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Welcome to the Matthew Cicanese Podcast: a fusion of neurodiversity, technology, and storytelling. As a DeafBlind photographer, creative educator, DEIA speaker, AI strategist, and National Geographic Explorer, I bring a unique lens to exploring how diverse minds shape (and are shaped by) the digital world. Join me for insightful conversations that unveil the unseen, merging personal adventures with transformative ideas. Together, let's discover the untold stories at the intersection of the m ...
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Are you ready to dive into a world that transcends photography, storytelling, and mere creativity? Join Matthew Cicanese as he embarks on a transformative journey with his podcast. Discover what this means for the future of your favorite audio escapade and the enriching discussions planned ahead. Get ready to embrace a spectrum of life's angles wit…
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In this episode, we delve into my experience with a science degree and how it affected my career path. Would I become enamored with research and leave the arts behind? Would creativity reign supreme? Or would something entirely unexpected happen? Find out here on The Curious Lens!Από τον Matthew Cicanese
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In this episode, I share my story of discovering photography as a child. Growing up with a hearing impairment and partial blindness, I had to find ways to channel my curiosity and explore the world around me. Through my work as a photographer, I have been able to connect with others and share my unique perspective on the world. I hope that by shari…
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In this episode, I discuss my inspirations for exploring science, storytelling, and the arts. As a child, I was fascinated by the natural world, and shows like "Bill Nye, the Science Guy" helped me understand it better. Fictional worlds like Dragon Ball Z sparked my love for sci-fi and the limitless possibilities of the imagination. Through these e…
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In this episode, I recount a milestone moment that marked a turning point in my life. I was at a crossroads as I approached the end of high school, and I had to make a decision that would determine the course of my future. On the one hand, I was passionate about storytelling and considered pursuing a degree in that field. On the other hand, I was f…
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Welcome to The Curious Lens Podcast! My name is Matthew Cicanese (sik-uh-neece), and I'm excited to share my story with you here. As a DeafBlind survivor of meningitis, I discovered photography at a young age, fell into the world of science, and emerged as a storyteller who eventually earned a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. I'm an award-winning …
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In this special episode of The Curious Lens, my mom shares my personal story of surviving a deadly case of meningitis as a one-year-old baby, and how it resulted in my becoming DeafBlind. I will take you on a journey through my Hero's Journey, starting when I was only one year old and spent a month in the hospital, half of that time in the ICU. You…
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