Τα καλύτερα Future Science podcast (2024)

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Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI - Highlights - DANIEL GOLEMAN 11:57

17h ago11:57

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“AI is brilliant at cognitive empathy. However, the next kind is emotional empathy. Emotional empathy means: I know what you feel because I'm feeling it too. And this has to do with circuitry in the fore part of the brain, which creates a brain-to-brain circuit that's automatic, unconscious, and instantaneous. And emotions pass very well across th…

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The new frontier: qPCR vs ddPCR for cell and gene therapies 15:41

3d ago15:41

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In the fifth episode of The New Frontier podcast, we're joined by Paul Byrne, Senior Director of Genomics from ProtaGene (MA, USA). Paul describes his experience working with qPCR vs digital and digital droplet PCR assays and advises on their pros and cons, as well as when it's best to use each. We discuss how these assays can be optimized for cell…

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The Intricate Dance of the Brain and Immune System in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Adithya Gopinath 45:18

4d ago45:18

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In this episode, Dr. Adithya Gopinath shares his inspiring journey from a medical mystery patient to a pioneering researcher at the crossroads of neuroscience and immunology. The discussion centers on his current research exploring the interconnected roles of the central nervous system and the immune system in Parkinson's disease. Highlights: Perso…

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Author of Emotional Intelligence DANIEL GOLEMAN on Focus, Balance & Optimal Living 53:01

17h ago53:01

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How can we enhance our emotional intelligence and avoid burnout in a changing world? How can we regain focus and perform in an optimal state? What do we mean by ecological intelligence? Daniel Goleman is an American psychologist, author, and science journalist. Before becoming an author, Goleman was a science reporter for the New York Times for 12 …

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Feminism, Resistance & AI in the Global South w/ INTAN PARAMADITHA - Author of The Wandering 11:50

1d ago11:50

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“I've been playing with AI just to see what it can do. People who are not privileged with the skills of conceptualizing, the skills of abstract thinking, they will be replaced. And I'm just thinking about people from the Global South at this moment. People from the Global South have been working as supporters. They do a lot of support for creative …

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Exploring Science, Music, AI & Consciousness with MAX COOPER - Highlights 13:09

8d ago13:09

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“As technology becomes more dominant, the arts become ever more important for us to stay in touch the things that the sciences can't tackle. What it's actually like to be a person? What's actually important? We can have this endless progress inside this capitalist machine for greater wealth and longer life and more happiness, according to some metr…

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What can music teach us that science can’t? - MAX COOPER - Musician, Fmr. Computational Biologist 50:10

9d ago50:10

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How is being an artist different than a machine that is programmed to perform a set of actions? How can we stop thinking about artworks as objects, and start thinking about them as triggers for experiences? In this conversation with Max Cooper, we discuss the beauty and chaos of nature and the exploration of technology music and consciousness. Max …

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How does a changing climate affect our minds, brains & bodies? - Highlights - CLAYTON ALDERN 13:28

11d ago13:28

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"So, I am a data reporter at Grist. And what does that mean? I'm building statistical models of phenomena. I'm writing web scrapers and building data visualizations, right? I have quite a technical job in terms of my relationship with the field of journalism. I just don't think that those tools ought to be put on some kind of pedestal and framed as…

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How climate change is making us sick, angry & anxious - CLAYTON ALDERN - Neuroscientist turned Eco-Journalist 53:01

11d ago53:01

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How does a changing climate affect our minds, brains and bodies? Clayton Page Aldern is an award winning neuroscientist turned environmental journalist whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Economist, and Grist, where he is a senior data reporter. A Rhodes Scholar, he holds a Master's in Neuroscience and a Master's in Public Po…

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Navigating the Future of Brain Health and Innovation with Tom Hubbard 1:05:31

11d ago1:05:31

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In this episode of Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, host Deborah Westphal is joined by Tom Hubbard, Senior Vice President at the Network for Excellence in Health Innovation (NEHI). Together, they embark on an in-depth discussion about the intricate relationship between brain science and health policy, exploring…

