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A Closer Look At...Prostate Cancer Treatments
December 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 808 MB VideoLeslie Crews, PhD, J. Kellogg Parsons, MD, Rana McKay, MD, and Christina Jamieson, PhD discuss the next generation of cancer treatments. They are joined by Lenny Green who shares the story of his cancer treatment. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36547]
Biological Impacts of Oxygen Loss in the Ocean: The Blinding Truth
December 20, 2020 21:00 - 47 minutes - 389 MB VideoJoin Scripps postdoctoral scholar Lillian McCormick for an in depth look at how and why oxygen is changing in the ocean and how her research is providing insight into the impacts of low oxygen on vision in marine invertebrates. Learn about her new research results, her plans for future investigations and what we can do about oxygen decline in the ocean. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 36570]
The Queen's Gambit with Series Co-creator Scott Frank
December 19, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 671 MB VideoModerator Patrice Petro joins series co-creator Scott Frank in a discussion of Netflix’s series The Queen’s Gambit. Their discussion explores the drama of chess, the process of adapting a complex novel to the screen, and the role of the child prodigy. Frank discusses working with world renowned chess masters in the development of fictional games, and issues involved in production, casting and design for the series. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36683]
Making 2021 the Year of Wisdom - Research on Aging
December 18, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 746 MB VideoFor over two decades, geriatric psychiatrist Dilip Jeste, MD, has led the search for the biological and cognitive roots of wisdom. In this talk, Dr. Jeste reflects on the emerging field of the neurobiology of wisdom, its promise to help alleviate the modern epidemic of loneliness, and ways to nurture and grow this complex trait. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36624]
Subversives: Blood Quantum
December 17, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 655 MB VideoWriter/director Jeff Barnaby sat down with discussant Chelsea Vowel and Moderator Tyler Morgenstern to discuss his subversive zombie plague film, Blood Quantum. This discussion explored how the film took the contagion narrative and flipped it on its head. The speakers explored how the film confronts the violent history of Canadian settler-colonialism through its thoughtful use of genre, language, and narrative. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 36613]
A Hotel for the Socially Conscious Traveler
December 16, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 455 MB VideoHotel con Corazón offers socially conscious travelers the opportunity to stay at a boutique hotel in developing countries, and as they have a wonderful experience, they allocate their profits to funding educational projects to allow at-risk children to finish their basic education. Hear from founder Marcel Zuidhof and panelists from the AIM2Flourish program about the companies beginnings and their goals for the future. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 36468]
Sustainably Stunning Ethically Made: Tamga Designs
December 16, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 438 MB VideoTAMGA Designs has created a supply chain that focuses on ethical treatment of garment workers, and environmentally-friendly dyes and fabrics in an industry infamous for its mistreatment of workers, pollution of air and waterways, and intense use of water and chemicals. In this engaging panel discussion, founder Eric Dales shares the company's story and ethos. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 36370]
No Common Cold: Viruses Can Cause HPV Related Cancers
December 14, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 453 MB VideoThis presentation explores how head and neck cancers caused by HPV differ from those caused by smoking and the key role of radiotherapy in the treatment of HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36504]
Birds of Prey: Script to Screen
December 13, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 634 MB VideoModerator Matt Ryan joined screenwriter/co-producer Christina Hodson in a conversation about the chaotic, funny, action-packed movie Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). This discussion explored the transformation of the story from the Birds of Prey comics to the screen, as well as the major themes of emancipation, independence, and finding your own path. Christina Hodson offered an inside look at the narrative, characters, and character relationships within t...
Script to Screen: Birds of Prey
December 13, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 634 MB VideoModerator Matt Ryan joined screenwriter/co-producer Christina Hodson in a conversation about the chaotic, funny, action-packed movie Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn). This discussion explored the transformation of the story from the Birds of Prey comics to the screen, as well as the major themes of emancipation, independence, and finding your own path. Christina Hodson offered an inside look at the narrative, characters, and character relationships within t...
