https://simplecast.com Big Brains Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die. en Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:00:13 +0000 https://big-brains.simplecast.com Big Brains https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2e7c76ad-7ecc-479b-8749-f0cb2f4f2dc5/a6bb7391-0c19-412c-9235-27ca5edc6296/3000x3000/bigbrains-ucpn-logo-largebrain-multicolor-rgb-black-3000.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://big-brains.simplecast.com episodic Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die. University of Chicago Podcast Network false https://feeds.simplecast.com/4FF7CAnQ Discovery, Ideas, bigbrains, research, science, storytelling, universityofchicago, education, paul rand, academic podcast, big brains, education podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast network, science podcast, matt hodapp University of Chicago Podcast Network uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com 6d3960ed-9129-4e31-96c6-b0432a3a2fb7 Could AI Models Forecast Extreme Weather Events? with Pedram Hassanzadeh What if we could predict the world’s most dangerous weather events—not days, but weeks in advance? Extreme events like heat waves, hurricanes, and floods cause massive loss of life and billions in damage, but they’re also some of the hardest events for traditional weather forecasting to predict.

In this episode, Assoc. Prof. Pedram Hassanzadeh of the University of Chicago explains why forecasting extreme weather has long pushed science to its limits—and how a new wave of AI models could transform the field at a time when climate change is making these events more common. By learning directly from decades of atmospheric data, these systems can generate forecasts faster, more cheaply, and in some cases more accurately than traditional models—even to predict freak ‘gray swan’ weather events no one has ever seen.


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]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/could-ai-forecast-extreme-weather-events-3SQGq4iw What if we could predict the world’s most dangerous weather events—not days, but weeks in advance? Extreme events like heat waves, hurricanes, and floods cause massive loss of life and billions in damage, but they’re also some of the hardest events for traditional weather forecasting to predict.

In this episode, Assoc. Prof. Pedram Hassanzadeh of the University of Chicago explains why forecasting extreme weather has long pushed science to its limits—and how a new wave of AI models could transform the field at a time when climate change is making these events more common. By learning directly from decades of atmospheric data, these systems can generate forecasts faster, more cheaply, and in some cases more accurately than traditional models—even to predict freak ‘gray swan’ weather events no one has ever seen.


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]]> Could AI Models Forecast Extreme Weather Events? with Pedram Hassanzadeh University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:16 What if we could predict the world’s most dangerous weather events—not days, but weeks in advance? Extreme events like heat waves, hurricanes, and floods cause massive loss of life and billions in damage, but they’re also some of the hardest events for traditional weather forecasting to predict. In this episode, Assoc. Prof. Pedram Hassanzadeh of the University of Chicago explains why forecasting extreme weather has long pushed science to its limits—and how a new wave of AI models could transform the field at a time when climate change is making these events more common. By learning directly from decades of atmospheric data, these systems can generate forecasts faster, more cheaply, and in some cases more accurately than traditional models—even to predict freak ‘gray swan’ weather events no one has ever seen. What if we could predict the world’s most dangerous weather events—not days, but weeks in advance? Extreme events like heat waves, hurricanes, and floods cause massive loss of life and billions in damage, but they’re also some of the hardest events for traditional weather forecasting to predict. In this episode, Assoc. Prof. Pedram Hassanzadeh of the University of Chicago explains why forecasting extreme weather has long pushed science to its limits—and how a new wave of AI models could transform the field at a time when climate change is making these events more common. By learning directly from decades of atmospheric data, these systems can generate forecasts faster, more cheaply, and in some cases more accurately than traditional models—even to predict freak ‘gray swan’ weather events no one has ever seen. false full 191 12a7f24c-ac02-4a96-9452-def44af78f79 Are Judges Too Powerful? The Rise of Universal Injunctions, with Samuel Bray In recent years, a judge in one state had gained the power to halt policies across the entire United States. Known as nationwide or universal injunctions, these actions have become one of the sweeping tools in the federal court—affecting cases ranging from student loan forgiveness to environmental policies to birthright citizenship.

How did universal injunctions become such a central feature of modern constitutional battles? And should one judge really be able to block a policy for the entire country? In this episode, UChicago legal scholar Samuel Bray explains the history and legal debate behind such actions, including his research which was cited more than a dozen times in the 2025 Supreme Court case Trump v. Casa, which examined how courts use this remedy—and whether injunctions fit within the Constitution’s design.


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]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/are-judges-too-powerful-the-rise-of-universal-injunctions-NyKAIHgs In recent years, a judge in one state had gained the power to halt policies across the entire United States. Known as nationwide or universal injunctions, these actions have become one of the sweeping tools in the federal court—affecting cases ranging from student loan forgiveness to environmental policies to birthright citizenship.

How did universal injunctions become such a central feature of modern constitutional battles? And should one judge really be able to block a policy for the entire country? In this episode, UChicago legal scholar Samuel Bray explains the history and legal debate behind such actions, including his research which was cited more than a dozen times in the 2025 Supreme Court case Trump v. Casa, which examined how courts use this remedy—and whether injunctions fit within the Constitution’s design.


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]]> Are Judges Too Powerful? The Rise of Universal Injunctions, with Samuel Bray University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:40:08 In recent years, a judge in one state had gained the power to halt policies across the entire United States. Known as nationwide or universal injunctions, these actions have become one of the sweeping tools in the federal court—affecting cases ranging from student loan forgiveness to environmental policies to birthright citizenship. How did universal injunctions become such a central feature of modern constitutional battles? And should one judge really be able to block a policy for the entire country? In this episode, UChicago legal scholar Samuel Bray explains the history and legal debate behind such actions, including his research which was cited more than a dozen times in the 2025 Supreme Court case Trump v. Casa, which examined how courts use this remedy—and whether injunctions fit within the Constitution’s design. In recent years, a judge in one state had gained the power to halt policies across the entire United States. Known as nationwide or universal injunctions, these actions have become one of the sweeping tools in the federal court—affecting cases ranging from student loan forgiveness to environmental policies to birthright citizenship. How did universal injunctions become such a central feature of modern constitutional battles? And should one judge really be able to block a policy for the entire country? In this episode, UChicago legal scholar Samuel Bray explains the history and legal debate behind such actions, including his research which was cited more than a dozen times in the 2025 Supreme Court case Trump v. Casa, which examined how courts use this remedy—and whether injunctions fit within the Constitution’s design. samuel bray, sam bray, supreme court, federal courts, federal judge, universal injunctions, nationwide injunctions, judiciary, judge shopping false full 190 d0ee7be5-bbbc-493f-a724-23e029a5c1a5 Could Data Centers Break Our Power Grid? with Andrew Chien Artificial intelligence may live in “the cloud,” but its footprint is firmly on the ground. As AI systems grow more powerful, the data centers that train and run them are consuming massive amounts of land, water and electricity—as well as reshaping regional power grids. What does this surge in demand mean for the environment, energy infrastructure, and the future of innovation?

In this episode, we speak with UChicago computer scientist Andrew Chien, an expert in large-scale computing and cloud computing, about why these data centers require so much power, why they’re stirring such controversy—and whether there are sustainable approaches that could keep our energy use in check.


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]]> Fri, 6 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/could-data-centers-break-our-power-grid-Amp9KLBu Artificial intelligence may live in “the cloud,” but its footprint is firmly on the ground. As AI systems grow more powerful, the data centers that train and run them are consuming massive amounts of land, water and electricity—as well as reshaping regional power grids. What does this surge in demand mean for the environment, energy infrastructure, and the future of innovation?

In this episode, we speak with UChicago computer scientist Andrew Chien, an expert in large-scale computing and cloud computing, about why these data centers require so much power, why they’re stirring such controversy—and whether there are sustainable approaches that could keep our energy use in check.


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]]> Could Data Centers Break Our Power Grid? with Andrew Chien University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:37:02 Artificial intelligence may live in “the cloud,” but its footprint is firmly on the ground. As AI systems grow more powerful, the data centers that train and run them are consuming massive amounts of land, water and electricity—as well as reshaping regional power grids. What does this surge in demand mean for the environment, energy infrastructure, and the future of innovation? In this episode, we speak with UChicago computer scientist Andrew Chien, an expert in large-scale computing and cloud computing, about why these data centers require so much power, why they’re stirring such controversy—and whether there are sustainable approaches that could keep our energy use in check. Artificial intelligence may live in “the cloud,” but its footprint is firmly on the ground. As AI systems grow more powerful, the data centers that train and run them are consuming massive amounts of land, water and electricity—as well as reshaping regional power grids. What does this surge in demand mean for the environment, energy infrastructure, and the future of innovation? In this episode, we speak with UChicago computer scientist Andrew Chien, an expert in large-scale computing and cloud computing, about why these data centers require so much power, why they’re stirring such controversy—and whether there are sustainable approaches that could keep our energy use in check. comptuers, chatgpt, data, ai, data centers, zero carbon cloud false full 189 8768ac50-8687-40f1-b873-a0a1b54a4bc2 Remarkable New Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries, with Mohamad Bydon When a two-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic injury that severed the connection between his skull and spine, doctors across Europe told his family there was no hope. His spinal cord was completely severed, and the injury was not considered survivable. But University of Chicago neurosurgeon Mohamad Bydon saw a possibility.

In this episode of Big Brains, Dr. Bydon walks us through the extraordinary, multi-stage surgery at UChicago that not only saved the boy’s life but helped him regain the ability to breathe, talk and move his fingers and toes. He examines the future of surgery for spinal cord injury patients—from minimally invasive surgery techniques to robotic surgery and AI to stem cell therapy—is even helping some paralyzed patients regain movement and even walk again after their injuries.


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]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/remarkable-new-treatments-spinal-cord-injuries-mohamad-bydon-Wxf2Y6z5 When a two-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic injury that severed the connection between his skull and spine, doctors across Europe told his family there was no hope. His spinal cord was completely severed, and the injury was not considered survivable. But University of Chicago neurosurgeon Mohamad Bydon saw a possibility.

In this episode of Big Brains, Dr. Bydon walks us through the extraordinary, multi-stage surgery at UChicago that not only saved the boy’s life but helped him regain the ability to breathe, talk and move his fingers and toes. He examines the future of surgery for spinal cord injury patients—from minimally invasive surgery techniques to robotic surgery and AI to stem cell therapy—is even helping some paralyzed patients regain movement and even walk again after their injuries.


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]]> Remarkable New Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries, with Mohamad Bydon University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:28 When a two-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic injury that severed the connection between his skull and spine, doctors across Europe told his family there was no hope. His spinal cord was completely severed, and the injury was not considered survivable. But University of Chicago neurosurgeon Mohamad Bydon saw a possibility. In this episode of Big Brains, Dr. Bydon walks us through the extraordinary, multi-stage surgery at UChicago that not only saved the boy’s life but helped him regain the ability to breathe, talk and move his fingers and toes. He examines the future of surgery for spinal cord injury patients—from minimally invasive surgery techniques to robotic surgery and AI to stem cell therapy—is even helping some paralyzed patients regain movement and even walk again after their injuries. When a two-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic injury that severed the connection between his skull and spine, doctors across Europe told his family there was no hope. His spinal cord was completely severed, and the injury was not considered survivable. But University of Chicago neurosurgeon Mohamad Bydon saw a possibility. In this episode of Big Brains, Dr. Bydon walks us through the extraordinary, multi-stage surgery at UChicago that not only saved the boy’s life but helped him regain the ability to breathe, talk and move his fingers and toes. He examines the future of surgery for spinal cord injury patients—from minimally invasive surgery techniques to robotic surgery and AI to stem cell therapy—is even helping some paralyzed patients regain movement and even walk again after their injuries. spinal cord injury, robotic surgery, mayo clinic, stem cell therapy, mohamad bydon false full 188 100d2459-6413-48f9-b97f-74799e860242 Can You Improve Your Working Memory and Attention? with Edward Awh In today’s world, our brains are overloaded with information, making it hard to focus and remember. But what are the true limits of the human mind—and why do they exist? And why are some people seem so much better than remembering things than others? In this episode, we talk with with Edward Awh, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. Whose lab studies how the brain controls focus, memory and attention.

His research explores the connection between attention and working memory, why our conscious awareness is far more limited than it feels, and what those limits mean for life in an information-saturated world. He explains what we can actually do to improve our memory—including one easy thing we can all do every day—and how using the “remote control of your mind” could help you focus your attention, given the limited space in our brains.


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]]> Thu, 5 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/can-you-improve-your-working-memory-and-attention-iNjU0xwL In today’s world, our brains are overloaded with information, making it hard to focus and remember. But what are the true limits of the human mind—and why do they exist? And why are some people seem so much better than remembering things than others? In this episode, we talk with with Edward Awh, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. Whose lab studies how the brain controls focus, memory and attention.

His research explores the connection between attention and working memory, why our conscious awareness is far more limited than it feels, and what those limits mean for life in an information-saturated world. He explains what we can actually do to improve our memory—including one easy thing we can all do every day—and how using the “remote control of your mind” could help you focus your attention, given the limited space in our brains.


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]]> Can You Improve Your Working Memory and Attention? with Edward Awh University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:36 In today’s world, our brains are overloaded with information, making it hard to focus and remember. But what are the true limits of the human mind—and why do they exist? And why are some people seem so much better than remembering things than others? In this episode, we talk with with Edward Awh, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. Whose lab studies how the brain controls focus, memory and attention. His research explores the connection between attention and working memory, why our conscious awareness is far more limited than it feels, and what those limits mean for life in an information-saturated world. He explains what we can actually do to improve our memory—including one easy thing we can all do every day—and how using the “remote control of your mind” could help you focus your attention, given the limited space in our brains. In today’s world, our brains are overloaded with information, making it hard to focus and remember. But what are the true limits of the human mind—and why do they exist? And why are some people seem so much better than remembering things than others? In this episode, we talk with with Edward Awh, a cognitive neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Chicago. Whose lab studies how the brain controls focus, memory and attention. His research explores the connection between attention and working memory, why our conscious awareness is far more limited than it feels, and what those limits mean for life in an information-saturated world. He explains what we can actually do to improve our memory—including one easy thing we can all do every day—and how using the “remote control of your mind” could help you focus your attention, given the limited space in our brains. awh lab, attention, ed awh, memory, brain, cognitive capacity, working memory, cognition false full 187 76d85d38-946a-4efc-ab3d-89bfc36db617 Why Knowing Your True Self Is So Difficult, with Eric Oliver The process of understanding who we are is a lifelong journey for many of us. For two decades, that question has been one that University of Chicago scholar Eric Oliver has asked his students in class—and inspired him to write a new book called "How to Know Your Self: The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are."

A renowned political scientist, Oliver draws upon science, philosophy, psychology and his personal experiences to better examine the mysteries of the human experience—and explore what it truly means to be “you.”


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]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-knowing-yourself-is-so-difficult-with-eric-oliver-XCu0zmiL The process of understanding who we are is a lifelong journey for many of us. For two decades, that question has been one that University of Chicago scholar Eric Oliver has asked his students in class—and inspired him to write a new book called "How to Know Your Self: The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are."

A renowned political scientist, Oliver draws upon science, philosophy, psychology and his personal experiences to better examine the mysteries of the human experience—and explore what it truly means to be “you.”


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]]> Why Knowing Your True Self Is So Difficult, with Eric Oliver University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:51 The process of understanding who we are is a lifelong journey for many of us. For two decades, that question has been one that University of Chicago scholar Eric Oliver has asked his students in class—and inspired him to write a new book called "How to Know Your Self: The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are." A renowned political scientist, Oliver draws upon science, philosophy, psychology and his personal experiences to better examine the mysteries of the human experience—and explore what it truly means to be “you.” The process of understanding who we are is a lifelong journey for many of us. For two decades, that question has been one that University of Chicago scholar Eric Oliver has asked his students in class—and inspired him to write a new book called "How to Know Your Self: The Art & Science of Discovering Who You Really Are." A renowned political scientist, Oliver draws upon science, philosophy, psychology and his personal experiences to better examine the mysteries of the human experience—and explore what it truly means to be “you.” self discovery, eric oliver, knowing, philosophy false full 186 7c3b3061-5a3e-48a1-a32f-86b7c7e3bcc4 The Breakthrough Quantum Sensor That Sees Inside Your Cells, with Peter Maurer What if we could precisely measure a cell at its most fundamental level? In this episode, we talk with the University of Chicago scientist Peter Maurer about how he and his colleagues made the breakthrough discovery of turning a protein found in living cells into the first biological quantum bit, also known as a qubit.

Maurer explains how quantum systems—once thought to be too fragile for real-world use—are becoming some of the most powerful sensors ever built, and what they could teach us about the brain, the body and more.


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]]> Thu, 8 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-breakthrough-quantum-sensor-that-sees-inside-your-cells-with-peter-maurer-z8rlE0Px What if we could precisely measure a cell at its most fundamental level? In this episode, we talk with the University of Chicago scientist Peter Maurer about how he and his colleagues made the breakthrough discovery of turning a protein found in living cells into the first biological quantum bit, also known as a qubit.

Maurer explains how quantum systems—once thought to be too fragile for real-world use—are becoming some of the most powerful sensors ever built, and what they could teach us about the brain, the body and more.


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]]> The Breakthrough Quantum Sensor That Sees Inside Your Cells, with Peter Maurer University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:41 What if we could precisely measure a cell at its most fundamental level? In this episode, we talk with the University of Chicago scientist Peter Maurer about how he and his colleagues made the breakthrough discovery of turning a protein found in living cells into the first biological quantum bit, also known as a qubit. Maurer explains how quantum systems—once thought to be too fragile for real-world use—are becoming some of the most powerful sensors ever built, and what they could teach us about the brain, the body and more. What if we could precisely measure a cell at its most fundamental level? In this episode, we talk with the University of Chicago scientist Peter Maurer about how he and his colleagues made the breakthrough discovery of turning a protein found in living cells into the first biological quantum bit, also known as a qubit. Maurer explains how quantum systems—once thought to be too fragile for real-world use—are becoming some of the most powerful sensors ever built, and what they could teach us about the brain, the body and more. cell, quantum, quantum technology, imaging, biological qubit, qubit, biology, disease prevention, quantum sensing, peter maurer false full 185 1f6ba8b4-da83-459b-8f7c-f7777fa6a24f How to Manifest Your Destiny with the Late James Doty We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting a new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up.

James Doty was a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He wrote several books, including Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything.


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]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-manifest-your-destiny-with-the-late-james-doty-Auunl04h We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting a new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up.

James Doty was a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He wrote several books, including Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything.


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]]> How to Manifest Your Destiny with the Late James Doty University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:47 We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting a new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up. James Doty was a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He wrote several books, including "Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything". We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting a new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up. James Doty was a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, and founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He wrote several books, including "Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything". neuroscience, manifestation, manifest, late james doty, james doty, manifest your destiny false full 184 1659f29b-bf8b-4e37-b848-232fb848eb87 What Makes Music Go Viral—From AI to Taylor Swift The internet and social media have transformed the way in which we hear and understand music today—and online communities and platforms from YouTube to TikTok have changed how music circulates and ultimately goes viral. Why do some pop stars have more success creating hit songs and building online following than others?

In this episode, we speak with Paula Clare Harper, a musicologist and assistant professor at the University of Chicago. Harper co-edited the book Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans, which explores the online musical cultures that produced and propelled the image of megastar Taylor Swift. Harper unpacks how gendered narratives around "the fangirl" continue to influence which musical practices we take seriously—and how studying music on the internet helps us understand contemporary cultural power.


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]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-makes-music-go-viral-from-ai-to-taylor-swift-bGfSelmP The internet and social media have transformed the way in which we hear and understand music today—and online communities and platforms from YouTube to TikTok have changed how music circulates and ultimately goes viral. Why do some pop stars have more success creating hit songs and building online following than others?

In this episode, we speak with Paula Clare Harper, a musicologist and assistant professor at the University of Chicago. Harper co-edited the book Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans, which explores the online musical cultures that produced and propelled the image of megastar Taylor Swift. Harper unpacks how gendered narratives around "the fangirl" continue to influence which musical practices we take seriously—and how studying music on the internet helps us understand contemporary cultural power.


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]]> What Makes Music Go Viral—From AI to Taylor Swift University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:41 The internet and social media have transformed the way in which we hear and understand music today—and online communities and platforms from YouTube to TikTok have changed how music circulates and ultimately goes viral. Why do some pop stars have more success creating hit songs and building online following than others? In this episode, we speak with Paula Clare Harper, a musicologist and assistant professor at the University of Chicago. Harper co-edited the book Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans, which explores the online musical cultures that produced and propelled the image of megastar Taylor Swift. Harper unpacks how gendered narratives around "the fangirl" continue to influence which musical practices we take seriously—and how studying music on the internet helps us understand contemporary cultural power. The internet and social media have transformed the way in which we hear and understand music today—and online communities and platforms from YouTube to TikTok have changed how music circulates and ultimately goes viral. Why do some pop stars have more success creating hit songs and building online following than others? In this episode, we speak with Paula Clare Harper, a musicologist and assistant professor at the University of Chicago. Harper co-edited the book Taylor Swift: The Star, The Songs, The Fans, which explores the online musical cultures that produced and propelled the image of megastar Taylor Swift. Harper unpacks how gendered narratives around "the fangirl" continue to influence which musical practices we take seriously—and how studying music on the internet helps us understand contemporary cultural power. instagram, tswift, viral song, virality, music science, swifties, top songs, ai music, paula clare harper, taylor swift, taylor swift fans, tiktok dance, music scholar, tiktok, music charts, sound, viral music, music, ai artists, beyonce false full 183 560395da-bbd9-4179-8eb2-11d9360cb733 How Wearable Tech Will Heighten Our Senses and Abilities, with Pedro Lopes Can you imagine a world in which a wearable device, like a smartwatch, could move your fingers to strum the guitar or play the drums? That kind of technology is part of the innovative research coming out of the Human-Computer Integration Lab at the University of Chicago, led by renowned computer scientist Pedro Lopes. His lab is developing a new generation of gadgets that use haptics (or tactile sensations like the buzz of your smartphone) to move your body, replicate your sense of smell and even make you feel things.

In this episode, Lopes explores the potential of wearable devices to transform our future as well as brain-computer interfaces that are being developed by companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink that directly into the body.


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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-wearable-tech-will-heighten-our-senses-and-abilities-with-pedro-lopes-ftsSiE7j Can you imagine a world in which a wearable device, like a smartwatch, could move your fingers to strum the guitar or play the drums? That kind of technology is part of the innovative research coming out of the Human-Computer Integration Lab at the University of Chicago, led by renowned computer scientist Pedro Lopes. His lab is developing a new generation of gadgets that use haptics (or tactile sensations like the buzz of your smartphone) to move your body, replicate your sense of smell and even make you feel things.

In this episode, Lopes explores the potential of wearable devices to transform our future as well as brain-computer interfaces that are being developed by companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink that directly into the body.


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]]> How Wearable Tech Will Heighten Our Senses and Abilities, with Pedro Lopes University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:38:17 Can you imagine a world in which a wearable device, like a smartwatch, could move your fingers to strum the guitar or play the drums? That kind of technology is part of the innovative research coming out of the Human-Computer Integration Lab at the University of Chicago, led by renowned computer scientist Pedro Lopes. His lab is developing a new generation of gadgets that use haptics (or tactile sensations like the buzz of your smartphone) to move your body, replicate your sense of smell and even make you feel things. In this episode, Lopes explores the potential of wearable devices to transform our future as well as brain-computer interfaces that are being developed by companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink that directly into the body. Can you imagine a world in which a wearable device, like a smartwatch, could move your fingers to strum the guitar or play the drums? That kind of technology is part of the innovative research coming out of the Human-Computer Integration Lab at the University of Chicago, led by renowned computer scientist Pedro Lopes. His lab is developing a new generation of gadgets that use haptics (or tactile sensations like the buzz of your smartphone) to move your body, replicate your sense of smell and even make you feel things. In this episode, Lopes explores the potential of wearable devices to transform our future as well as brain-computer interfaces that are being developed by companies like Elon Musk’s Neuralink that directly into the body. wearable technology, uchicago, medical devices, neuralink, pedro lopes, tech gadgets, haptic devices, smartwatch, muscles, elon musk, vr, wearable tech false full 182 732ea9d8-8d2f-4fdb-bddb-a01d088ef01e Why Are More Women Saying No To Having Kids? With Peggy O'Donnell Heffington More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. In 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington.

Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history.


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]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-are-more-women-saying-no-to-having-kids-with-peggy-odonnell-heffington-82FJ1sU0 More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. In 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington.

Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history.


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]]> Why Are More Women Saying No To Having Kids? With Peggy O'Donnell Heffington University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:04 More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. In 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington. Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history. More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. In 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington. Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history. peggy o'donnell heffington, motherhood, fertility rate false full 181 70125d3d-3243-4f62-91bc-3eb155cc852a How Full-Body MRIs Could Predict Your Long-Term Health, with Daniel Sodickson What does it mean to see beneath the surface — of the human body, the brain, or even the universe itself? In his new book, The Future of Seeing: How Imaging Is Changing Our World, Prof. Daniel Sodickson of NYU explores the future of imaging: How technology is transforming not just medicine, but our very ways of perceiving the world. With the rise of AI-driven “digital vision,” Sodickson, a pioneer of MRI innovation, argues that imaging is no longer just a diagnostic tool — it’s becoming a new language of discovery.

In this conversation, Sodickson explores the promises and pitfalls of this promising new technology. Reflecting on the history of scientific discovery, we examine what the next generation of imaging might reveal about life itself.


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]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-full-body-mris-will-pedict-your-long-term-health-with-daniel-sodickson-v8zgjUHv What does it mean to see beneath the surface — of the human body, the brain, or even the universe itself? In his new book, The Future of Seeing: How Imaging Is Changing Our World, Prof. Daniel Sodickson of NYU explores the future of imaging: How technology is transforming not just medicine, but our very ways of perceiving the world. With the rise of AI-driven “digital vision,” Sodickson, a pioneer of MRI innovation, argues that imaging is no longer just a diagnostic tool — it’s becoming a new language of discovery.

In this conversation, Sodickson explores the promises and pitfalls of this promising new technology. Reflecting on the history of scientific discovery, we examine what the next generation of imaging might reveal about life itself.


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]]> How Full-Body MRIs Could Predict Your Long-Term Health, with Daniel Sodickson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:43 What does it mean to see beneath the surface — of the human body, the brain, or even the universe itself? In his new book, The Future of Seeing: How Imaging Is Changing Our World, Prof. Daniel Sodickson of NYU explores the future of imaging: How technology is transforming not just medicine, but our very ways of perceiving the world. With the rise of AI-driven “digital vision,” Sodickson, a pioneer of MRI innovation, argues that imaging is no longer just a diagnostic tool — it’s becoming a new language of discovery. In this conversation, Sodickson explores the promises and pitfalls of this promising new technology. Reflecting on the history of scientific discovery, we examine what the next generation of imaging might reveal about life itself. What does it mean to see beneath the surface — of the human body, the brain, or even the universe itself? In his new book, The Future of Seeing: How Imaging Is Changing Our World, Prof. Daniel Sodickson of NYU explores the future of imaging: How technology is transforming not just medicine, but our very ways of perceiving the world. With the rise of AI-driven “digital vision,” Sodickson, a pioneer of MRI innovation, argues that imaging is no longer just a diagnostic tool — it’s becoming a new language of discovery. In this conversation, Sodickson explores the promises and pitfalls of this promising new technology. Reflecting on the history of scientific discovery, we examine what the next generation of imaging might reveal about life itself. ai health, imaging, full body scan, health prediction, ai, full body mri, daniel sodickson, radiology, biomedicine false full 180 910e50b1-11db-49c3-9e8a-aa356c3f6f48 Is There Such A Thing As A Psychopath? Few ideas have gripped the public imagination quite like the idea of the “psychopath.” From Hollywood thrillers to true-crime podcasts, popular culture has led us to believe that psychopaths are dangerous and biologically distinct from the rest of us. But what if almost everything we think we know about them is wrong?

In this episode, we talk with Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen, an Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of "Psychopathy Unmasked," whose research is challenging the very foundation of psychopathy as a diagnosis. Larsen explains how the term “psychopath” is relatively new, dating to the Ted Bundy trial in the 1970s, and how TVs and movies have skewed our understanding of the “psychopath.” He discusses psychopathy tests, their impact on the criminal justice system—and what the latest science reveals about the minds we’ve long misunderstood.


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]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/is-there-such-a-thing-as-a-psychopath-aUCoygpP Few ideas have gripped the public imagination quite like the idea of the “psychopath.” From Hollywood thrillers to true-crime podcasts, popular culture has led us to believe that psychopaths are dangerous and biologically distinct from the rest of us. But what if almost everything we think we know about them is wrong?

In this episode, we talk with Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen, an Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of "Psychopathy Unmasked," whose research is challenging the very foundation of psychopathy as a diagnosis. Larsen explains how the term “psychopath” is relatively new, dating to the Ted Bundy trial in the 1970s, and how TVs and movies have skewed our understanding of the “psychopath.” He discusses psychopathy tests, their impact on the criminal justice system—and what the latest science reveals about the minds we’ve long misunderstood.


