Jaron Lanier has quite the resume. He's considered the founding father of virtual reality, and his ideas have changed the landscape of the technology we use today. He's even been nominated to TIME's list of the 100 most influential people. Jaron and Kim dive into his latest project: Changing the way we view data and putting power back in consumers’ hands. Should everyday people get paid for their data? Jaron says, "yes."

Do you remember learning about the history of aviation in school? You may have heard that it was the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk North Carolina that made the first flight. But the history of aviation is a little more complex than that. The real story behind human flight is amazing and must be seen to be believed.

Everywhere you go online, there's someone trying to sell you something. In fact, digital ad spending overtook traditional offline ads in 2019. Google may be a leader in online advertising, but it's not the only option. Kim talks to Heath Shaffer, CEO and founder of NicheREV, about other options publishers are using to maximize their profits and what it means for consumers.

Ever since the original "Star Wars" movie came out, people have been trying to make their own lightsabers — without much success. Creating a blade made entirely of super-hot plasma isn’t the easiest thing. Well, engineers have taken things into their own hands and finally developed a working lightsaber. You have to see it in action.

Virtual reality isn’t just fun and games. Joshua Cohen, founder of Fat Pencil Studios, is using 3D modeling tools to help solve serious crimes by putting attorneys and jurors on the scenes. Joshua and Kim talk about two cases where 3D modeling helped build a clearer picture of what really happened.

Plastics are notoriously long-lasting and can take hundreds of years to biodegrade. This has led to an abundance of plastic bottles that are difficult to recycle. Now, scientists are testing a new super-enzyme that can break down plastics quickly, and they're hoping to change the recycling game.

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