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Bridging Cancer Research and Neurological Discoveries: A Deep Dive with Dr. Ignaty Leshchiner 58:18

18d ago58:18

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In this compelling episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal is joined by Dr. Ignaty Leshchiner, Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine and a 2024 Toffler Scholar. Dr. Leshchiner, a pioneer in computational biology and cancer bioinformatics, explores the intricate relationship between cancer research an…

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Unveiling the Neurological Frontier: In Conversation with Dr. Theodore Zwang 59:18

26d ago59:18

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Welcome to episode 2 "Research Renaissance," the podcast that delves into the enigmatic world of brain science, showcasing the brilliant minds and groundbreaking research that shape our understanding of the brain's potential. Hosted by Deborah Westphal and supported by the visionary insights of the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, this series is a t…

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Advancing Alzheimer's Research with Stem Cells and Genetics with Dr. Julia TCW 55:30

26d ago55:30

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Welcome to the Research Renaissance podcast, brought to you by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. In this episode, host Deborah Westphal is joined by Dr. Julia TCW, a leading figure in the field of brain science, focusing on the use of stem cells and genetics to combat Alzheimer's disease. Together, they delve into the current state and future of …

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Engineering Insights: Revolutionizing Brain Imaging with Dr. Jeremias Sulam 55:28

26d ago55:28

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Welcome to Episode 3 of "Research Renaissance," the podcast that dives into the evolving landscape of brain science, brought to you by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. Hosted by Deborah Westphal, this series is a lighthouse for those captivated by the intricacies of the brain, the boundary-pushing research unraveling its secrets, and the brillia…

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Foundations of Futurism: Unveiling the Legacy of Alvin and Heidi Toffler 56:23

26d ago56:23

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Research Renaissance," a podcast where the frontiers of brain science unfold through engaging and insightful dialogues. Hosted by Deborah Westphal and brought to you by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, this series is a beacon for anyone intrigued by the complexities of the brain, the pioneering science probin…

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Navigating the Future of Brain Science with Dr. Amy Bernard 58:35

26d ago58:35

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In this enlightening episode of Research Renaissance, we journey into the future of brain science with Dr. Amy Bernard, the Director of Life Science at the Kavli Foundation. Together, we explore the intersections of bioscience and technology, academia, and philanthropy, unraveling how these domains are shaping groundbreaking advancements in underst…

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How can music help us expand our understanding of consciousness & AI? - Highlights - DUSTIN O’HALLORAN 10:16

29d ago10:16

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“The album 1 0 0 1 is really like a journey from our connection with nature to where we are now, in this moment where we're playing with technology. We're almost in this hybrid space, not fully understanding where it's going. And it's very deep in our subconscious and probably much greater than we realize. And it sort of ends in this space where th…

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Consciousness, AI & Creativity with DUSTIN O’HALLORAN - Emmy Award-winning Composer 51:02

30d ago51:02

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What will happen when Artificial General Intelligence arrives? What is the nature of consciousness? How are music and creativity pathways for reconnecting us to our humanity and the natural world? Dustin O’Halloran is a pianist and composer and member of the band A Winged Victory for the Sullen. Winner of a 2015 Emmy Award for his main title theme …

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The Pursuit of Happiness - JEFFREY ROSEN - President & CEO of the National Constitution Center 12:27

1M ago12:27

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"There's no more empowering act for me than simply turning the devices off. The simple rule that I'm not allowed to browse in the morning until I've done my reading has opened up worlds. So much of tech and the net are designed to capture our attentions, to turn us into consumers rather than citizens, to fan our base passions and emotions, and to s…

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The Pursuit of Happiness - JEFFREY ROSEN - President & CEO of the National Constitution Center 42:38

1M ago42:38

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What is the true meaning of the pursuit of happiness? What can we learn from the Founding Fathers about achieving harmony, balance, tranquility, self-mastery, and pursuing the public good? Jeffrey Rosen is President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, where he hosts We the People, a weekly podcast of constitutional debate. He is also a pro…