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]]> Is There Such A Thing As A Psychopath? University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:55 Few ideas have gripped the public imagination quite like the idea of the “psychopath.” From Hollywood thrillers to true-crime podcasts, popular culture has led us to believe that psychopaths are dangerous and biologically distinct from the rest of us. But what if almost everything we think we know about them is wrong? In this episode, we talk with Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen, an Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of "Psychopathy Unmasked," whose research is challenging the very foundation of psychopathy as a diagnosis. Larsen explains how the term “psychopath” is relatively new, dating to the Ted Bundy trial in the 1970s, and how TVs and movies have skewed our understanding of the “psychopath.” He discusses psychopathy tests, their impact on the criminal justice system—and what the latest science reveals about the minds we’ve long misunderstood. Few ideas have gripped the public imagination quite like the idea of the “psychopath.” From Hollywood thrillers to true-crime podcasts, popular culture has led us to believe that psychopaths are dangerous and biologically distinct from the rest of us. But what if almost everything we think we know about them is wrong? In this episode, we talk with Rasmus Rosenberg Larsen, an Assistant Professor of Forensic Epistemology at the University of Toronto and author of "Psychopathy Unmasked," whose research is challenging the very foundation of psychopathy as a diagnosis. Larsen explains how the term “psychopath” is relatively new, dating to the Ted Bundy trial in the 1970s, and how TVs and movies have skewed our understanding of the “psychopath.” He discusses psychopathy tests, their impact on the criminal justice system—and what the latest science reveals about the minds we’ve long misunderstood. mental illness, big brains, psychopath, jeffrey dahmer, psycho, university of toronto, psychopathy, forensics, rasmus rosenberg larsen, true crime, criminal justice, psychology, ted bundy false full 179 d86b6504-6b2a-4c50-816a-0ab367d1c4d6 Why We Haven’t Solved Brain Disorders—And How To Fix It, with Nicole Rust For decades, neuroscience has promised breakthroughs in treating conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s. Yet despite powerful technologies and billions invested, progress has been frustratingly slow. Why?

On this episode of Big Brains, we talk with Nicole Rust, neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Elusive Cures. Rust argues that the traditional “domino” view of the brain—where one broken piece can simply be fixed—has held us back. Instead, she says we need to embrace the brain’s true nature: a complex, dynamic system more like the weather than a machine.

We explore why treatments so often fail, what makes mood such a scientific mystery, and whether a new era of brain research—powered by models, feedback loops, and fresh ways of thinking—can finally deliver the cures that have long eluded us.


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]]> Thu, 2 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-we-havent-solved-brain-disordersand-how-to-fix-it-with-nicole-rust-04a5bkl3 For decades, neuroscience has promised breakthroughs in treating conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s. Yet despite powerful technologies and billions invested, progress has been frustratingly slow. Why?

On this episode of Big Brains, we talk with Nicole Rust, neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Elusive Cures. Rust argues that the traditional “domino” view of the brain—where one broken piece can simply be fixed—has held us back. Instead, she says we need to embrace the brain’s true nature: a complex, dynamic system more like the weather than a machine.

We explore why treatments so often fail, what makes mood such a scientific mystery, and whether a new era of brain research—powered by models, feedback loops, and fresh ways of thinking—can finally deliver the cures that have long eluded us.


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]]> Why We Haven’t Solved Brain Disorders—And How To Fix It, with Nicole Rust University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:36:18 For decades, neuroscience has promised breakthroughs in treating conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s. Yet despite powerful technologies and billions invested, progress has been frustratingly slow. Why? On this episode of Big Brains, we talk with Nicole Rust, neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Elusive Cures. Rust argues that the traditional “domino” view of the brain—where one broken piece can simply be fixed—has held us back. Instead, she says we need to embrace the brain’s true nature: a complex, dynamic system more like the weather than a machine. We explore why treatments so often fail, what makes mood such a scientific mystery, and whether a new era of brain research—powered by models, feedback loops, and fresh ways of thinking—can finally deliver the cures that have long eluded us. For decades, neuroscience has promised breakthroughs in treating conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s. Yet despite powerful technologies and billions invested, progress has been frustratingly slow. Why? On this episode of Big Brains, we talk with Nicole Rust, neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Elusive Cures. Rust argues that the traditional “domino” view of the brain—where one broken piece can simply be fixed—has held us back. Instead, she says we need to embrace the brain’s true nature: a complex, dynamic system more like the weather than a machine. We explore why treatments so often fail, what makes mood such a scientific mystery, and whether a new era of brain research—powered by models, feedback loops, and fresh ways of thinking—can finally deliver the cures that have long eluded us. university of pennsylvania, nicole rust, memory science, neuroscience, brain research, mental health research, big brains podcast, depression, elusive cures, schizophrenia, brain disorders, scientific breakthroughs, university of chicago, alzheimer's false full 178 d685865d-03e5-4c6e-9bbe-df22ada5f083 Life On Mars: Is It Possible For Humans? with Edwin Kite Billions of years ago, Mars may have looked less like the barren red desert we know today and more like Earth—with a blue sky, flowing rivers, and even seas. What happened to turn a once-habitable world into the frozen, lifeless planet we see now?

On this episode of Big Brains, University of Chicago geophysical scientist Edwin Kite takes us on a journey through Mars’ hidden past. From evidence of a lost carbon cycle to theories about ancient climate swings, Kite’s research is rewriting the story of the Red Planet. But it’s not just about the past—his work is also at the forefront of a provocative question: could humanity one day terraform Mars and make it a living world again?


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]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/life-on-mars-is-it-possible-for-humans-with-edwin-kite-yAEJwjE_ Billions of years ago, Mars may have looked less like the barren red desert we know today and more like Earth—with a blue sky, flowing rivers, and even seas. What happened to turn a once-habitable world into the frozen, lifeless planet we see now?

On this episode of Big Brains, University of Chicago geophysical scientist Edwin Kite takes us on a journey through Mars’ hidden past. From evidence of a lost carbon cycle to theories about ancient climate swings, Kite’s research is rewriting the story of the Red Planet. But it’s not just about the past—his work is also at the forefront of a provocative question: could humanity one day terraform Mars and make it a living world again?


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]]> Life On Mars: Is It Possible For Humans? with Edwin Kite University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:31 Billions of years ago, Mars may have looked less like the barren red desert we know today and more like Earth—with a blue sky, flowing rivers, and even seas. What happened to turn a once-habitable world into the frozen, lifeless planet we see now? On this episode of Big Brains, University of Chicago geophysical scientist Edwin Kite takes us on a journey through Mars’ hidden past. From evidence of a lost carbon cycle to theories about ancient climate swings, Kite’s research is rewriting the story of the Red Planet. But it’s not just about the past—his work is also at the forefront of a provocative question: could humanity one day terraform Mars and make it a living world again? Billions of years ago, Mars may have looked less like the barren red desert we know today and more like Earth—with a blue sky, flowing rivers, and even seas. What happened to turn a once-habitable world into the frozen, lifeless planet we see now? On this episode of Big Brains, University of Chicago geophysical scientist Edwin Kite takes us on a journey through Mars’ hidden past. From evidence of a lost carbon cycle to theories about ancient climate swings, Kite’s research is rewriting the story of the Red Planet. But it’s not just about the past—his work is also at the forefront of a provocative question: could humanity one day terraform Mars and make it a living world again? perseverance rover, mars, space exploration, planetary science, microbial life, carbon cycle, edwin kite, climate history, big brains podcast, future of humanity, outer space treaty, ancient life on mars, nasa, astrobiology, exoplanets, space policy, university of chicago, terraforming, habitability, mars atmosphere false full 177 81c6c3ec-a0df-49fb-82c3-6130bc15ccb2 How To Use Nature To Restore Your Focus, with Marc Berman We’re living in an attention economy—and most of us are broke. But what if the secret to restoring your focus, improving your mental health, and even reducing crime rates wasn’t found in an app or a pill, but in a tree?

In this episode, we speak with University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman, whose research on “soft fascination” and nature’s cognitive effects is reshaping how we think about everything from urban planning to depression treatment. From groundbreaking hospital studies to surprising results with plastic plants, Berman’s work uncovers the deep—and often invisible—power that natural environments hold over our minds and bodies.

Whether you're a city planner, a parent, or just someone feeling mentally fatigued, this conversation may just change the way you think about a walk in the park.


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]]> Thu, 4 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-use-nature-to-restore-your-focus-with-marc-berman-PgcJCvwv We’re living in an attention economy—and most of us are broke. But what if the secret to restoring your focus, improving your mental health, and even reducing crime rates wasn’t found in an app or a pill, but in a tree?

In this episode, we speak with University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman, whose research on “soft fascination” and nature’s cognitive effects is reshaping how we think about everything from urban planning to depression treatment. From groundbreaking hospital studies to surprising results with plastic plants, Berman’s work uncovers the deep—and often invisible—power that natural environments hold over our minds and bodies.

Whether you're a city planner, a parent, or just someone feeling mentally fatigued, this conversation may just change the way you think about a walk in the park.


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]]> How To Use Nature To Restore Your Focus, with Marc Berman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:13 We’re living in an attention economy—and most of us are broke. But what if the secret to restoring your focus, improving your mental health, and even reducing crime rates wasn’t found in an app or a pill, but in a tree? In this episode, we speak with University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman, whose research on “soft fascination” and nature’s cognitive effects is reshaping how we think about everything from urban planning to depression treatment. From groundbreaking hospital studies to surprising results with plastic plants, Berman’s work uncovers the deep—and often invisible—power that natural environments hold over our minds and bodies. Whether you're a city planner, a parent, or just someone feeling mentally fatigued, this conversation may just change the way you think about a walk in the park. We’re living in an attention economy—and most of us are broke. But what if the secret to restoring your focus, improving your mental health, and even reducing crime rates wasn’t found in an app or a pill, but in a tree? In this episode, we speak with University of Chicago psychologist Marc Berman, whose research on “soft fascination” and nature’s cognitive effects is reshaping how we think about everything from urban planning to depression treatment. From groundbreaking hospital studies to surprising results with plastic plants, Berman’s work uncovers the deep—and often invisible—power that natural environments hold over our minds and bodies. Whether you're a city planner, a parent, or just someone feeling mentally fatigued, this conversation may just change the way you think about a walk in the park. stress reduction nature, environmental psychology, crime reduction and environment, big brains podcast, neuroscience of attention, public health and nature, marc berman, attention restoration theory, biophilic design, directed attention fatigue, depression and nature, university of chicago, nature and mental health, psychology of attention, urban green space false full 176 5bf91c3d-77a6-417b-ba77-a03098235156 Could Plants Unlock Quantum Medicine’s Potential? with Greg Engel We’ve long marveled at how efficiently plants convert sunlight into energy—but no one guessed they were using quantum mechanics to do it.

In this episode, we speak with Greg Engel, a pioneering biophysicist at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry who helped launch the field of quantum biology. Engel explains how plants and bacteria evolved to exploit quantum effects for photosynthesis—and how understanding these systems could spark a revolution in quantum sensing, medicine, and neuroscience.

Engel’s team has already built quantum sensors inspired by nature’s designs, with the potential to transform how we detect disease, develop drugs, and even read neural signals. The ultimate goal? A new era of quantum medicine, powered by the weird and wonderful physics found in leaves. A new large gift is helping that mission along by establishing The Berggren Center for Quantum Medicine and Biology at The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, partnering with BSD, UC Medicine and others.


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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/could-plants-unlock-quantum-medicines-potential-with-greg-engel-LFlqO1Wf We’ve long marveled at how efficiently plants convert sunlight into energy—but no one guessed they were using quantum mechanics to do it.

In this episode, we speak with Greg Engel, a pioneering biophysicist at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry who helped launch the field of quantum biology. Engel explains how plants and bacteria evolved to exploit quantum effects for photosynthesis—and how understanding these systems could spark a revolution in quantum sensing, medicine, and neuroscience.

Engel’s team has already built quantum sensors inspired by nature’s designs, with the potential to transform how we detect disease, develop drugs, and even read neural signals. The ultimate goal? A new era of quantum medicine, powered by the weird and wonderful physics found in leaves. A new large gift is helping that mission along by establishing The Berggren Center for Quantum Medicine and Biology at The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, partnering with BSD, UC Medicine and others.


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]]> Could Plants Unlock Quantum Medicine’s Potential? with Greg Engel University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:26 We’ve long marveled at how efficiently plants convert sunlight into energy—but no one guessed they were using quantum mechanics to do it. In this episode, we speak with Greg Engel, a pioneering biophysicist at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry who helped launch the field of quantum biology. Engel explains how plants and bacteria evolved to exploit quantum effects for photosynthesis—and how understanding these systems could spark a revolution in quantum sensing, medicine, and neuroscience. Engel’s team has already built quantum sensors inspired by nature’s designs, with the potential to transform how we detect disease, develop drugs, and even read neural signals. The ultimate goal? A new era of quantum medicine, powered by the weird and wonderful physics found in leaves. A new large gift is helping that mission along by establishing The Berggren Center for Quantum Medicine and Biology at The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, partnering with BSD, UC Medicine and others. We’ve long marveled at how efficiently plants convert sunlight into energy—but no one guessed they were using quantum mechanics to do it. In this episode, we speak with Greg Engel, a pioneering biophysicist at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Chemistry who helped launch the field of quantum biology. Engel explains how plants and bacteria evolved to exploit quantum effects for photosynthesis—and how understanding these systems could spark a revolution in quantum sensing, medicine, and neuroscience. Engel’s team has already built quantum sensors inspired by nature’s designs, with the potential to transform how we detect disease, develop drugs, and even read neural signals. The ultimate goal? A new era of quantum medicine, powered by the weird and wonderful physics found in leaves. A new large gift is helping that mission along by establishing The Berggren Center for Quantum Medicine and Biology at The UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, partnering with BSD, UC Medicine and others. plant science, quantum medicine, quantum sensors, quantum mechanics, medical technology, photosynthesis, quantum technology, climate change solutions, big brains, greg engel, quantum biology, neuroscience, biophysics, quantum computing, science podcast, uchicago research, scientific breakthroughs, solar energy, drug discovery, university of chicago, ultrafast spectroscopy, biotechnology, cancer research false full 175 889864b5-5c50-4739-b531-74261bc10420 How Microplastics Are Invading Our Bodies, with Matthew Campen You’ve heard of plastic polluting oceans. But what if it’s polluting you—your brain, your reproductive system, even your unborn children?

In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Prof. Matthew Campen, a scientist at the University of New Mexico, whose latest studies have uncovered evidence of microplastics in placentas, reproductive organs and brains of humans—particularly in the frontal cortex, where decision-making and personality live.

We explore how these plastic particles are entering our bodies (hint: it’s not just your water bottle), what they might be doing to us, and why scientists are just beginning to understand the true scope of the issue. From declining sperm counts to potential links with dementia, this episode asks a critical question: Are microplastics the next big public health crisis?


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]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-microplastics-are-invading-our-bodies-with-matthew-campen-gH51OzA8 You’ve heard of plastic polluting oceans. But what if it’s polluting you—your brain, your reproductive system, even your unborn children?

In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Prof. Matthew Campen, a scientist at the University of New Mexico, whose latest studies have uncovered evidence of microplastics in placentas, reproductive organs and brains of humans—particularly in the frontal cortex, where decision-making and personality live.

We explore how these plastic particles are entering our bodies (hint: it’s not just your water bottle), what they might be doing to us, and why scientists are just beginning to understand the true scope of the issue. From declining sperm counts to potential links with dementia, this episode asks a critical question: Are microplastics the next big public health crisis?


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]]> How Microplastics Are Invading Our Bodies, with Matthew Campen University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:18 You’ve heard of plastic polluting oceans. But what if it’s polluting you—your brain, your reproductive system, even your unborn children? In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Prof. Matthew Campen, a scientist at the University of New Mexico, whose latest studies have uncovered evidence of microplastics in placentas, reproductive organs and brains of humans—particularly in the frontal cortex, where decision-making and personality live. We explore how these plastic particles are entering our bodies (hint: it’s not just your water bottle), what they might be doing to us, and why scientists are just beginning to understand the true scope of the issue. From declining sperm counts to potential links with dementia, this episode asks a critical question: Are microplastics the next big public health crisis? You’ve heard of plastic polluting oceans. But what if it’s polluting you—your brain, your reproductive system, even your unborn children? In this eye-opening episode, we speak with Prof. Matthew Campen, a scientist at the University of New Mexico, whose latest studies have uncovered evidence of microplastics in placentas, reproductive organs and brains of humans—particularly in the frontal cortex, where decision-making and personality live. We explore how these plastic particles are entering our bodies (hint: it’s not just your water bottle), what they might be doing to us, and why scientists are just beginning to understand the true scope of the issue. From declining sperm counts to potential links with dementia, this episode asks a critical question: Are microplastics the next big public health crisis? alzheimer’s, pyrolysis gc-ms, blood-brain barrier, big brains podcast, environmental health, sperm count, nanoplastics, processed foods, exposure pathways, infertility, microplastics, plastics in the brain, university of chicago, dementia false full 174 80d46af4-3b3f-4fe3-9da5-5d939578dc68 Why We Get Stuck—And How to Finally Move Forward Hello listeners…we're re-releasing one of our favorite Big Brains episodes—an incredibly insightful conversation with psychologist Adam Alter. If you've ever felt stuck in your life or career, this episode offers practical strategies and surprising science to help you move forward.

From why your best ideas might come after you feel like giving up, to what Netflix can teach us about breaking through inertia, this episode is packed with revelations.

We’ll be back with brand-new episodes starting in August—also, check out our new YouTube page where you can now watch video versions of Big Brains.


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]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-we-get-stuckand-how-to-finally-move-forward-bXe1Kc__ Hello listeners…we're re-releasing one of our favorite Big Brains episodes—an incredibly insightful conversation with psychologist Adam Alter. If you've ever felt stuck in your life or career, this episode offers practical strategies and surprising science to help you move forward.

From why your best ideas might come after you feel like giving up, to what Netflix can teach us about breaking through inertia, this episode is packed with revelations.

We’ll be back with brand-new episodes starting in August—also, check out our new YouTube page where you can now watch video versions of Big Brains.


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]]> Why We Get Stuck—And How to Finally Move Forward University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:17 Hello listeners…we're re-releasing one of our favorite Big Brains episodes—an incredibly insightful conversation with psychologist Adam Alter. If you've ever felt stuck in your life or career, this episode offers practical strategies and surprising science to help you move forward. From why your best ideas might come after you feel like giving up, to what Netflix can teach us about breaking through inertia, this episode is packed with revelations. We’ll be back with brand-new episodes starting in August—also, check out our new YouTube page where you can now watch video versions of Big Brains. Hello listeners…we're re-releasing one of our favorite Big Brains episodes—an incredibly insightful conversation with psychologist Adam Alter. If you've ever felt stuck in your life or career, this episode offers practical strategies and surprising science to help you move forward. From why your best ideas might come after you feel like giving up, to what Netflix can teach us about breaking through inertia, this episode is packed with revelations. We’ll be back with brand-new episodes starting in August—also, check out our new YouTube page where you can now watch video versions of Big Brains. ideas that matter, uchicago podcast, creativity cliff, evidence-based advice, life quakes, hot streaks, adam alter, emotional resilience, cognitive science, personal development, productivity, thought leadership, stern school of business, exploration vs exploitation, expert interview, satisficing, behavioral change, stuckness, creativity, end of decade crisis, decision theory, failure, netflix postplay, friction audit, goal setting, big brains podcast, motivation, survey data, failure and growth, self-help, behavioral science, research-based insights, mental health, academic podcast, getting unstuck, behavioral experiments, educational podcast, pivoting, psychology of luck, life transitions, lionel messi psychology, maximizing vs satisficing, university of chicago, burnout, faculty research, sacred pause, science communication, university podcast, decision making, habits, psychological research, applied psychology, psychology, goal gradient effect false full 173 4ab08727-32d8-4470-8100-879424bfb447 Inside the AI Debate: Hope, Hype, Or Harm? A Big Brains Panel Weighs In One of the benefits of producing this podcast at the University of Chicago is that there are often events on campus that bring in not just one Big Brain, but many in order to find answers to the some of the most complex problems of our time. I recently had the pleasure of hosting one such event on artificial intelligence that we want to share with you today. It was part of the Graham School’s Leadership & Society Initiative Symposium, examined how AI could change everything and, more importantly, whether it should.

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with—and its impact is already reshaping our lives, from the hospital to the courtroom to the art studio. Is AI moving too fast? Are we focusing on the wrong questions? And what comes after today’s generation of models? It’s a candid, complex, and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.


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]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/will-ai-save-us-or-destroy-us-a-big-brains-panel-weighs-in-GCb_1J4X One of the benefits of producing this podcast at the University of Chicago is that there are often events on campus that bring in not just one Big Brain, but many in order to find answers to the some of the most complex problems of our time. I recently had the pleasure of hosting one such event on artificial intelligence that we want to share with you today. It was part of the Graham School’s Leadership & Society Initiative Symposium, examined how AI could change everything and, more importantly, whether it should.

Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with—and its impact is already reshaping our lives, from the hospital to the courtroom to the art studio. Is AI moving too fast? Are we focusing on the wrong questions? And what comes after today’s generation of models? It’s a candid, complex, and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss.


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]]> Inside the AI Debate: Hope, Hype, Or Harm? A Big Brains Panel Weighs In University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:47:57 One of the benefits of producing this podcast at the University of Chicago is that there are often events on campus that bring in not just one Big Brain, but many in order to find answers to the some of the most complex problems of our time. I recently had the pleasure of hosting one such event on artificial intelligence that we want to share with you today. It was part of the Graham School’s Leadership & Society Initiative Symposium, examined how AI could change everything and, more importantly, whether it should. Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with—and its impact is already reshaping our lives, from the hospital to the courtroom to the art studio. Is AI moving too fast? Are we focusing on the wrong questions? And what comes after today’s generation of models? It’s a candid, complex, and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. One of the benefits of producing this podcast at the University of Chicago is that there are often events on campus that bring in not just one Big Brain, but many in order to find answers to the some of the most complex problems of our time. I recently had the pleasure of hosting one such event on artificial intelligence that we want to share with you today. It was part of the Graham School’s Leadership & Society Initiative Symposium, examined how AI could change everything and, more importantly, whether it should. Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than most of us can keep up with—and its impact is already reshaping our lives, from the hospital to the courtroom to the art studio. Is AI moving too fast? Are we focusing on the wrong questions? And what comes after today’s generation of models? It’s a candid, complex, and eye-opening conversation you won’t want to miss. false full 172 066ac0e3-77f7-4339-bb06-4525519a1115 Are Your Medications Safe And Effective?, with Jerry Avorn For a more than a century, the Food and Drug Administration has worked to protect public health. In his research, Harvard University physician-researcher Jerry Avorn has examined how the FDA’s once-rigorous gold standard approval process has been affected by a powerful shortcut known as the Accelerated Approval Program—originally designed for desperate AIDS and cancer patients. He says that change in the 1990s has allowed more than half of all new drugs onto the market before drug companies have proven they actually help people.

In his new book Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power and the Drugs We Take, Avorn cites numerous examples: from a cold medicine that doesn’t de-congest to billion-dollar cancer treatments that only shrink lab results to the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm—approved despite no clear cognitive benefits. In this episode, Avorn explores whether some prescriptions in your medicine cabinet are safe, effective and worth the money.


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]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/are-your-medications-safe-and-effective-with-jerry-avorn-O1QI30gr For a more than a century, the Food and Drug Administration has worked to protect public health. In his research, Harvard University physician-researcher Jerry Avorn has examined how the FDA’s once-rigorous gold standard approval process has been affected by a powerful shortcut known as the Accelerated Approval Program—originally designed for desperate AIDS and cancer patients. He says that change in the 1990s has allowed more than half of all new drugs onto the market before drug companies have proven they actually help people.

In his new book Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power and the Drugs We Take, Avorn cites numerous examples: from a cold medicine that doesn’t de-congest to billion-dollar cancer treatments that only shrink lab results to the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm—approved despite no clear cognitive benefits. In this episode, Avorn explores whether some prescriptions in your medicine cabinet are safe, effective and worth the money.


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]]> Are Your Medications Safe And Effective?, with Jerry Avorn University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:36:39 For a more than a century, the Food and Drug Administration has worked to protect public health. In his research, Harvard University physician-researcher Jerry Avorn has examined how the FDA’s once-rigorous gold standard approval process has been affected by a powerful shortcut known as the Accelerated Approval Program—originally designed for desperate AIDS and cancer patients. He says that change in the 1990s has allowed more than half of all new drugs onto the market before drug companies have proven they actually help people. In his new book Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power and the Drugs We Take, Avorn cites numerous examples: from a cold medicine that doesn’t de-congest to billion-dollar cancer treatments that only shrink lab results to the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm—approved despite no clear cognitive benefits. In this episode, Avorn explores whether some prescriptions in your medicine cabinet are safe, effective and worth the money. For a more than a century, the Food and Drug Administration has worked to protect public health. In his research, Harvard University physician-researcher Jerry Avorn has examined how the FDA’s once-rigorous gold standard approval process has been affected by a powerful shortcut known as the Accelerated Approval Program—originally designed for desperate AIDS and cancer patients. He says that change in the 1990s has allowed more than half of all new drugs onto the market before drug companies have proven they actually help people. In his new book Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power and the Drugs We Take, Avorn cites numerous examples: from a cold medicine that doesn’t de-congest to billion-dollar cancer treatments that only shrink lab results to the controversial Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm—approved despite no clear cognitive benefits. In this episode, Avorn explores whether some prescriptions in your medicine cabinet are safe, effective and worth the money. accelerated approval, alzheimer’s drug debate, harvard medical school, how to talk to your doctor, safe medication use, public health, medicare drug pricing, understanding your prescriptions, overpriced drugs, drug pricing, jerry avorn, medical policy, pharmaceutical ethics, drug effectiveness research, pharmaceutical lobbying, healthcare regulation, fda drug approval, aduhelm controversy, big pharma, drug trial design, medical misinformation, evidence-based medicine, surrogate endpoints, prescription drug policy, fda scandal, alzheimer's treatments, what questions to ask your doctor, cancer medication, brain health false full 171 47c644ff-8156-4c33-89af-a911da82f6d8 Are We Making AI Too Human?, with James Evans Prof. James Evans, a University of Chicago sociologist and data scientist, believes we’re training AI to think too much like humans—and it’s holding science back.

In this episode, Evans shares how our current models risk narrowing scientific exploration rather than expanding it, and explains why he’s pushing for AIs that think differently from us—what he calls “cognitive aliens.” Could these “alien minds” help us unlock hidden breakthroughs? And what would it take to build them?


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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/are-we-making-ai-too-human-with-james-evans-Kx6FwRgU Prof. James Evans, a University of Chicago sociologist and data scientist, believes we’re training AI to think too much like humans—and it’s holding science back.

In this episode, Evans shares how our current models risk narrowing scientific exploration rather than expanding it, and explains why he’s pushing for AIs that think differently from us—what he calls “cognitive aliens.” Could these “alien minds” help us unlock hidden breakthroughs? And what would it take to build them?


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]]> Are We Making AI Too Human?, with James Evans University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:18 Prof. James Evans, a University of Chicago sociologist and data scientist, believes we’re training AI to think too much like humans—and it’s holding science back. In this episode, Evans shares how our current models risk narrowing scientific exploration rather than expanding it, and explains why he’s pushing for AIs that think differently from us—what he calls “cognitive aliens.” Could these “alien minds” help us unlock hidden breakthroughs? And what would it take to build them? Prof. James Evans, a University of Chicago sociologist and data scientist, believes we’re training AI to think too much like humans—and it’s holding science back. In this episode, Evans shares how our current models risk narrowing scientific exploration rather than expanding it, and explains why he’s pushing for AIs that think differently from us—what he calls “cognitive aliens.” Could these “alien minds” help us unlock hidden breakthroughs? And what would it take to build them? ai predictions, ai forecasting, ai & social sciences, innovation ecosystems, ai ethics, machine learning, ai & stem fields, ai sensory data revolution, discovery prediction, science funding strategy, chips act grants, alien intelligence, predictive ai, james evans, science policy, cognitive diversity, digital doubles of researchers, transformer models, chatgpt, frontier ai risks, ai governance, big data and ai, alien cognition, technology & innovation, collective intelligence, artificial intelligence, minority report ai, deep learning, technology foresight, ai anthropologist, emergent behavior, chips and science act, openai research, collective reasoning, polarization modeling, ai regulation 2025, ai‑driven discovery, uchicago research, computational social science, scientific breakthroughs, science slowdown, digital twins for science, ai societies, knowledge graphs, deepmind alphafold, university of chicago, predicting scientific breakthroughs, science communication, agi (artificial general intelligence), meta‑research, future of science, large language models (llms), synthetic audiences, synthetic populations, ai in research false full 170 65f6002e-b212-42c0-a8c3-38773f4686c5 Inside The Disease That Changes Your Personality, with Bruce Miller When someone we know or love starts to develop psychological issues, we don't often associate it with a form of dementia. However, this trait is one of the most common signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) — the most common neurodegenerative disease in people under the age of 65. In his new book, Mysteries of the Social Brain: Understanding Human Behavior Through Science, Dr. Bruce Miller highlights his experiences observing people with FTD and what they have taught him about what he calls the "social brain."

Dr. Bruce Miller has been observing people with FTD for decades in the Memory and Aging Center at the University of San Francisco, where he is also Professor of Neurology and the Founding Director of the Global Brain Health Institute. He shares key insights on how to keep our "social brain" healthy and how it can even unlock our creative potential.


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]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 11:19:47 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/inside-the-disease-that-changes-your-personality-with-bruce-miller-ZXltjKai When someone we know or love starts to develop psychological issues, we don't often associate it with a form of dementia. However, this trait is one of the most common signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) — the most common neurodegenerative disease in people under the age of 65. In his new book, Mysteries of the Social Brain: Understanding Human Behavior Through Science, Dr. Bruce Miller highlights his experiences observing people with FTD and what they have taught him about what he calls the "social brain."

Dr. Bruce Miller has been observing people with FTD for decades in the Memory and Aging Center at the University of San Francisco, where he is also Professor of Neurology and the Founding Director of the Global Brain Health Institute. He shares key insights on how to keep our "social brain" healthy and how it can even unlock our creative potential.


