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Nurturing Beginnings: Human Donor Milk
May 14, 2024 21:00 - 29 minutes - 507 MB VideoExplore the University of California Health Milk Bank with Dr. Julia Cormano and Dr. Lisa Stellwagen. Discover the practicalities of donor milk processing and its significant impact on NICU infants' health and their families' lives. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39083]
La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Tchaikovsky: Sextet for Strings in D Minor Opus 70
May 13, 2024 21:00 - 31 minutes - 533 MB VideoAs part of the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2023 series enjoy Tchaikovsky: Sextet for Strings in D Minor, Opus 70, performed by Stefan Jackiw and Andrew Wan on violin, Jonathan Vinocour and Matthew Lipman on viola, Juie Alber and Sterling Elliott on cello. For La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad Todd R. Schultz, President & CEO Leah Z. Rosenthal, Artistic Director Inon Barnatan, SummerFest Music Director Produced and directed by Tristan Cook Festival Founding Sponsors Brenda Baker...
What is a Milk Bank?
May 13, 2024 21:00 - 8 minutes - 99.8 MB VideoWhen babies, especially those in the NICU, can't breastfeed directly from their mothers, breast milk remains essential for their nutrition and immune support. This is where milk banks step in. Discover the process by which milk banks collect, screen, process, and distribute human breast milk to babies in need, especially premature infants or those facing medical challenges. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39327]
My Journey Through Mathematics and Physics with Elliott Lieb 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences
May 13, 2024 21:00 - 56 minutes - 676 MB VideoThe 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences, Professor Elliott Lieb presents snapshots of his seventy-year journey through the world of science, first as a would-be engineer, then as a physicist and later as a mathematician and a mathematical physicist. In many encounters with colleagues in different areas of research he learned that mathematics and a mathematical perspective can be pivotal in developing our thinking about physics. This fundamental connection between mathematics and physi...
California Against the Sea: Reflections on Communicating Sea Level Rise
May 12, 2024 21:00 - 59 minutes - 715 MB VideoJoin Los Angeles Times environment reporter and author of the new book California Against the Sea Rosanna Xia and Scripps Institution of Oceanography coastal resilience specialist Laura Engeman for a discussion on communicating the science and impacts of sea-level rise and California’s changing relationship with the ocean. Engeman will also discuss how Scripps Oceanography is advancing science and technology to understand sea-level rise across California and beyond. Xia will also do a reading...
Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
May 11, 2024 21:00 - 14 minutes - 167 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Julian Hong discusses radiation therapy as treatment for prostate cancer, including potential side effects, considerations in decision making, the radiation oncology care path. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39759]
U.S. Majorities vs. U.S. Institutions
May 11, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 198 MB VideoAmerica’s contemporary democratic predicament is rooted in its historically incomplete democratization. Born in a pre-democratic era, the constitution’s balancing of majority rule and minority rights created still-unresolved dilemmas. Placing the U.S. in comparative perspective, Daniel Ziblatt, professor of government at Harvard University, discusses the relationship between U.S. political institutions and their political majorities. Ziblatt is also director of the Transformations of Democra...
Diet Exercise and Prostate Cancer
May 10, 2024 21:00 - 34 minutes - 400 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Drs. June Chan and Stacey Kenfield present recommendations for diet and exercise based in research with prostate cancer patients. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39767]
My Reality is Different with Nalini Malani 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy
May 10, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 883 MB VideoNalini Malani is the 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Arts and Philosophy. Using a variety of mediums including theater videos and mixed media installations, Malani is considered to be part of India's first generation of video artists. She is known for employing stop motion, erasure animations, reverse paintings and digital animations as tools for her craft. Her artwork is influenced by her family's experience of migration to the partition of India, but also showcases pressing feminist issues are...
Barriers to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities
May 08, 2024 21:00 - 42 minutes - 504 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, three leaders of the disability community - Max Barrows, Matteo Musso, and Elizabeth Grigsby - provide insights into the barriers faced by people with disabilities to access healthcare. They review programmatic, communication and physical barriers and offer their ideas for solutions. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39740]
Supported Decision Making 101 for People with Developmental Disabilities
May 08, 2024 21:00 - 38 minutes - 461 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Zoe Brennan Krohn, staff attorney of the Disability Rights Program at the American Civil Liberties Union, discusses legislative changes to promote supported decision making. She presents with Marie Bergum, the first person in California to reverse her conservatorship so that she can direct her own life. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39742]
Chemotherapy and Radioligand Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
May 08, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 141 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Ivan de Kouchkovksky discusses the use of both chemotherapy and radioligand therapy, including a “theranostic” approach, in metastatic treatment resistant prostate cancer. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39769]
Children Youth and Adults with Intractable Seizures: What’s Next
May 07, 2024 21:00 - 38 minutes - 330 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Danilo Bernardo, Assistant Professor of Neurology at UCSF, discusses novel treatment options for children, youth and adults with intractable seizures, especially to prevent SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy). Epilepsy devices, including wearables, video systems and apps, can be used to improve data gathering and trigger alarms. Advances in treatment range from epilepsy surgery to vagal nerve stimulation and responsive neu...
