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Prevention and Early Detection of Common Cancers
June 17, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 640 MB VideoJoin expert Dr. Judith Walsh as she discusses cancer screening and prevention strategies. Walsh talks about the significance of family history, genetic testing, and personalized risk assessment in making informed healthcare decisions. From the nuances of colorectal cancer screening to the complexities of breast cancer detection, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of modern screening techniques and their implications. Learn why it's crucial to use radiologic procedures judiciously and u...
How Not To Destroy The World With AI
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 530 MB VideoThis series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Stuart Russell, professor of computer science at the UC, Berkeley, discusses what AI is and how it could be beneficial to civilization. Russell is a leading researcher in artificial intelligence and the author, with Peter Norvig, of “Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach,” the standard text in the field. His latest book, “Human Comp...
California’s Mental and Behavioral Health Services
June 16, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 408 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Lauren Libero and Lucy Esralew provide an update on California's mental and behavioral health services. Dr. Ersalew, the senior supervising psychologist at the California Department of Developmental Services, and Dr. Libero, an Autism Program Specialist at the same department, discuss provisional eligibility for California regional center services for three and four-year-olds, updates on the DDS safety net initiative and related progr...
In A Whisper (A media voz)
June 15, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 636 MB VideoFilmmakers Heidi Hassan and Patricia Pérez Fernández discuss the making of their autoethnographic documentary In a Whisper (A media voz) with Cristina Venegas. They discuss a lifelong search for optimism during difficult times, which informed the tone of their film. Patricia Pérez Fernández elaborates on creating the films’ letters, as well as how they both restructured their own archival footage to shape the film. Spanish w/ English subtitles. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ...
Climate Economics and Communication: Naming and Valuing What Matters
June 14, 2023 21:00 - 53 minutes - 626 MB VideoAs humans, we benefit immensely from the ecosystems around us — including the ocean — in obvious and not-so-obvious ways. As climate change continues to affect these ecosystems, we must ask ourselves — what can we gain by safeguarding them? Join Bernie Bastien and Raiza Pilatowsky in an interactive talk that explores the need to recognize what we value about nature in order to find new and inspiring ways to protect our planet, and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. Series: "...
Down Syndrome: New Guidance for Care of Children and Adolescents
June 13, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 534 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Marilyn Bull presents new guidance for the care of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38864]
How AI Fails Us and How Economics Can Help
June 12, 2023 21:00 - 50 minutes - 390 MB VideoThis series on artificial intelligence explores recent breakthroughs of AI, its broader societal implications and its future potential. In this presentation, Michael Jordan, professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Statistics at UC Berkeley, discusses the how to connect research in economics with computer science and statistics, with a long-term goal of providing a broader conceptual foundation for emerging real-world AI systems, and to upend received wisdom in the computa...
How To Manage High Blood Pressure
June 10, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 858 MB VideoHaving a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basic, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices in how to measure blood pressure, treatment goals, diet, lifestyle and medications. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38791]
How Does ChatGPT Work?
June 09, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 197 MB VideoResponses are generated based on the patterns and information it has acquired during training. While ChatGPT lacks genuine understanding and operates based on statistical patterns rather than true comprehension, it has the ability to talk like a human. But, how does ChatGPT actually work? Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute professor Jingbo Shang breaks down how the large language model and artificial intelligence actually works. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 38931]
A Critical Look At Modern Eurocentric Anthropology
June 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.34 GB VideoFrench anthropologist Philippe Descola examines the evolution of modern thinking about societies. He argues that the rooting of the descriptive tools of the social sciences in Enlightenment philosophy has blinded us to the fact that what are loosely called ‘societies’ are in fact, for extra-moderns, assemblages that, unlike ours, contain and associate much more than just humans, either because their institutions are able to integrate other-than-humans into collectives, or because other-than-...
Improving Access to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities
June 08, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 461 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Dr. Hoangmai Pham discusses how to improve access to care for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38866]
Stravinsky: Firebird Suite
June 07, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 546 MB VideoThe La Jolla Symphony and Chorus Learning to Fly concert is conducted by Music Director Emeritus Steven Schick, and features Stravinsky’s energetic "Firebird Suite," a work whose premiere was so successful it catapulted the composer to international fame. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38946]
Current Events Education and Employment - Developmental Disabilities Update
June 06, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 210 MB VideoAs part of the 2023 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Wendy Tobias discusses the latest in education and employment for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38865]
What Is ChatGPT?
