After 200 episodes of Goddess of Technology, I realized something surprising: The most valuable lessons I learned were not actually about technology.

They were about people.

In this special 200th episode, I’m reflecting on 6 lessons that technology taught me about being human and why I believe our humanity will become even more important in the age of AI.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

What has technology taught you about being human?

Email me at coucou.goddess@gmail.com

Beautiful, thank you for being part of this journey and for spending these 200 episodes with me.

The crisis of Missing and Missed Indigenous Persons, often abbreviated as MMIP, affects countless Indigenous families and communities across North America. Despite decades of advocacy, many disappearances remain unsolved, many victims remain unidentified, and many families continue their search for answers, justice and healing.

In this podcast episode, we’re exploring how historical injustices, jurisdictional challenges and gaps in data contribute to this crisis. We’re examining how Indigenous activists, researchers, governments and technology professionals are working together to improve investigations, strengthen communication and create systems that help bring people home.

Moreover, we’re learning how technologies such as geospatial mapping, interoperable databases, social media campaigns, artificial intelligence and forensic innovations are transforming the search for missing persons and supporting Indigenous communities in their pursuit of justice.

This episode is not merely about technology. It is about humanity, visibility and responsibility. It is about recognizing that innovation becomes most meaningful when it serves people whose voices have historically been overlooked.

Beautiful, if you have personal experiences, reflections or opinions on this topic, I would absolutely love hearing from you. Please send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com and share your thoughts. Your voice matters and contributes to our growing Goddess of Technology community.

REFERENCES

• Amnesty International (2009) No More Stolen Sisters: The Need for a Comprehensive Response to Discrimination and Violence Against Indigenous Women in Canada. Ottawa: Amnesty International.

• Bureau of Indian Affairs (2026) About the Missing and Murdered Unit. Available at: https://www.bia.gov/mmu/about (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).

• Bureau of Indian Affairs (2026) Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Crisis. Available at: https://www.bia.gov/service/mmu/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-crisis (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (2026) Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons. Available at: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/violent-crime/indian-country-crime/missing-or-murdered-indigenous-persons (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).

• National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (2026) MMIWR Awareness. Available at: https://www.niwrc.org/mmiwr-awareness (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).

• United States Department of Justice (2026) Savanna's Act. Available at: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/mmip/SavannasAct (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).

• United States Department of Justice (2026) Tribal Law and Order Act. Available at: https://www.justice.gov/tribal/tribal-law-and-order-act (Accessed: June 20th, 2026).

In this podcast episode, we’re learning about one of the largest pharmaceutical disasters in modern history: the Thalidomide scandal. We’re exploring how a medicine that is marketed as safe and revolutionary becomes responsible for thousands of devastating birth defects around the world and how this tragedy fundamentally changes drug safety forever.

Moreover, we’re examining a question that is surprisingly relevant decades later: Why do people continue trusting health claims without sufficient evidence? From miracle cures to questionable wellness advice on social media, history repeatedly demonstrates how hope, fear, marketing and authority can influence our health decisions.

This episode is not merely about the past. It is about you, beautiful. It is about understanding how scientific evidence works, why skepticism is a form of self-care, and how you can confidently navigate health trends in the age of TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and artificial intelligence.

If you’ve ever wondered whom to trust when it comes to your health, love, this episode is for you.

I would love hearing your opinion and, if applicable, your personal experience with this topic. Please send me an e-mail at coucou.goddess@gmail.com.

REFERENCES

• American Lung Association (2026) Health TikTok Trends: Which Ones Are Safe and Which Ones Are Dangerous?

• BBC News (2011) The women behind the thalidomide scandal.

• Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2018) After 60 Years, Scientists Uncover How Thalidomide Produced Birth Defects.

• Frontiers in Public Health (2026) Health misinformation and social media trends.

• Guardian (2012) Thalidomide scandal timeline.

• McBride, W.G. (1961) Thalidomide and congenital abnormalities. The Lancet.

• Science Museum (2026) Thalidomide.

• Stephens, T.D. and Brynner, R. (2001) Dark Remedy: The Impact of Thalidomide and Its Revival as a Vital Medicine.

• Thalidomide Trust (2026) About Thalidomide.

• Vargesson, N. (2011) Thalidomide-induced teratogenesis: history and mechanisms. Birth Defects Research Part C.