La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest: Schubert: Piano Trio in E-flat Major D. 929
May 07, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 752 MB VideoAs part of the La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest 2023 series enjoy Schubert: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, D. 929 performed by Inon Barnatan on piano, Noah Bendix-Balgley on violin, and Alisa Weilerstein on cello. For La Jolla Music Society at The Conrad Todd R. Schultz, President & CEO Leah Z. Rosenthal, Artistic Director Inon Barnatan, SummerFest Music Director Produced and directed by Tristan Cook Festival Founding Sponsors Brenda Baker and Steve Baum Synergy Initiative Producers Inon...
CWC Global: Corazón Azul
May 06, 2024 21:00 - 56 minutes - 675 MB VideoDirector Miguel Coyula and actor Lynn Cruz join UC Santa Barbara's Kiley Guyton Acosta and Cristina Venegas to discuss their film, Corazón Azul. They discuss the allegorical significance of its imagery, which draws from Cuban political and historical contexts for its alternate reality narrative. They also share insights into the long, complicated development of the film over the years and reflect on what independent cinema means in Cuba. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39634]
A 60-Year Journey of Mammalian Fertilization with Ryuzo Yanagimachi 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Advanced Technology
May 06, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 670 MB VideoBorn and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, Professor Ryuzo Yanagimachi, the 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences, developed a love for nature. He became fascinated with the fertilization process of sea urchins. After studying the fertilization of fish and the life cycle of parasitic barnacles, he realized little was known about mammalian fertilization. He went on to train with Professor M.C. Chang at the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology, the father of mammalian in vitro fertiliza...
Prostate Cancer Genetics and Genomics
May 05, 2024 21:00 - 26 minutes - 317 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Jonathan Chou discusses individual genetics in the risk of developing prostate cancer, genomic testing to distinguish indolent verses more aggressive disease, and genomic testing to determine best treatment for individual patients. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39755]
Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)
May 04, 2024 21:00 - 53 minutes - 578 MB VideoExplore cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, space exploration, and medical innovation. Researchers discuss revolutionary experiments with brain organoids cultivated from stem cells, conducted both in terrestrial labs and aboard the International Space Station. They investigate accelerated aging, neuroprotective agents, and potential treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's and ALS. The dialogue also delves into the transformative impact of space environments on scient...
Is Housing a Human Right?
May 04, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 1010 MB VideoThe dramatic housing shortage in California affects millions of residents and leads thousands to homelessness. The 2024 Arthur N. Rupe Great Debate addresses this issue by asking, “Is Housing a Human Right?” If so, our state faces a massive undertaking. Experts with diverse specialties and experiences wrestle with some of our biggest challenges. How, for example, can we build low and moderate income housing when construction costs are high and community opposition is often present? How can pe...
Brewing Brilliance: Beer Study and Practice
May 03, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes - 438 MB VideoEager to embark on a brewing career? Join Charles W. Bamforth, Glen Patrick Fox, Lindsey Barr, Jonathan Hughes, and Kelly Nielsen as they delve into the essential skills required for success in the dynamic world of beer. From mastering sensory studies to honing problem-solving abilities, discover how an understanding of brewing science can unlock boundless opportunities in the industry. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 39601]
Exercise Snacks - Overcoming Barriers
May 03, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes - 91.6 MB VideoThis program demonstrates how to exercise when you don't have a great amount of time or energy. Natalie Marshall, MD, also discusses how to overcome barriers to daily exercise. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38814]
Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: The UCSF Experience
May 02, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 183 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Kevin Shee presents a comprehensive overview of active surveillance in managing localized prostate cancer. Drawing from the extensive institutional database with over 9,000 participants at UCSF, Dr. Shee highlights groundbreaking insights into the field. From exploring the safety of active surveillance in younger men to investigating the potential of prostate MRI as a biopsy alternative, you'll gain valuable insights into treatment d...