June 06, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes - 144 MB VideoIt is an incredible computer program that can chat with you just like a person would. It's like having a super-smart friend who knows a lot about everything! This program has been trained using tons of information from books, articles, and the internet, so it has a wide range of knowledge, but what truly is ChatGPT? Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute Assistant Professor Justin Eldridge breaks down the large language model chatbot and helps us understand the breakthroughs and implications of th...
Kouyoumdjian: Walking with Ghosts
June 05, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes - 309 MB VideoThe La Jolla Symphony and Chorus, under the baton of Music Director Emeritus Steven Schick, presents a captivating performance of "Walking with Ghosts" by esteemed composer Mary Kouyoumdjian. This poignant composition showcases Kouyoumdjian's remarkable talent and serves as a testament to her artistic vision. As a UC San Diego alumna, Kouyoumdjian has garnered widespread acclaim for her innovative and evocative works. "Walking with Ghosts" takes listeners on a hauntingly beautiful journey, bl...
A Conversation with Erin Jackson Laurie Leshin Natalia Molina and Lynn Sherr - Women in Leadership 2023
June 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 898 MB VideoOlympic champion Erin Jackson, director of the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Laurie Leshin, and professor of American Studies and Ethnicity at USC and author Natalia Molina sit down with Lynn Sherr for a wide-ranging discussion of women and society, personal journeys and hopes for the future. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37973]
Physical Activity and Brain Health in Aging
June 03, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes - 466 MB VideoEngaging in everyday physical activity can influence brain and cognitive health. Zvinka Z. Zlatar, Ph.D., shares how physical activity can potentially reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive issues. She reviews the current excercise recommendations for older adults and how digital devices can help us reach our goals. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38693]
Studying the Brain Through the Lens of Neurodevelopmental Disorders with Gaia Novarino - Breaking News in Stem Cells
June 02, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 608 MB VideoGaia Navarino shares her work on disorder-causing genetic mutations at the system, cellular and molecular level. With a focus on autism spectrum disorder, she explains techniques used to identify common pathophysiological mechanisms in ASD and how that could provide a framework for the development of effective pharmacological therapies. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38325]
Where Exactly is the Hip?
June 01, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 31.8 MB VideoJeff Barry, MD, explains the anatomy of the hip joint. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38809]
Minimally Supervised Learning and AI with Sanjoy Dasgupta - Science Like Me
May 31, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes - 337 MB VideoSanjoy Dasgupta, a UC San Diego professor, delves into unsupervised learning, an innovative fusion of AI, statistics, and algorithms, seeking to enable machines to learn from their environment without explicit instructions. His unique approach blends algorithmic theory with geometry and mathematical statistics, aiming to mimic human learning capabilities. This method broadens understanding of data interpretation, enhances pattern recognition, and improves decision-making processes. Through hi...
Demystifying VLSI Technology: Exploring Its Future Possibilities
May 30, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 856 MB VideoVery large-scale integration technology (VLSI) is the magic that helps us cram a huge amount of electronic components onto a tiny microchip, enabling the creation of smaller and more powerful electronic devices that we use in our daily lives. VLSI technology is a continually evolving field, and new advancements and innovations continue to be made by researchers and engineers worldwide. Carver Mead, the 2022 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Advanced Technology is widely regarded as one of the pioneers ...
Assignment China: Journalists in the People's Republic with Mike Chinoy
May 29, 2023 21:00 - 56 minutes - 601 MB VideoThe China beat is one of the toughest in journalism and one of the most important. How the U.S. media has covered the country has profoundly influenced American government policy and shaped public opinion in the U.S. and around the world. Journalist Mike Chinoy, author of the new book "Assignment China," and a former CNN Beijing Bureau Chief, talks about the experience reporting in China. His book chronicles the stories of American journalists who have covered China — from 1949 through the C...
The Right Time for Hip Replacement
May 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 19.6 MB VideoJeff Barry, MD, talks about when it is a good time for a hip replacement. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38807]
The Future of Low Back Pain Management
May 27, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 710 MB VideoIt is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Alexandra Chang di...
Build Muscle and Lower Insulin Levels More Health Benefits
May 23, 2023 21:00 - 2 minutes - 31.5 MB VideoCancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program looks at the role of adding muscle mass for overall body health. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38813]
Stephenson: An Elemental Music
May 22, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 246 MB VideoThe La Jolla Symphony and Chorus "Music of the Spheres" concert is conducted by Michael Gerdes, and features the world premiere of "An Elemental Music," by composer and Nee Commission winner Alex Stephenson. Series: "La Jolla Symphony & Chorus" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 38948]
SOARS: An Insider’s Look at Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator
May 22, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 495 MB VideoScripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) is a unique installation that's changing the way oceanographers study and understand processes that occur at the boundary between the ocean and the atmosphere. Join oceanographer Dale Stokes for an insider’s look at this one-of-a-kind ocean research laboratory. Learn how SOARS allows scientists to simulate varying ocean environments by controlling winds, waves and more! Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series"...
