We often hear that breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve sleep, and even boost performance. But what does the science actually say? In this episode, dr. Roderik Gerritsen discusses the fascinating role of breathing in our daily lives, explains how breathing patterns are linked to stress and relaxation, and separates evidence-based findings from popular myths.

If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Roderik Gerritsen via mail: r.j.s.gerritsen@fsw.leidenuniv.nl

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Episode host: Priya Ramcharan

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When we think of ageism, we often think of discrimination against older adults. However, ageism occurs across the entire lifespan; in the tech world, for example, being "old" can start as early as 35. In this episode, Dr. Ittay Mannheim joins us to discuss the intersection of ageism, digital technology, and AI.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• What ageism entails and how it manifests across the lifespan
• How vacancy phrasing and job descriptions can already be biased
• What mixed-methods research is and how it can be applied
• The pitfalls and risks of using AI in job recruitment
• How a hackathon can help address age bias and fairness in AI systems

If you want more information on this topic, you can contact Ittay Mannheim via e-mail at i.mannheim@fsw.leidenuniv.nl or visit anyage.ai to learn more about the research and project.

Music credits: Yiğit Bozok

Episode host: Priya Ramcharan

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