Aziz Asks Why

For more informatikon and related links visit: www.azizaskswhy.com/e03/ Cybersecurity is a branch of the ever-growing computer science tree. It can be overwhelming to grab on and get your balance, so in this episode of the podcast, I am joined by fellow cybersecurity student, Grant Collins, as we navigate this vast and seemingly infinite landscape of Cybersecurity. If you've never considered involvement and a career in Cybersecurity, this is for you. If you want to get into the field of Cybersecurity but you are deterred, overwhelmed or turned off by misconceptions like "you need to be really good at math to get into Cybersecurity," this is for you. Related Links:Cybercademy Discord ServerCyberSeekCybercademy WebsiteCyber Intern Academy WebsiteGrant Collins YouTube ChannelWhat's the First Step to Get Started in Cybersecurity?How NOT to Start A Career in CybersecurityCybrary - The Cybersecurity and IT Career Development PlatformStationX - Cybersecurity Courses

This coronavirus global health pandemic is forcing us to quarantine at home and socially distance ourselves from each other. Technology can help fill the gap that social distancing has created in this COVID-19 pandemic. For more information, visit www.azizaskswhy.com/e02 

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In this episode, I talk about passwords and their importance to your digital life. For more information, visit www.azizaskswhy.com/e11/  

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Jacob Ax, a great friend of mine from my undergraduate years at Northern Illinois University. Jake is also a great voice actor, so if you are interested in having his voice in your next project, please feel free to check out my website to find his contact information and his profile on voices.com. For more information visit www.azizaskswhy.com/e10/  

In this episode, we embark on a journey to follow the interesting life of our guest for today. From conspiracy theories to police encounters, and her first psychedelic experience, this episode is definitely a roller-coaster ride you do not want to miss!Learn more at www.azizaskswhy.com/e09/ 

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In this episode, we are joined by Evan Blankenberger, a political science major at Northern Illinois University. We discussed what's going on with President Donald Trump, and the situation surrounding his impeachment. What's going on between Trump and Ukraine? What about the future of the presidency and the 2020 presidential election? Well, we talk about all of that and a little more in this episode.  For more information, visit www.azizaskswhy.com/e08/ 

While I personally do not know where "you" live, I do know that somewhere out there, someone has access to your personal information, like your address. In this episode, I talk about securing your digital life, and in turn, your physical life. For more information, visit www.azizaskswhy.com/e07/ 

In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Ivan Soto, (our first remote guest who we virtually brought into the studio,) and with that in mind, we discussed technology. From assistive tech like the WeWALK and Braille Trail to security and accessible devices and software for people who are low vision and blind.We also talked about coding, and how Python is a great programming language for many purposes including applications, games, and even accessible games for people who are low vision and blind. 

WeWALK is a $500 device that was designed by a blind person. It's designed to be fitted on a white cane to turn it into a "smart cane." I use the phrase "smart cane" in quotes here because I question the legitimacy and functional application of this so-called revolutionary device. It may change the world, and the lives of low vision and blind individuals, or it may fail miserably. Only time will tell.  For more information and links, visit www.azizaskswhy.com

In this episode, I talk about how your digital health goes hand-in-hand with your mental and physical health. Technology is in our home, school, and workplace, so it may be impossible to avoid tech. With that said, it is important to understand it and know how it impacts our health. For more information, go to www.azizaskswhy.com//ep/04.html 

In a world where technology is an extension of who we are and how we live life at home, school, and work, it is no surprise that people suffering from depression and anxiety are also at an all-time high! We know that anxiety is not something that can be eliminated completely, however, we need to talk about healthy ways of coping with these issues rather than misusing drugs, drinking alcohol, or overeating.  Mental health and physical health go hand in hand, and if one is suffering, then an individual's overall quality of life is challenged. This episode is one of many that will be covering mental health. We will be discussing specific facets of mental health in greater detail in future episodes with different individuals; from experts on the topic to victims of the pressures of stress, depression, and anxiety.    

In this episode, I question the future of the camera and in essence, the photography, videography and cinematography industries. With Apple's recent release of the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, we are seeing smartphone company cameras reach levels of innovation that is unheard of! From the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Note 10, to the phenomenal camera on the Google Pixel, right down to the industry-changing camera technology on the Apple iPhone 11 Pro, we are witnessing the evolution of the camera, and soon, we will see extinctions of old and dated camera technology just like what happened with 35mm film cameras. I may be wrong, but on the other hand, the evidence to support my claims is right there...   

In this episode, I'm joined by former Northern Illinois University student, Sara Rasmussen. She got her B.A. in Communications with an emphasis in Media Studies and graduated with summa cum laude. We discussed whether or not a degree in communications is beneficial, or is it just a waste of time and money? Check out Sara's website where you can browse her portfolio, follow her on social media, and contact her directly.www.sjrconnection.com  

In this episode, I'm joined by Political Science major, Evan Blankenberger, a senior at Northern Illinois University. We discussed the state of politics in the United States of America, and whether we should be worried about our U.S. economy as a result of the current administration. We also talked about the importance of citizens' responsibility and duty to vote. You can find some useful resources to help you become a more informed constituent and voter for the upcoming presidential election on the podcast website at www.azizaskswhy.com 

This is the first episode of Aziz Asks Why and it shall serve as a teaser/trailer episode for the show. It will be an introduction to me, the show, and what viewers should expect from this show in terms of content.   I will use this episode to emphasize a very important aspect of my show and that is, there will be no filters. This means that there will be no censoring, no political correctness, and no sparing of anyone’s feelings. We will exercise respect and civility, however, there will not be any filtering whatsoever.