: Dr. Margaret E. Roberts (Professor in the Department of Political Science @ University of California, San Diego, and author of "Censored")August 13, 2022
Becoming a Free Thinker: Alex Kaschuta (Writer and Host of the "Subversive" Podcast)August 02, 2022