Physical Therapy for Back Pain
May 20, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 479 MB VideoIt is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Chun Chan and Katrina ...
A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson
May 19, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 982 MB VideoWhat's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, including "The Ministers for the Future," the "Mars" trilogy and "2312," which was a New York Times bestseller nominated for all seven of the majo...
Connecting Passion to Purpose with Neville Billimoria - Career Talks
May 18, 2023 21:00 - 26 minutes - 311 MB Video"When we can align what we love, with what we are good at, with what the world needs, and what others find valuable, we can unleash our true potential and purpose on this planet," says UC San Diego alum Neville Billimoria. He shares his journey from college to career and shares his tips for leading a fulfilling life at work and at home. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 38740]
What It Means To Be Curious With Nobel Laureate Barry Barish
May 17, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 560 MB VideoNobel Laureate and physicist Barry Barish, professor at UC Riverside, reflects on his life in science, being curious, experiencing imposter syndrome, and working in the field of physics with Brian Keating, host of the "Into the Impossible" podcast and professor of physics at UC San Diego. [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 38727]
Autumn Beat
May 17, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 455 MB VideoWriter/director Antonio Dikele Distefano and scholar/filmmaker Fred Kuwornu discuss the film Autumn Beat with Claudio Fogu. Distefano details his experiences writing books and magazines and his transition to cinematic work, as well as his experiences growing up as a young Black man in Italy. Kuwornu elaborates on the evolving Black cultural renaissance in Italy and the struggles involved with it. They reflect on the themes of the film, including disability, parenthood, self-expression, and le...
How Modern Slavery Touches Everyone
May 15, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 999 MB VideoModern slavery, which encompasses 45 million people around the world, is intricately linked to the economy, politics, violence and war, gender and the environment. In this panel discussion, Kevin Bales, professor of contemporary slavery and research director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, talks about the impact of contemporary slavery with three UC Berkeley professors, Arlie Hochschild, professor emerita, Department of Sociology, Enrique Lopezlira, Ph.D., director, Low-Wa...
Surgery for Back Pain
May 12, 2023 21:00 - 41 minutes - 256 MB VideoIt is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances in safe, evidence-based, and affordable treatments which are frequently underrecognized and underutilized. In this program, Dr. Alan Dang discusse...
Cancer Loves Sugar Tips to Reading Nutrition Labels
May 11, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 16.7 MB VideoWhat we eat -- and don’t eat -- is directly related to our health. Poor diets lead to poor health outcomes, including cancer. Dr. Donald Abrams, integrative oncologist at UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, is an expert on nutrition and cancer. Here Dr. Abrams talks about what he looks for on food nutrition labels. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38817]
Challenges and Opportunities Within North Central and South America
May 10, 2023 21:00 - 59 minutes - 707 MB VideoA thought leader and former professor of politics and international relations at Florida International University, Francisco O. Mora serves as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States. Ambassador Mora discusses the challenges and opportunities within the Americas. In prior positions, Ambassador Mora served as Director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center as Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Western Hemisphere. His opinion pieces and other commentaries have...
Music of the Spheres - La Jolla Symphony and Chorus
May 09, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 1.4 GB VideoThe La Jolla Symphony and Chorus "Music of the Spheres" concert is conducted by Michael Gerdes, and features Johannes Brahms’ colossal "German Requiem," which may have been inspired by the death of his mother in 1864, a loss which caused him profound grief. This large-scale work for orchestra, chorus, and soprano and baritone soloists is performed in German, a departure from the traditional Latin. This concert also features the world premiere of "An Elemental Music," by composer and Nee Commi...
The Cinema of Multispecies Encounters
May 08, 2023 21:00 - 46 minutes - 560 MB VideoModerator Peter Bloom is joined by Kim Knowles and Carrie Noland for a discussion of how contemporary experimental film represents multi-species relationships and dependencies. Together, they consider how experimental cinema can animate alternative understandings of the relations between human and non-human animals. Addressing questions of genre, style, narration, and performance, Knowles, Noland and Bloom highlight the political and aesthetic complexity of the cinematic representation of ani...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Questions Answers and Closing Remarks
May 07, 2023 21:00 - 49 minutes - 608 MB VideoThe origin of humans is a difficult scientific problem in evolution that is grounded in biology and molded by culture. Recent advances in neuroscience and artificial intelligence have led to synergies and surprising new hypotheses. Mysteries such as the origin of language and human sociality are being illuminated by these advances. This CARTA symposium will be explored by researchers at the frontiers of A.I., machine learning, language and sociality. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Resea...