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]]> Inside The Disease That Changes Your Personality, with Bruce Miller University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:26 When someone we know or love starts to develop psychological issues, we don't often associate it with a form of dementia. However, this trait is one of the most common signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) — the most common neurodegenerative disease in people under the age of 65. In his new book, Mysteries of the Social Brain: Understanding Human Behavior Through Science, Dr. Bruce Miller highlights his experiences observing people with FTD and what they have taught him about what he calls the "social brain." Dr. Bruce Miller has been observing people with FTD for decades in the Memory and Aging Center at the University of San Francisco, where he is also Professor of Neurology and the Founding Director of the Global Brain Health Institute. He shares key insights on how to keep our "social brain" healthy and how it can even unlock our creative potential. When someone we know or love starts to develop psychological issues, we don't often associate it with a form of dementia. However, this trait is one of the most common signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) — the most common neurodegenerative disease in people under the age of 65. In his new book, Mysteries of the Social Brain: Understanding Human Behavior Through Science, Dr. Bruce Miller highlights his experiences observing people with FTD and what they have taught him about what he calls the "social brain." Dr. Bruce Miller has been observing people with FTD for decades in the Memory and Aging Center at the University of San Francisco, where he is also Professor of Neurology and the Founding Director of the Global Brain Health Institute. He shares key insights on how to keep our "social brain" healthy and how it can even unlock our creative potential. hidden brain disorders, when the brain betrays you, frontotemporal dementia, creativity and dementia, jennifer doudna, cognitive science, empathy, caregiver support, loss of empathy, neuroscience, neurological disorders, brain and behavior, brain science, biomarkers and early diagnosis, disinhibition and morality, crispr and brain disorders, mental health, neurogenetics, neurodegenerative diseases, social brain, brain imaging, genetic disorders, criminal behavior and brain health, personality change, brain disorders in young adults, ucsf research, legal and ethical issues in neuroscience, family and dementia, behavioral neuroscience, psychology, dementia false full 169 53d3d9cb-d3be-48f5-ba69-039c7f7caf84 Meet The ‘Planet Hunter’ Searching For Alien Life, with Jacob Bean The search for life beyond Earth is no longer science fiction—it takes a lot of data, powerful telescopes and a bit of cosmic detective work. And at the center of this search is University of Chicago astrophysicist Jacob Bean. Bean was part of the team that made history by detecting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a distant planet using the James Webb Space Telescope—a major step forward in our ability to study exoplanets.

Bean uses cutting-edge tools and discoveries that are reshaping how we think about planet habitability, biosignatures and our place in the universe. From potentially habitable exoplanets like K2-18b to false hopes like Gliese 486b, Bean shares why the atmospheres of these faraway worlds might hold the key to one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe?


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]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/meet-the-planet-hunter-searching-for-alien-life-with-jacob-bean-dr4ODV0F The search for life beyond Earth is no longer science fiction—it takes a lot of data, powerful telescopes and a bit of cosmic detective work. And at the center of this search is University of Chicago astrophysicist Jacob Bean. Bean was part of the team that made history by detecting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a distant planet using the James Webb Space Telescope—a major step forward in our ability to study exoplanets.

Bean uses cutting-edge tools and discoveries that are reshaping how we think about planet habitability, biosignatures and our place in the universe. From potentially habitable exoplanets like K2-18b to false hopes like Gliese 486b, Bean shares why the atmospheres of these faraway worlds might hold the key to one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe?


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]]> Meet The ‘Planet Hunter’ Searching For Alien Life, with Jacob Bean University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:33 The search for life beyond Earth is no longer science fiction—it takes a lot of data, powerful telescopes and a bit of cosmic detective work. And at the center of this search is University of Chicago astrophysicist Jacob Bean. Bean was part of the team that made history by detecting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a distant planet using the James Webb Space Telescope—a major step forward in our ability to study exoplanets. Bean uses cutting-edge tools and discoveries that are reshaping how we think about planet habitability, biosignatures and our place in the universe. From potentially habitable exoplanets like K2-18b to false hopes like Gliese 486b, Bean shares why the atmospheres of these faraway worlds might hold the key to one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe? The search for life beyond Earth is no longer science fiction—it takes a lot of data, powerful telescopes and a bit of cosmic detective work. And at the center of this search is University of Chicago astrophysicist Jacob Bean. Bean was part of the team that made history by detecting carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of a distant planet using the James Webb Space Telescope—a major step forward in our ability to study exoplanets. Bean uses cutting-edge tools and discoveries that are reshaping how we think about planet habitability, biosignatures and our place in the universe. From potentially habitable exoplanets like K2-18b to false hopes like Gliese 486b, Bean shares why the atmospheres of these faraway worlds might hold the key to one of humanity’s oldest questions: Are we alone in the universe? telescopes and technology, search for life beyond earth, space telescopes, jwst discoveries, are we alone in the universe?, astronomy research, science storytelling, the planet hunter, james webb space telescope, space exploration, cosmic mysteries, planetary science, uchicago astrophysics, university of chicago podcast network, big brains podcast, university of chicago research, extrasolar planets, alien life, breakthrough science, astrobiology, scientific method in action, exoplanets, life on other planets, planetary atmospheres, scientific discovery, habitable planets, jacob bean, carl sagan pale blue dot, curious minds, space nerds unite false full 168 7cb7f197-6a15-449a-9561-ac68839fbfa2 How To Stop Gun Violence Before It Starts, with Jens Ludwig Despite decades of policy ideas, pouring millions of dollars into the problem, and a slow pace of gun control measures, the United States hasn’t made much progress on curbing the epidemic of gun violence in our country.

For the past 25 years, Prof. Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago has examined the questions of: Why does gun violence happen, and is there anything we can do about it?

In his new book, Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, Ludwig—who is director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab—discusses why we've been thinking about the gun violence problem in the wrong ways.

Drawing upon behavioral economics, he explains that most shootings are not premediated; rather, the result of arguments that escalate into violence. Using data-backed interventions, Ludwig introduces new ideas beyond policy and policing to get at the real root causes of gun violence today.


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]]> Thu, 1 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stop-gun-violence-before-it-starts-with-jens-ludwig-tKMm0kpV Despite decades of policy ideas, pouring millions of dollars into the problem, and a slow pace of gun control measures, the United States hasn’t made much progress on curbing the epidemic of gun violence in our country.

For the past 25 years, Prof. Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago has examined the questions of: Why does gun violence happen, and is there anything we can do about it?

In his new book, Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, Ludwig—who is director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab—discusses why we've been thinking about the gun violence problem in the wrong ways.

Drawing upon behavioral economics, he explains that most shootings are not premediated; rather, the result of arguments that escalate into violence. Using data-backed interventions, Ludwig introduces new ideas beyond policy and policing to get at the real root causes of gun violence today.


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]]> How To Stop Gun Violence Before It Starts, with Jens Ludwig University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:26 Despite decades of policy ideas, pouring millions of dollars into the problem, and a slow pace of gun control measures, the United States hasn’t made much progress on curbing the epidemic of gun violence in our country. For the past 25 years, Prof. Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago has examined the questions of: Why does gun violence happen, and is there anything we can do about it? In his new book, Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, Ludwig—who is director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab—discusses why we've been thinking about the gun violence problem in the wrong ways. Drawing upon behavioral economics, he explains that most shootings are not premediated; rather, the result of arguments that escalate into violence. Using data-backed interventions, Ludwig introduces new ideas beyond policy and policing to get at the real root causes of gun violence today. Despite decades of policy ideas, pouring millions of dollars into the problem, and a slow pace of gun control measures, the United States hasn’t made much progress on curbing the epidemic of gun violence in our country. For the past 25 years, Prof. Jens Ludwig of the University of Chicago has examined the questions of: Why does gun violence happen, and is there anything we can do about it? In his new book, Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, Ludwig—who is director of the University of Chicago Crime Lab—discusses why we've been thinking about the gun violence problem in the wrong ways. Drawing upon behavioral economics, he explains that most shootings are not premediated; rather, the result of arguments that escalate into violence. Using data-backed interventions, Ludwig introduces new ideas beyond policy and policing to get at the real root causes of gun violence today. jens ludwig interview, university of chicago crime lab, policing and behavioral economics, system 1 vs system 2 thinking, chicago public safety, violence interrupters, cognitive bias and crime, hyde park crime, can we rethink crime prevention?, real reasons behind urban shootings, becoming a man program, public safety policy, gun violence in america, urban violence solutions, social determinants of violence, argument-based shootings, solving city violence with data, why people snap, south shore vs greater grand crossing, how to stop gun violence, crime prevention strategies, chicago gun violence, what causes gun violence?, fast thinking and fatal mistakes, de-escalation science, psychology of gun violence, behavioral economics false full 167 dad54aba-20f6-48ad-80b3-268153df43de Can Your DNA Predict Your Future?, with Dalton Conley What if a single number, derived from your DNA, could predict your income, education level or even who you're likely to marry? In his new book “The Social Genome,” Princeton University sociologist Dalton Conley explores the science behind how our genes are shaping our society in ways that are both profound and unsettling.

Conley explains how our genes, and the genes of those around us, are influencing our lives in ways we barely understand—from fertility clinics selecting embryos based on genetic traits to the rise of “genetic sorting” in everything from dating to zip codes. He also debunks the idea of nature versus nurture, revealing how deeply intertwined they truly are.

Are we heading toward a future of genetically coded inequality? And what policies and conversations are urgently needed to ensure we don’t cross the line from science into dystopia?


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]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/can-your-dna-predict-your-future-with-dalton-conley-J7YGogni What if a single number, derived from your DNA, could predict your income, education level or even who you're likely to marry? In his new book “The Social Genome,” Princeton University sociologist Dalton Conley explores the science behind how our genes are shaping our society in ways that are both profound and unsettling.

Conley explains how our genes, and the genes of those around us, are influencing our lives in ways we barely understand—from fertility clinics selecting embryos based on genetic traits to the rise of “genetic sorting” in everything from dating to zip codes. He also debunks the idea of nature versus nurture, revealing how deeply intertwined they truly are.

Are we heading toward a future of genetically coded inequality? And what policies and conversations are urgently needed to ensure we don’t cross the line from science into dystopia?


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]]> Can Your DNA Predict Your Future?, with Dalton Conley University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:26 What if a single number, derived from your DNA, could predict your income, education level or even who you're likely to marry? In his new book “The Social Genome,” Princeton University sociologist Dalton Conley explores the science behind how our genes are shaping our society in ways that are both profound and unsettling. Conley explains how our genes, and the genes of those around us, are influencing our lives in ways we barely understand—from fertility clinics selecting embryos based on genetic traits to the rise of “genetic sorting” in everything from dating to zip codes. He also debunks the idea of nature versus nurture, revealing how deeply intertwined they truly are. Are we heading toward a future of genetically coded inequality? And what policies and conversations are urgently needed to ensure we don’t cross the line from science into dystopia? What if a single number, derived from your DNA, could predict your income, education level or even who you're likely to marry? In his new book “The Social Genome,” Princeton University sociologist Dalton Conley explores the science behind how our genes are shaping our society in ways that are both profound and unsettling. Conley explains how our genes, and the genes of those around us, are influencing our lives in ways we barely understand—from fertility clinics selecting embryos based on genetic traits to the rise of “genetic sorting” in everything from dating to zip codes. He also debunks the idea of nature versus nurture, revealing how deeply intertwined they truly are. Are we heading toward a future of genetically coded inequality? And what policies and conversations are urgently needed to ensure we don’t cross the line from science into dystopia? sociology, genetic discrimination, genetically optimized babies, dalton conley, genetic technology, genetic prediction, education genetics, genetic sorting, ai genetics, fertility genetics, genetic ethics, the social genome, uchicago podcast network, genetic inequality, social genome, genomics technology, gattaca, big brains podcast, dna prediction, genetic testing, gene-environment interaction, genetic dating apps, polygenic risk scores, genetic policy, insurance genetics, polygenic scores, science & society, university of chicago, future income genetics, genomics, nature vs. nurture, gene editing, genetic determinism false full 166 70611326-d991-46b7-a8bf-8665f363982e Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart? The Hidden Dangers of Grief, with Mary Frances O'Connor When we lose someone, we love, we often say we have a broken heart—but what if that’s not just a metaphor?

In her new book “The Grieving Body: How The Stress of Loss Can Be An Opportunity For Healing” University of Arizona Professor of Psychology Mary Frances O’Connor shares groundbreaking insights into the biological and physiological impacts grief has on our bodies. O’Connor reveals how profound loss can lead to serious medical conditions, from heart attacks to immune system breakdowns, and explains why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases like cancer, pneumonia, and even autoimmune disorders.

Drawing on her personal experiences and extensive research, O’Connor outlines why our medical system—and society at large—needs to rethink how we support grieving individuals. She makes a powerful case for viewing grief not only as an emotional experience but as a medical event deserving careful monitoring and intervention, similar to pregnancy or chronic illness.


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]]> Thu, 3 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/can-you-really-die-of-a-broken-heart-the-hidden-dangers-of-grief-with-mary-frances-oconnor-J7YakdAH When we lose someone, we love, we often say we have a broken heart—but what if that’s not just a metaphor?

In her new book “The Grieving Body: How The Stress of Loss Can Be An Opportunity For Healing” University of Arizona Professor of Psychology Mary Frances O’Connor shares groundbreaking insights into the biological and physiological impacts grief has on our bodies. O’Connor reveals how profound loss can lead to serious medical conditions, from heart attacks to immune system breakdowns, and explains why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases like cancer, pneumonia, and even autoimmune disorders.

Drawing on her personal experiences and extensive research, O’Connor outlines why our medical system—and society at large—needs to rethink how we support grieving individuals. She makes a powerful case for viewing grief not only as an emotional experience but as a medical event deserving careful monitoring and intervention, similar to pregnancy or chronic illness.


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]]> Can You Really Die of a Broken Heart? The Hidden Dangers of Grief, with Mary Frances O'Connor University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:40 When we lose someone, we love, we often say we have a broken heart—but what if that’s not just a metaphor? In her new book “The Grieving Body: How The Stress of Loss Can Be An Opportunity For Healing” University of Arizona Professor of Psychology Mary Frances O’Connor shares groundbreaking insights into the biological and physiological impacts grief has on our bodies. O’Connor reveals how profound loss can lead to serious medical conditions, from heart attacks to immune system breakdowns, and explains why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases like cancer, pneumonia, and even autoimmune disorders. Drawing on her personal experiences and extensive research, O’Connor outlines why our medical system—and society at large—needs to rethink how we support grieving individuals. She makes a powerful case for viewing grief not only as an emotional experience but as a medical event deserving careful monitoring and intervention, similar to pregnancy or chronic illness. When we lose someone, we love, we often say we have a broken heart—but what if that’s not just a metaphor? In her new book “The Grieving Body: How The Stress of Loss Can Be An Opportunity For Healing” University of Arizona Professor of Psychology Mary Frances O’Connor shares groundbreaking insights into the biological and physiological impacts grief has on our bodies. O’Connor reveals how profound loss can lead to serious medical conditions, from heart attacks to immune system breakdowns, and explains why grieving can make us more vulnerable to diseases like cancer, pneumonia, and even autoimmune disorders. Drawing on her personal experiences and extensive research, O’Connor outlines why our medical system—and society at large—needs to rethink how we support grieving individuals. She makes a powerful case for viewing grief not only as an emotional experience but as a medical event deserving careful monitoring and intervention, similar to pregnancy or chronic illness. death and dying, grief support, resilience, medical humanities, public health, health and wellness, bereavement, end-of-life care, grief literacy, science of emotions, grief and loss, wellness, neuroscience, self-care, chronic stress, grief science, behavioral science, trauma recovery, mental health, inflammation, healing journey, stress and cortisol, mental fitness, disenfranchised grief, health research, university of chicago, mind-body connection, social psychology, cardiac risk, emotional health, psychology false full 165 6c3989c5-f706-4598-b90d-d613aba507f1 The Science Behind Raising Successful Kids, with Ariel Kalil New federal data paints a stark picture: American children are falling behind in reading and test scores, with the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged kids growing wider. But is this really just a problem of money? University of Chicago Developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil has spent her career studying how parents influence childhood development—not just through resources, but through daily habits and interactions.

On this episode, we explore the surprising science behind parental engagement, the behavioral biases that shape parenting decisions, and why simple interventions—like 15 minutes of reading a day—can have an outsized impact. Plus, we discuss how AI and behavioral economics might provide new solutions for supporting parents in an era of rising inequality.


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]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-behind-raising-successful-kids-with-aerial-kalil-WkMmBNdF New federal data paints a stark picture: American children are falling behind in reading and test scores, with the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged kids growing wider. But is this really just a problem of money? University of Chicago Developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil has spent her career studying how parents influence childhood development—not just through resources, but through daily habits and interactions.

On this episode, we explore the surprising science behind parental engagement, the behavioral biases that shape parenting decisions, and why simple interventions—like 15 minutes of reading a day—can have an outsized impact. Plus, we discuss how AI and behavioral economics might provide new solutions for supporting parents in an era of rising inequality.


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]]> The Science Behind Raising Successful Kids, with Ariel Kalil University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:19 New federal data paints a stark picture: American children are falling behind in reading and test scores, with the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged kids growing wider. But is this really just a problem of money? University of Chicago Developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil has spent her career studying how parents influence childhood development—not just through resources, but through daily habits and interactions. On this episode, we explore the surprising science behind parental engagement, the behavioral biases that shape parenting decisions, and why simple interventions—like 15 minutes of reading a day—can have an outsized impact. Plus, we discuss how AI and behavioral economics might provide new solutions for supporting parents in an era of rising inequality. New federal data paints a stark picture: American children are falling behind in reading and test scores, with the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged kids growing wider. But is this really just a problem of money? University of Chicago Developmental psychologist Ariel Kalil has spent her career studying how parents influence childhood development—not just through resources, but through daily habits and interactions. On this episode, we explore the surprising science behind parental engagement, the behavioral biases that shape parenting decisions, and why simple interventions—like 15 minutes of reading a day—can have an outsized impact. Plus, we discuss how AI and behavioral economics might provide new solutions for supporting parents in an era of rising inequality. child success, economic inequality, early intervention programs, income inequality, social science research, child development, developmental psychology, educational research, educational inequality, test scores decline, educational outcomes, income and education, ai technology in parenting, parenting tips, behavioral interventions, parental engagement, parenting, behavioral insights, parental influence, early childhood education, child psychology, education gap, education policy, cognitive development, national report card, child tax credit, behavioral economics, ai in education, economic disparities false full 164 c734469a-0767-447d-934f-987ca3f0f621 Do Animals Understand Death?, with Susana Monsó What does it mean to understand death? For centuries, philosophers have argued that only humans can truly comprehend mortality. But what if they’re wrong?

In this episode, we speak with philosopher Susana Monsó, author of Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, to explore whether animals can grasp their own mortality. From grieving elephants to corpse-removing ants and possums that play dead, we investigate what animal behavior reveals about their concept of death. Do dogs understand when their owners pass away? Do predators recognize a corpse as different from prey? And what does this mean for how we treat animals?


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]]> Thu, 6 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/do-animals-understand-death-with-susana-monso-LwwxMr5H What does it mean to understand death? For centuries, philosophers have argued that only humans can truly comprehend mortality. But what if they’re wrong?

In this episode, we speak with philosopher Susana Monsó, author of Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, to explore whether animals can grasp their own mortality. From grieving elephants to corpse-removing ants and possums that play dead, we investigate what animal behavior reveals about their concept of death. Do dogs understand when their owners pass away? Do predators recognize a corpse as different from prey? And what does this mean for how we treat animals?


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]]> Do Animals Understand Death?, with Susana Monsó University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:05 What does it mean to understand death? For centuries, philosophers have argued that only humans can truly comprehend mortality. But what if they’re wrong? In this episode, we speak with philosopher Susana Monsó, author of Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, to explore whether animals can grasp their own mortality. From grieving elephants to corpse-removing ants and possums that play dead, we investigate what animal behavior reveals about their concept of death. Do dogs understand when their owners pass away? Do predators recognize a corpse as different from prey? And what does this mean for how we treat animals? What does it mean to understand death? For centuries, philosophers have argued that only humans can truly comprehend mortality. But what if they’re wrong? In this episode, we speak with philosopher Susana Monsó, author of Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, to explore whether animals can grasp their own mortality. From grieving elephants to corpse-removing ants and possums that play dead, we investigate what animal behavior reveals about their concept of death. Do dogs understand when their owners pass away? Do predators recognize a corpse as different from prey? And what does this mean for how we treat animals? animal emotions, pet psychology, elephants & orcas, cognitive science, human-animal connection, animal psychology, animal intelligence, susana monso, consciousness studies, animal cognition, animal behavior, death awareness in animals, evolutionary biology, animal welfare, philosophy of death, playing possum, ethics & morality, philosophy, nature & wildlife, science communication, philosophy of mind false full 163 fbed04d2-c94c-49aa-bbe1-f97deb582753 Why Measles Is Resurging—And The Rise Of Vaccine Hesitancy, with Adam Ratner In 2000, the United States declared that measles had been eliminated. But just 15 years later, the disease made a comeback—and it hasn’t gone away since. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ratner, director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU and author of Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health, explains why measles outbreaks are occurring again—as vaccine hesitancy and the antivax movement is on the rise—and what this means for the future of children’s health.

Ratner describes why measles is the most contagious disease we know of, and why it can be particularly harmful to children. As vaccination rates for children and adults continue to decrease in the U.S., are we at risk of undoing decades of medical progress? And what can we do to stop it?


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]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-measles-is-resurgingand-the-rise-of-vaccine-hesitancy-with-adam-ratner-OwkcdYLh In 2000, the United States declared that measles had been eliminated. But just 15 years later, the disease made a comeback—and it hasn’t gone away since. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ratner, director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU and author of Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health, explains why measles outbreaks are occurring again—as vaccine hesitancy and the antivax movement is on the rise—and what this means for the future of children’s health.

Ratner describes why measles is the most contagious disease we know of, and why it can be particularly harmful to children. As vaccination rates for children and adults continue to decrease in the U.S., are we at risk of undoing decades of medical progress? And what can we do to stop it?


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]]> Why Measles Is Resurging—And The Rise Of Vaccine Hesitancy, with Adam Ratner University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:06 In 2000, the United States declared that measles had been eliminated. But just 15 years later, the disease made a comeback—and it hasn’t gone away since. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ratner, director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU and author of Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health, explains why measles outbreaks are occurring again—as vaccine hesitancy and the antivax movement is on the rise—and what this means for the future of children’s health. Ratner describes why measles is the most contagious disease we know of, and why it can be particularly harmful to children. As vaccination rates for children and adults continue to decrease in the U.S., are we at risk of undoing decades of medical progress? And what can we do to stop it? In 2000, the United States declared that measles had been eliminated. But just 15 years later, the disease made a comeback—and it hasn’t gone away since. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ratner, director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at NYU and author of Booster Shots: The Urgent Lessons of Measles and the Uncertain Future of Children's Health, explains why measles outbreaks are occurring again—as vaccine hesitancy and the antivax movement is on the rise—and what this means for the future of children’s health. Ratner describes why measles is the most contagious disease we know of, and why it can be particularly harmful to children. As vaccination rates for children and adults continue to decrease in the U.S., are we at risk of undoing decades of medical progress? And what can we do to stop it? global health, academic research, vaccine science, medical ethics, measles, epidemiology, science explainers, public health, government & public health, medical breakthroughs, herd immunity, infectious diseases, vaccination, immunization, measles resurgence, parenting & child health, healthcare misinformation, health policy, vaccine hesitancy, policy & government, big brains podcast, measles outbreak, science podcast, disease prevention, public health policy, pediatric health, science & society, covid-19, vaccine skepticism, health misinformation, trust in science, history of medicine, university of chicago, vaccine misinformation, contagious diseases, science communication, debunking myths, anti-vaccine movement false full 162 07587d1a-3389-4cfd-905b-282d93ea4560 The Little-Known Secrets To A Good Life, with Shigehiro Oishi What makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a third way?

University of Chicago psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi has spent his career studying happiness, meaning, and what truly brings people deep satisfaction. His new research suggests that some of the most fulfilled people don’t prioritize either—they live psychologically rich lives, full of novelty, challenges, and transformative experiences.

In this episode, Oishi explains why psychological richness might be the missing piece in our search for fulfillment.


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]]> Thu, 6 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-little-known-secrets-to-a-good-life-with-shige-oishi-9kLQPt7H What makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a third way?

University of Chicago psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi has spent his career studying happiness, meaning, and what truly brings people deep satisfaction. His new research suggests that some of the most fulfilled people don’t prioritize either—they live psychologically rich lives, full of novelty, challenges, and transformative experiences.

In this episode, Oishi explains why psychological richness might be the missing piece in our search for fulfillment.


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]]> The Little-Known Secrets To A Good Life, with Shigehiro Oishi University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:27 What makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a third way? University of Chicago psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi has spent his career studying happiness, meaning, and what truly brings people deep satisfaction. His new research suggests that some of the most fulfilled people don’t prioritize either—they live psychologically rich lives, full of novelty, challenges, and transformative experiences. In this episode, Oishi explains why psychological richness might be the missing piece in our search for fulfillment. What makes a good life? For decades, psychologists have debated whether true fulfillment comes from happiness—a life of comfort and joy—or meaning—a life of purpose and impact. But what if there's a third way? University of Chicago psychology professor Shigehiro Oishi has spent his career studying happiness, meaning, and what truly brings people deep satisfaction. His new research suggests that some of the most fulfilled people don’t prioritize either—they live psychologically rich lives, full of novelty, challenges, and transformative experiences. In this episode, Oishi explains why psychological richness might be the missing piece in our search for fulfillment. self-discovery, the happiness trap, exploring the unknown, psychological immune system, happiness, life in three dimensions, positive psychology, should you stay or should you go?, life purpose, personal growth, psychological richness, well-being, eudaimonic well-being, university of chicago research, hedonic psychology, behavioral science, fulfillment, mental health, the science of happiness, life choices, shige oishi, psychological rich life, the secret to a good life, the happiness debate, social psychology, happiness vs. meaning, what makes a good life?, meaning of life, psychology, how to find fulfillment false full 161 3497eb7a-1923-4996-8d6a-317699dbf166 How Bioelectronics Could Heal Our Bodies And Minds, with Bozhi Tian Imagine a future in which Band-Aids talk to your cells, pacemakers are powered by light and your gut microbiome gets a tune-up—all thanks to tiny bioelectric devices. Sounds like sci-fi, right? Think again.

Prof. Bozhi Tian of the University of Chicago is on the frontier of bioelectronics, building living machines that can heal, enhance and maybe even transform what it means to be human. In this episode, he explains his research lab’s work and explores the thrilling, strange and sometimes unsettling world in which biology meets technology.


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]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-bioelectronics-could-heal-our-bodies-and-minds-with-bozhi-tian-Io0kYMy8 Imagine a future in which Band-Aids talk to your cells, pacemakers are powered by light and your gut microbiome gets a tune-up—all thanks to tiny bioelectric devices. Sounds like sci-fi, right? Think again.

Prof. Bozhi Tian of the University of Chicago is on the frontier of bioelectronics, building living machines that can heal, enhance and maybe even transform what it means to be human. In this episode, he explains his research lab’s work and explores the thrilling, strange and sometimes unsettling world in which biology meets technology.


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]]> How Bioelectronics Could Heal Our Bodies And Minds, with Bozhi Tian University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:48 Imagine a future in which Band-Aids talk to your cells, pacemakers are powered by light and your gut microbiome gets a tune-up—all thanks to tiny bioelectric devices. Sounds like sci-fi, right? Think again. Prof. Bozhi Tian of the University of Chicago is on the frontier of bioelectronics, building living machines that can heal, enhance and maybe even transform what it means to be human. In this episode, he explains his research lab’s work and explores the thrilling, strange and sometimes unsettling world in which biology meets technology. Imagine a future in which Band-Aids talk to your cells, pacemakers are powered by light and your gut microbiome gets a tune-up—all thanks to tiny bioelectric devices. Sounds like sci-fi, right? Think again. Prof. Bozhi Tian of the University of Chicago is on the frontier of bioelectronics, building living machines that can heal, enhance and maybe even transform what it means to be human. In this episode, he explains his research lab’s work and explores the thrilling, strange and sometimes unsettling world in which biology meets technology. smart implants, neural interfaces, medical technology, medicine, bionic humans, personalized medicine, science, bozhi tian, nanotechnology, bioelectronics research, synthetic biology, breakthroughs, human enhancement, next-gen healthcare, bioelectronics, brain-machine interface, technology, longevity science, regenerative medicine, health, research, future of health, innovation, human augmentation, ai and medicine, cutting-edge research, scientific discovery, bioengineering, university of chicago, smart skin, anti-aging tech, biotechnology, emerging technologies false full 160 262bf439-1b37-43dd-8c2f-fae29508a900 Could A Fungal Pandemic Be “The Last of Us?", with Arturo Casadevall Five years after COVID became a global pandemic, could another health crisis be on our horizon? According to scientists who study diseases, the possibility of a fungal pandemic—the subject of science fiction TV shows like “The Last of Us,” could be more of a reality, thanks to climate change and our warming planet. As fungi are adapting to warmer climates, they are becoming increasingly stronger and more resistant against the drugs we have to fight them.

Arturo Casadevall is one of the scientists who is warning against fungi's powerful potential. He's a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and the author of the new book, What If Fungi Win? He explains why fungi are becoming a growing public health threat, and what tools we have to protect ourselves from a future fungal outbreak.


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]]> Thu, 9 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/could-a-fungal-pandemic-be-the-last-of-us-with-arturo-casadevall-6T5EWES_ Five years after COVID became a global pandemic, could another health crisis be on our horizon? According to scientists who study diseases, the possibility of a fungal pandemic—the subject of science fiction TV shows like “The Last of Us,” could be more of a reality, thanks to climate change and our warming planet. As fungi are adapting to warmer climates, they are becoming increasingly stronger and more resistant against the drugs we have to fight them.

Arturo Casadevall is one of the scientists who is warning against fungi's powerful potential. He's a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and the author of the new book, What If Fungi Win? He explains why fungi are becoming a growing public health threat, and what tools we have to protect ourselves from a future fungal outbreak.