No Beam Required! Inside-Out Radiotherapy: HDR Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer
December 11, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 749 MB VideoThis presentations explores the basic elements of prostate cancer anatomy, presentation, diagnosis and work-up and describe different techniques for treating prostate cancer with radiation including brachytherapy. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36503]
Rethinking and Reinventing Holiday Traditions
December 10, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 113 MB VideoHow can you have a festive holiday season during a pandemic? Get creative, be flexible, and set realistic expectations. Educators Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share tips and traditions to help your family navigate this time of year. Series: "Staying Sane: Tips for Parenting in Unprecedented Times" [Education] [Show ID: 36629]
The San Francisco Response to the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Pandemic: What Cities Can and Should Do
December 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 776 MB VideoDr. Tomás Aragón, San Francisco's health officer, is on the front line of the effort to limit the number of infections and deaths caused by the coronavirus in the Bay Area. The early government response is credited with mitigating the spread of infection compared to cities on the East Coast. As we enter another surge in cases, find out the latest. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36501]
A Closer Look at...Precision Immunotherapy
December 09, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 641 MB VideoEzra Cohen, M.D. and Judy Varner, Ph.D. discuss the next generation of cancer immunotherapies – drugs that harness the body’s immune system to kill cancer cells. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36137]
Ophthalmology: Our Vision - Health Talks
December 09, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 667 MB VideoHear about the latest innovations in vision care from experts from the Shiley Eye Institute and The Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology. Robert N. Weinreb, MD, Sally Baxter, MD, MSc, Eric Nudleman MD, PhD, and Derek Welsbie, MD, PhD join David A. Brenner, MD to discuss retina, glaucoma, and cornea research and care. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36596]
General H. R. McMaster in Conversation with Lowell Bergman
December 08, 2020 21:00 - 55 minutes - 673 MB VideoGeneral H.R. McMaster ranks among his generation's most distinguished scholar-soldiers. An acclaimed historian, his military service has spanned from West Point to Iraq and Afghanistan, to the Pentagon and the Oval Office. Now a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, General McMaster is the author of Battlegrounds (2020). In conversation with Lowell Bergman, he discusses challenges facing the Free World and the case for responsible US leadership in world affairs. Series: "UC Public Policy C...
Meeting Humanitarian Needs: NeedsList
December 08, 2020 21:00 - 36 minutes - 442 MB VideoNeedsList was founded to improve the response to humanitarian and natural disasters so that the needs of people experiencing displacement can be met in an efficient, sustainable, dignified manner. Founder Natasha Freidus shares how NeedsList operates and the importance of doing business for good. She is joined in conversation by 2020 Flourish Prize winners who share her passion for sustainable business. Series: "Education Channel" [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 36379]
Dr. Anthony Fauci at the Berkeley Forum
December 07, 2020 21:00 - 43 minutes - 515 MB VideoThis interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the leading experts on the American response to COVID-19, explores what the country is doing to control the disease’s spread. Dr. Fauci is the Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and a current member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Dr. Fauci will discuss how the coronavirus could affect the ability of colleges to re-open safely and the broader impact of the virus on our country. Series: "UC Public ...
Climate Change and Public Health: Modernizing Community Resilience and Disaster Preparedness
December 07, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 867 MB VideoWhy is San Francisco particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change? The San Francisco department of Public Health and the California Strategic Growth Council are assessing the problems and creating plans for dealing with extreme heat, air quality, power disruption and a built infrastructure can withstand changing conditions. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36492]
Subversives: Pee-wee's Playhouse
December 06, 2020 21:00 - 52 minutes - 626 MB VideoModerator Cheri Steinkellner joined writer/actor George McGrath (Globey/Pterri/Cowntess/Fish) and artist/designer/puppeteer Wayne White (Dirty Dog/Randy/Mr. Kite), as well as writer Bill Steinkellner in a conversation about the iconic Saturday morning television program Pee-wee's Playhouse. This freewheeling discussion explored the radical visual style, origins, and enduring legacy of the franchise that centered around the subversive and bizarre Pee-wee Herman character. The panelists offered...
Cell Stress Impairs Cell Type Identity in Organoids - Breaking News in Stem Cells
December 06, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 664 MB VideoArnold Kriegstein, MD, PhD presents his paper as published in the January 29, 2020 issue of Nature Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35457]
Targeting COVID-19 Viral Enzymes in an Evolving Landscape of Publishing and Peer Review
December 05, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 701 MB VideoUCSF scientists studying a key enzyme used by the virus that causes COVID-19 have identified chemical building blocks that might eventually be used to make an antiviral drug. The chemical fragments could bind to and disable the enzyme, called the “macro domain,” which is a crucial part of the SARS-CoV-2 virus’s ability to replicate in human cells. James Fraser discusses the finding from this research. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36500]
Population Health Risks of a Changing Climate
December 04, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 855 MB VideoClimate change affects the health of all Americans. The adverse health consequences are projected to worsen with additional climate change. Kristie Ebi, University of Washington, explains that proactive adaptation policies and programs reduce the risks and impacts from climate-sensitive health outcomes and from disruptions in healthcare services. Additional benefits to health arise from explicitly accounting for climate change risks in infrastructure planning and urban design. Series: "Mini M...
The Road to Clean Water: Grosche International Inc.