Intersections Presents Quetzal and Martha Gonzalez
May 01, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.3 GB VideoQuetzal is a Grammy award-winning ensemble of highly talented musicians, joined for the goal of creating good music that tells the social, cultural, political, and musical stories of people in struggle. Martha Gonzalez (lead singer, percussionist, and songwriter) calls it an “East LA Chicano @ rock group,” summing up its rootedness in the complex cultural currents of life in the barrio, its social activism, its strong feminist stance, and its rock and roll musical beginnings. Besides being a...
Health Equity for People with Developmental Disabilities
May 01, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes - 112 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Suresh Gunasekaran, president and CEO of UCSF Health, highlights UCSF Health’s role in developing highly specialized care. He emphasizes the commitment to recruit and train a diverse workforce and to use analytics to create pathways and tailor health care services to effectively address health care disparities and meet the needs of all patients. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39738]
What is Prostate Cancer?
May 01, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 144 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Samuel Washington summarizes the burden of prostate cancer, updates in early detection guidelines, treatment options, and discusses life after treatment. Series: "Prostate Cancer Patient Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39754]
Disability-based Discrimination in Pediatric Healthcare
April 29, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 818 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Stefanie Ames, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, discusses results from her recent study on disability-based discrimination in pediatrics. She describes drivers of discrimination, such as clinician apathy, assumptions and lack of knowledge; and manifestations of discrimination, including limited access, substandard care and dehumanization. As part of this program, Dr. Dennis Kuo, Professor of Pediatrics ...
Black Hollywood: They Cloned Tyrone
April 29, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes - 531 MB VideoFilmmaker Juel Taylor joins UC Santa Barbara moderator Mireille Miller-Young for a discussion of his film They Cloned Tyrone as part of our Black Hollywood series. Taylor details the development of the film and its narrative and thematic inspirations and ideas. Together, they discuss each of the three main characters and the film’s playful subversion of racial stereotypes and Blaxploitation tropes. They also reflect on the film’s exploration of conspiracy theories in Black communities. Series...
A Conversation with Paulette Jiles - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024
April 26, 2024 21:00 - 52 minutes - 629 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, novelist, poet, and memoirist Paulette Jiles explores her life as a writer, including her newest book, "Chenneville: A Novel of Murder, Loss, and Vengeance." Jiles is known for her books "Enemy Women Stormy Weather," "The Color of Lightning," "Lighthouse Island," and "News of the World," which was a finalist for the 2016 National Book Award. Jiles talks with Ben Cater, director of the Point Loma Nazarene University Honors Program. Series: "Wr...
Stem Cells and Space: Global Astrobiotechnology Hub
April 26, 2024 21:00 - 54 minutes - 650 MB VideoMarking the one-year anniversary of the Global Astrobiotechnology Hub, an esteemed panel convenes to envision the future of space exploration and stem cell research. Central to their discussion is the imperative to enhance accessibility and expedite scientific inquiry in space. They advocate for a shift towards establishing regular access to space, enabling frequent dispatches of payloads and experiments. They highlight the pressing need to advance technology to democratize space research, op...
Ixiles: Voices from the Shadows of Time
April 22, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 571 MB VideoFilmmaker Alejandro M. Flores Aguilar and moderator Giovanni Batz discuss the film Ixiles: Voices from the Shadows of Time. Aguilar details the origin of the project, as well as the historical contexts of Indigenous resistance in the Ixil region of Guatemala. They also discuss issues surrounding ethnographic research, the responsibilities of academics, and the future of anti-colonial resistance. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39575]
Trustworthy AI in Healthcare: Whose Trust Needs to be Earned and How
April 19, 2024 21:00 - 50 minutes - 421 MB VideoAs AI becomes more prevalent, many people are asking how it will impact health care. In this program, Dr. Ida Sim, Professor of Medicine and Computational Precision Health at UCSF and Cora Han, attorney and Chief Health Data Officer for University of California Health, discuss the issues surround health care and AI. Sim outlines the current thinking around the role of transparency and explainability in AI governance and oversight, and in earning and maintaining trust of various stakeholder ...
A Conversation with Congressman Jamie Raskin
April 19, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 837 MB VideoCongressman Jamie Raskin has proudly served the people of Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017 and sits on the powerful House Oversight Committee. Following the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2023, Raskin was the primary author of the articles of impeachment which charged President Trump with inciting an insurrection on the United States Capitol, he was also named as the lead impeachment manager for Trump's second impeachment trial. In a thought-provoking interview and discu...