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]]> Could A Fungal Pandemic Be “The Last of Us?", with Arturo Casadevall University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:13 Five years after COVID became a global pandemic, could another health crisis be on our horizon? According to scientists who study diseases, the possibility of a fungal pandemic—the subject of science fiction TV shows like “The Last of Us,” could be more of a reality, thanks to climate change and our warming planet. As fungi are adapting to warmer climates, they are becoming increasingly stronger and more resistant against the drugs we have to fight them. Arturo Casadevall is one of the scientists who is warning against fungi's powerful potential. He's a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and the author of the new book, What If Fungi Win? He explains why fungi are becoming a growing public health threat, and what tools we have to protect ourselves from a future fungal outbreak. Five years after COVID became a global pandemic, could another health crisis be on our horizon? According to scientists who study diseases, the possibility of a fungal pandemic—the subject of science fiction TV shows like “The Last of Us,” could be more of a reality, thanks to climate change and our warming planet. As fungi are adapting to warmer climates, they are becoming increasingly stronger and more resistant against the drugs we have to fight them. Arturo Casadevall is one of the scientists who is warning against fungi's powerful potential. He's a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health and the author of the new book, What If Fungi Win? He explains why fungi are becoming a growing public health threat, and what tools we have to protect ourselves from a future fungal outbreak. microbiology breakthroughs, real-life cordyceps threats, fungi in pop culture, arturo casadevall, uchicago, big brains, the last of us, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, the last of us science, fungal pandemic preparedness, global warming impact on health, vaccines for fungal diseases, uchicago podcasts, climate change and fungal diseases, big brains podcast, fungal leather and sustainability, climate change, pathogenic fungi risks, research, academic podcast, biology, science podcast, science behind the last of us, antifungal resistance explained, fungi and ecosystem collapse, university of chicago, research podcast, biological age materials, can fungi win?, last of us false full 159 9bd0d40f-d7a7-4cfd-a887-9df728ca27fc The "Magic Words" That Turn Resolutions Into Reality As we step into 2025, many of us are thinking about how to turn our New Year's resolutions into lasting changes. But what if the secret to success lies not in willpower but in the words we use every day? To kick off the year, we’re sharing our past episode with Jonah Berger, a professor at The Wharton School and author of Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way.

In this episode, Berger uncovers the science behind the language we use and how it shapes our habits, decisions, and relationships. From simple word swaps that can help you stay on track with your goals to strategies for using language to connect with others more effectively, this conversation is packed with insights to help you make 2025 a year of transformation.


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]]> Thu, 2 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/is-the-secret-to-following-through-on-your-resolutions-simply-the-words-you-use-4icInCko As we step into 2025, many of us are thinking about how to turn our New Year's resolutions into lasting changes. But what if the secret to success lies not in willpower but in the words we use every day? To kick off the year, we’re sharing our past episode with Jonah Berger, a professor at The Wharton School and author of Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way.

In this episode, Berger uncovers the science behind the language we use and how it shapes our habits, decisions, and relationships. From simple word swaps that can help you stay on track with your goals to strategies for using language to connect with others more effectively, this conversation is packed with insights to help you make 2025 a year of transformation.


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]]> The "Magic Words" That Turn Resolutions Into Reality University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:20 As we step into 2025, many of us are thinking about how to turn our New Year's resolutions into lasting changes. But what if the secret to success lies not in willpower but in the words we use every day? To kick off the year, we’re sharing our past episode with Jonah Berger, a professor at The Wharton School and author of Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. In this episode, Berger uncovers the science behind the language we use and how it shapes our habits, decisions, and relationships. From simple word swaps that can help you stay on track with your goals to strategies for using language to connect with others more effectively, this conversation is packed with insights to help you make 2025 a year of transformation. As we step into 2025, many of us are thinking about how to turn our New Year's resolutions into lasting changes. But what if the secret to success lies not in willpower but in the words we use every day? To kick off the year, we’re sharing our past episode with Jonah Berger, a professor at The Wharton School and author of Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way. In this episode, Berger uncovers the science behind the language we use and how it shapes our habits, decisions, and relationships. From simple word swaps that can help you stay on track with your goals to strategies for using language to connect with others more effectively, this conversation is packed with insights to help you make 2025 a year of transformation. jonah berger, leadership language, social influence, life hacks, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, behavioral psychology, science, personal growth, wharton school insights, communication skills, magic words, secrets of persuasion, research, power of language, how to influence, persuasion science, language tips, science podcast, effective communication, psychology of words, university of chicago, research podcast, self-improvement false full 158 c2fad1eb-db27-49eb-89b9-3d679c282b33 What’s The Truth About Alcohol’s Benefits And Risks? with Tim Stockwell We have long heard the claims that a glass of red wine is good for your heart, but it turns out that the research that fueled this wisdom was actually skewed. Some studies made it appear like moderate drinkers were healthier than people who didn't drink at all, leading the public to believe that alcohol was healthier than it is. While drinking alcohol occasionally might not have catastrophic effects on your health, the data shows that even moderate drinking will reduce your life expectancy.

In this episode, we speak with Tim Stockwell, a scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and a professor of psychology at the University of Victoria. Stockwell has reviewed hundreds of studies that he claims embellished alcohol's effects, and he explains how the new science of drinking is changing the public perception of alcohol. Today, trends like sober-curiosity and “Dry January” are on the rise, and some countries around the world are even implementing new policies around alcohol regulation.


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]]> Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/whats-the-truth-about-alcohols-benefits-and-risks-with-tim-stockwell-0Tc_ic86 We have long heard the claims that a glass of red wine is good for your heart, but it turns out that the research that fueled this wisdom was actually skewed. Some studies made it appear like moderate drinkers were healthier than people who didn't drink at all, leading the public to believe that alcohol was healthier than it is. While drinking alcohol occasionally might not have catastrophic effects on your health, the data shows that even moderate drinking will reduce your life expectancy.

In this episode, we speak with Tim Stockwell, a scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and a professor of psychology at the University of Victoria. Stockwell has reviewed hundreds of studies that he claims embellished alcohol's effects, and he explains how the new science of drinking is changing the public perception of alcohol. Today, trends like sober-curiosity and “Dry January” are on the rise, and some countries around the world are even implementing new policies around alcohol regulation.


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]]> What’s The Truth About Alcohol’s Benefits And Risks? with Tim Stockwell University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:18 We have long heard the claims that a glass of red wine is good for your heart, but it turns out that the research that fueled this wisdom was actually skewed. Some studies made it appear like moderate drinkers were healthier than people who didn't drink at all, leading the public to believe that alcohol was healthier than it is. While drinking alcohol occasionally might not have catastrophic effects on your health, the data shows that even moderate drinking will reduce your life expectancy. In this episode, we speak with Tim Stockwell, a scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and a professor of psychology at the University of Victoria. Stockwell has reviewed hundreds of studies that he claims embellished alcohol's effects, and he explains how the new science of drinking is changing the public perception of alcohol. Today, trends like sober-curiosity and “Dry January” are on the rise, and some countries around the world are even implementing new policies around alcohol regulation. We have long heard the claims that a glass of red wine is good for your heart, but it turns out that the research that fueled this wisdom was actually skewed. Some studies made it appear like moderate drinkers were healthier than people who didn't drink at all, leading the public to believe that alcohol was healthier than it is. While drinking alcohol occasionally might not have catastrophic effects on your health, the data shows that even moderate drinking will reduce your life expectancy. In this episode, we speak with Tim Stockwell, a scientist at the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research and a professor of psychology at the University of Victoria. Stockwell has reviewed hundreds of studies that he claims embellished alcohol's effects, and he explains how the new science of drinking is changing the public perception of alcohol. Today, trends like sober-curiosity and “Dry January” are on the rise, and some countries around the world are even implementing new policies around alcohol regulation. public health and alcohol, alcohol science, dry january insights, big brains, is alcohol really healthy?, alcohol and health, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, science of drinking, minimum unit pricing explained, red wine myth, sober curiosity, alcohol, alcohol use, alcohol consumption, research, academic podcast, academic, science podcast, alcohol policy debate, university of chicago, research podcast, alcohol industry, alcohol and cancer risks, drinking false full 157 05b23213-e79f-4d9b-b5f0-9723b859cd69 What Happens When We Die? with Sam Parnia For centuries, death has been seen as a final, inescapable line—a moment when the heart stops and the brain ceases to function. But revolutionary research asks: What if everything we thought we knew about death was wrong?

Sam Parnia, an associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone, is the author of Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death. His groundbreaking work explores how science is pushing the boundaries of life and death, uncovering the potential to resuscitate animals—and maybe one day humans—after they've been declared dead. From recalling experiences of consciousness after death (what some call “near-death experiences”) to using AI and advanced techniques to study the brain in its final moments, he explores the profound implications for medicine, ethics and our understanding of what it means to be alive.


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]]> Thu, 5 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (Death and Consciousness, Life After Death, Near-Death Experiences, Sam Parnia Interview, Science of Resuscitation, Consciousness Studies, Human Consciousness Project, What Happens When We Die, Lucid Dying, Ethics of Death and Life, Brain Activity After Death, AI and Consciousness, Philosophy Meets Science, Medical Science Breakthroughs, Understanding Mortality, Big Brains, Science, science podcast, research, research podcast, academic, academic podcast, University of Chicago) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-happens-when-we-die-with-sam-parnia-2J5sfRFU For centuries, death has been seen as a final, inescapable line—a moment when the heart stops and the brain ceases to function. But revolutionary research asks: What if everything we thought we knew about death was wrong?

Sam Parnia, an associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone, is the author of Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death. His groundbreaking work explores how science is pushing the boundaries of life and death, uncovering the potential to resuscitate animals—and maybe one day humans—after they've been declared dead. From recalling experiences of consciousness after death (what some call “near-death experiences”) to using AI and advanced techniques to study the brain in its final moments, he explores the profound implications for medicine, ethics and our understanding of what it means to be alive.


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]]> What Happens When We Die? with Sam Parnia Death and Consciousness, Life After Death, Near-Death Experiences, Sam Parnia Interview, Science of Resuscitation, Consciousness Studies, Human Consciousness Project, What Happens When We Die, Lucid Dying, Ethics of Death and Life, Brain Activity After Death, AI and Consciousness, Philosophy Meets Science, Medical Science Breakthroughs, Understanding Mortality, Big Brains, Science, science podcast, research, research podcast, academic, academic podcast, University of Chicago 00:30:29 For centuries, death has been seen as a final, inescapable line—a moment when the heart stops and the brain ceases to function. But revolutionary research asks: What if everything we thought we knew about death was wrong? Sam Parnia, an associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone, is the author of Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death. His groundbreaking work explores how science is pushing the boundaries of life and death, uncovering the potential to resuscitate animals—and maybe one day humans—after they've been declared dead. From recalling experiences of consciousness after death (what some call “near-death experiences”) to using AI and advanced techniques to study the brain in its final moments, he explores the profound implications for medicine, ethics and our understanding of what it means to be alive. For centuries, death has been seen as a final, inescapable line—a moment when the heart stops and the brain ceases to function. But revolutionary research asks: What if everything we thought we knew about death was wrong? Sam Parnia, an associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone, is the author of Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death. His groundbreaking work explores how science is pushing the boundaries of life and death, uncovering the potential to resuscitate animals—and maybe one day humans—after they've been declared dead. From recalling experiences of consciousness after death (what some call “near-death experiences”) to using AI and advanced techniques to study the brain in its final moments, he explores the profound implications for medicine, ethics and our understanding of what it means to be alive. false full 156 bd8a6f35-d54b-42bc-ae7d-685edb556c26 The Illusion of Moral Decline This year’s election might have been the most contentious in modern memory. It's not just that politics have changed, but it seems that people have too. You’ve probably heard this phrase: “People aren’t as kind as they used to be”. Maybe you’ve experienced the feeling that people are acting meaner to each other, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be?

With that question in mind, and as we take some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to reshare our episode with psychologist Adam Mastroianni. Mastroianni wondered if people are really becoming less moral in today's world, so he set out to find an answer, and published his findings in the journal Nature, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?”


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]]> Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:52:50 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-illusion-of-moral-decline-2lozzvBb This year’s election might have been the most contentious in modern memory. It's not just that politics have changed, but it seems that people have too. You’ve probably heard this phrase: “People aren’t as kind as they used to be”. Maybe you’ve experienced the feeling that people are acting meaner to each other, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be?

With that question in mind, and as we take some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to reshare our episode with psychologist Adam Mastroianni. Mastroianni wondered if people are really becoming less moral in today's world, so he set out to find an answer, and published his findings in the journal Nature, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?”


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]]> The Illusion of Moral Decline University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:02 This year’s election might have been the most contentious in modern memory. It's not just that politics have changed, but it seems that people have too. You’ve probably heard this phrase: “People aren’t as kind as they used to be”. Maybe you’ve experienced the feeling that people are acting meaner to each other, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be? With that question in mind, and as we take some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to reshare our episode with psychologist Adam Mastroianni. Mastroianni wondered if people are really becoming less moral in today's world, so he set out to find an answer, and published his findings in the journal Nature, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?” This year’s election might have been the most contentious in modern memory. It's not just that politics have changed, but it seems that people have too. You’ve probably heard this phrase: “People aren’t as kind as they used to be”. Maybe you’ve experienced the feeling that people are acting meaner to each other, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be? With that question in mind, and as we take some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to reshare our episode with psychologist Adam Mastroianni. Mastroianni wondered if people are really becoming less moral in today's world, so he set out to find an answer, and published his findings in the journal Nature, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?” academic research, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, university, social science, big brains podcast, paul rand, research, academic podcast, american politics, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, politics, university of chicago, research podcast, the illusion of moral decline, adam mastroianni, psychology, psychologist false full 155 9c84dba7-e8f2-4200-a20f-45558ed4bf21 Can We Predict The Unpredictable? with J. Doyne Farmer What if we could predict the economy the way we predict the weather? What if governments could run simulations to forecast the effects of new policies—before they happen? And what if the key to all of this lies in the same chaotic systems that explain spinning roulette wheels and rolling dice?

J. Doyne Farmer is a University of Oxford professor, complexity scientist, and former physicist who once beat Las Vegas casinos using his scientific-based methods. In his recent book “Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” Farmer is using those same principles to build a new branch of economics called complexity economics—one that uses big data to help forecast market crashes, design better policies and find ways to confront climate change.

But can we really predict the unpredictable? And how will using chaos theory shake up well-established economic approaches?


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]]> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-predict-the-unpredictable-with-j-doyne-farmer-bmXCqH3P What if we could predict the economy the way we predict the weather? What if governments could run simulations to forecast the effects of new policies—before they happen? And what if the key to all of this lies in the same chaotic systems that explain spinning roulette wheels and rolling dice?

J. Doyne Farmer is a University of Oxford professor, complexity scientist, and former physicist who once beat Las Vegas casinos using his scientific-based methods. In his recent book “Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” Farmer is using those same principles to build a new branch of economics called complexity economics—one that uses big data to help forecast market crashes, design better policies and find ways to confront climate change.

But can we really predict the unpredictable? And how will using chaos theory shake up well-established economic approaches?


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]]> Can We Predict The Unpredictable? with J. Doyne Farmer University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:14 What if we could predict the economy the way we predict the weather? What if governments could run simulations to forecast the effects of new policies—before they happen? And what if the key to all of this lies in the same chaotic systems that explain spinning roulette wheels and rolling dice? J. Doyne Farmer is a University of Oxford professor, complexity scientist, and former physicist who once beat Las Vegas casinos using his scientific-based methods. In his recent book “Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” Farmer is using those same principles to build a new branch of economics called complexity economics—one that uses big data to help forecast market crashes, design better policies and find ways to confront climate change. But can we really predict the unpredictable? And how will using chaos theory shake up well-established economic approaches? What if we could predict the economy the way we predict the weather? What if governments could run simulations to forecast the effects of new policies—before they happen? And what if the key to all of this lies in the same chaotic systems that explain spinning roulette wheels and rolling dice? J. Doyne Farmer is a University of Oxford professor, complexity scientist, and former physicist who once beat Las Vegas casinos using his scientific-based methods. In his recent book “Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” Farmer is using those same principles to build a new branch of economics called complexity economics—one that uses big data to help forecast market crashes, design better policies and find ways to confront climate change. But can we really predict the unpredictable? And how will using chaos theory shake up well-established economic approaches? academic research, economics growth, econ podcast, uchicago podcast, economy, economics, chaos theory, econ, university of oxford, uchicago, big brains, j. doyne farmer, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, complexity economics, complex economics, science, stock market, doyne farmer, scientist, artificial intelligence, economist, ai, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, economics podcast, economy podcast, making sense of chaos, university of chicago, making sense of chaos: a better economics for a better world, research podcast, academic research podcast false full 154 d1462a6b-bae4-4e50-9775-8f938ada7f92 Unlocking The Secrets Of ‘SuperAgers’, with Emily Rogalski https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/We used to think aging inevitably led to memory loss, but a small group of people—known as SuperAgers—are defying the odds. These individuals, all over 80, have the memory performance of someone in the 50s. The question is: how?

One of the leading experts studying SuperAgers is University of Chicago neurologist Emily Rogalski. She explores the fascinating science behind SuperAgers—uncovering what makes their physical brains different and how their lifestyle choices could be the key to a having a sharper, healthier brain well into old age.


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]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-secrets-of-superagers-with-emily-rogalski-EiB9G0LC https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/We used to think aging inevitably led to memory loss, but a small group of people—known as SuperAgers—are defying the odds. These individuals, all over 80, have the memory performance of someone in the 50s. The question is: how?

One of the leading experts studying SuperAgers is University of Chicago neurologist Emily Rogalski. She explores the fascinating science behind SuperAgers—uncovering what makes their physical brains different and how their lifestyle choices could be the key to a having a sharper, healthier brain well into old age.


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]]> Unlocking The Secrets Of ‘SuperAgers’, with Emily Rogalski University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:33 We used to think aging inevitably led to memory loss, but a small group of people—known as SuperAgers—are defying the odds. These individuals, all over 80, have the memory performance of someone in the 50s. The question is: how? One of the leading experts studying SuperAgers is University of Chicago neurologist Emily Rogalski. She explores the fascinating science behind SuperAgers—uncovering what makes their physical brains different and how their lifestyle choices could be the key to a having a sharper, healthier brain well into old age. Are you or someone you know a SuperAger? Get involved with the project at this link: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/ We used to think aging inevitably led to memory loss, but a small group of people—known as SuperAgers—are defying the odds. These individuals, all over 80, have the memory performance of someone in the 50s. The question is: how? One of the leading experts studying SuperAgers is University of Chicago neurologist Emily Rogalski. She explores the fascinating science behind SuperAgers—uncovering what makes their physical brains different and how their lifestyle choices could be the key to a having a sharper, healthier brain well into old age. Are you or someone you know a SuperAger? Get involved with the project at this link: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/ wellness podcast, uchicago podcast, scientific podcast, uchicago, scientific research, big brains, health and wellness, neurologist, university of chicago podcast network, science, aging, wellness, neuroscience, aging science, lifestyle, uchicago podcast network, neurology, memory, brain science, health podcast, health, mental health, research, academic podcast, super agers, academic, big brians podcast, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, emily rogalski, scientific, super-agers, university of chicago, neuroscientist, research podcast, superagers false full 153 7ea505e1-9b30-4baa-8d2a-d8430d2e714c 2024 Nobel Laureate Explains What Makes Countries Fail Or Succeed, with James A. Robinson On Big Brains, we get to speak to a lot of groundbreaking scholars and experts, but some conversations we walk away knowing we’ve just heard from someone who is really changing the world. We certainly felt that way years ago after talking to University of Chicago scholar James Robinson, and it turns out…the Nobel Prize committee agreed in 2024 when it awarded him a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

Robinson was honored for the exact work that we talked to him about nearly five years ago. The author of numerous best-selling books, including Why Nations Fail (2012) and The Narrow Corridor (2019), he won the Nobel this year because his work researching what makes nations succeed and…what makes them fail. There’s no better time to refamiliarize ourselves with his important research and celebrate his Nobel win.


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]]> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/2024-nobel-laureate-explains-what-makes-countries-fail-or-succeed-with-james-a-robinson-qiUsL4WX On Big Brains, we get to speak to a lot of groundbreaking scholars and experts, but some conversations we walk away knowing we’ve just heard from someone who is really changing the world. We certainly felt that way years ago after talking to University of Chicago scholar James Robinson, and it turns out…the Nobel Prize committee agreed in 2024 when it awarded him a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel.

Robinson was honored for the exact work that we talked to him about nearly five years ago. The author of numerous best-selling books, including Why Nations Fail (2012) and The Narrow Corridor (2019), he won the Nobel this year because his work researching what makes nations succeed and…what makes them fail. There’s no better time to refamiliarize ourselves with his important research and celebrate his Nobel win.


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]]> 2024 Nobel Laureate Explains What Makes Countries Fail Or Succeed, with James A. Robinson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:13 On Big Brains, we get to speak to a lot of groundbreaking scholars and experts, but some conversations we walk away knowing we’ve just heard from someone who is really changing the world. We certainly felt that way years ago after talking to University of Chicago scholar James Robinson, and it turns out…the Nobel Prize committee agreed in 2024 when it awarded him a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Robinson was honored for the exact work that we talked to him about nearly five years ago. The author of numerous best-selling books, including Why Nations Fail (2012) and The Narrow Corridor (2019), he won the Nobel this year because his work researching what makes nations succeed and…what makes them fail. There’s no better time to refamiliarize ourselves with his important research and celebrate his Nobel win. On Big Brains, we get to speak to a lot of groundbreaking scholars and experts, but some conversations we walk away knowing we’ve just heard from someone who is really changing the world. We certainly felt that way years ago after talking to University of Chicago scholar James Robinson, and it turns out…the Nobel Prize committee agreed in 2024 when it awarded him a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Robinson was honored for the exact work that we talked to him about nearly five years ago. The author of numerous best-selling books, including Why Nations Fail (2012) and The Narrow Corridor (2019), he won the Nobel this year because his work researching what makes nations succeed and…what makes them fail. There’s no better time to refamiliarize ourselves with his important research and celebrate his Nobel win. academic research, econ podcast, uchicago podcast, james robinson, economics, econ, uchicago, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, nobel, political, why countries fail, nobel prize, political podcast, 2024 nobel prize, politics podcast, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, why nations fail, science podcast, economics podcast, politics, university of chicago, research podcast false full 152 14dec340-2ad4-4d97-aaca-4724d81dc89f Why Can’t Scientists Agree On The Age Of The Universe? with Wendy Freedman How old is the universe—and how fast is it expanding? These are part of one of the biggest—and most contested—questions in science, and the answers could change our understanding of physics.

In this episode, we talk with renowned UChicago astronomer Wendy Freedman, who’s spent decades trying to solve these very questions. There are two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding, also known as the Hubble constant; Freedman has done groundbreaking research to calculate this number using stars, but the problem is, her numbers don’t match up with scientists using a different method. And the implications of that difference are massive, because it could indicate that our Standard Model of physics could be broken.

Yet Freedman’s latest research, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, might finally give us a clearer answer. In our conversation, we explore the age of the universe, the mysteries of dark matter and what all this could mean for the future of physics—and maybe even the discovery of life beyond Earth.


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]]> Thu, 3 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-cant-scientists-agree-on-the-age-of-the-universe-with-wendy-freedman-b6xcGUeU How old is the universe—and how fast is it expanding? These are part of one of the biggest—and most contested—questions in science, and the answers could change our understanding of physics.

In this episode, we talk with renowned UChicago astronomer Wendy Freedman, who’s spent decades trying to solve these very questions. There are two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding, also known as the Hubble constant; Freedman has done groundbreaking research to calculate this number using stars, but the problem is, her numbers don’t match up with scientists using a different method. And the implications of that difference are massive, because it could indicate that our Standard Model of physics could be broken.

Yet Freedman’s latest research, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, might finally give us a clearer answer. In our conversation, we explore the age of the universe, the mysteries of dark matter and what all this could mean for the future of physics—and maybe even the discovery of life beyond Earth.


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]]> Why Can’t Scientists Agree On The Age Of The Universe? with Wendy Freedman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:24:28 How old is the universe—and how fast is it expanding? These are part of one of the biggest—and most contested—questions in science, and the answers could change our understanding of physics. In this episode, we talk with renowned UChicago astronomer Wendy Freedman, who’s spent decades trying to solve these very questions. There are two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding, also known as the Hubble constant; Freedman has done groundbreaking research to calculate this number using stars, but the problem is, her numbers don’t match up with scientists using a different method. And the implications of that difference are massive, because it could indicate that our Standard Model of physics could be broken. Yet Freedman’s latest research, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, might finally give us a clearer answer. In our conversation, we explore the age of the universe, the mysteries of dark matter and what all this could mean for the future of physics—and maybe even the discovery of life beyond Earth. How old is the universe—and how fast is it expanding? These are part of one of the biggest—and most contested—questions in science, and the answers could change our understanding of physics. In this episode, we talk with renowned UChicago astronomer Wendy Freedman, who’s spent decades trying to solve these very questions. There are two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding, also known as the Hubble constant; Freedman has done groundbreaking research to calculate this number using stars, but the problem is, her numbers don’t match up with scientists using a different method. And the implications of that difference are massive, because it could indicate that our Standard Model of physics could be broken. Yet Freedman’s latest research, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, might finally give us a clearer answer. In our conversation, we explore the age of the universe, the mysteries of dark matter and what all this could mean for the future of physics—and maybe even the discovery of life beyond Earth. uchicago podcast, dark energy, astronomy, astronomy podcast, james webb space telescope, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, observational cosmology, uchicago podcast network, standard model, big brains podcast, universe, wendy freedman, research, edwin hubble, academic podcast, academic, science podcast, astrophysics, henrietta swan leavitt, physics, dark matter, university of chicago, research podcast, expansion rate, galaxies, astrophysics podcast, hubble constant, cosmology, physics podcast false full 151 8a4b064b-eec9-403f-b2cf-be6013554aa8 What Are We Getting Wrong About Young Voters?, with Cathy Cohen One of the biggest questions of every election is: What’s going on with young voters? There is endless speculation on the news about what young people care about, but very little good research examining their views on the candidates and the issues that matter most to them. The first-of-its-kind GenForward Survey changed that when it was created in 2016 at the University of Chicago.

Led by renowned University of Chicago political scientist Cathy Cohen, the survey digs into what is animating young voters—especially young voters of color who are millennials and in Generation Z—and what they think of the candidates. With tight races in key swing states, young people might just hold the keys to the White House—and Cohen says that understanding what how they may vote in November is crucial to understanding the 2024 election.


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]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-we-getting-wrong-about-young-voters-with-cathy-cohen-UqilpkCI One of the biggest questions of every election is: What’s going on with young voters? There is endless speculation on the news about what young people care about, but very little good research examining their views on the candidates and the issues that matter most to them. The first-of-its-kind GenForward Survey changed that when it was created in 2016 at the University of Chicago.

Led by renowned University of Chicago political scientist Cathy Cohen, the survey digs into what is animating young voters—especially young voters of color who are millennials and in Generation Z—and what they think of the candidates. With tight races in key swing states, young people might just hold the keys to the White House—and Cohen says that understanding what how they may vote in November is crucial to understanding the 2024 election.


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]]> What Are We Getting Wrong About Young Voters?, with Cathy Cohen University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:45 One of the biggest questions of every election is: What’s going on with young voters? There is endless speculation on the news about what young people care about, but very little good research examining their views on the candidates and the issues that matter most to them. The first-of-its-kind GenForward Survey changed that when it was created in 2016 at the University of Chicago. Led by renowned University of Chicago political scientist Cathy Cohen, the survey digs into what is animating young voters—especially young voters of color who are millennials and in Generation Z—and what they think of the candidates. With tight races in key swing states, young people might just hold the keys to the White House—and Cohen says that understanding what how they may vote in November is crucial to understanding the 2024 election. One of the biggest questions of every election is: What’s going on with young voters? There is endless speculation on the news about what young people care about, but very little good research examining their views on the candidates and the issues that matter most to them. The first-of-its-kind GenForward Survey changed that when it was created in 2016 at the University of Chicago. Led by renowned University of Chicago political scientist Cathy Cohen, the survey digs into what is animating young voters—especially young voters of color who are millennials and in Generation Z—and what they think of the candidates. With tight races in key swing states, young people might just hold the keys to the White House—and Cohen says that understanding what how they may vote in November is crucial to understanding the 2024 election. uchicago podcast, polls, uchicago, latino voters, big brains, voters, hispanic voters, political science research, black voters, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, young voters, political, 2024, genforward survey, policy, elections, political podcast, paul rand, policy podcast, voters of color, politics podcast, young voters of color, political research, us elections, university of chicago podcast, latinx voters, politics, 2024 election, 2024 political polls, latina voters, politics research, university of chicago, cathy cohen, political science false full 150 d64d26ce-1580-40e3-847c-fd5ae5905aaa Why Are More Women Saying No To Having Kids? With Peggy O'Donnell Heffington More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. Alarmingly, in 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington.

Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history.


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]]> Thu, 5 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-are-more-women-saying-no-to-having-kids-F_XVjANB More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. Alarmingly, in 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington.

Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history.