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The new frontier: using LC–MS/MS for quantitative assays to support gene therapies 13:33

1M ago13:33

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In this episode of The New Frontier podcast, we're joined by Daniel Schulz-Jander, Senior Director of Mass spectrometry Bioanalysis at QPS Netherlands (Groningen). Daniel explains how he uses immune-precipitation and immunoaffinity LC–MS techniques for his work relating to macromolecular pharmaceuticals like gene therapies, as well as their benefit…

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The Transformative Power of Writing with ANDRE DUBUS III - Highlights 13:03

1M ago13:03

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"I am deeply concerned about the digital world. My deep concern about the handheld is it's casting everybody to be in a trance, and it's taking from them the only thing we have, which is the present moment. Everyone's walking around in a state of continuous partial attention." Andre Dubus III’s nine books include the New York Times’ bestsellers Hou…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & Redemption with ANDRE DUBUS III 55:21

1M ago55:21

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What can reading teach us about loss, healing, and survival? How can we transform anger into empathy? What can we learn from the creative act about turning personal setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth? Andre Dubus III’s nine books include the New York Times’ bestsellers House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days, and his m…

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Revolutionizing Sustainability: BERTRAND PICCARD's Path to a Cleaner Planet - Highlights 11:26

1M ago11:26

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"So it's what you do with the invention that's important. And with AI, it's exactly the same. If you make deep fakes, I think you can just destroy trust and confidence in the world because you will never know what is true and what is false, but if you use AI to balance the grid, to incorporate renewable energies that are intermittent, the storage, …

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Beyond the Horizon: Pioneering Green Aviation with BERTRAND PICCARD - Aviator, Explorer, Environmentalist 55:23

1M ago55:23

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What is the future of green aviation? How do we share environmental solutions to unite people and change the climate narrative from sacrifice and fear to enthusiasm and hope? Bertrand Piccard is a notable Swiss environmentalist, explorer, author, and psychiatrist. His ventures include being the first to travel around the world in a non-stop balloon…

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Who were the Neanderthals? - Highlights - DR. LUDOVIC SLIMAK 14:07

2M ago14:07

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"AI is a fascinating question. You know children are sponges. They look and say this is something different. So your values are no longer good enough for the future. And this is what we are confronted with with AI. And that's a fantastic tool, but at a certain moment, this technology will evolve and become super efficient and smarter than we are. A…

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Will human efficiency destroy the planet and us? - DR. LUDOVIC SLIMAK - Author of The Naked Neanderthal 56:51

2M ago56:51

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Who were the Neanderthals? And what can our discoveries about them teach us about intelligence, our extractivist relationship to the planet, and what it means to be human? Ludovic Slimak is a paleoanthropologist at the University of Toulouse in France and Director of the Grotte Mandrin research project. His work focuses on the last Neanderthal soci…

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Simplifying Tech Complexities & Cultivating Tech Talent w/ Dustin Gaspard, Managing Consultant @ Excella 42:53

2M ago42:53

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Join our guest Dustin Gaspard, Managing Consultant @ Excella, as we explore the transformative power of integrating the human element into technology for organizational success. Dive into stories of tech community revival, the convergence of complex projects with business strategy, and the emerging tech shaping our future. Discover why human insigh…

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How can we imagine future societies that are sustainable & enjoyable for all? - Highlights - PAOLA SPINOZZI 11:53

2M ago11:53

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“I want to quote a poem because it's not only a poem. It's a poem rethought by and revisited by a conceptual artist. It's called "All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace". So this originally is a 1967 poem by an American author Richard Brautigan, but then in 2021, it became a video by Turkish artist Memo Akten. This video brings together an am…

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Literature, Humanities & Sustainability: PAOLA SPINOZZI - Coordinator, Phd Programme, Environmental Sustainability & Wellbeing, UNIFE 41:36