Revisiting the Classics: Cane Fire
April 15, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 449 MB VideoFilmmaker Anthony Banua-Simon joins moderator Patrice Petro to discuss his documentary film Cane Fire. They explore the historical and colonial relationships between the plantation economy, the film industry, and tourism in Hawai’i, and larger questions posed by the film. Banua-Simon also discusses his approach to interrogating Hollywood history and how archival materials, oral records, and conspicuous historical absences drive his central critique. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [...
Skin Development and Regeneration in Homeostasis and Disease with Elena Ezhkova - Breaking News in Stem Cells
April 12, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 485 MB VideoElena Ezhkova, Ph.D., discusses the role of Merkel cells in touch sensation and their connection to nerves. She shares research on skin cancer formation, focusing on the PRC1 complex's impact on gene expression. Ezhkova also investigates epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT), finding it contributes to cancer spread. Ezhkova offers insights for potential cancer treatments. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38335]
I Love This Film: Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar
April 10, 2024 21:00 - 10 minutes - 130 MB VideoWriter/producer Gabe Liedman and moderator Tyler Morgenstern discuss the film Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar, a screening programmed alongside a workshop on comedy writing. Liedman discusses the collaborative work of comedy and the unique comedic style of the film. He also shares his favorite jokes and moments in the movie, and how the film has been impactful for their own work as a comedian and screenwriter. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39565]
AI and Computer Tutoring
April 09, 2024 21:00 - 49 minutes - 437 MB VideoDespite effective computer tutoring software, no adaptive tutoring system has been developed and open-sourced to the field. In this program, Zachary Pardos, Associate Professor of Education at UC Berkeley, talks about efforts to create more equitable access to adaptive learning technology with the introduction of the first open-source adaptive tutoring system based on Intelligent Tutoring System principles. This system, called Open Adaptive Tutor, and its adaptive textbook library, have been ...
A Conversation with Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024
April 08, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 892 MB VideoAs part of the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, writers Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean have a far-reaching conversation about their work, inspirations and human connections with Dean Nelson, director of Point Loma Nazarene University's journalism program. Hornby is an award-winning author and Oscar-nominated screenwriter whose books include the best-selling novels "High Fidelity" and "About A Boy." His latest nonfiction book is "Dickens and Prince: A Particular Kind of Genius." Orlean is ...
Understanding Aging in the Real World: What Wearable Devices Reveal About How We Age Differently with Benjamin Smarr
April 05, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 443 MB VideoBenjamin Smarr Ph.D. discusses wearable tech in health research, stressing community engagement in data sharing. He explores sensors tracking temperature, heart rate, and more, noting the importance of naps for health. Smarr addresses reliability, access, and the link between sleep and conditions like dementia. He mentions ongoing research beyond temperature tracking, emphasizing inclusivity and health factors' consideration. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicin...
Intersections Presents Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar
April 04, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoAn electrifying harmonizer, Lisa Sanders’ heartfelt songs are genuine with deep meaning and conviction. Her music conveys a style that can only be described as soulful country blues, integrating influences of folk-pop, gospel, rock, and jazz. Writing, singing, and producing from her heart in nearly every genre for over three decades, Sanders continues to make an impact in the musical world. Joining her from the Los Angeles band, Water Tower, will be Kenny Feinstein, on guitars, mandolin, bass...
Careers in the Brewing Industry
April 01, 2024 21:00 - 6 minutes - 64.3 MB VideoThinking about changing careers and have an interest in brewing? Have you considered getting into the brewing industry? Kelly Nielsen, Ph.D, discusses the expanding field of brewing, the pathways into a career in the brewing industry, and the skills you will need to be successful. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 39082]
CARTA: Body Modification - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks
April 01, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 989 MB VideoPermanent body modification is a unique and variable practice among humans, not observed in other mammals. Despite being costly and risky, it is regularly performed. Scientific understanding of this phenomenon is nascent, prompting a symposium aiming to assess current research status and prioritize questions for the next decade. The event brings together academics and industry practitioners, exploring historical and contemporary practices like tattooing, piercing, finger amputation, and crani...
Cognitive Aging In The Oldest Old: Resilience And Risk Revealed
March 29, 2024 21:00 - 48 minutes - 496 MB VideoClaudia H. Kawas, M.D., addresses Alzheimer's disease and related conditions in older adults, noting the challenge of accurate diagnosis and the resemblance of other brain conditions to Alzheimer's. She introduces "resistance" and "resilience," explaining how some individuals remain cognitively intact despite brain changes. Kawas suggests declining dementia risk due to improved vascular health management, emphasizing the complexity of cognitive decline and the need for further research. Serie...