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]]> Why Are More Women Saying No To Having Kids? With Peggy O'Donnell Heffington University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:04 More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. Alarmingly, in 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington. Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history. More and more women in the United States are saying no to motherhood. Alarmingly, in 2023, the U.S. fertility rate reached the lowest number on record. But the idea of non-motherhood is actually not a new phenomenon, nor did it come out of the modern feminist movement. For centuries, women have made choices about limiting births and whether or not to become mothers at all. This history is documented in a new book, "Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother," by University of Chicago Assistant Instructional Professor Peggy O'Donnell Heffington. Heffington writes about the historic trends of non-motherhood as well as the modern factors that are playing a role in women's choices to not have children today — from lack of structural support in the workplace, to a national law for paid maternity leave, and the sheer lack of affordability. She writes that if these trends continue, American millennials could become the largest childless cohort in history. history of motherhood, peggy heffington, big brains, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, history podcast, feminist, big brains podcast, feminist history, motherhood, fertility rate, historical, feminism history, fertility history, university of chicago, historical podcast, population decline, birth rate, feminism false full 149 97559eea-dfa3-463c-9f0f-ca660c732d4e How Homeownership Shaped Race In America, with Adrienne Brown Race has played a huge role in the creation of mass homeownership in the United States. Discriminatory housing practices including redlining, exclusionary zoning and whitewashing led to great disparities in home ownership among White and Black homeowners. Despite the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the damage had been done to communities of color and the rates of Black homeownership.

Mass homeownership actually changed the definition, perception and value of race, according to a new book called The Residential is Racial: A Perceptual History of Mass Homeownership. In it, University of Chicago scholar Adrienne Brown documents the unexplored history of mass homeownership and how it still plays out today. An associate professor in the Department of English and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, Brown is also the author of The Black Skyscraper: Architecture and the Perception of Race.


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]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 13:12:16 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-homeownership-shaped-race-in-america-with-adrienne-brown-ddY91A7w Race has played a huge role in the creation of mass homeownership in the United States. Discriminatory housing practices including redlining, exclusionary zoning and whitewashing led to great disparities in home ownership among White and Black homeowners. Despite the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the damage had been done to communities of color and the rates of Black homeownership.

Mass homeownership actually changed the definition, perception and value of race, according to a new book called The Residential is Racial: A Perceptual History of Mass Homeownership. In it, University of Chicago scholar Adrienne Brown documents the unexplored history of mass homeownership and how it still plays out today. An associate professor in the Department of English and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, Brown is also the author of The Black Skyscraper: Architecture and the Perception of Race.


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]]> How Homeownership Shaped Race In America, with Adrienne Brown University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:23 Race has played a huge role in the creation of mass homeownership in the United States. Discriminatory housing practices including redlining, exclusionary zoning and whitewashing led to great disparities in home ownership among White and Black homeowners. Despite the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the damage had been done to communities of color and the rates of Black homeownership. Mass homeownership actually changed the definition, perception and value of race, according to a new book called The Residential is Racial: A Perceptual History of Mass Homeownership. In it, University of Chicago scholar Adrienne Brown documents the unexplored history of mass homeownership and how it still plays out today. An associate professor in the Department of English and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, Brown is also the author of The Black Skyscraper: Architecture and the Perception of Race. Race has played a huge role in the creation of mass homeownership in the United States. Discriminatory housing practices including redlining, exclusionary zoning and whitewashing led to great disparities in home ownership among White and Black homeowners. Despite the passage of the Fair Housing Act in 1968, the damage had been done to communities of color and the rates of Black homeownership. Mass homeownership actually changed the definition, perception and value of race, according to a new book called The Residential is Racial: A Perceptual History of Mass Homeownership. In it, University of Chicago scholar Adrienne Brown documents the unexplored history of mass homeownership and how it still plays out today. An associate professor in the Department of English and the Department of Race, Diaspora, and Indigeneity, Brown is also the author of The Black Skyscraper: Architecture and the Perception of Race. academic research, race history, big brains, homeowners, history, science, racial discrimination, race, mass homeownership, african american history, history podcast, adrienne brown, big brains podcast, history of housing, racial history, housing, research, academic podcast, academic, historical, fair housing act, science podcast, black history, historical podcast, research podcast, home ownership false full 148 5fc66554-4d10-47d3-b1a9-6f2ad31b2c47 Fighting Back Against AI Piracy, with Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng If you’ve spent any time playing with modern AI image generators, it can seem like an almost magical experience; but the truth is these programs are more like a magic trick than magic. Without the human-generated art of hundreds of thousands of people, these programs wouldn’t work. But those artists are not getting compensated, in fact many of them are being put out of business by the very programs their work helped create.

Now, two computer scientists from the University of Chicago, Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng, are fighting back. They’ve developed two programs, called Glaze and Nightshade, which create a type of “poison pill” to help protect against generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E, helping artists protect their copyrighted, original work. Their work may also revolutionize all of our relationships to these systems.


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]]> Thu, 8 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/helping-artists-fight-back-against-ai-piracy-with-ben-zhao-and-heather-zheng-NvIPm5FL If you’ve spent any time playing with modern AI image generators, it can seem like an almost magical experience; but the truth is these programs are more like a magic trick than magic. Without the human-generated art of hundreds of thousands of people, these programs wouldn’t work. But those artists are not getting compensated, in fact many of them are being put out of business by the very programs their work helped create.

Now, two computer scientists from the University of Chicago, Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng, are fighting back. They’ve developed two programs, called Glaze and Nightshade, which create a type of “poison pill” to help protect against generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E, helping artists protect their copyrighted, original work. Their work may also revolutionize all of our relationships to these systems.


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]]> Fighting Back Against AI Piracy, with Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:31 If you’ve spent any time playing with modern AI image generators, it can seem like an almost magical experience; but the truth is these programs are more like a magic trick than magic. Without the human-generated art of hundreds of thousands of people, these programs wouldn’t work. But those artists are not getting compensated, in fact many of them are being put out of business by the very programs their work helped create. Now, two computer scientists from the University of Chicago, Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng, are fighting back. They’ve developed two programs, called Glaze and Nightshade, which create a type of “poison pill” to help protect against generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E, helping artists protect their copyrighted, original work. Their work may also revolutionize all of our relationships to these systems. If you’ve spent any time playing with modern AI image generators, it can seem like an almost magical experience; but the truth is these programs are more like a magic trick than magic. Without the human-generated art of hundreds of thousands of people, these programs wouldn’t work. But those artists are not getting compensated, in fact many of them are being put out of business by the very programs their work helped create. Now, two computer scientists from the University of Chicago, Ben Zhao and Heather Zheng, are fighting back. They’ve developed two programs, called Glaze and Nightshade, which create a type of “poison pill” to help protect against generative AI tools like Midjourney and DALL-E, helping artists protect their copyrighted, original work. Their work may also revolutionize all of our relationships to these systems. scientific podcast, uchicago, big brains, glaze, university of chicago podcast network, tech podcast, ucpn, copyright, science, ai image generators, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, technology, artificial intelligence science, artificial intelligence, ai copyright, ai, artists, research, science podcast, tech, scientific, university of chicago, artificial intelligence podcast, ben zhao, technology podcast, nightshade, ai podcast, art false full 147 c97c1e43-af50-4164-9371-b508edeaec7a The Bioelectric Future of Regenerative Medicine In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine.

Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine.


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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-bioelectricit-future-of-regenerative-medicine-SqXPDw_0 In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine.

Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine.


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]]> The Bioelectric Future of Regenerative Medicine University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:23 In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine. In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. One of the most fascinating topics we've learned about on this show is bioelectricity; the concept that we could teach our bodies to heal and regenerate on their own. That's why we're resharing our episode with Michael Levin, a biologist and professor at Tufts University, who is studying this new approach to regenerative medicine. uchicago podcast, biology podcast, medicine, uchicago, big brains, tufts, university of chicago podcast network, science, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, bioelectricity, medicine podcast, regenerative medicine podcast, biologist, regenerative medicine, health podcast, health, research, academic podcast, biology, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, michael levin, university of chicago, research podcast false full 146 9d595b43-b070-4beb-81c2-a202135ee426 Is Mindfulness The Secret To Health? Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer.

Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. The summer is a perfect time to take a step back, evaluate where we are in our lives, and perhaps even create new healthy habits. That's why we wanted to re-share our episode with Ellen Langer, one of the world's leading experts on mindfulness.

Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.”


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]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/is-mindfulness-the-secret-to-health-czn__4d7 Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer.

Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. The summer is a perfect time to take a step back, evaluate where we are in our lives, and perhaps even create new healthy habits. That's why we wanted to re-share our episode with Ellen Langer, one of the world's leading experts on mindfulness.

Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.”


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]]> Is Mindfulness The Secret To Health? University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:42 Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. The summer is a perfect time to take a step back, evaluate where we are in our lives, and perhaps even create new healthy habits. That's why we wanted to re-share our episode with Ellen Langer, one of the world's leading experts on mindfulness. Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.” Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer. Our podcast is taking a quick summer break, but we wanted to take this time to share some of our favorite episodes with you. The summer is a perfect time to take a step back, evaluate where we are in our lives, and perhaps even create new healthy habits. That's why we wanted to re-share our episode with Ellen Langer, one of the world's leading experts on mindfulness. Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.” wellness podcast, big brains, health and wellness, university of chicago podcast network, science, wellness, mindset, big brains podcast, the mindful body, ellen langer, health podcast, health, research, mind body connection, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, mindfulness podcast, university of chicago, research podcast, mindfulness false full 145 ef801c77-925a-4cc4-9dd2-ad72b364ea9a Feeling Stuck? Here’s How To Achieve a Breakthrough, with Adam Alter We've all been stuck at some point in our lives — whether we've been stuck at a job and wanting to make a career change, stuck in a location and wanting to move somewhere new, or stuck in relationships or friendships. But the method to getting “unstuck” and achieving a breakthrough might be easier than you think.

Using research-backed tools, New York University's Adam Alter shares his tips for how to get unstuck in his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Alter shares success stories from some of the world's most successful people, and explains how altering your thoughts and habits could lead you on a better path to success. Alter is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow.


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]]> Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/feeling-stuck-heres-how-to-achieve-a-breakthrough-with-adam-alter-TgLOIdaJ We've all been stuck at some point in our lives — whether we've been stuck at a job and wanting to make a career change, stuck in a location and wanting to move somewhere new, or stuck in relationships or friendships. But the method to getting “unstuck” and achieving a breakthrough might be easier than you think.

Using research-backed tools, New York University's Adam Alter shares his tips for how to get unstuck in his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Alter shares success stories from some of the world's most successful people, and explains how altering your thoughts and habits could lead you on a better path to success. Alter is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow.


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]]> Feeling Stuck? Here’s How To Achieve a Breakthrough, with Adam Alter University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:51 We've all been stuck at some point in our lives — whether we've been stuck at a job and wanting to make a career change, stuck in a location and wanting to move somewhere new, or stuck in relationships or friendships. But the method to getting “unstuck” and achieving a breakthrough might be easier than you think. Using research-backed tools, New York University's Adam Alter shares his tips for how to get unstuck in his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Alter shares success stories from some of the world's most successful people, and explains how altering your thoughts and habits could lead you on a better path to success. Alter is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. We've all been stuck at some point in our lives — whether we've been stuck at a job and wanting to make a career change, stuck in a location and wanting to move somewhere new, or stuck in relationships or friendships. But the method to getting “unstuck” and achieving a breakthrough might be easier than you think. Using research-backed tools, New York University's Adam Alter shares his tips for how to get unstuck in his new book, Anatomy of a Breakthrough. Alter shares success stories from some of the world's most successful people, and explains how altering your thoughts and habits could lead you on a better path to success. Alter is a professor of marketing at New York University's Stern School of Business and the Robert Stansky Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow. social podcast, adam alter, nyu, unlocking creativity, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, business podcast, entrepreneurship, business, science, creativity, unlock, social science, big brains podcast, research, academic podcast, academic, relationship, science podcast, university of chicago, human creativity, research podcast, relationships false full 144 13eab7c7-9cc0-4ad7-8ce0-b16ccc1485c1 What Makes Something Memorable (or Forgettable?) with Wilma Bainbridge There is a science to what we remember and what we don't. For instance, why do we remember certain pieces of artwork, some brands’ logos, or even people's faces? University of Chicago psychologist Wilma Bainbridge has been studying what makes things memorable for over a decade. Through her research, she has found that there is a common thread about what most people remember—and even what we remember incorrectly (a phenomenon called the Mandela effect)—but most recently, why some visuals are intrinsically more memorable.

Bainbridge directs the Brain Bridge Lab, where her team has created a machine learning model called ResMem, which can predict the memorability of faces, artwork and more. They have tested their AI tool in real-life settings, like the Art Institute of Chicago, with hopes that similar memorability tools could be used in educational settings, criminal justice, science and medicine. 


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]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-makes-something-memorable-or-forgettable-with-wilma-bainbridge-2ery9c5l There is a science to what we remember and what we don't. For instance, why do we remember certain pieces of artwork, some brands’ logos, or even people's faces? University of Chicago psychologist Wilma Bainbridge has been studying what makes things memorable for over a decade. Through her research, she has found that there is a common thread about what most people remember—and even what we remember incorrectly (a phenomenon called the Mandela effect)—but most recently, why some visuals are intrinsically more memorable.

Bainbridge directs the Brain Bridge Lab, where her team has created a machine learning model called ResMem, which can predict the memorability of faces, artwork and more. They have tested their AI tool in real-life settings, like the Art Institute of Chicago, with hopes that similar memorability tools could be used in educational settings, criminal justice, science and medicine. 


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]]> What Makes Something Memorable (or Forgettable?) with Wilma Bainbridge University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:33 There is a science to what we remember and what we don't. For instance, why do we remember certain pieces of artwork, some brands’ logos, or even people's faces? University of Chicago psychologist Wilma Bainbridge has been studying what makes things memorable for over a decade. Through her research, she has found that there is a common thread about what most people remember—and even what we remember incorrectly (a phenomenon called the Mandela effect)—but most recently, why some visuals are intrinsically more memorable. Bainbridge directs the Brain Bridge Lab, where her team has created a machine learning model called ResMem, which can predict the memorability of faces, artwork and more. They have tested their AI tool in real-life settings, like the Art Institute of Chicago, with hopes that similar memorability tools could be used in educational settings, criminal justice, science and medicine. There is a science to what we remember and what we don't. For instance, why do we remember certain pieces of artwork, some brands’ logos, or even people's faces? University of Chicago psychologist Wilma Bainbridge has been studying what makes things memorable for over a decade. Through her research, she has found that there is a common thread about what most people remember—and even what we remember incorrectly (a phenomenon called the Mandela effect)—but most recently, why some visuals are intrinsically more memorable. Bainbridge directs the Brain Bridge Lab, where her team has created a machine learning model called ResMem, which can predict the memorability of faces, artwork and more. They have tested their AI tool in real-life settings, like the Art Institute of Chicago, with hopes that similar memorability tools could be used in educational settings, criminal justice, science and medicine. academic research, uchicago, scientific research, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, memorability, science, artwork, big brains podcast, higher education, memory, mandela effect, artificial intelligence, ai, wilma bainbridge, research, academic, scientific, university of chicago, resmem, psychologist, educational, art false full 143 d5c38273-a9c0-4748-a5aa-5a96a4cfe312 Learning To Speak To Whales Using AI, with David Gruber If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, how would we talk with them? Well, we already have a kind of creature on this planet we could attempt to talk to first, and in the last few years a team of renowned scientists have been exploring the ocean studying sperm whales to get that conversation going.

David Gruber is a professor of biology and environmental science at CUNY and the founder of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific initiative that is using the latest developments in AI to understand, and possibly communicate with, sperm whales. The day when we break the cross-species communication barrier may be here sooner than you think. Just this year CETI managed to decode what could be called a sperm whale “alphabet”.


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]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/learning-to-speak-to-whales-using-ai-with-david-gruber-NJMbQXpm If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, how would we talk with them? Well, we already have a kind of creature on this planet we could attempt to talk to first, and in the last few years a team of renowned scientists have been exploring the ocean studying sperm whales to get that conversation going.

David Gruber is a professor of biology and environmental science at CUNY and the founder of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific initiative that is using the latest developments in AI to understand, and possibly communicate with, sperm whales. The day when we break the cross-species communication barrier may be here sooner than you think. Just this year CETI managed to decode what could be called a sperm whale “alphabet”.


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]]> Learning To Speak To Whales Using AI, with David Gruber University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:06 If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, how would we talk with them? Well, we already have a kind of creature on this planet we could attempt to talk to first, and in the last few years a team of renowned scientists have been exploring the ocean studying sperm whales to get that conversation going. David Gruber is a professor of biology and environmental science at CUNY and the founder of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific initiative that is using the latest developments in AI to understand, and possibly communicate with, sperm whales. The day when we break the cross-species communication barrier may be here sooner than you think. Just this year CETI managed to decode what could be called a sperm whale “alphabet”. If aliens landed on Earth tomorrow, how would we talk with them? Well, we already have a kind of creature on this planet we could attempt to talk to first, and in the last few years a team of renowned scientists have been exploring the ocean studying sperm whales to get that conversation going. David Gruber is a professor of biology and environmental science at CUNY and the founder of Project CETI, an interdisciplinary scientific initiative that is using the latest developments in AI to understand, and possibly communicate with, sperm whales. The day when we break the cross-species communication barrier may be here sooner than you think. Just this year CETI managed to decode what could be called a sperm whale “alphabet”. whales, sperm whales, biology podcast, big brains, zoology, science, project ceti, animals, speaking to animals, david gruber, artificial intelligence, ai, research, biology, science podcast, communication, research podcast false full 142 29cd3eec-51bd-4cbd-b820-ee8bf6414c3c Storm Warning: Why Hurricanes Are Growing Beyond Measure, with Michael Wehner We all know that extreme weather events like hurricanes are getting worse due to climate change, but what scientists would really like to know is: By how much worse exactly? This year a team of researchers argued that hurricanes have become so much more extreme due to climate change that we need to add a new category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson scale, which measures the wind speed of hurricanes.

One of those scientists was Michael Wehner from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Using the latest and fastest computers to model how a warming world is reshaping extreme weather events, Wehner is leading a  new realm of climate modeling called "end-to-end attribution." This would allow us to not only understand how much worse disastrous weather is becoming but even quantify that difference in terms of damage and destruction.

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]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 11:55:03 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/storm-warning-why-hurricanes-are-growing-beyond-measure-with-michael-wehner-iZ7taNHo We all know that extreme weather events like hurricanes are getting worse due to climate change, but what scientists would really like to know is: By how much worse exactly? This year a team of researchers argued that hurricanes have become so much more extreme due to climate change that we need to add a new category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson scale, which measures the wind speed of hurricanes.

One of those scientists was Michael Wehner from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Using the latest and fastest computers to model how a warming world is reshaping extreme weather events, Wehner is leading a  new realm of climate modeling called "end-to-end attribution." This would allow us to not only understand how much worse disastrous weather is becoming but even quantify that difference in terms of damage and destruction.

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]]> Storm Warning: Why Hurricanes Are Growing Beyond Measure, with Michael Wehner University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:34 We all know that extreme weather events like hurricanes are getting worse due to climate change, but what scientists would really like to know is: By how much worse exactly? This year a team of researchers argued that hurricanes have become so much more extreme due to climate change that we need to add a new category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson scale, which measures the wind speed of hurricanes. One of those scientists was Michael Wehner from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Using the latest and fastest computers to model how a warming world is reshaping extreme weather events, Wehner is leading a new realm of climate modeling called "end-to-end attribution." This would allow us to not only understand how much worse disastrous weather is becoming but even quantify that difference in terms of damage and destruction. We all know that extreme weather events like hurricanes are getting worse due to climate change, but what scientists would really like to know is: By how much worse exactly? This year a team of researchers argued that hurricanes have become so much more extreme due to climate change that we need to add a new category 6 to the Saffir-Simpson scale, which measures the wind speed of hurricanes. One of those scientists was Michael Wehner from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Using the latest and fastest computers to model how a warming world is reshaping extreme weather events, Wehner is leading a new realm of climate modeling called "end-to-end attribution." This would allow us to not only understand how much worse disastrous weather is becoming but even quantify that difference in terms of damage and destruction. category six hurricane, global warming, uchicago podcast, weather, category 6 hurricane, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, extreme weather, ucpn, science, hurricanes, lawrence berkeley national laboratory, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, climate change, michael wehner, research, science podcast, weather science, university of chicago, research podcast false full 141 0cf24f32-d8f5-4886-93a4-1bd232ecd9a1 How To Manifest Your Future Using Neuroscience, with James Doty We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting that new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up. Dr. James Doty has been exploring this topic throughout his career; and offers scientific research as well as tools on how to manifest your goals in his new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything.

James Doty is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, where is also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He explores how manifestation is not only a tool to achieve what we want, but it is also fundamentally about being selfless and caring for others in order to activate our deep internal happiness.

 

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]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-manifest-your-future-using-neuroscience-with-james-doty-vxbDZmWK We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting that new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up. Dr. James Doty has been exploring this topic throughout his career; and offers scientific research as well as tools on how to manifest your goals in his new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything.

James Doty is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, where is also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He explores how manifestation is not only a tool to achieve what we want, but it is also fundamentally about being selfless and caring for others in order to activate our deep internal happiness.

 

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-202405/02

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]]> How To Manifest Your Future Using Neuroscience, with James Doty University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:20 We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting that new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up. Dr. James Doty has been exploring this topic throughout his career; and offers scientific research as well as tools on how to manifest your goals in his new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything. James Doty is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, where is also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He explores how manifestation is not only a tool to achieve what we want, but it is also fundamentally about being selfless and caring for others in order to activate our deep internal happiness. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-202405/02 We've all heard the phrase "Manifest Your Destiny" when it comes to wanting that new promotion, figuring out a new career path or just trying to achieve that long-term goal. It turns out that the act of manifestation is not merely pseudoscience—it actually has a body of research in neuroscience to back it up. Dr. James Doty has been exploring this topic throughout his career; and offers scientific research as well as tools on how to manifest your goals in his new book, Mind Magic: The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How It Changes Everything. James Doty is a clinical professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, where is also the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. He explores how manifestation is not only a tool to achieve what we want, but it is also fundamentally about being selfless and caring for others in order to activate our deep internal happiness. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-202405/02 neuroscience podcast, neurosurgery, stanford, happiness, dr. james doty, big brains, health and wellness, university of chicago podcast network, manifesting, stanford university, science, wellness, neuroscience, manifestation, big brains podcast, selfcare, center for compassion and altruism research and education, health podcast, health, personal improvement, research, james doty, science podcast, manifest your destiny, university of chicago, research podcast false full 140 50ace8cf-19e9-43da-99ae-8402d8f090d3 Why We Die—And How We Can Live Longer, with Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan They’re perhaps the oldest questions in the science: Why do we die? And could we find a way to live forever? But for decades, anti-aging research was a “backwater” of the scientific community, consider too fanciful and unrealistic. That is until the last few years. Modern advances in biology have taught us a lot about how we age and why we die—could that knowledge help us turn back the clock?

In his new book, “Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality”, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Venki Ramakrishnan delves into the latest science of aging and investigates the nearly $30 billion dollar longevity industry to separate fact from fiction in our modern quest for immortality.

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]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-we-dieand-how-we-can-live-longer-with-nobel-laureate-venki-ramakrishan-96az2elf They’re perhaps the oldest questions in the science: Why do we die? And could we find a way to live forever? But for decades, anti-aging research was a “backwater” of the scientific community, consider too fanciful and unrealistic. That is until the last few years. Modern advances in biology have taught us a lot about how we age and why we die—could that knowledge help us turn back the clock?

In his new book, “Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality”, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Venki Ramakrishnan delves into the latest science of aging and investigates the nearly $30 billion dollar longevity industry to separate fact from fiction in our modern quest for immortality.

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Why We Die—And How We Can Live Longer, with Nobel Laureate Venki Ramakrishnan University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:31 They’re perhaps the oldest questions in the science: Why do we die? And could we find a way to live forever? But for decades, anti-aging research was a “backwater” of the scientific community, consider too fanciful and unrealistic. That is until the last few years. Modern advances in biology have taught us a lot about how we age and why we die—could that knowledge help us turn back the clock? In his new book, “Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality”, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Venki Ramakrishnan delves into the latest science of aging and investigates the nearly $30 billion dollar longevity industry to separate fact from fiction in our modern quest for immortality. They’re perhaps the oldest questions in the science: Why do we die? And could we find a way to live forever? But for decades, anti-aging research was a “backwater” of the scientific community, consider too fanciful and unrealistic. That is until the last few years. Modern advances in biology have taught us a lot about how we age and why we die—could that knowledge help us turn back the clock? In his new book, “Why We Die: The New Science of Ageing and the Quest for Immortality”, Nobel Prize-winning scientist Venki Ramakrishnan delves into the latest science of aging and investigates the nearly $30 billion dollar longevity industry to separate fact from fiction in our modern quest for immortality. aging podcast, biology podcast, big brains, biological, anti-aging, science, aging, age, big brains podcast, venki ramakrishnan, science of aging, biologist, research, biology, science podcast, why we die, research podcast, biological podcast false full 139 e0fe4970-cd12-4f0e-9174-28e9f3bad261 What Dogs Are Teaching Us About Aging, with Daniel Promislow Every dog owner has faced the hard realization that their dog won’t live as long as they do, but we’ve all probably wondered: Why do some dogs live longer than others? It turns out that several factors are at play, according to the largest research study of dogs, known as The Dog Aging Project.

Prof. Daniel Promislow of the University of Washington is co-director of the project, which examines how biology, lifestyle and environment can increase both the health and lifespan of more than 50,000 dogs. We spoke with Promislow about whether we can help our dogs live longer—and what their research could actually teach humans about aging.

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast:  https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240404

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]]> Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-dogs-are-teaching-us-about-aging-with-daniel-promislow-d00yGOLU Every dog owner has faced the hard realization that their dog won’t live as long as they do, but we’ve all probably wondered: Why do some dogs live longer than others? It turns out that several factors are at play, according to the largest research study of dogs, known as The Dog Aging Project.

Prof. Daniel Promislow of the University of Washington is co-director of the project, which examines how biology, lifestyle and environment can increase both the health and lifespan of more than 50,000 dogs. We spoke with Promislow about whether we can help our dogs live longer—and what their research could actually teach humans about aging.

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast:  https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240404

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]]> What Dogs Are Teaching Us About Aging, with Daniel Promislow University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:30 Every dog owner has faced the hard realization that their dog won’t live as long as they do, but we’ve all probably wondered: Why do some dogs live longer than others? It turns out that several factors are at play, according to the largest research study of dogs, known as The Dog Aging Project. Prof. Daniel Promislow of the University of Washington is co-director of the project, which examines how biology, lifestyle and environment can increase both the health and lifespan of more than 50,000 dogs. We spoke with Promislow about whether we can help our dogs live longer—and what their research could actually teach humans about aging. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240404 Every dog owner has faced the hard realization that their dog won’t live as long as they do, but we’ve all probably wondered: Why do some dogs live longer than others? It turns out that several factors are at play, according to the largest research study of dogs, known as The Dog Aging Project. Prof. Daniel Promislow of the University of Washington is co-director of the project, which examines how biology, lifestyle and environment can increase both the health and lifespan of more than 50,000 dogs. We spoke with Promislow about whether we can help our dogs live longer—and what their research could actually teach humans about aging. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240404 dog aging project, biology podcast, pets, big brains, science, aging, animals, big brains podcast, university of washington, paul rand, research, academic podcast, biology, academic, animal biology, science podcast, pet dogs, daniel promislow, dogs, research podcast, antiaging false full 138 2a2c8c91-3928-40a5-a275-7712a10c78fa Where Has Alzheimer’s Research Gone Wrong? with Karl Herrup For more than a century, scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease and developing theories about its underlying cause. The leading theory for decades has been that abnormal amyloid plaques in the brains of those who suffer from the disease are the central cause. But, according one renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, this myopic focus is not only flawed, but may be holding back our search for a cure. 

Neurobiologist Karl Herrup argues that we need to go back to the drawing board, redefine the disease and understand the many factors that could cause it before we can race for a cure. A professor of neurobiology and an investigator in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Herrup is the author of How Not to Study a Disease: The Story of Alzheimer’s.

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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/where-has-alzheimers-research-gone-wrong-with-karl-herrup-Wl_4AiwN For more than a century, scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease and developing theories about its underlying cause. The leading theory for decades has been that abnormal amyloid plaques in the brains of those who suffer from the disease are the central cause. But, according one renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, this myopic focus is not only flawed, but may be holding back our search for a cure. 

Neurobiologist Karl Herrup argues that we need to go back to the drawing board, redefine the disease and understand the many factors that could cause it before we can race for a cure. A professor of neurobiology and an investigator in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Herrup is the author of How Not to Study a Disease: The Story of Alzheimer’s.

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]]> Where Has Alzheimer’s Research Gone Wrong? with Karl Herrup University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:05 For more than a century, scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease and developing theories about its underlying cause. The leading theory for decades has been that abnormal amyloid plaques in the brains of those who suffer from the disease are the central cause. But, according one renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, this myopic focus is not only flawed, but may be holding back our search for a cure. Neurobiologist Karl Herrup argues that we need to go back to the drawing board, redefine the disease and understand the many factors that could cause it before we can race for a cure. A professor of neurobiology and an investigator in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Herrup is the author of How Not to Study a Disease: The Story of Alzheimer’s. For more than a century, scientists have been studying Alzheimer’s disease and developing theories about its underlying cause. The leading theory for decades has been that abnormal amyloid plaques in the brains of those who suffer from the disease are the central cause. But, according one renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, this myopic focus is not only flawed, but may be holding back our search for a cure. Neurobiologist Karl Herrup argues that we need to go back to the drawing board, redefine the disease and understand the many factors that could cause it before we can race for a cure. A professor of neurobiology and an investigator in the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Herrup is the author of How Not to Study a Disease: The Story of Alzheimer’s. uchicago podcast, biology podcast, medicine, alzheimer’s, medical, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, neurobiology, medical podcast, medicine podcast, alzheimer’s research, research, academic podcast, university of pittsburgh school of medicine, biology, neurobiology podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, neurobiologist, karl herrup, university of chicago, research podcast, alzheimer’s disease false full 137 e4a524b0-b096-4fb2-bc7d-adfacd789fe0 Why Breeding Millions of Mosquitoes Could Help Save Lives, With Scott O'Neill Mosquito-borne diseases are one of the greatest global health threats, infecting around 700 million people every year with Zika virus, dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever — which can all be deadly if left untreated. Unfortunately, the mosquito population is not slowing down, and factors like climate change and increased global travel are broadening the mosquito's range. The effort to stop the mosquito is not an easy task; insecticides and vaccines can't completely stop the spread of these diseases. But instead of trying to kill mosquitoes, one nonprofit is taking a unique approach.