2M ago41:36

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How can we create positive change? What does it mean to have an ecological mind? How can interdisciplinary collaborations help us move beyond educational silos and create sustainable futures? Paola Spinozzi is Professor of English Literature at the University of Ferrara and currently serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation. She is th…

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Breaking down barriers for women in tech: an interview with Tina Marshall 16:15

2M ago16:15

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Breaking down barriers for women in tech: an interview with Tina Marshall by Future Science GroupΑπό τον Future Science Group

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corps controlling everything? - Highlights - KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI 14:22

2M ago14:22

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“I write science fiction, so it's fascinating from a technological standpoint, but we have dozens and dozens of years of science fiction warning us about technology unchecked. The irony is that now so many of those science fiction stories have probably been used to feed the AI training algorithms that they are now repurposing and ripping off. So it…

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Comics, Music, Ethics & AI: KYLE HIGGINS, KARINA MANASHIL & KID CUDI on the Making of Moon Man 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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What does the future hold for our late-stage capitalist society with mega-corporations owning and controlling everything? How can the world-building skills of the makers of films and comics help us imagine a better future? Kyle Higgins is an Eisner award-nominated #1 New York Times best-selling comic book author and award-winning filmmaker known fo…

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Tech, Spirituality & Selfhood: TARA ISABELLA BURTON - Author of Here in Avalon, Social Creature, & Self-Made 9:20

2M ago9:20

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"So everyone should probably throw their smartphones in a river, myself included. And I think that it is hard. There's never going to be a version where you get the right answer, and suddenly your life falls into place, and everything's perfect. And that's not what it's supposed to be for anyway. And I think there is a tendency in self-care circles…

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Climate Education: Does Healing the Planet Begin in the Classroom? - BRYCE COON - Director of Education - EarthDay.ORG 36:00

2M ago36:00

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How can we better educate young people about the future & the planet? How can we address eco-anxiety while providing students with climate optimism, hope, and solutions? Bryce Coon is the Director of Education at EarthDay.ORG, a nonprofit that champions climate education for all students and is the global driving force behind Earth Day. Previously,…

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Uncovering the link between cancer disparities and climate change 14:35

2M ago14:35

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What disparities exist in cancer screening and how does this impact patient outcomes? Listen to our latest podcast episode with Kilan Ashad-Bishop (American Cancer Society) to find out about the intersection between science, health, and society.Από τον Future Science Group

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KATHLEEN ROGERS - President of EarthDay.ORG - Planet vs. Plastics Campaign 2024 44:37

2M ago44:37

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How can we reimagine a world without plastic? How can we push governments and companies to admit what they know about the health impacts of plastics and change public policy? Kathleen Rogers is the President of EARTHDAY.ORG. Under her leadership, it has grown into a global year-round policy and activist organization with an international staff. She…

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The Convergence of Tech and Purpose in Leadership w/ Pankaj Prasoon, Sr. Director Product Management @ Microsoft, Author of "Leading with Purpose: Igniting Success, Inspiring Teams, and Creating Positive ... 45:57

2M ago45:57

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In this episode, we'll dive deep into how the integration of technology with a clear, purpose-driven approach is revolutionizing leadership and organizational strategies. Whether you're a business leader, tech professional, or an aspiring changemaker, these insights will equip you with the knowledge to integrate technology and leadership in a way t…

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AI-driven early disease detection: an interview with Jim Kean 28:19

2M ago28:19

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AI-driven early disease detection: an interview with Jim Kean by Future Science GroupΑπό τον Future Science Group

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The Unseen Invasion of Microplastics in Our Lives - KATHLEEN ROGERS - President of EarthDay.ORG 12:51

2M ago12:51

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Microplastics and nanoplastic pollution are currently blanketing the planet. They are in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink, infiltrating our bodies and even brains and human embryos. Coca-Cola alone sells 100 billion+ single-use plastic bottles each year, ending up in landfills and the ocean. Earth’s population will reach …

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The new frontier: immunogenicity testing for cell and gene therapies with Johanna Mora 11:01