December 04, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 456 MB VideoGrosche International Inc. is in the business of tea and coffee products but also in the business of action. Action to take action, and better the lives of those who are not able on their own, teaching developing communities how to make, install and maintain water filtration systems and providing communities with the tools to succeed. Megan Buchter talks with CEO Helmi Ansari and teacher Matthew Mulhern about the mission of the company and inspiring a new generation of change makers. Series:...
The Road to Clean Water: Grosche International
December 04, 2020 21:00 - 37 minutes - 456 MB VideoGrosche International Inc. is in the business of tea and coffee products but also in the business of action. Action to take action, and better the lives of those who are not able on their own, teaching developing communities how to make, install and maintain water filtration systems and providing communities with the tools to succeed. Megan Buchter talks with CEO Helmi Ansari and teacher Matthew Mulhern about the mission of the company and inspiring a new generation of change makers. Series:...
What’s Next for Democracy: Social Safety Net in America with Robert Reich
December 04, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 214 MB VideoRobert Reich reflects on the recent election; the presidential contest and initiative results. He also discusses UBI, income inequality and what he'd like to see in a Biden administration. Recih is a former Labor Secretary and currently Professor of Public Policy at the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 36611]
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials - Exploring Ethics
December 03, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 984 MB VideoWho will be getting COVID-19 vaccines and when? Susan Little, MD works with the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN), leading Phase III efficacy trials for COVID-19 vaccines and monoclonal antibodies. In this timely talk, Dr. Little shares an overview current COVID-19 vaccine trials (including Phizer and Moderna) and discusses the ethical dimensions of vaccine distribution. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 36310]
A Deep Look into: Social Inequities and Suffering Caused by COVID-19 - Reports from the Front Lines - Maria Araneta: The Color of COVID
December 02, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 101 MB VideoMaria Araneta, Professor of Epidemiology and Family and Preventative Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine describes how social inequity has disproportionately effected non-white communities throughout the region and across the country, and actions to address this inequity. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36609]
Politics and Division: The Sociology of Climate Change and Science Denial
December 02, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 822 MB VideoAre humans rational beings guided by facts and information or do our moral views, desires, affiliations and motivations influence our perception of facts? Increasingly distrust in the science of climate change is rooted in different exposure to media/information and tied to political ideology. Dr. Gina Solomon says that the debate on the science is actually a debate on the solution and discusses ways to communicate about climate science. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health a...
A Deep Look into: Social Inequities and Suffering Caused by COVID-19-Reports from the Front Lines - Maria Araneta: The Color of COVID
December 02, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 101 MB VideoMaria Araneta, Professor of Epidemiology and Family and Preventative Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine describes how social inequity has disproportionately effected non-white communities throughout the region and across the country, and actions to address this inequity. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36609]
Subversives: The Great Dictator
December 02, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 652 MB VideoProfessor Maggie Hennefeld talks about the subversive nature of Charlie Chaplin’s famous WWII satire in this Q&A for The Great Dictator. Hennefeld also examines the debate over the effectiveness of its deployment of comedy to critique the cruelty of fascism. Alongside moderator Miguel Penabella, Hennefeld invites us to think about the controversiality of this film for its time and how it compares to our understanding of the film in the present day. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [S...
A Deep Look into: Social Inequities and Suffering Caused by COVID-19 - Reports from the Front Lines - Jess Mandel: COVID-19 at UC San Diego and in the Border Area
December 01, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 94 MB VideoDr. Jess Mandel, Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at UC San Diego Health details the actions taken by UC San Diego Health to address COVID-19 patient care by UC San Diego Health in San Diego and in our border region. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36608]
A Deep Look into: Social Inequities and Suffering Caused by COVID-19-Reports from the Front Lines - Jess Mandel: COVID-19 at UC San Diego and in the Border Area
December 01, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 94 MB VideoDr. Jess Mandel, Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at UC San Diego Health details the actions taken by UC San Diego Health to address COVID-19 patient care by UC San Diego Health in San Diego and in our border region. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36608]
A Deep Look into: Social Inequities and Suffering Caused by COVID-19 - Reports from the Front Lines - Francesca Torriani: Enabling the Return to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Scalable and Practical Solutions
November 30, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 142 MB VideoDr. Francesca Torriani, Infectious Disease Specialist at the UC San Diego School of Medicine describes protocols to enable working and education during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides examples of effective protocols that have been utilized. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36610]
A Deep Look into: Social Inequities and Suffering Caused by COVID-19-Reports from the Front Lines - Francesca Torriani: Enabling the Return to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic-Scalable and Practical Solutions
November 30, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 142 MB VideoDr. Francesca Torriani, Infectious Disease Specialist at the UC San Diego School of Medicine describes protocols to enable working and education during the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides examples of effective protocols that have been utilized. Series: "A Deep Look into the Future of Biology" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36610]
Close to the Heart: Modern Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
November 30, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 747 MB VideoThis program describes the ways in which new technology can help better protect the heart during radiation therapy for breast cancer and explores the stepwise progress towards shorter courses of treatment for breast cancer patients. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36502]
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox - Symposium Questions Answers and Discussion
November 29, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 780 MB VideoQ&A session from the Comparative Anthropogeny symposium - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox. Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox: Kristen Hawkes - Ancient Grandmothers African Savannas
November 28, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 199 MB VideoEach species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly h...