Scientist Scott O'Neill is founder and CEO of the World Mosquito Program, a nonprofit group with the goal of eliminating mosquito-borne diseases. The program is implementing a new method of inoculating the wild population of mosquitoes with a bacteria called Wolbachia, which is resistant to diseases. So far, the program has been rolled out in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico – and has already seen success in reducing rates of disease.

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]]> Thu, 7 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-breeding-millions-of-mosquitoes-could-help-save-lives-jJXBErGQ Mosquito-borne diseases are one of the greatest global health threats, infecting around 700 million people every year with Zika virus, dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever — which can all be deadly if left untreated. Unfortunately, the mosquito population is not slowing down, and factors like climate change and increased global travel are broadening the mosquito's range. The effort to stop the mosquito is not an easy task; insecticides and vaccines can't completely stop the spread of these diseases. But instead of trying to kill mosquitoes, one nonprofit is taking a unique approach.

Scientist Scott O'Neill is founder and CEO of the World Mosquito Program, a nonprofit group with the goal of eliminating mosquito-borne diseases. The program is implementing a new method of inoculating the wild population of mosquitoes with a bacteria called Wolbachia, which is resistant to diseases. So far, the program has been rolled out in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico – and has already seen success in reducing rates of disease.

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]]> Why Breeding Millions of Mosquitoes Could Help Save Lives, With Scott O'Neill University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:43 Mosquito-borne diseases are one of the greatest global health threats, infecting around 700 million people every year with Zika virus, dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever — which can all be deadly if left untreated. Unfortunately, the mosquito population is not slowing down, and factors like climate change and increased global travel are broadening the mosquito's range. The effort to stop the mosquito is not an easy task; insecticides and vaccines can't completely stop the spread of these diseases. But instead of trying to kill mosquitoes, one nonprofit is taking a unique approach. Scientist Scott O'Neill is founder and CEO of the World Mosquito Program, a nonprofit group with the goal of eliminating mosquito-borne diseases. The program is implementing a new method of inoculating the wild population of mosquitoes with a bacteria called Wolbachia, which is resistant to diseases. So far, the program has been rolled out in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico – and has already seen success in reducing rates of disease. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240307 Mosquito-borne diseases are one of the greatest global health threats, infecting around 700 million people every year with Zika virus, dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever — which can all be deadly if left untreated. Unfortunately, the mosquito population is not slowing down, and factors like climate change and increased global travel are broadening the mosquito's range. The effort to stop the mosquito is not an easy task; insecticides and vaccines can't completely stop the spread of these diseases. But instead of trying to kill mosquitoes, one nonprofit is taking a unique approach. Scientist Scott O'Neill is founder and CEO of the World Mosquito Program, a nonprofit group with the goal of eliminating mosquito-borne diseases. The program is implementing a new method of inoculating the wild population of mosquitoes with a bacteria called Wolbachia, which is resistant to diseases. So far, the program has been rolled out in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico – and has already seen success in reducing rates of disease. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240307 global health, brazil, mosquitoes, yellow fever, malaria, wolbachia, dengue fever, disease, world mosquito program, mosquito factory, zika, mosquito-borne diseases, global disease, mosquito false full 136 17fa888a-90e6-49ca-85e5-d00275ff0c75 Why Shaming Other Countries Often Backfires, with Rochelle Terman How do you stop a government from continuing to commit human rights abuses? You could take them to an international court of justice, or file a complaint at the UN. But none of those bodies have any enforcement power. Short of going to war, the only option on the table in most international situations is to name and shame. But is that strategy effective?

In her new book, “The Geopolitics of Shaming: When Human Rights Pressure Works and When It Backfires,” University of Chicago political scientist Rochelle Terman argues that there is a real dilemma to international human rights pressure: Shaming is most common in situations where it is least likely to be effective; and, most troublingly, it can often make human rights abuses worse.

 

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]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-shaming-other-countries-often-backfires-with-rochelle-terman-9k0863F9 How do you stop a government from continuing to commit human rights abuses? You could take them to an international court of justice, or file a complaint at the UN. But none of those bodies have any enforcement power. Short of going to war, the only option on the table in most international situations is to name and shame. But is that strategy effective?

In her new book, “The Geopolitics of Shaming: When Human Rights Pressure Works and When It Backfires,” University of Chicago political scientist Rochelle Terman argues that there is a real dilemma to international human rights pressure: Shaming is most common in situations where it is least likely to be effective; and, most troublingly, it can often make human rights abuses worse.

 

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]]> Why Shaming Other Countries Often Backfires, with Rochelle Terman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:45 How do you stop a government from continuing to commit human rights abuses? You could take them to an international court of justice, or file a complaint at the UN. But none of those bodies have any enforcement power. Short of going to war, the only option on the table in most international situations is to name and shame. But is that strategy effective? In her new book, “The Geopolitics of Shaming: When Human Rights Pressure Works and When It Backfires,” University of Chicago political scientist Rochelle Terman argues that there is a real dilemma to international human rights pressure: Shaming is most common in situations where it is least likely to be effective; and, most troublingly, it can often make human rights abuses worse. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240222 How do you stop a government from continuing to commit human rights abuses? You could take them to an international court of justice, or file a complaint at the UN. But none of those bodies have any enforcement power. Short of going to war, the only option on the table in most international situations is to name and shame. But is that strategy effective? In her new book, “The Geopolitics of Shaming: When Human Rights Pressure Works and When It Backfires,” University of Chicago political scientist Rochelle Terman argues that there is a real dilemma to international human rights pressure: Shaming is most common in situations where it is least likely to be effective; and, most troublingly, it can often make human rights abuses worse. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast24-20240222 big brains, geopolitics, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, united nations, international politics, international relations, government podcast, big brains podcast, government, rochelle terman, university of chicago podcast, politics, university of chicago, human rights podcast, human rights, international human rights, israel, political science, un, palestine false full 135 1f26fa49-b10b-4f39-baf7-8d0bdde1f7c5 Can Trump Legally Be President?, with William Baude The Supreme Court’s decision on whether Colorado can take former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the 2024 election may be one of the most consequential in its history. The case will turn on the court’s interpretation of Amendment 14, Section 3 of the Constitution, which bars any previous elected official from holding office if they participated in an insurrection. When making their case, Colorado followed the logic of a law review article co-authored last year by University of Chicago Prof. William Baude. The article drew a ton of attention, in part because Baude is a conservative legal scholar and member of the Federalist Society.

As the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on Feb. 8, Baude joined Big Brains to make his case for why he thinks Section 3 applies to Trump. But this isn’t an episode about what should happen at the Supreme Court, it’s about what could happen. Whether you agree with Baude or not, understanding the legal theory behind his argument is crucial to understanding any decision that may come from the court. And, as we walk through the scholarship on Section 3, it’ll become clear that there are more than just two outcomes: on or off the ballot, but many outcomes…some with ramifications—including a possible constitutional crisis—all the way to Jan. 6, 2025.

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]]> Tue, 6 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/can-trump-legally-be-president-with-william-baude-4Pe6NrgX The Supreme Court’s decision on whether Colorado can take former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the 2024 election may be one of the most consequential in its history. The case will turn on the court’s interpretation of Amendment 14, Section 3 of the Constitution, which bars any previous elected official from holding office if they participated in an insurrection. When making their case, Colorado followed the logic of a law review article co-authored last year by University of Chicago Prof. William Baude. The article drew a ton of attention, in part because Baude is a conservative legal scholar and member of the Federalist Society.

As the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on Feb. 8, Baude joined Big Brains to make his case for why he thinks Section 3 applies to Trump. But this isn’t an episode about what should happen at the Supreme Court, it’s about what could happen. Whether you agree with Baude or not, understanding the legal theory behind his argument is crucial to understanding any decision that may come from the court. And, as we walk through the scholarship on Section 3, it’ll become clear that there are more than just two outcomes: on or off the ballot, but many outcomes…some with ramifications—including a possible constitutional crisis—all the way to Jan. 6, 2025.

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]]> Can Trump Legally Be President?, with William Baude University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:36:11 The Supreme Court’s decision on whether Colorado can take former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the 2024 election may be one of the most consequential in its history. The case will turn on the court’s interpretation of Amendment 14, Section 3 of the Constitution, which bars any previous elected official from holding office if they participated in an insurrection. When making their case, Colorado followed the logic of a law review article co-authored last year by University of Chicago Prof. William Baude. The article drew a ton of attention, in part because Baude is a conservative legal scholar and member of the Federalist Society. As the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on Feb. 8, Baude joined Big Brains to make his case for why he thinks Section 3 applies to Trump. But this isn’t an episode about what should happen at the Supreme Court, it’s about what could happen. Whether you agree with Baude or not, understanding the legal theory behind his argument is crucial to understanding any decision that may come from the court. And, as we walk through the scholarship on Section 3, it’ll become clear that there are more than just two outcomes: on or off the ballot, but many outcomes…some with ramifications—including a possible constitutional crisis—all the way to Jan. 6, 2025. The Supreme Court’s decision on whether Colorado can take former President Donald Trump off the ballot in the 2024 election may be one of the most consequential in its history. The case will turn on the court’s interpretation of Amendment 14, Section 3 of the Constitution, which bars any previous elected official from holding office if they participated in an insurrection. When making their case, Colorado followed the logic of a law review article co-authored last year by University of Chicago Prof. William Baude. The article drew a ton of attention, in part because Baude is a conservative legal scholar and member of the Federalist Society. As the Supreme Court begins oral arguments on Feb. 8, Baude joined Big Brains to make his case for why he thinks Section 3 applies to Trump. But this isn’t an episode about what should happen at the Supreme Court, it’s about what could happen. Whether you agree with Baude or not, understanding the legal theory behind his argument is crucial to understanding any decision that may come from the court. And, as we walk through the scholarship on Section 3, it’ll become clear that there are more than just two outcomes: on or off the ballot, but many outcomes…some with ramifications—including a possible constitutional crisis—all the way to Jan. 6, 2025. amendment 14 section 3, the constitution, uchicago podcast, legal podcast, election, uchicago, big brains, trump, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, supreme court, william baude, science, political, university of chicago law school, law podcast, 2024, legal, political podcast, law, constitution, paul rand, politics podcast, research, science podcast, politics, 2024 election, lawyer podcast, president trump, university of chicago, research podcast, law school, donald trump, lawyer, supreme court podcast false full 134 06aeee9a-1001-4eae-b45d-be860c18c092 What Our Hand Gestures Reveal About Our Thoughts, with Susan Goldin-Meadow Language shapes our world. But when we speak, there is actually a secret conversation happening beyond our words. It’s happening not with our mouths—but with our hands.

Prof. Susan Goldin-Meadow is a distinguished scholar of psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research into deaf children who were never taught sign language led her to studying why the gestures we do all day may contain more information about our minds than we realize. Now she’s included all her insights in a new book, “Thinking With Your Hands—The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts.”

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]]> Thu, 25 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-our-hand-gestures-reveal-about-our-thoughts-with-susan-goldin-meadow-Q8bnCEAE Language shapes our world. But when we speak, there is actually a secret conversation happening beyond our words. It’s happening not with our mouths—but with our hands.

Prof. Susan Goldin-Meadow is a distinguished scholar of psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research into deaf children who were never taught sign language led her to studying why the gestures we do all day may contain more information about our minds than we realize. Now she’s included all her insights in a new book, “Thinking With Your Hands—The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts.”

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]]> What Our Hand Gestures Reveal About Our Thoughts, with Susan Goldin-Meadow University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:23 Language shapes our world. But when we speak, there is actually a secret conversation happening beyond our words. It’s happening not with our mouths—but with our hands. Prof. Susan Goldin-Meadow is a distinguished scholar of psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research into deaf children who were never taught sign language led her to studying why the gestures we do all day may contain more information about our minds than we realize. Now she’s included all her insights in a new book, “Thinking With Your Hands—The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts.” Language shapes our world. But when we speak, there is actually a secret conversation happening beyond our words. It’s happening not with our mouths—but with our hands. Prof. Susan Goldin-Meadow is a distinguished scholar of psychology at the University of Chicago. Her research into deaf children who were never taught sign language led her to studying why the gestures we do all day may contain more information about our minds than we realize. Now she’s included all her insights in a new book, “Thinking With Your Hands—The Surprising Science Behind How Gestures Shape Our Thoughts.” big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, big brains podcast, psychology podcast, research, science podcast, susan goldin-meadow, university of chicago, research podcast, psychology false full 133 f3a4b3d6-c382-46ac-8474-457a374d88f5 Psychedelics Without Hallucinations: A New Mental Health Treatment? with David E. Olson The United States is facing a real mental health crisis. In the last few years, one possible treatment has gotten a lot of press: psychedelic drugs. But what is actually happening in a person’s brain when they take a psychedelic? Could understanding the biology and the chemistry allow us to make better and safer versions of these drugs—and maybe even create psychedelics without the hallucinations?

In this episode, we speak with Assoc. Prof. David E. Olson, founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics. Olson and his lab have been researching the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs and how they could be used to treat neuropsychiatric diseases, including depression, anxiety disorders and even addiction. His lab’s is researching how to develop non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, also called next-generation neurotherapeutics.

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]]> Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/psychedelics-without-the-hallucinations-a-new-mental-health-treatment-with-david-e-olson-L3i17ZZW The United States is facing a real mental health crisis. In the last few years, one possible treatment has gotten a lot of press: psychedelic drugs. But what is actually happening in a person’s brain when they take a psychedelic? Could understanding the biology and the chemistry allow us to make better and safer versions of these drugs—and maybe even create psychedelics without the hallucinations?

In this episode, we speak with Assoc. Prof. David E. Olson, founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics. Olson and his lab have been researching the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs and how they could be used to treat neuropsychiatric diseases, including depression, anxiety disorders and even addiction. His lab’s is researching how to develop non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, also called next-generation neurotherapeutics.

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]]> Psychedelics Without Hallucinations: A New Mental Health Treatment? with David E. Olson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:26 The United States is facing a real mental health crisis. In the last few years, one possible treatment has gotten a lot of press: psychedelic drugs. But what is actually happening in a person’s brain when they take a psychedelic? Could understanding the biology and the chemistry allow us to make better and safer versions of these drugs—and maybe even create psychedelics without the hallucinations? In this episode, we speak with Assoc. Prof. David E. Olson, founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics. Olson and his lab have been researching the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs and how they could be used to treat neuropsychiatric diseases, including depression, anxiety disorders and even addiction. His lab’s is researching how to develop non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, also called next-generation neurotherapeutics. The United States is facing a real mental health crisis. In the last few years, one possible treatment has gotten a lot of press: psychedelic drugs. But what is actually happening in a person’s brain when they take a psychedelic? Could understanding the biology and the chemistry allow us to make better and safer versions of these drugs—and maybe even create psychedelics without the hallucinations? In this episode, we speak with Assoc. Prof. David E. Olson, founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Psychedelics and Neurotherapeutics. Olson and his lab have been researching the therapeutic effects of psychedelic drugs and how they could be used to treat neuropsychiatric diseases, including depression, anxiety disorders and even addiction. His lab’s is researching how to develop non-hallucinogenic psychedelics, also called next-generation neurotherapeutics. uchicago podcast, uc davis, david olson, chemistry, psychedelics, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, anxiety, ucpn, psychedelics drugs, science, depression, david e. olson, health podcast, health, mental health, research, biology, mental health crisis, science podcast, healthcare system, university of chicago, research podcast, american healthcare system false full 132 c64c786f-0cce-4465-b168-14cb6684fde6 The Science Of Happiness The Big Brains team is taking some time off during the holidays but for all those travelers out there heading home, we wanted to make sure you still had your favorite podcast in your feed. So, we’re resharing one of our most popular episodes ever. It’s about the science of happiness.

What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted.

Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. 

Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study.


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]]> Thu, 28 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-happiness-ZiUKobTb The Big Brains team is taking some time off during the holidays but for all those travelers out there heading home, we wanted to make sure you still had your favorite podcast in your feed. So, we’re resharing one of our most popular episodes ever. It’s about the science of happiness.

What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted.

Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. 

Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study.


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]]> The Science Of Happiness University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:55 The Big Brains team is taking some time off during the holidays but for all those travelers out there heading home, we wanted to make sure you still had your favorite podcast in your feed. So, we’re resharing one of our most popular episodes ever. It’s about the science of happiness. What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted. Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study. The Big Brains team is taking some time off during the holidays but for all those travelers out there heading home, we wanted to make sure you still had your favorite podcast in your feed. So, we’re resharing one of our most popular episodes ever. It’s about the science of happiness. What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted. Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study. big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, harvard, big brains podcast, marc schulz, research, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, science of happiness, university of chicago, research podcast, bigbrains false full 131 1cc6fbaa-1de0-4969-a86b-cd2df2cd10be Do We Really Have Free Will? With Robert Sapolsky Here’s the question you’re going to be asking for the next 30 minutes: Did I freely choose to listen to this podcast, or did I actually have no choice at all? Most of us probably believe we have free will. We feel like we make decisions, and that each of us is responsible for the consequences of our actions. But what if that’s all just an illusion?

Robert Sapolsky is a renowned professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, but he’s also the author of best-selling scientific books such as “Behave”. He’s always been focused on the biological mechanisms that shape our actions, but in his latest book, “Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will” he’s going a step further: He says the science shows that our biology doesn’t just shape our actions, but completely controls them. In this episode, he argues that letting go of the illusion of free will could radically reshape our world.


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]]> Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/do-we-really-have-free-will-with-robert-sapolsky-9__e79mO Here’s the question you’re going to be asking for the next 30 minutes: Did I freely choose to listen to this podcast, or did I actually have no choice at all? Most of us probably believe we have free will. We feel like we make decisions, and that each of us is responsible for the consequences of our actions. But what if that’s all just an illusion?

Robert Sapolsky is a renowned professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, but he’s also the author of best-selling scientific books such as “Behave”. He’s always been focused on the biological mechanisms that shape our actions, but in his latest book, “Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will” he’s going a step further: He says the science shows that our biology doesn’t just shape our actions, but completely controls them. In this episode, he argues that letting go of the illusion of free will could radically reshape our world.


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]]> Do We Really Have Free Will? With Robert Sapolsky University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:37 Here’s the question you’re going to be asking for the next 30 minutes: Did I freely choose to listen to this podcast, or did I actually have no choice at all? Most of us probably believe we have free will. We feel like we make decisions, and that each of us is responsible for the consequences of our actions. But what if that’s all just an illusion? Robert Sapolsky is a renowned professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, but he’s also the author of best-selling scientific books such as “Behave”. He’s always been focused on the biological mechanisms that shape our actions, but in his latest book, “Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will” he’s going a step further: He says the science shows that our biology doesn’t just shape our actions, but completely controls them. In this episode, he argues that letting go of the illusion of free will could radically reshape our world. Here’s the question you’re going to be asking for the next 30 minutes: Did I freely choose to listen to this podcast, or did I actually have no choice at all? Most of us probably believe we have free will. We feel like we make decisions, and that each of us is responsible for the consequences of our actions. But what if that’s all just an illusion? Robert Sapolsky is a renowned professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University, but he’s also the author of best-selling scientific books such as “Behave”. He’s always been focused on the biological mechanisms that shape our actions, but in his latest book, “Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will” he’s going a step further: He says the science shows that our biology doesn’t just shape our actions, but completely controls them. In this episode, he argues that letting go of the illusion of free will could radically reshape our world. neuroscience podcast, stanford, neurology podcast, biology podcast, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, free will, neuroscience, neurology, big brains podcast, robert sapolsky, research, academic podcast, biology, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, university of chicago, research podcast false full 130 a72cd196-d564-4ff8-9d14-49b4a3e8d5f9 A Radical Solution To Address Climate Change, with David Keith Climate change can feel like an impossible crisis these days. Every week there is some new report about the irreversible damage we’re doing to our planet and the havoc it will bring to people’s lives. We all know cutting emissions is the solution, yet governments and companies seem no closer to meeting the goals that scientists say we must hit. It can feel hopeless.

There is one possible controversial solution to climate change many in the mainstream haven’t discussed. It’s so controversial, in fact, that some experts say we shouldn’t even be discussing it. But University of Chicago Professor David Keith says we need to talk about it. It’s called solar geoengineering—the process in which you reflect a small fraction of sunlight back into space. As the founding director of the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at UChicago, Keith is leading a team that will research solar geoengineering and other novel solutions to climate change. 


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]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/a-radical-solution-to-address-climate-change-with-david-keith-4E3uPPOn Climate change can feel like an impossible crisis these days. Every week there is some new report about the irreversible damage we’re doing to our planet and the havoc it will bring to people’s lives. We all know cutting emissions is the solution, yet governments and companies seem no closer to meeting the goals that scientists say we must hit. It can feel hopeless.

There is one possible controversial solution to climate change many in the mainstream haven’t discussed. It’s so controversial, in fact, that some experts say we shouldn’t even be discussing it. But University of Chicago Professor David Keith says we need to talk about it. It’s called solar geoengineering—the process in which you reflect a small fraction of sunlight back into space. As the founding director of the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at UChicago, Keith is leading a team that will research solar geoengineering and other novel solutions to climate change. 


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]]> A Radical Solution To Address Climate Change, with David Keith University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:34 Climate change can feel like an impossible crisis these days. Every week there is some new report about the irreversible damage we’re doing to our planet and the havoc it will bring to people’s lives. We all know cutting emissions is the solution, yet governments and companies seem no closer to meeting the goals that scientists say we must hit. It can feel hopeless. There is one possible controversial solution to climate change many in the mainstream haven’t discussed. It’s so controversial, in fact, that some experts say we shouldn’t even be discussing it. But University of Chicago Professor David Keith says we need to talk about it. It’s called solar geoengineering—the process in which you reflect a small fraction of sunlight back into space. As the founding director of the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at UChicago, Keith is leading a team that will research solar geoengineering and other novel solutions to climate change. Climate change can feel like an impossible crisis these days. Every week there is some new report about the irreversible damage we’re doing to our planet and the havoc it will bring to people’s lives. We all know cutting emissions is the solution, yet governments and companies seem no closer to meeting the goals that scientists say we must hit. It can feel hopeless. There is one possible controversial solution to climate change many in the mainstream haven’t discussed. It’s so controversial, in fact, that some experts say we shouldn’t even be discussing it. But University of Chicago Professor David Keith says we need to talk about it. It’s called solar geoengineering—the process in which you reflect a small fraction of sunlight back into space. As the founding director of the Climate Systems Engineering Initiative at UChicago, Keith is leading a team that will research solar geoengineering and other novel solutions to climate change. global warming, big brains, climate podcast, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, big brains podcast, solar geo engineering, paul rand, climate change, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, emissions, climate systems engineering, climate, university of chicago, research podcast, david keith, carbon capture false full 129 1b1b604d-b1f0-4771-ac51-966a3a4605b4 How PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Are Harming Our Health, with Linda Birnbaum By now, you've probably heard about the dangers of PFAS “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are all around us—they're in waterproof hiking boots, electronics, nonstick pans and even our drinking water—but there's no way for them to break down in our environment. Epidemiological studies have linked to these chemicals to numerous diseases—from kidney cancer, liver cancer, obesity, decreased fertility and more.

American toxicologist Linda Birnbaum has been sounding the alarms about how PFAS are harming our health for the last few decades. She was previously the director of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences at the NIH and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She explains that while we cannot completely avoid PFAS, there are steps we can take to limit our exposure.

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]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-pfas-forever-chemicals-are-harming-our-health-with-linda-birnbaum-uPQeEJfQ By now, you've probably heard about the dangers of PFAS “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are all around us—they're in waterproof hiking boots, electronics, nonstick pans and even our drinking water—but there's no way for them to break down in our environment. Epidemiological studies have linked to these chemicals to numerous diseases—from kidney cancer, liver cancer, obesity, decreased fertility and more.

American toxicologist Linda Birnbaum has been sounding the alarms about how PFAS are harming our health for the last few decades. She was previously the director of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences at the NIH and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She explains that while we cannot completely avoid PFAS, there are steps we can take to limit our exposure.

Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.


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]]> How PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Are Harming Our Health, with Linda Birnbaum University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:01 By now, you've probably heard about the dangers of PFAS “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are all around us—they're in waterproof hiking boots, electronics, nonstick pans and even our drinking water—but there's no way for them to break down in our environment. Epidemiological studies have linked to these chemicals to numerous diseases—from kidney cancer, liver cancer, obesity, decreased fertility and more. American toxicologist Linda Birnbaum has been sounding the alarms about how PFAS are harming our health for the last few decades. She was previously the director of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences at the NIH and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She explains that while we cannot completely avoid PFAS, there are steps we can take to limit our exposure. Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. By now, you've probably heard about the dangers of PFAS “forever chemicals.” These chemicals are all around us—they're in waterproof hiking boots, electronics, nonstick pans and even our drinking water—but there's no way for them to break down in our environment. Epidemiological studies have linked to these chemicals to numerous diseases—from kidney cancer, liver cancer, obesity, decreased fertility and more. American toxicologist Linda Birnbaum has been sounding the alarms about how PFAS are harming our health for the last few decades. She was previously the director of the National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences at the NIH and is currently an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She explains that while we cannot completely avoid PFAS, there are steps we can take to limit our exposure. Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. unc chapel hill, uchicago podcast, chemistry, uchicago, linda birnbaum, big brains, forever chemicals, science, pfas, big brains podcast, chemistry podcast, research, nih, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, national institute for environmental health sciences, university of chicago, research podcast false full 128 58c562bc-3dc3-4bea-b4b9-dcc9d146ce15 Are We Worse People Than We Used To Be? With Adam Mastroianni How many times have you heard this phrase: “Back in the day, people were nicer” or “People aren’t as kind as they used to be?” Most of us have experienced the feeling that people are becoming meaner over time, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be?

That’s the question that has bothered psychologist Adam Mastroianni most of his life. He set out to find an answer—a search that recently culminated in a paper published in the journal Nature titled, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?”

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231102#sort=%40articledate%20descending


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]]> Thu, 2 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/are-we-worse-people-than-we-used-to-be-with-adam-mastroianni-U9HqyKw0 How many times have you heard this phrase: “Back in the day, people were nicer” or “People aren’t as kind as they used to be?” Most of us have experienced the feeling that people are becoming meaner over time, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be?

That’s the question that has bothered psychologist Adam Mastroianni most of his life. He set out to find an answer—a search that recently culminated in a paper published in the journal Nature titled, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?”

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231102#sort=%40articledate%20descending


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]]> Are We Worse People Than We Used To Be? With Adam Mastroianni University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:32 How many times have you heard this phrase: “Back in the day, people were nicer” or “People aren’t as kind as they used to be?” Most of us have experienced the feeling that people are becoming meaner over time, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be? That’s the question that has bothered psychologist Adam Mastroianni most of his life. He set out to find an answer—a search that recently culminated in a paper published in the journal Nature titled, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?” Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231102#sort=%40articledate%20descending How many times have you heard this phrase: “Back in the day, people were nicer” or “People aren’t as kind as they used to be?” Most of us have experienced the feeling that people are becoming meaner over time, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be? That’s the question that has bothered psychologist Adam Mastroianni most of his life. He set out to find an answer—a search that recently culminated in a paper published in the journal Nature titled, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?” Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231102#sort=%40articledate%20descending uchicago, scientific research, big brains, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, education podcast, history podcast, morality, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, psychology research, moral decline, paul rand, psychology podcast, psychological podcast, research, academic podcast, academic, historical, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, scientific research podcast, educational podcast, university of chicago, historical podcast, research podcast, education, the illusion of moral decline, adam mastroianni, psychology, psychological, educational, nature false full 127 60da0e1e-8def-420c-8863-c1effba09114 Freakonomics’ Steven Levitt On The Secret To Making Tough Choices Of the academic books that have become household names, “Freakonomics” must be at the top of the list. The 2005 book by University of Chicago scholar Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner created not only a whole new way of thinking about discovering answers to complex problems, but launched a media empire—from book sequel to a movie to a hit podcast.

On this special episode, we sat down with Levitt during the inaugural UCPN Podcast Festival, to talk about the legacy of Freakonomics. Almost 20 years later, he told our audience how he views himself as a “data scientist” and not just an economist, what he’s learned about using a coin flip to make hard decisions in life, and why he thinks he may have found the “holy grail” of solving crime. 

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231019


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]]> Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/freakonomics-steven-levitt-on-the-secret-to-making-tough-choices-_vkADgl4 Of the academic books that have become household names, “Freakonomics” must be at the top of the list. The 2005 book by University of Chicago scholar Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner created not only a whole new way of thinking about discovering answers to complex problems, but launched a media empire—from book sequel to a movie to a hit podcast.

On this special episode, we sat down with Levitt during the inaugural UCPN Podcast Festival, to talk about the legacy of Freakonomics. Almost 20 years later, he told our audience how he views himself as a “data scientist” and not just an economist, what he’s learned about using a coin flip to make hard decisions in life, and why he thinks he may have found the “holy grail” of solving crime. 