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - The Evolution of Syntax and Pragmatics in a Gradualist Scenario with Eva Wittenberg
May 06, 2023 21:00 - 24 minutes - 202 MB VideoPragmatics poses a headache to developers of artificial systems. But how did language evolve to efficiently relay so much pragmatic trickery? Eva Wittenberg presents a new paper that builds on the idea that grammar evolved gradually, and with it, pragmatics. We argue that the simpler a grammar is, the stronger the reliance on pragmatic inferences for many aspects of meaning, including even basic questions such as who did what to whom. As grammars gradually evolve towards more complex systems,...
How Modern Slavery Impacts the Environment with Kevin Bales
May 05, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 848 MB VideoThere are 45 million enslaved people in the world today. The links between slavery, conflict, environmental destruction, economics and consumption began to strengthen and evolve in the 20th century. The availability of people who might be enslaved dramatically increased in line with population growth. According to Kevin Bales, professor of contemporary slavery and research director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, the large and negative environmental impact of modern slavery...
Big Screen: Now Voyager
May 03, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 442 MB VideoPatrice Petro and E. Ann Kaplan discuss Irving Rapper’s classic 1942 melodrama, Now, Voyager. Together, Petro and Kaplan situate the film historically in the context of the Second World War and the changing dynamics of the domestic and public spheres. They also address the film’s unique depiction of psychiatry and psychoanalysis, and consider its complex representation of mother-daughter relationships. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Humanities] [Show ID: 38776]
A Career Supporting Students with Mario Garibay
May 02, 2023 21:00 - 29 minutes - 357 MB VideoGrowing up in La Puente, California, Mario Garibay was inspired by his family to pursue a college education. He soon found himself immersed in a world of learning, campus connections, and extracurricular activities. He shares how he turned his love of college life into a career helping students thrive. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ID: 38260]
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - The Parallel Architecture in Language and Elsewhere with Ray Jackendoff
May 01, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 185 MB VideoParallel Architecture is a theory of the mental representations involved in the language faculty. These representations are organized in three orthogonal dimensions or levels: phonology, syntax, and semantics, correlated with each other through interface links. Words are encoded in all three levels and serve as part of the interface between sound and meaning. In the representation of an entire sentence, the words are spread out across the combinatoriality of the three levels. An important req...
Top Jobs in San Diego County 2023-2033
April 30, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 113 MB VideoHow do you find a fulfilling job with opportunities for advancement and financial stability? One way is to use data that looks at which industries are growing and what it takes to land that job. Kelly Nielsen, Ph.D, analyzes the job landscape in San Diego County over the next 10 years. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] [Show ID: 38612]
CARTA: Artificial Intelligence and Anthropogeny - Evolution of Birdsong Learning and Human Spoken Language with Erich Jarvis
April 29, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 170 MB VideoVocal learning is one of the most critical components of spoken language. It has only evolved several independent times among mammals and birds. Although all vocal learning species are distantly related and have closer relatives that are non-vocal learners, humans and the vocal learning birds have evolved convergent forebrain pathways that control song and speech imitation and production. Erich Jarvis presents an overview of the various biological hypothesis of what makes vocal learning and s...
Synthetic Human Embryos and Organs with Ali H. Brinvanlou - Breaking News in Stem Cells
April 28, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 818 MB VideoAli H. Brinvanlou, Ph.D., shares his work using in vitro attached human embryos and genome-edited synthetic embryos derived from human embryonic stem cells to learn the molecular, cellular, and embryological basis of early human development. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38324]
Creating a Native Youth Peer Court: Restorative Justice in Action
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 295 MB VideoFocused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]
Native Youth Court: Surviving Trauma Celebrating Tradition Connecting with Community
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes - 214 MB VideoHow can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]
Altiplano
April 26, 2023 21:00 - 55 minutes - 668 MB VideoCo-writer and co-director Jessica Woodworth joined moderator Stephen N. Borunda (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a post-screening discussion of her film Altiplano and the process of developing a film about environmental and indigenous exploitation in Peru. Woodworth reflected on the role of music in shaping the emotional experience of the film. She also shared details of how current ecological issues and the culture of the region contributed to the narrative. Moreover, she discussed the rea...