Andrea Jones-Roy, a political scientist and podcaster, joins to explore political forecasting and the misconceptions around it. She discusses the complexities of data interpretation in political science, emphasizing the need for critical thinking. They also delve into intriguing topics like the future of genome storage on 5D crystals and the alarming rise in myopia linked to screen time. Additionally, the mystery of 'bio-twang'—whale sounds recorded in the Mariana Trench—unfolds through AI analysis, making for a captivating conversation.