Women of The Gulag
November 27, 2020 21:00 - 57 minutes - 692 MB VideoModerator Alexandra Noi joins author Paul Gregory and director Marianna Yarovskaya in this Q&A for a discussion about their inspiring collaboration on Women of the Gulag. This book and documentary traverse the stories of the victims and survivors of the Gulag, demonstrating the resilience, suffering, and silencing of the women who lived under Stalins dictatorship. The conversation between Gregory, Yarovskaya, and Noi gives insight to their involvement with the project, the difficulties of tel...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox: Todd Preuss - Brains
November 27, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 172 MB VideoEach species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly h...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox - Alyssa Crittenden Kristen Hawkes Margaret Schoeninger
November 26, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 575 MB VideoEach species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly h...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox - Robert Kluender Aniruddh Patel Iain Davidson
November 25, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 528 MB VideoEach species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly h...
Detecting Bias in a World of Sensational Headlines
November 24, 2020 21:00 - 58 minutes - 689 MB VideoIn a world of clickbait, it is hard for people to receive information without reacting emotionally. Can artificial intelligence provide a way to measure bias and validate content? VeriCrypt autonomously measures objectivity in news from 30,000 providers using AI. Tamara Zubatiy, CEO and co-founder of VeriCrypt, discusses the challenges of validating algorithms and navigating human biases. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 36273]
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox - Tetsuro Matsuzawa Linda Marchant Barry Bogin
November 24, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 555 MB VideoEach species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly h...
Architectural Masterpiece: Paving the Way for the Future - UC San Diego Geisel Library
November 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.31 GB VideoIt has been called many things—a spaceship, a large mushroom, an enormous concrete and glass jewel held aloft by concrete fingers … the list goes on. UC San Diego’s flagship building, Geisel Library, fascinates and captures the imaginations of all who encounter it. At this virtual event, a panel of experts peel back the layers of its history and explore the basic architectural principles that make this icon an architectural masterpiece. Lynda Corey Claassen, director of Special Collections & ...
COVID-19: The Science of How We Got Here and Where We Are Headed
November 23, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 776 MB VideoAs the United States continues to set new daily record levels for coronavirus cases Dr. George Rutherford, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at UCSF, explores what we know about SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and what the future holds. He talks about intervention, vaccines and models of super spreading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36498]
Subversives: Sorry to Bother You with Boots Riley
November 22, 2020 21:00 - 53 minutes - 635 MB VideoWriter, director, and musician Boots Riley talks about labor politics, surrealism, and hip-hop music in this Q&A for his 2018 subversive comedy Sorry to Bother You. Boots’ dedication to a lifetime of activism and storytelling lent itself to his insightful commentary about the social relevance and ideological impact of his film. Alongside moderator Miguel Penabella, Boots takes us into his mind and shows us the importance of standing up for yourself and others in the face of adversity. Series:...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox: Alyssa Crittenden - The Foundations of Cooperative Breeding
November 22, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 134 MB VideoEach species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other and in contrast to our evolutionary cousins, and will also help to organize how and in what sequence distinctly h...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox - Introduction - Ajit Varki
November 22, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 50.2 MB VideoCARTA Co-Director Ajit Varki introduces the Comparative Anthropogeny symposium - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox. Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biologically enculturated" characteristics, both in relation to each other...
CARTA - Comparative Anthropogeny - Pascal Gagneux - Exploring The Human-Ape Paradox and the Matrix of Comparative Anthropogeny
November 22, 2020 21:00 - 3 minutes - 53.1 MB VideoCARTA Associate Director Pascal Gagneux introduces the Comparative Anthropogeny symposium Exploring the Human-Ape Paradox and its relation to the Matrix of Comparative Anthropogeny. Each species of our primate cousins is unique as it represents the outcome of independent evolution. Yet, humans appear to be a remarkable outlier as we have numerous characteristics so far un-described in any other primate. Why should this be? This symposium will address several important distinctly human "biolog...