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231019


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]]> Freakonomics’ Steven Levitt On The Secret To Making Tough Choices University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:39:55 Of the academic books that have become household names, “Freakonomics” must be at the top of the list. The 2005 book by University of Chicago scholar Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner created not only a whole new way of thinking about discovering answers to complex problems, but launched a media empire—from book sequel to a movie to a hit podcast. On this special episode, we sat down with Levitt during the inaugural UCPN Podcast Festival, to talk about the legacy of Freakonomics. Almost 20 years later, he told our audience how he views himself as a “data scientist” and not just an economist, what he’s learned about using a coin flip to make hard decisions in life, and why he thinks he may have found the “holy grail” of solving crime. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231019 Of the academic books that have become household names, “Freakonomics” must be at the top of the list. The 2005 book by University of Chicago scholar Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner created not only a whole new way of thinking about discovering answers to complex problems, but launched a media empire—from book sequel to a movie to a hit podcast. On this special episode, we sat down with Levitt during the inaugural UCPN Podcast Festival, to talk about the legacy of Freakonomics. Almost 20 years later, he told our audience how he views himself as a “data scientist” and not just an economist, what he’s learned about using a coin flip to make hard decisions in life, and why he thinks he may have found the “holy grail” of solving crime. Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review Podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20231019 uchicago podcast, economics, econ, uchicago, big brains, crime, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, crime podcast, education podcast, university, freakonomics, big brains podcast, steven levitt, paul rand, economist, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, levitt, university of chicago, data science, research podcast, education, university podcast, decision making, educational false full 126 cefbf70d-a04f-4715-8a04-871aade8cbb3 Will Political Violence Destroy Our Democracy?, With Robert Pape Since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, University of Chicago Prof. Robert Pape has been closely observing the threats to our democracy. Now, the renowned terrorism expert says that violent ideas coming from a dedicated minority are moving from fringe to mainstream.

In 2021, Pape's team along with NORC at the University of Chicago launched the Dangers to Democracy tracker, an ongoing series of surveys to track Americans' thoughts and attitudes about political violence. In one recent survey, about 12 million Americans said they believe violence is justified to restore Trump to power. Still, Pape believes the data may give us some answers about how to move forward, and how to strengthen the center.

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Thu, 5 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/will-political-violence-destroy-our-democracy-with-robert-pape-P_Ex8NtI Since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, University of Chicago Prof. Robert Pape has been closely observing the threats to our democracy. Now, the renowned terrorism expert says that violent ideas coming from a dedicated minority are moving from fringe to mainstream.

In 2021, Pape's team along with NORC at the University of Chicago launched the Dangers to Democracy tracker, an ongoing series of surveys to track Americans' thoughts and attitudes about political violence. In one recent survey, about 12 million Americans said they believe violence is justified to restore Trump to power. Still, Pape believes the data may give us some answers about how to move forward, and how to strengthen the center.

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Will Political Violence Destroy Our Democracy?, With Robert Pape University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:51 Since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, University of Chicago Prof. Robert Pape has been closely observing the threats to our democracy. Now, the renowned terrorism expert says that violent ideas coming from a dedicated minority are moving from fringe to mainstream. In 2021, Pape's team along with NORC at the University of Chicago launched the Dangers to Democracy tracker, an ongoing series of surveys to track Americans' thoughts and attitudes about political violence. In one recent survey, about 12 million Americans said they believe violence is justified to restore Trump to power. Still, Pape believes the data may give us some answers about how to move forward, and how to strengthen the center. Since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, University of Chicago Prof. Robert Pape has been closely observing the threats to our democracy. Now, the renowned terrorism expert says that violent ideas coming from a dedicated minority are moving from fringe to mainstream. In 2021, Pape's team along with NORC at the University of Chicago launched the Dangers to Democracy tracker, an ongoing series of surveys to track Americans' thoughts and attitudes about political violence. In one recent survey, about 12 million Americans said they believe violence is justified to restore Trump to power. Still, Pape believes the data may give us some answers about how to move forward, and how to strengthen the center. uchicago, big brains, trump, university of chicago podcast network, norc, science, political, democracy podcast, 2024, uchicago podcast network, government podcast, government, political podcast, politics podcast, university of chicago podcast, politics, bob pape, dangers to democracy, university of chicago, robert pape, january 6th, democracy, threats to democracy, political violence, political science false full 125 16a55ea8-3fbf-4bbc-bee3-f0f256b6939f Defending Campus Free Speech In A Polarized Age, with Paul Alivisatos and Tom Ginsburg Free speech is probably one of the most polarizing public topics of debate. And those arguments only become more intense when it comes to free expression on college and university campuses. Should professors be allowed to say whatever they want? What about speakers being invited to campus? Who gets to say what is acceptable and unacceptable?

The University of Chicago has had a unique and long history of defending free expression, and this year is building upon that commitment by launching The Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression. That forum is being led by renowned UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg. He joins our podcast along with President Paul Alivisatos to talk about why universities must have a commitment to free inquiry—and how this new forum plans to promote free and open discourse, while addressing present-day challenges.

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/defending-campus-free-speech-in-a-polarized-age-with-paul-alivisatos-and-tom-ginsburg-gPb4cRp3 Free speech is probably one of the most polarizing public topics of debate. And those arguments only become more intense when it comes to free expression on college and university campuses. Should professors be allowed to say whatever they want? What about speakers being invited to campus? Who gets to say what is acceptable and unacceptable?

The University of Chicago has had a unique and long history of defending free expression, and this year is building upon that commitment by launching The Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression. That forum is being led by renowned UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg. He joins our podcast along with President Paul Alivisatos to talk about why universities must have a commitment to free inquiry—and how this new forum plans to promote free and open discourse, while addressing present-day challenges.

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Defending Campus Free Speech In A Polarized Age, with Paul Alivisatos and Tom Ginsburg University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:52 Free speech is probably one of the most polarizing public topics of debate. And those arguments only become more intense when it comes to free expression on college and university campuses. Should professors be allowed to say whatever they want? What about speakers being invited to campus? Who gets to say what is acceptable and unacceptable? The University of Chicago has had a unique and long history of defending free expression, and this year is building upon that commitment by launching The Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression. That forum is being led by renowned UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg. He joins our podcast along with President Paul Alivisatos to talk about why universities must have a commitment to free inquiry—and how this new forum plans to promote free and open discourse, while addressing present-day challenges. Free speech is probably one of the most polarizing public topics of debate. And those arguments only become more intense when it comes to free expression on college and university campuses. Should professors be allowed to say whatever they want? What about speakers being invited to campus? Who gets to say what is acceptable and unacceptable? The University of Chicago has had a unique and long history of defending free expression, and this year is building upon that commitment by launching The Chicago Forum on Free Inquiry and Expression. That forum is being led by renowned UChicago law professor Tom Ginsburg. He joins our podcast along with President Paul Alivisatos to talk about why universities must have a commitment to free inquiry—and how this new forum plans to promote free and open discourse, while addressing present-day challenges. universities, tom ginsburg, uchicago podcast, scientific podcast, university speech, paul alivisatos, free speech on campus, uchicago, big brains, free speech podcast, college speech, university of chicago podcast network, free speech, free expression, science, education podcast, big brains podcast, free expression podcast, research, academic podcast, academic, university free speech, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, scientific, university of chicago, research podcast, education, university podcast false full 124 698242ae-9cbe-4a94-9b4e-cc0c970475b7 Why The Secret To Health Lies In The Mind-body Connection, with Ellen Langer Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer.

Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.”

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]]> Thu, 7 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-the-secret-to-health-lies-in-the-mind-body-connection-with-ellen-langer-ZgTa_2c2 Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer.

Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.”

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Why The Secret To Health Lies In The Mind-body Connection, with Ellen Langer University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:42 Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer. Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.” Can you heal faster just by tricking your brain? Could you lose weight with only a change of mindset? Could you think yourself into being younger? If you think the answer to all these questions is no, you haven’t read the research from renowned Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer. Langer is a bit of a legend. She’s the first woman to ever receive tenure in psychology at Harvard, and her work has earned her the moniker: “The Mother of Mindfulness”. Her 40-year research career into the mind-body connection—and how mindfulness can hack that system—has delivered some unbelievable results that she believes hold the key to revolutionizing our health. She complies all of her work in her latest book “The Mindful Body: Thinking Our Way to Chronic Health.” wellness podcast, uchicago podcast, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, harvard, meditation, wellness, education podcast, mindful, uchicago podcast network, the mindful body, brain science, ellen langer, paul rand, health podcast, psychology podcast, health, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, mindfulness podcast, university of chicago, mind-body connection, research podcast, education, mindfulness, psychology, psychologist, brain health false full 123 613365cc-f1b1-4476-abc3-6c0964394ae7 Phonics Vs. Whole Word: The Science Of Reading, With Adrian Johns Reading is one of the most significant practices in the modern age of information, but it has a complicated history. Scientists began studying reading over a century ago; they built eye movement devices to study how fast and efficiently we read, and even proposed methods on the best ways to teach kids how to read. But all of this well-intentioned science led to various debates, from America's Reading Wars to today's anti-elite and anti-science movement. 

In a new book, The Science of Reading: Information, Media, and Mind in Modern America, Prof. Adrian Johns, chair of the Department of History at the University of Chicago, dives into reading's complicated history and what we can learn from it to better shape the future of reading. 

Big Brains is sponsored by the Graham School for Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies.


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]]> Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/phonics-vs-whole-word-the-science-of-reading-with-adrian-johns-2RG0wcr_ Reading is one of the most significant practices in the modern age of information, but it has a complicated history. Scientists began studying reading over a century ago; they built eye movement devices to study how fast and efficiently we read, and even proposed methods on the best ways to teach kids how to read. But all of this well-intentioned science led to various debates, from America's Reading Wars to today's anti-elite and anti-science movement. 

In a new book, The Science of Reading: Information, Media, and Mind in Modern America, Prof. Adrian Johns, chair of the Department of History at the University of Chicago, dives into reading's complicated history and what we can learn from it to better shape the future of reading. 

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]]> Phonics Vs. Whole Word: The Science Of Reading, With Adrian Johns University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:30 Reading is one of the most significant practices in the modern age of information, but it has a complicated history. Scientists began studying reading over a century ago; they built eye movement devices to study how fast and efficiently we read, and even proposed methods on the best ways to teach kids how to read. But all of this well-intentioned science led to various debates, from America's Reading Wars to today's anti-elite and anti-science movement. In a new book, The Science of Reading: Information, Media, and Mind in Modern America, Prof. Adrian Johns, chair of the Department of History at the University of Chicago, dives into reading's complicated history and what we can learn from it to better shape the future of reading. Reading is one of the most significant practices in the modern age of information, but it has a complicated history. Scientists began studying reading over a century ago; they built eye movement devices to study how fast and efficiently we read, and even proposed methods on the best ways to teach kids how to read. But all of this well-intentioned science led to various debates, from America's Reading Wars to today's anti-elite and anti-science movement. In a new book, The Science of Reading: Information, Media, and Mind in Modern America, Prof. Adrian Johns, chair of the Department of History at the University of Chicago, dives into reading's complicated history and what we can learn from it to better shape the future of reading. big brains, reading wars, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, political, the reading wars, history podcast, anti-science, big brains podcast, government, the science of reading, reading, research, academic podcast, academic, historical, read, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, politics, adrian johns, society and culture, anti-elite, university of chicago, historical podcast, research podcast false full 122 59e5474d-96e6-4e15-8fd4-bb7706bfe8e6 How AI Is Transforming Scientific Research, With Rebecca Willett One of the first areas to be affected by AI has been science. Researchers have already started to integrate these new technologies into their work, but what does it mean to let these systems into our labs? Can they be trusted? And, if they so, how radically can they push science forward?

Prof. Rebecca Willett is the faculty director of AI at the University of Chicago Data Science Institute. She is at the forefront of thinking through how AI will change science, and in this episode, she examines the opportunities—and the dangers—of this rapidly emerging technology.

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]]> Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-ai-is-transforming-scientific-research-with-rebecca-willett-PTPy9lAO One of the first areas to be affected by AI has been science. Researchers have already started to integrate these new technologies into their work, but what does it mean to let these systems into our labs? Can they be trusted? And, if they so, how radically can they push science forward?

Prof. Rebecca Willett is the faculty director of AI at the University of Chicago Data Science Institute. She is at the forefront of thinking through how AI will change science, and in this episode, she examines the opportunities—and the dangers—of this rapidly emerging technology.

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]]> How AI Is Transforming Scientific Research, With Rebecca Willett University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:38 One of the first areas to be affected by AI has been science. Researchers have already started to integrate these new technologies into their work., but what does it mean to let these systems into our labs? Can they be trusted? And, if they so, how radically can they push science forward? Prof. Rebecca Willett is the faculty director of AI at the University of Chicago Data Science Institute. She is at the forefront of thinking through how AI will change science, and in this episode, she examines the opportunities—and the dangers—of this rapidly emerging technology. One of the first areas to be affected by AI has been science. Researchers have already started to integrate these new technologies into their work., but what does it mean to let these systems into our labs? Can they be trusted? And, if they so, how radically can they push science forward? Prof. Rebecca Willett is the faculty director of AI at the University of Chicago Data Science Institute. She is at the forefront of thinking through how AI will change science, and in this episode, she examines the opportunities—and the dangers—of this rapidly emerging technology. rebecca willett, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, tech podcast, science, education podcast, data, technology, artificial intelligence, paul rand, ai, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, tech, university of chicago, data science, research podcast, education, technology podcast false full 121 ae2ec0d1-274d-4b24-9f43-eeaf8a7ce45a How AI Could Change The Law AI promises to change every part of our society, but one area that has already started to be affected is law. And AI may do more than just upend the profession of lawyers. One professor here at the University of Chicago believes that, with its ability to handle massive data sets, AI could be used to entirely change the law itself, making it personal for every individual based on how they live their lives. It’s a radical idea, but one we may need to start confronting sooner rather than later.

In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the second episode of a three-part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes are re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand-new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-ai-could-change-the-law-J5AHn3h6 AI promises to change every part of our society, but one area that has already started to be affected is law. And AI may do more than just upend the profession of lawyers. One professor here at the University of Chicago believes that, with its ability to handle massive data sets, AI could be used to entirely change the law itself, making it personal for every individual based on how they live their lives. It’s a radical idea, but one we may need to start confronting sooner rather than later.

In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the second episode of a three-part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes are re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand-new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening!

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]]> How AI Could Change The Law University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:50 AI promises to change every part of our society, but one area that has already started to be affected is law. And AI may do more than just upend the profession of lawyers. One professor here at the University of Chicago believes that, with its ability to handle massive data sets, AI could be used to entirely change the law itself, making it personal for every individual based on how they live their lives. It’s a radical idea, but one we may need to start confronting sooner rather than later. In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the second episode of a three-part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes are re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand-new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening! AI promises to change every part of our society, but one area that has already started to be affected is law. And AI may do more than just upend the profession of lawyers. One professor here at the University of Chicago believes that, with its ability to handle massive data sets, AI could be used to entirely change the law itself, making it personal for every individual based on how they live their lives. It’s a radical idea, but one we may need to start confronting sooner rather than later. In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the second episode of a three-part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes are re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand-new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening! big brains, university of chicago podcast network, tech podcast, ucpn, science, law podcast, lawyers, law, artificial intelligence, paul rand, ai, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, tech, lawyer podcast, university of chicago, research podcast false full 120 51a5375c-321d-48bc-872b-e4660a3507cf How AI Can Predict Future Scientific Discoveries Science is facing a perplexing problem. Although there are far more scientists today than ever before, publishing research at a faster and faster pace, new and novel advancements have slowed not increased. But one expert at the University of Chicago thinks he may have found a way out of this progress standstill…artificial intelligence.

In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the first episode of a three part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes will be re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-ai-can-predict-future-scientific-discoveries-7DQUgrmf Science is facing a perplexing problem. Although there are far more scientists today than ever before, publishing research at a faster and faster pace, new and novel advancements have slowed not increased. But one expert at the University of Chicago thinks he may have found a way out of this progress standstill…artificial intelligence.

In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the first episode of a three part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes will be re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening!

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]]> How AI Can Predict Future Scientific Discoveries University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:21 Science is facing a perplexing problem. Although there are far more scientists today than ever before, publishing research at a faster and faster pace, new and novel advancements have slowed not increased. But one expert at the University of Chicago thinks he may have found a way out of this progress standstill…artificial intelligence. In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the first episode of a three part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes will be re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening! Science is facing a perplexing problem. Although there are far more scientists today than ever before, publishing research at a faster and faster pace, new and novel advancements have slowed not increased. But one expert at the University of Chicago thinks he may have found a way out of this progress standstill…artificial intelligence. In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone’s mind. This is the first episode of a three part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes will be re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening! ai science, james evans, big brains, science, artificial intelligence science, artificial intelligence, ai research, ai, artificial intelligence research false full 119 801b9ac5-0ba8-4c62-a515-7d5e07a8ed08 The Uncovered History of Space Travel & Its Privatized Future Everyone is talking about the upcoming summer blockbuster, Oppenheimer. We are always incredibly captivated by behind the curtain looks at some of the most momentous events in our history. Uncovering the secret details and hidden motivations of the people that have shaped our past. And all the buzz got me thinking about a fascinating prior episode of our show that did just that.

You may think you know the history of space travel, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative?

We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners.

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]]> Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-uncovered-history-of-space-travel-its-future-L2cKz_QB Everyone is talking about the upcoming summer blockbuster, Oppenheimer. We are always incredibly captivated by behind the curtain looks at some of the most momentous events in our history. Uncovering the secret details and hidden motivations of the people that have shaped our past. And all the buzz got me thinking about a fascinating prior episode of our show that did just that.

You may think you know the history of space travel, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative?

We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners.

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]]> The Uncovered History of Space Travel & Its Privatized Future University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:34 Everyone is talking about the upcoming summer blockbuster, Oppenheimer. We are always incredibly captivated by behind the curtain looks at some of the most momentous events in our history. Uncovering the secret details and hidden motivations of the people that have shaped our past. And all the buzz got me thinking about a fascinating prior episode of our show that did just that. You may think you know the history of space travel, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative? We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners. Everyone is talking about the upcoming summer blockbuster, Oppenheimer. We are always incredibly captivated by behind the curtain looks at some of the most momentous events in our history. Uncovering the secret details and hidden motivations of the people that have shaped our past. And all the buzz got me thinking about a fascinating prior episode of our show that did just that. You may think you know the history of space travel, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative? We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners. space x, big brains, history, university of chicago podcast network, science, education podcast, jordan bimm, history podcast, space travel, paul rand, research, nasa, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, space, elon musk, university of chicago, research podcast, education false full 118 3429aebd-852e-4252-80f0-f169cd6be253 The Health Costs of Air Pollution Many cities in the US have been experiencing smoky and hazy skies lately. Some of you have probably been affected by poor air quality due to the ongoing wildfires in Canada that are causing pollution to travel as far as Chicago and New York. On a former episode of our podcast, we spoke with some of the leading experts on air pollution about how this problem has been getting worse and the cost we’re all paying for it.

We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners. 

We can’t always see the consequences of air pollution around us, but it’s costing us years off our lives. According to a new Air Quality Life Index report from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution is taking 2.2 years off the average global life expectancy. In some of the most polluted regions in the world, residents are expected to lose an average five years of their lives, if the current high levels of pollution persist. 

While smog seem like a difficult problem to tackle, some countries have proven it’s possible to clean up the air. In the past seven years, China has reduced air pollution as much as the United States has in the past three decades. And since India’s Gujarat state launched the world's first clean air market in 2019, they’ve been successful in cutting particulate pollution by at least 20 percent. 

In this episode, we speak with EPIC’s Air Quality Programs Director Christa Hasenkopf and EPIC’s South Asia Director Anant Sudarshan about why we need to treat air pollution as a global health threat—and what we can do about it.

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]]> Thu, 6 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-health-costs-of-air-pollution-f_oigTfa Many cities in the US have been experiencing smoky and hazy skies lately. Some of you have probably been affected by poor air quality due to the ongoing wildfires in Canada that are causing pollution to travel as far as Chicago and New York. On a former episode of our podcast, we spoke with some of the leading experts on air pollution about how this problem has been getting worse and the cost we’re all paying for it.

We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners. 

We can’t always see the consequences of air pollution around us, but it’s costing us years off our lives. According to a new Air Quality Life Index report from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution is taking 2.2 years off the average global life expectancy. In some of the most polluted regions in the world, residents are expected to lose an average five years of their lives, if the current high levels of pollution persist. 

While smog seem like a difficult problem to tackle, some countries have proven it’s possible to clean up the air. In the past seven years, China has reduced air pollution as much as the United States has in the past three decades. And since India’s Gujarat state launched the world's first clean air market in 2019, they’ve been successful in cutting particulate pollution by at least 20 percent. 

In this episode, we speak with EPIC’s Air Quality Programs Director Christa Hasenkopf and EPIC’s South Asia Director Anant Sudarshan about why we need to treat air pollution as a global health threat—and what we can do about it.

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]]> The Health Costs of Air Pollution University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:54 Many cities in the US have been experiencing smoky and hazy skies lately. Some of you have probably been affected by poor air quality due to the ongoing wildfires in Canada that are causing pollution to travel as far as Chicago and New York. On a former episode of our podcast, we spoke with some of the leading experts on air pollution about how this problem has been getting worse and the cost we’re all paying for it. We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners. We can’t always see the consequences of air pollution around us, but it’s costing us years off our lives. According to a new Air Quality Life Index report from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution is taking 2.2 years off the average global life expectancy. In some of the most polluted regions in the world, residents are expected to lose an average five years of their lives, if the current high levels of pollution persist. While smog seem like a difficult problem to tackle, some countries have proven it’s possible to clean up the air. In the past seven years, China has reduced air pollution as much as the United States has in the past three decades. And since India’s Gujarat state launched the world's first clean air market in 2019, they’ve been successful in cutting particulate pollution by at least 20 percent. In this episode, we speak with EPIC’s Air Quality Programs Director Christa Hasenkopf and EPIC’s South Asia Director Anant Sudarshan about why we need to treat air pollution as a global health threat—and what we can do about it. Many cities in the US have been experiencing smoky and hazy skies lately. Some of you have probably been affected by poor air quality due to the ongoing wildfires in Canada that are causing pollution to travel as far as Chicago and New York. On a former episode of our podcast, we spoke with some of the leading experts on air pollution about how this problem has been getting worse and the cost we’re all paying for it. We’re taking a summer break while we work on some special episodes and will be back in August, but in the meantime we wanted to share some of our best and most relevant episodes. These episodes contain some fascinating and life-changing information for new and returning listeners. We can’t always see the consequences of air pollution around us, but it’s costing us years off our lives. According to a new Air Quality Life Index report from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution is taking 2.2 years off the average global life expectancy. In some of the most polluted regions in the world, residents are expected to lose an average five years of their lives, if the current high levels of pollution persist. While smog seem like a difficult problem to tackle, some countries have proven it’s possible to clean up the air. In the past seven years, China has reduced air pollution as much as the United States has in the past three decades. And since India’s Gujarat state launched the world's first clean air market in 2019, they’ve been successful in cutting particulate pollution by at least 20 percent. In this episode, we speak with EPIC’s Air Quality Programs Director Christa Hasenkopf and EPIC’s South Asia Director Anant Sudarshan about why we need to treat air pollution as a global health threat—and what we can do about it. uchicago podcast, environment, uchicago, big brains, environmental, big brains podcast, university of chicago podcast, university of chicago, environment podcast, air pollution, environmental podcast false full 117 b422d3fa-630e-4e5b-8c44-8b85350c079a How Your Brain Benefits From Music, With Larry Sherman Music plays an important role in all of our lives. But listening to music or playing an instrument is more than just a creative outlet or hobby — it’s also scientifically good for us. Research shows that music can stimulate new connections in our brains; keeping our cognitive abilities sharp and our memories alive.

In a new book entitled Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music, Prof. Larry Sherman explores why we all need music for our mental wellbeing — and how it can even help us later in life.

Sherman is professor of neuroscience at Oregon Health & Science University.


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]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-your-brain-benefits-from-music-with-larry-sherman-AsdAhs56 Music plays an important role in all of our lives. But listening to music or playing an instrument is more than just a creative outlet or hobby — it’s also scientifically good for us. Research shows that music can stimulate new connections in our brains; keeping our cognitive abilities sharp and our memories alive.

In a new book entitled Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music, Prof. Larry Sherman explores why we all need music for our mental wellbeing — and how it can even help us later in life.

Sherman is professor of neuroscience at Oregon Health & Science University.


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]]> How Your Brain Benefits From Music, With Larry Sherman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:36 Music plays an important role in all of our lives. But listening to music or playing an instrument is more than just a creative outlet or hobby — it’s also scientifically good for us. Research shows that music can stimulate new connections in our brains; keeping our cognitive abilities sharp and our memories alive. In a new book entitled Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music, Prof. Larry Sherman explores why we all need music for our mental wellbeing — and how it can even help us later in life. Sherman is professor of neuroscience at Oregon Health & Science University. Music plays an important role in all of our lives. But listening to music or playing an instrument is more than just a creative outlet or hobby — it’s also scientifically good for us. Research shows that music can stimulate new connections in our brains; keeping our cognitive abilities sharp and our memories alive. In a new book entitled Every Brain Needs Music: The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music, Prof. Larry Sherman explores why we all need music for our mental wellbeing — and how it can even help us later in life. Sherman is professor of neuroscience at Oregon Health & Science University. neuroscience podcast, wellness podcast, uchicago podcast, music sciecne, uchicago, big brains, music podcast, university of chicago podcast network, science, wellness, neuroscience, larry sherman, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, paul rand, health podcast, health, research, oregon health & science university, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science of music, science podcast, university of chicago, music, research podcast false full 116 b499c41b-7222-4ff8-a956-72491c855a0f Magic words: Can What You Say Help You Get Your way? with Jonah Berger Everyone wishes they had a superpower. Well, it turns out you’ve had a secret power since you were a child, you just don’t know how to use it yet. That’s the power of language. In a fascinating new book, “Magic Words: What To Say To Get Your Way," Prof. Jonah Berger of the Wharton School uses massive data sets and machine learning to tease out the “magic words” that can transform our lives.

Could changing just a single word in your mind help you stick to that diet? Could mastering when to say “you” and when to say “I” save your marriage? Does the word “could” make you more creative than “should”? We find answers to these questions and more as we delve into the science-backed power of words.


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]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/magic-words-can-what-you-say-help-you-get-your-way-with-jonah-berger-3Qh1MpX1 Everyone wishes they had a superpower. Well, it turns out you’ve had a secret power since you were a child, you just don’t know how to use it yet. That’s the power of language. In a fascinating new book, “Magic Words: What To Say To Get Your Way," Prof. Jonah Berger of the Wharton School uses massive data sets and machine learning to tease out the “magic words” that can transform our lives.

Could changing just a single word in your mind help you stick to that diet? Could mastering when to say “you” and when to say “I” save your marriage? Does the word “could” make you more creative than “should”? We find answers to these questions and more as we delve into the science-backed power of words.


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]]> Magic words: Can What You Say Help You Get Your way? with Jonah Berger University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:14 Everyone wishes they had a superpower. Well, it turns out you’ve had a secret power since you were a child, you just don’t know how to use it yet. That’s the power of language. In a fascinating new book, “Magic Words: What To Say To Get Your Way," Prof. Jonah Berger of the Wharton School uses massive data sets and machine learning to tease out the “magic words” that can transform our lives. Could changing just a single word in your mind help you stick to that diet? Could mastering when to say “you” and when to say “I” save your marriage? Does the word “could” make you more creative than “should”? We find answers to these questions and more as we delve into the science-backed power of words. Everyone wishes they had a superpower. Well, it turns out you’ve had a secret power since you were a child, you just don’t know how to use it yet. That’s the power of language. In a fascinating new book, “Magic Words: What To Say To Get Your Way," Prof. Jonah Berger of the Wharton School uses massive data sets and machine learning to tease out the “magic words” that can transform our lives. Could changing just a single word in your mind help you stick to that diet? Could mastering when to say “you” and when to say “I” save your marriage? Does the word “could” make you more creative than “should”? We find answers to these questions and more as we delve into the science-backed power of words. jonah berger, uchicago podcast, scientific podcast, life hack, life hacks, uchicago, big brains, productivity, university of chicago podcast network, wharton school, business podcast, business, science, wellness, hacks, big brains podcast, behavioral science, paul rand, research, academic podcast, academic, self improvement, university of chicago podcast, hack, scientific, university of chicago, language, research podcast, science podcas, social psychology, psychology false full 115 4a240577-1242-426e-8dd0-4cfb81fa1b81 Providing Basic Health Insurance For Every American, With Katherine Baicker If there is something both sides of the political aisle can agree on, it’s that there is something deeply wrong with health insurance in the United States. What they can’t agree on is how to fix it. The right blames everything on the Affordable Care Act, while those on the left say we need Healthcare For All. But what if there was another option?

In a recent paper published in JAMA, leading health economist and University of Chicago Provost Katherine Baicker lays out an innovative blueprint for health care—not to tinker with our system on the margins, but to redesign the entire thing. It’s a fascinating idea that takes us through the complex history of health insurance, how that web got so tangled up and how we can straighten it out.

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20230525


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]]> Thu, 1 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-provide-a-basic-health-insurance-plan-for-every-american-with-katherine-baicker-wYy1tW_I If there is something both sides of the political aisle can agree on, it’s that there is something deeply wrong with health insurance in the United States. What they can’t agree on is how to fix it. The right blames everything on the Affordable Care Act, while those on the left say we need Healthcare For All. But what if there was another option?

In a recent paper published in JAMA, leading health economist and University of Chicago Provost Katherine Baicker lays out an innovative blueprint for health care—not to tinker with our system on the margins, but to redesign the entire thing. It’s a fascinating idea that takes us through the complex history of health insurance, how that web got so tangled up and how we can straighten it out.