2M ago11:01

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In this episode, we spoke to Senior Director Johanna Mora about her experience with immunogenicity testing for cell and gene therapies (CGTs) and how she prepared for the expansion of BMS's portfolio to include CGTs. We discuss the importance of having diverse teams with a broad range of experiences to solve complex problems, as well as the role of…

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The new frontier: regulatory implications for cell and gene therapies with Kimberley Buytaert-Hoefen 18:01

2M ago18:01

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In the first episode of this series, we spoke to Executive Director and Global Head of Regulatory Services Kimberley Buytaert-Hoefen about her experience with cell and gene therapy (CGT) approvals and the barriers to getting these important therapeutics to the patient. Kim advises early regulatory interaction and collaboration to improve the succes…

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Forty Years in Hollywood - Highlights - ED ZWICK 16:25

3M ago16:25

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Ed Zwick is a writer, director, and producer who's been active in the film industry for over 40 years. He has been nominated for two Golden Globes for directing the films Glory and Legends of the Fall and received an Academy Award as one of the producers of Shakespeare in Love. Zwick continues to work with his longtime friend and partner, Marshall …

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ED ZWICK - Academy Award-winning Writer, Director & Producer - Glory, The Last Samurai, Shakespeare in Love, Thirtysomething 49:07

3M ago49:07

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Ed Zwick is a writer, director, and producer who's been active in the film industry for over 40 years. He has been nominated for two Golden Globes for directing the films Glory and Legends of the Fall and received an Academy Award as one of the producers of Shakespeare in Love. Zwick continues to work with his longtime friend and partner, Marshall …

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JONATHAN YEO - Celebrated Portrait Artist on the Importance of Connection & Intuitive Intelligence 47:28

3M ago47:28

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How can the arts help cultivate our intuitive intelligence? What does visual art teach us about consciousness and the human condition? Jonathan Yeo is one of the world’s leading figurative artists and portrait painters. From celebrated figures such as Sir David Attenborough, peace activist Malala Yousafzai, the Duke of Edinburgh, Nicole Kidman, and…

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How can the arts help cultivate our intuitive intelligence? - Highlights - JONATHAN YEO 12:19

3M ago12:19

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"I'm optimistic about education. There will likely be more traffic between technology and the arts. The tech world needs more creative-minded people and less literal people who have some understanding of how things work. With Jony Ive, you've got someone who designed the iPhone and was very interested in photography himself. We were talking about d…

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Convergence of IT and Innovation w/ Merced Gonzales, CIO/CTO @ HNI Healthcare 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Join our guest Merced Gonzales, CIO/CTO @ HNI Healthcare, as we're going to delve deep into the rapidly evolving realm of healthcare IT. We explore the cutting-edge technologies that are currently transforming the landscape of healthcare efficiency and decision-making. Merced will share insights into the revolutionary impact of data analytics in he…

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How has our biology shaped world history? - Highlights - LEWIS DARTNELL 13:13

3M ago13:13

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"AI is neither inherently good nor inherently bad. It promises both enormous potential and capability from helping with medical diagnosis and catching cancer early or removing a lot of tedium and repetitive nature of many jobs. It can make a lot of great contributions. It's how we control that technology by making active decisions that can be the p…

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LEWIS DARTNELL - Author of Origins: How the Earth Made Us & Being Human: How Our Biology Shaped World History 46:09

3M ago46:09

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How have our psychology and cognitive biases altered the course of human history? What would you do if you had to rebuild our world from scratch? Lewis Dartnell is an author, researcher, and holds the Professorship in Science Communication at the University of Westminster. He researches astrobiology and the search for microbial life on Mars. He als…

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How can we develop AI systems that are more respectful, ethical, and sustainable? - Highlights - DR. SASHA LUCCIONI 12:25

3M ago12:25

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"My TED Talk and work are really about figuring out how, right now, AI is using resources like energy and emitting greenhouse gases and how it's using our data without our consent. I feel that if we develop AI systems that are more respectful, ethical, and sustainable, we can help future generations so that AI will be less of a risk to society. And…

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