004. Influences

10/29/22 • 4 min

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 experiences, I came to appreciate how science, storytelling, and the arts are interconnected and contribute to our understanding of the world. I hope my journey inspires you to explore these fields and find beauty in the world around us.

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001. Welcome to The Curious Lens! (Show Trailer)

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 wildlife photographer, Canon Educator, and National Geographic Explorer, ready to share over a decade of adventures from around the world!
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