Episode 170: A Quantum Leap to Gender Equality: Afarin Bellisario's Inspiring Story of Advocacy and Resilience
Although women have made significant progress in the fight for gender equality, there is still work to be done. As we'll learn from our extraordinary guest, Afarin Bellisario, the key to the broader fight for equality lies in the small acts of defiance.
In this episode, we learn about girls' power from the talented Author, Consultant, and Advisor at MIT, Afarin Bellisario. Born and raised in Iran, Afarin describes herself as a bridge between East and West, past and future, and technology and the human condition. Curious about the world she left behind when she moved to America, Afarin wrote "Silenced Whispers," a fascinating historical novel that paints the story of an Iranian woman for freedom amidst profound social change, and the chaos of World War II.
Throughout this episode, Afarin shares her unique perspective as a technologist and gender equality advocate on the modern world, the use of social media, and women's empowerment through storytelling. You'll also hear about her journey of self-discovery and growth in the face of modernization and technological advancements.
We also discuss the use of AI, and its pros and cons, Afarin shares her unique perspective as a technologist on Google and explains why it is becoming less useful every day, and much more.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
Afarin talks about how women's rights were before and after leaving Iran (4:20)
Why Afarin decided to bring back the past through a historical novel (11:00)
Mentoring as an act of defiance (16:10)
What moved Afarin to write "Silenced Whispers" (20:00)
Our occupation is not necessarily who we are (30:10)
Afarin shares her thoughts on AI and the use of new technologies (38:10)