Don’t Know

When street smarts and book smarts exist in the same family, amazing wisdom unfolds. Marco “Rabbit” Arellano fell in love with lowriders at a young age and, over a lifetime, built a knowledge system of mechanics, STEM, innovation, and advocacy. Raised in the community her father built, Dr. Bianca Guzman-Arellano took this knowledge out of the garage and into the world of academia. Join us as we explore knowledge and wisdom that exists outside of the classroom.
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In this episode of Don’t Know, we explore the question of what separates knowledge from wisdom. Guest Brandon Gillette, a philosopher at MCC–Blue River, joins us to examine how wisdom emerges through lived experience, relationships, reflection, curiosity, and the willingness to truly listen to others. This episode invites listeners to consider whether knowing more necessarily makes us wiser—and to reflect on the people, experiences, conversations, and uncertainties that shape not just what we know, but how we become knowers.

In this episode, we’re talking about what the messy, honest version of resilience really looks like for college students. We’ll explore what it means to bounce back when you’re struggling, how to tell the difference between strength and burnout, and whether resilience is something you’re born with or something you learn over time. Join Maple Woods Sociology Instructor, Jessica Halperin, and Maple Woods student Breanna Fragoso as we discuss how to get going when the going gets tough.

A student-powered conversation on why AI is being used, what excites or worries them, and how it should (and shouldn’t) shape education. A fresh, honest look at the future of learning from our MCC students, Ava, Jenn, and Maggie, who represent diverse views on artificial intelligence, from completely abstaining to actively promoting its use in the college classroom.

In the season two premiere of Don’t Know, we explore the profound idea of how language shapes the way we think, feel, and remember, revealing how our words can mirror the deepest parts of who we are. Guests Dr. Cecil Valenzuela, an Education professor at the University of San Diego, unpacks the intricate relationship between language and identity. MCC student Siga Gueye brings a personal perspective, sharing her experiences navigating multiple languages and how each shapes her sense of self. This episode invites listeners to reflect on how the languages we speak form not only our voices but our souls.

Trauma is a word we hear often, but what exactly is it and what are its consequences? In the final episode of the season, we will speak with Biology Instructor Amanda Merryman, Psychology Instructor Lara Ashbaugh, and former MCC Student Kaylee Brazeal to help you understand what trauma is—and isn’t—as well as the physical, mental, emotional, and social impacts of trauma.

Independence is something we both strive for and wrestle with. Join historian Lyle Gibson and MCC student Mickey Miller as they explore what independence means for college-age students, along with the benefits and challenges that come with the journey.

MCC Division Chair Dachia Busch and MCC-Online student Jeremy Robinson join us for a discussion on the glorification of being busy—why being busy feels so important to us and how students can stay productive without becoming overwhelmed. Please note that this episode has some minor audio issues, so bear with us as we continue to learn and improve.

Winter blues aren’t just about the cold weather but also about social isolation. MCC counselors, Jeff Wilt and Burke Maxted, and student Reham Askar, join us for a discussion around what causes winter isolation and how we can cope with it.

In this episode, we explore fear through a psychological, historical, and sociological lens.  The discussion centers around how fear manifests in us as humans and how it is and has been used as a form of social control. 
 
Guests:
Patrick Kirkwood, PhD, History
Kimberly Glackin, Psychology
Kevin Wentworth, former MCC student