CWC Docs: Feels Good Man
March 29, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 517 MB VideoDirector Arthur Jones and producer Giorgio Angelini join moderator Chelsea Kai Roesch from UC Santa Barbara to discuss their film "Feels Good Man." They talk about working with artist Matt Furie and unpack the social and political contexts behind Pepe the Frog and its cooptation by the alt-right. They also reflect on the cinematic challenges in telling a story about the internet and discuss the larger implications of internet culture and political polarization in the United States. Series: "C...
Cultural Connections: Latinx and Chicanx Student Associations - A Mesa Redonda Dialogue
March 27, 2024 21:00 - 26 minutes - 320 MB VideoLatinx and Chicanx student organizations are more than just clubs. They provide ways to find your cultural compass, foster lifelong friendships, and amplify your voice in a supportive, empowering space. These organizations explore traditions, navigate challenges, and help students flourish both socially and academically. Hear how these organizations host events, discussions, and gatherings where diversity is embraced, ideas spark, and unity thrives. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [S...
Hold Fast: Envisioning Climate Change through the Art and Science of our Local Giant Kelp Forests
March 25, 2024 21:00 - 47 minutes - 558 MB VideoSouthern California’s giant kelp forests are ecosystems that are potentially vulnerable to the region’s warming waters, but unlike terrestrial forests, changes in these underwater ecosystems are largely invisible to most of us. Join biologist Mohammad Sedarat and artist Oriana Poindexter in an exploration of their collaboration on the aquarium’s new art exhibition, Hold Fast, an immersive journey through our local giant kelp forests. Learn how their unique perspectives are combined to provide...
Revisiting the Classics: Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
March 25, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes - 2.17 GB VideoTimothy Corrigan of the University of Pennsylvania joins moderator Patrice Petro to discuss Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s classic film Ali: Fear Eats the Soul. Together, they examine the larger body of work and influences of the German filmmaker, which include Brechtian aesthetics and classical Hollywood melodramas like that of Douglas Sirk. They also offer close readings of scenes from the film, analyzing themes of class, race, and gender and the social relations of melodrama. Series: "Carsey-W...
Intersections Presents the Adama Bilorou California Trio
March 22, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.28 GB VideoBorn in the rhythms of Burkina Faso and cradled by the tradition of the griots, Adama Bilorou knows how to transform his heritage into a melody of multiple nuances—a musical journey that crosses continents and cultures. Drawing inspiration from the sights and sounds of his childhood in the Ivory Coast and his later journeys to Italy, France, the United States and Burkina Faso—Adama Bilorou has creatively composed his uniquely beautiful score. Series: "Arts Channel " [Arts and Music] [Show ID:...
CARTA: Lip Plates in Ethiopia with Shauna LaTosky
March 22, 2024 21:00 - 23 minutes - 227 MB VideoIn the literature on lip plates in Southern Ethiopia there has been a strong emphasis on their socio-cultural importance and little information about their biocultural significance. Shauna LaTosky proposes that cultural keystone species theory and cultural keystone place theory could provide a useful frameworks for understanding relationships between the agro-pastoralist Mursi of Southern Ethiopia and the plant species and places that are integral to maintaining their cultural bodily practice...
Beyond the Hype: Unraveling AI Myths Realities and Governance
March 18, 2024 21:00 - 50 minutes - 472 MB VideoHow is AI reshaping industries and everyday life? And what are the ethical and societal implications of these changes? Brandie Nonnecke, Ph.D., Founding Director of the CITRIS Policy Lab at UC Berkeley, is navigating the intricate landscape of artificial intelligence, from its basic forms — such as narrow AI focused on specific tasks — to the aspirational concepts of generative AI that can be applied across various domains. In this program, Nonnecke gives a comprehensive understanding of A...
Inherited Black Futures Shaping Tomorrow Through Ancestral Craft with Jake Blount
March 16, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes - 326 MB VideoMusician Jake Blount delves into the intersection of Afrofuturism and folk music, particularly emphasizing its relevance in reshaping narratives of the past and envisioning alternative futures. He highlights the concept of the trans historic feedback loop, wherein the reinterpretation of historical narratives influences present and future understandings. Blount illustrates how this loop applies to his music, particularly in the context of addressing climate change. Blount's discussion extend...