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-bbr-camp:podcast23-20230525


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]]> Providing Basic Health Insurance For Every American, With Katherine Baicker University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:09 If there is something both sides of the political aisle can agree on, it’s that there is something deeply wrong with health insurance in the United States. What they can’t agree on is how to fix it. The right blames everything on the Affordable Care Act, while those on the left say we need Healthcare For All. But what if there was another option? In a recent paper published in JAMA, leading health economist and University of Chicago Provost Katherine Baicker lays out an innovative blueprint for health care—not to tinker with our system on the margins, but to redesign the entire thing. It’s a fascinating idea that takes us through the complex history of health insurance, how that web got so tangled up and how we can straighten it out. If there is something both sides of the political aisle can agree on, it’s that there is something deeply wrong with health insurance in the United States. What they can’t agree on is how to fix it. The right blames everything on the Affordable Care Act, while those on the left say we need Healthcare For All. But what if there was another option? In a recent paper published in JAMA, leading health economist and University of Chicago Provost Katherine Baicker lays out an innovative blueprint for health care—not to tinker with our system on the margins, but to redesign the entire thing. It’s a fascinating idea that takes us through the complex history of health insurance, how that web got so tangled up and how we can straighten it out. econ podcast, uchicago podcast, health insurance podcast, economics, econ, jama, uchicago, big brains, health economics, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, health care podcast, health care for all, political, healthcare, policy, big brains podcast, political podcast, paul rand, policy podcast, health insurance, politics podcast, healthcare for all, health care, katherine baicker, university of chicago podcast, economics podcast, politics, affordable care act, healthcare podcast, health economic, health econ false full 114 8d558a5c-9138-4c7b-89f5-2c1013f91bc3 Why We Fight, With Christopher Blattman Why do we fight? It’s a seemingly simple question, but it turns out the answers are surprising, deep and crucial to understanding our world. Considering how costly any conflict is in lives and money, why do wars happen at all? This is one of those episodes that will change how you view some of our most important issues, from the war in Ukraine, to understanding gang fights, and even a possible conflict with China.

We’re taking the week off to work on some truly special episodes coming out in the next few weeks, but thought this was a perfect opportunity to re-share one of our episodes that we think is an absolutely must listen. So please enjoy, and we’ll see you next week for an all new Big Brains.


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]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-we-fight-with-christopher-blattman-suhN0_fA Why do we fight? It’s a seemingly simple question, but it turns out the answers are surprising, deep and crucial to understanding our world. Considering how costly any conflict is in lives and money, why do wars happen at all? This is one of those episodes that will change how you view some of our most important issues, from the war in Ukraine, to understanding gang fights, and even a possible conflict with China.

We’re taking the week off to work on some truly special episodes coming out in the next few weeks, but thought this was a perfect opportunity to re-share one of our episodes that we think is an absolutely must listen. So please enjoy, and we’ll see you next week for an all new Big Brains.


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]]> Why We Fight, With Christopher Blattman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:51 Why do we fight? It’s a seemingly simple question, but it turns out the answers are surprising, deep and crucial to understanding our world. Considering how costly any conflict is in lives and money, why do wars happen at all? This is one of those episodes that will change how you view some of our most important issues, from the war in Ukraine, to understanding gang fights, and even a possible conflict with China. We’re taking the week off to work on some truly special episodes coming out in the next few weeks, but thought this was a perfect opportunity to re-share one of our episodes that we think is an absolutely must listen. So please enjoy, and we’ll see you next week for an all new Big Brains. Why do we fight? It’s a seemingly simple question, but it turns out the answers are surprising, deep and crucial to understanding our world. Considering how costly any conflict is in lives and money, why do wars happen at all? This is one of those episodes that will change how you view some of our most important issues, from the war in Ukraine, to understanding gang fights, and even a possible conflict with China. We’re taking the week off to work on some truly special episodes coming out in the next few weeks, but thought this was a perfect opportunity to re-share one of our episodes that we think is an absolutely must listen. So please enjoy, and we’ll see you next week for an all new Big Brains. sociology, uchicago podcast, economics, ukraine, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, ukraine podcast, big brains podcast, paul rand, war, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, china, university of chicago, christopher blattman, research podcast, china podcast, why we fight false full 113 714d5fc6-0d4e-476b-a98b-72eadfa528ea The Hidden Truths About Sexuality And Gender In The Medieval World, with Roland Betancourt We often think our debates around sexuality and gender are a modern phenomenon. Some people argue that identities like trans and non-binary have only existed recently. But could the evidence for queer and gender-nonconforming lives actually stretch back centuries? 

In a recent book entitled Byzantine Intersectionality, Prof. Roland Betancourt of the University of California-Irvine uncovers an overlooked history from the Byzantine era. His work shows how surprisingly modern medieval conversations about sex and gender were—or, as he puts it, how medieval our modern conversations seem.

As extremist groups on the alt-right have begun to claim an ideological lineage to Byzantium, Betancourt’s work has become a critical work for contextualizing our current moment—and drawing lessons from this neglected history.


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]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hidden-truths-about-sexuality-and-gender-in-the-medieval-world-with-roland-betancourt-JR52Kiba We often think our debates around sexuality and gender are a modern phenomenon. Some people argue that identities like trans and non-binary have only existed recently. But could the evidence for queer and gender-nonconforming lives actually stretch back centuries? 

In a recent book entitled Byzantine Intersectionality, Prof. Roland Betancourt of the University of California-Irvine uncovers an overlooked history from the Byzantine era. His work shows how surprisingly modern medieval conversations about sex and gender were—or, as he puts it, how medieval our modern conversations seem.

As extremist groups on the alt-right have begun to claim an ideological lineage to Byzantium, Betancourt’s work has become a critical work for contextualizing our current moment—and drawing lessons from this neglected history.


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]]> The Hidden Truths About Sexuality And Gender In The Medieval World, with Roland Betancourt University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:59 We often think our debates around sexuality and gender are a modern phenomenon. Some people argue that identities like trans and non-binary have only existed recently. But could the evidence for queer and gender-nonconforming lives actually stretch back centuries? In a recent book entitled Byzantine Intersectionality, Prof. Roland Betancourt of the University of California-Irvine uncovers an overlooked history from the Byzantine era. His work shows how surprisingly modern medieval conversations about sex and gender were—or, as he puts it, how medieval our modern conversations seem. As extremist groups on the alt-right have begun to claim an ideological lineage to Byzantium, Betancourt’s work has become a critical work for contextualizing our current moment—and drawing lessons from this neglected history. We often think our debates around sexuality and gender are a modern phenomenon. Some people argue that identities like trans and non-binary have only existed recently. But could the evidence for queer and gender-nonconforming lives actually stretch back centuries? In a recent book entitled Byzantine Intersectionality, Prof. Roland Betancourt of the University of California-Irvine uncovers an overlooked history from the Byzantine era. His work shows how surprisingly modern medieval conversations about sex and gender were—or, as he puts it, how medieval our modern conversations seem. As extremist groups on the alt-right have begun to claim an ideological lineage to Byzantium, Betancourt’s work has become a critical work for contextualizing our current moment—and drawing lessons from this neglected history. gender podcast, uchicago, big brains, sex and gender podcast, sexuality podcast, history, university of chicago podcast network, sex, history podcast, roland betancourt, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, sexuality, non-binary, paul rand, medieval, sex and gender, medieval history, historical, byzantine, gender, trans, university of chicago, byzantine history, historical podcast, history of sex and gender false full 112 6490d05f-66dc-4494-ac51-370f238925e7 How We Could Regrow Limbs And Organs, with Michael Levin In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. 

Levin is professor of biology at Tufts University and director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology.


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]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-bioelectricity-could-regrow-limbs-and-organs-with-michael-levin-GRAT574t In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. 

Levin is professor of biology at Tufts University and director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology.


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]]> How We Could Regrow Limbs And Organs, with Michael Levin University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:35 In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. Levin is professor of biology at Tufts University and director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. In the near future, birth defects, traumatic injuries, limb loss and perhaps even cancer could be cured through bioelectricity—electrical signals that communicate to our cells how to rebuild themselves. This innovative idea has been tested on flatworms and frogs by biologist Michael Levin, whose research investigates how bioelectricity provides the blueprint for how our bodies are built—and how it could be the future of regenerative medicine. Levin is professor of biology at Tufts University and director of the Tufts Center for Regenerative and Developmental Biology. biology podcast, uchicago, big brains, tufts, university of chicago podcast network, tufts university, science, developmental biology, tufts center for regenerative and developmental biology, uchicago podcast network, big brains podcast, bioelectricity, biologist, regenerative medicine, academic podcast, biology, academic, science podcast, michael levin, university of chicago, traumatic injuries, regrow limbs, limb loss, birth defects false full 111 6bf5c7b9-da87-4503-bbc6-6df657f34f3b A Nobelist’s Controversial Approach To Solving Inequality, With James Heckman Over his distinguished career, Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman has dedicated his research to understanding and solving the problem of inequality. He has closely studied how investing in early childhood development is linked to better outcomes—from higher earnings, to violence reduction, and even breaking the cycle of poverty.

His groundbreaking research has been applied across the globe—from Jamaica to Denmark and China, and it has given policymakers important insights into education, job-training programs, minimum wage legislation and more. His most recent work has centered on examining social mobility, and he’s help found an entire field on the economics of human flourishing.

Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, where he has been a faculty member since 1973. He directs the Center for the Economics of Human Development.


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]]> Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/a-nobelists-controversial-approach-to-solving-inequality-with-james-heckman-9RDonk2i Over his distinguished career, Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman has dedicated his research to understanding and solving the problem of inequality. He has closely studied how investing in early childhood development is linked to better outcomes—from higher earnings, to violence reduction, and even breaking the cycle of poverty.

His groundbreaking research has been applied across the globe—from Jamaica to Denmark and China, and it has given policymakers important insights into education, job-training programs, minimum wage legislation and more. His most recent work has centered on examining social mobility, and he’s help found an entire field on the economics of human flourishing.

Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, where he has been a faculty member since 1973. He directs the Center for the Economics of Human Development.


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]]> A Nobelist’s Controversial Approach To Solving Inequality, With James Heckman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:08 Over his distinguished career, Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman has dedicated his research to understanding and solving the problem of inequality. He has closely studied how investing in early childhood development is linked to better outcomes—from higher earnings, to violence reduction, and even breaking the cycle of poverty. His groundbreaking research has been applied across the globe—from Jamaica to Denmark and China, and it has given policymakers important insights into education, job-training programs, minimum wage legislation and more. His most recent work has centered on examining social mobility, and he’s help found an entire field on the economics of human flourishing. Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, where he has been a faculty member since 1973. He directs the Center for the Economics of Human Development. Over his distinguished career, Nobel Prize-winning economist James Heckman has dedicated his research to understanding and solving the problem of inequality. He has closely studied how investing in early childhood development is linked to better outcomes—from higher earnings, to violence reduction, and even breaking the cycle of poverty. His groundbreaking research has been applied across the globe—from Jamaica to Denmark and China, and it has given policymakers important insights into education, job-training programs, minimum wage legislation and more. His most recent work has centered on examining social mobility, and he’s help found an entire field on the economics of human flourishing. Heckman is the Henry Schultz Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, where he has been a faculty member since 1973. He directs the Center for the Economics of Human Development. econ podcast, uchicago podcast, economics, early childhood development, econ, early childhood, uchicago, public policy, big brains, social mobility, university of chicago podcast network, economist podcast, poverty, government podcast, big brains podcast, nobel prize, government, paul rand, matt hodapp, economist, research, academic podcast, public policy podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, economics podcast, nobel prize economist, university of chicago, research podcast, james heckman, inequality false full 110 d23b22d5-4c03-48d8-979a-130c6adb5eba How The Food Industry Created Today’s Obesity Crisis, With Marion Nestle In today's grocery stores, you can find more sugary snacks, artificial ingredients, and ultra-processed packaged foods. At the same time, the United States has seen an increase in obesity, which is costing our healthcare system, too. Nutritionist Marion Nestle says the problem today isn't that Americans don't know how to eat healthy, rather the food environment that we live in has made it much harder to do so.

In this episode, she discusses what policy changes are needed—from the way food studies are funded, to offering nutrition education in schools, to regulating the food industry better. Nestle is a Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, & Public Health at New York University, Emerita, and the author of many books, including Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health, and Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics.

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-cap-camp:podcast23-20230320 


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]]> Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-food-industry-created-todays-obesity-crisis-with-marion-nestle-hTjLGvSQ In today's grocery stores, you can find more sugary snacks, artificial ingredients, and ultra-processed packaged foods. At the same time, the United States has seen an increase in obesity, which is costing our healthcare system, too. Nutritionist Marion Nestle says the problem today isn't that Americans don't know how to eat healthy, rather the food environment that we live in has made it much harder to do so.

In this episode, she discusses what policy changes are needed—from the way food studies are funded, to offering nutrition education in schools, to regulating the food industry better. Nestle is a Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, & Public Health at New York University, Emerita, and the author of many books, including Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health, and Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics.

Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-cap-camp:podcast23-20230320 


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]]> How The Food Industry Created Today’s Obesity Crisis, With Marion Nestle University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:40 In today's grocery stores, you can find more sugary snacks, artificial ingredients, and ultra-processed packaged foods. At the same time, the United States has seen an increase in obesity, which is costing our healthcare system, too. Nutritionist Marion Nestle says the problem today isn't that Americans don't know how to eat healthy, rather the food environment that we live in has made it much harder to do so. In this episode, she discusses what policy changes are needed—from the way food studies are funded, to offering nutrition education in schools, to regulating the food industry better. Nestle is a Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, & Public Health at New York University, Emerita, and the author of many books, including Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health, and Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics. In today's grocery stores, you can find more sugary snacks, artificial ingredients, and ultra-processed packaged foods. At the same time, the United States has seen an increase in obesity, which is costing our healthcare system, too. Nutritionist Marion Nestle says the problem today isn't that Americans don't know how to eat healthy, rather the food environment that we live in has made it much harder to do so. In this episode, she discusses what policy changes are needed—from the way food studies are funded, to offering nutrition education in schools, to regulating the food industry better. Nestle is a Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, & Public Health at New York University, Emerita, and the author of many books, including Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health, and Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics. wellness podcast, uchicago podcast, scientific podcast, nyu, public health, obesity, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, food politics, food industry, science, nutrition, wellness, food studies, university, nutrition podcast, food policy, paul rand, health podcast, matt hodapp, health, food, marion nestle, research, academic podcast, academic, public health podcast, nutritionist, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, obesity rates, scientific, university of chicago, research podcast, food podcast, university podcast, lea ceasrine false full 109 07b575ed-2ed2-4ded-bc66-759a9a854a1b Why Your Gut Health Is So Important, With Cathryn Nagler And Eric Pamer Link to the advertised Chicago Booth Review podcast: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/review/podcast?source=cbr-sn-cap-camp:podcast23-20230320 

 

 


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]]> Why Your Gut Health Is So Important, With Cathryn Nagler And Eric Pamer University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:32 Today, you can find claims about how to improve your gut health with foods in grocery stores, to the supplement aisle at your local pharmacy. But, do those claims hold true? The science about what constitutes a "healthy gut" is still uncertain, but what scientists do know is that our gut microbiome holds the keys to a lot about our overall health. Our gut microbiome can impact our brain, mental health, digestion...and even our likelihood of developing food allergies or catching common colds. On this episode, Profs. Cathy Nagler and Eric Pamer of the University of Chicago discuss the science of our gut microbiome and the questions their labs are investigating about the function of our gut. Nagler is an immunologist and the Bunning Family Director in the Biological Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering; Eric Pamer is professor in the Department of Medicine, Microbiology, and Pathology, and director of the Duchossois Family Institute. Today, you can find claims about how to improve your gut health with foods in grocery stores, to the supplement aisle at your local pharmacy. But, do those claims hold true? The science about what constitutes a "healthy gut" is still uncertain, but what scientists do know is that our gut microbiome holds the keys to a lot about our overall health. Our gut microbiome can impact our brain, mental health, digestion...and even our likelihood of developing food allergies or catching common colds. On this episode, Profs. Cathy Nagler and Eric Pamer of the University of Chicago discuss the science of our gut microbiome and the questions their labs are investigating about the function of our gut. Nagler is an immunologist and the Bunning Family Director in the Biological Sciences Division and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering; Eric Pamer is professor in the Department of Medicine, Microbiology, and Pathology, and director of the Duchossois Family Institute. wellness podcast, biohack, medicine, eric pamer, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, wellness, probiotics, medicine podcast, paul rand, health podcast, matt hodapp, food allergies, health, food, research, cathy nagler, microbiome, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, microbiome podcast, gut health, pritzker school of molecular engineering, university of chicago, health hack, research podcast, food podcast false full 108 ed2e0a62-2533-42bd-ad56-fb31c90caf4e Why Mourning Is Essential To Our Well-Being, With Jonathan Lear Thu, 2 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-mourning-is-essential-to-our-well-being-with-jonathan-lear-Vmh9bZ_x Why Mourning Is Essential To Our Well-Being, With Jonathan Lear University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:33 Mourning is an inevitable part of our human existence. But what exactly does it mean to mourn, and why is it an essential part of our well-being and survival? These questions have long fascinated Prof. Jonathan Lear, a philosopher at the University of Chicago. In his new book, Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life, Lear unpacks why mourning contributes to a life well lived. He dissects the many ways we mourn in our everyday lives; when attachments are taken away from us, and even when we express gratitude. Mourning is an inevitable part of our human existence. But what exactly does it mean to mourn, and why is it an essential part of our well-being and survival? These questions have long fascinated Prof. Jonathan Lear, a philosopher at the University of Chicago. In his new book, Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life, Lear unpacks why mourning contributes to a life well lived. He dissects the many ways we mourn in our everyday lives; when attachments are taken away from us, and even when we express gratitude. academic research, mourning, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, philosophical, philosophy podcast, education podcast, jonathan lear, philosophical podcast, big brains podcast, paul rand, research, academic podcast, academic philosophy, academic, university of chicago podcast, educational podcast, philosophy, university of chicago, research podcast, education, imagining the end: mourning and ethical life, educational false full 107 1ba44eb0-b0b5-4d38-a088-88c54b30559f The History of Black Cinema Re-examined, With Jacqueline Stewart

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]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-history-of-black-cinema-reexamined-wku7ITeF

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]]> The History of Black Cinema Re-examined, With Jacqueline Stewart University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:27 We’re re-releasing this incredibly special episode about the history of Black cinema in honor of Black History month. Just a quick note to say that since this recording Prof. Stewart has been appointed as the Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Prof. Jacqueline Stewart’s career has examined the histories of overlooked Black filmmakers and Black audiences. Two years ago, the University of Chicago film scholar Stewart won a prestigious MacArthur fellowship for “illuminating the contributions that overlooked Black filmmakers and communities of spectators have made to cinema’s development as an art form.” On this episode, Stewart explores the history of Black cinema and explains how preservation and archiving are not neutral acts, but contribute to how we contextualize and understand Black history. We’re re-releasing this incredibly special episode about the history of Black cinema in honor of Black History month. Just a quick note to say that since this recording Prof. Stewart has been appointed as the Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Prof. Jacqueline Stewart’s career has examined the histories of overlooked Black filmmakers and Black audiences. Two years ago, the University of Chicago film scholar Stewart won a prestigious MacArthur fellowship for “illuminating the contributions that overlooked Black filmmakers and communities of spectators have made to cinema’s development as an art form.” On this episode, Stewart explores the history of Black cinema and explains how preservation and archiving are not neutral acts, but contribute to how we contextualize and understand Black history. jacqueline stewart, big brains, cinema history, black film, history, university of chicago podcast network, history of film, african american history, history podcast, film, film history, paul rand, academy museum of motion pictures, matt hodapp, university of chicago podcast, history of cinema, black cinema, university of chicago, cinema false full 106 d1da553f-1eac-41ca-958c-1e76294c5d53 The Scientific Secret To A Happy Life, With Marc Schulz What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted.

Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. 

Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study.


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]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-scientific-secret-to-a-happy-life-with-marc-schulz-Av6XU2mk What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted.

Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. 

Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study.


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]]> The Scientific Secret To A Happy Life, With Marc Schulz University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:29 What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted. Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study. What is the key to living a happy and fulfilling life? The answer is actually quite simple, according to the two scholars behind the longest scientific study of happiness every conducted. Beginning in 1938, the Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked three generations of families to uncover what contributed to their happiness. In their new book, The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz tell the stories behind their participants' lives and provide key insights on the recipe to happiness. Marc Schulz, a professor at Bryn Mawr College, joins the podcast to discuss the book and their study. wellness podcast, uchicago podcast, happiness, happiness podcast, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, science, harvard, wellness, education podcast, big brains podcast, scholar, marc schulz, paul rand, research, scholarship, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, educational podcast, robert waldinger, university of chicago, research podcast, harvard study of adult development, education, educational false full 105 9cc61101-ce18-4985-81aa-1a992d4cb447 Unraveling Sleep’s Greatest Mysteries: The Day Tomorrow Began Thu, 19 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/unraveling-sleeps-greatest-mysteries-the-day-tomorrow-began-s18RwxdY Unraveling Sleep’s Greatest Mysteries: The Day Tomorrow Began University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:42 Almost a century ago, the origins of sleep science research began at the University of Chicago with the opening of the world's first sleep laboratory. Since then, sleep science has evolved into a multi-disciplinary field — with scientists focusing on diagnosing the causes of sleep disorders, to how sleep affects our metabolic health, and improving methods for good sleep hygiene. But at the core of sleep science, one fundamental question remains: Why do we sleep? In our special series, The Day Tomorrow Began, we speak with two of the world's leading sleep researchers: Assoc. Prof. Esra Tasali, director of the UChicago Sleep Center; and Prof. Emmanuel Mignot, director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy. Almost a century ago, the origins of sleep science research began at the University of Chicago with the opening of the world's first sleep laboratory. Since then, sleep science has evolved into a multi-disciplinary field — with scientists focusing on diagnosing the causes of sleep disorders, to how sleep affects our metabolic health, and improving methods for good sleep hygiene. But at the core of sleep science, one fundamental question remains: Why do we sleep? In our special series, The Day Tomorrow Began, we speak with two of the world's leading sleep researchers: Assoc. Prof. Esra Tasali, director of the UChicago Sleep Center; and Prof. Emmanuel Mignot, director of the Stanford Center for Narcolepsy. emmanuel mignot, wellness podcast, uchicago podcast, stanford, sleep podcast, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, wellness, education podcast, sleep, paul rand, health podcast, matt hodapp, health, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, educational podcast, scientific, matthew hodapp, university of chicago, sleep research, research podcast, education, esra tasali false full 104 149294f2-7560-46c8-acf1-c4e3177d9396 Is The U.S. Headed Toward Another Civil War? Feat. William Howell Thu, 5 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-the-us-isnt-as-polarized-as-it-seems-with-william-howell-QJnoyeoN Is The U.S. Headed Toward Another Civil War? Feat. William Howell University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:35 As we approach the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, we wanted to reflect on a few questions that many Americans are asking these days: Is democracy on the brink of the collapse? Why are U.S. politics so polarized? And are we headed for another civil war? These questions seem incredibly daunting, so we wanted to understand what the data really tell us. William Howell, a University of Chicago professor and director of the Center for Effective Government, has been thinking about these questions, along with political scientists across the country. In this episode, Howell explains why claims of another civil war are overexaggerated, and instead, offers some correctives. As we approach the second anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, we wanted to reflect on a few questions that many Americans are asking these days: Is democracy on the brink of the collapse? Why are U.S. politics so polarized? And are we headed for another civil war? These questions seem incredibly daunting, so we wanted to understand what the data really tell us. William Howell, a University of Chicago professor and director of the Center for Effective Government, has been thinking about these questions, along with political scientists across the country. In this episode, Howell explains why claims of another civil war are overexaggerated, and instead, offers some correctives. polarization podcast, uchicago podcast, jan 6th, uchicago, big brains, ucpn, political, civil war, education podcast, university, will howell, policy, us civil war, government podcast, big brains podcast, jan 6., william howell, government, political podcast, paul rand, policy podcast, political science podcast, politics podcast, research, academic podcast, big brains university of chicago, academic, polarization, university of chicago podcast, center for effective government, educational podcast, politics, us politics, not another politics podcast, university of chicago, research podcast, education, university podcast, u.s. politics, educational, political science false full 103 e12d9446-01a6-480b-a0e1-c1ade1867169 Follow Through On Next Year's Resolutions Using Science With Katy Milkman As we head into 2023, many of us are setting our new year's resolutions and new goals for the year. It can be hard to stick to these resolutions or accomplish these goals, but there's a technique we can use to help us. We wanted to re-release our episode with Katy Milkman, a behavior scientist who wrote the best-selling book, How To Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be.

Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative. In this episode, she explores the best research—from “nudges” to “temptation bundles”—on how to change our behaviors and habits for good.


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]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/follow-through-on-next-years-resolutions-using-science-with-katy-milkman-zUn36FqI As we head into 2023, many of us are setting our new year's resolutions and new goals for the year. It can be hard to stick to these resolutions or accomplish these goals, but there's a technique we can use to help us. We wanted to re-release our episode with Katy Milkman, a behavior scientist who wrote the best-selling book, How To Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be.

Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative. In this episode, she explores the best research—from “nudges” to “temptation bundles”—on how to change our behaviors and habits for good.


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]]> Follow Through On Next Year's Resolutions Using Science With Katy Milkman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:00 As we head into 2023, many of us are setting our new year's resolutions and new goals for the year. It can be hard to stick to these resolutions or accomplish these goals, but there's a technique we can use to help us. We wanted to re-release our episode with Katy Milkman, a behavior scientist who wrote the best-selling book, How To Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be. Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative. In this episode, she explores the best research—from “nudges” to “temptation bundles”—on how to change our behaviors and habits for good. As we head into 2023, many of us are setting our new year's resolutions and new goals for the year. It can be hard to stick to these resolutions or accomplish these goals, but there's a technique we can use to help us. We wanted to re-release our episode with Katy Milkman, a behavior scientist who wrote the best-selling book, How To Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be. Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative. In this episode, she explores the best research—from “nudges” to “temptation bundles”—on how to change our behaviors and habits for good. katy milkman, university of pennsylvania, big brains, self help, university of chicago podcast network, wharton school, ucpn, science, education podcast, resolutions, social science, big brains podcast, goal completion, self-help, goals, paul rand, behavior economics, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, educational podcast, university of chicago, education, behavioral economics, educational false full 102 490fcc64-2611-43db-9980-7a78824b2c01 Why Quantum Tech Will Change Our Future: The Day Tomorrow Began Thu, 8 Dec 2022 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-quantum-tech-will-change-our-future-the-day-tomorrow-began-AfQL6khK Why Quantum Tech Will Change Our Future: The Day Tomorrow Began University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:10 In the last few years, we’ve witnessed the birth of an entirely new field of science: quantum technology. With the power to create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and radically expedite the development of drug treatments, quantum technology will revolutionize our world. Today is the day our quantum future is beginning. But what will the future look like, and what do we need to do to get there? In the latest edition of our special series The Day Tomorrow Began, we talk with two of the leading minds helping build the field of quantum technology from the ground up: David Awschalom, professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the founding director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange; and Supratik Guha, professor at the University of Chicago, a senior advisor at Argonne National Laboratory and the former director of physical sciences at IBM. In the last few years, we’ve witnessed the birth of an entirely new field of science: quantum technology. With the power to create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and radically expedite the development of drug treatments, quantum technology will revolutionize our world. Today is the day our quantum future is beginning. But what will the future look like, and what do we need to do to get there? In the latest edition of our special series The Day Tomorrow Began, we talk with two of the leading minds helping build the field of quantum technology from the ground up: David Awschalom, professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and the founding director of the Chicago Quantum Exchange; and Supratik Guha, professor at the University of Chicago, a senior advisor at Argonne National Laboratory and the former director of physical sciences at IBM. quantum mechanics, quantum, sciences, quantum technology, big brains, ucpn, science, chicago quantum exchange, education podcast, quantum podcast, big brains podcast, university of chicago podcast, argonne national laboratory, science podcast, pritzker school of molecular engineering, david awschalom, university of chicago, education, supratik guha false full 101 d7737196-3017-4435-8a67-c88bb4bf0754 Fighting Global Hunger Through Genetics With Chuan He Thu, 24 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/fighting-global-hunger-through-genetics-with-chuan-he-8ih1Qxon Fighting Global Hunger Through Genetics With Chuan He University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:24 We’re taking the week off to spend the holidays with our families, but we think this is a perfect moment to re-release one of our most important episodes. As we all dig into our delicious Thanksgiving dinners, we need to remember that not everyone is so lucky. Global hunger is still a massive problem facing our society. By 2050 humanity will have to make 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially since we currently have trouble feeding the current population, and that food production is already responsible for about a third of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. But Chuan He, a professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, has discovered a new genetic breakthrough that may just give us a way to address all these problems. We’re taking the week off to spend the holidays with our families, but we think this is a perfect moment to re-release one of our most important episodes. As we all dig into our delicious Thanksgiving dinners, we need to remember that not everyone is so lucky. Global hunger is still a massive problem facing our society. By 2050 humanity will have to make 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially since we currently have trouble feeding the current population, and that food production is already responsible for about a third of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. But Chuan He, a professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, has discovered a new genetic breakthrough that may just give us a way to address all these problems. global hunger, big brains, ucpn, agriculture, science, education podcast, chuan he, genetics, genetic, agriculture podcast, genetic podcast, paul rand, educational podcastt, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, university of chicago, education, educational false full 100 987e7afe-abe9-48bc-aeda-87d4b7033e9b The Origins Of Civilization And The Future Of Archaeology: The Day Tomorrow Began Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-origins-of-civilization-and-the-future-of-archaeology-the-day-tomorrow-began-wOYOeHqx The Origins Of Civilization And The Future Of Archaeology: The Day Tomorrow Began University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:58 When you name your special series The Day Tomorrow Began, you inevitably have to ask yourself: just how far back are we going to go? If there’s one group of scholars who could tell us what the earliest possible day that “tomorrow” began is, it’s archaeologists. On this episode, we go back in time to learn about James Henry Breasted, a UChicago scholar who in the early 20th century revolutionized the field, founded the world-renowned Oriental Institute (the OI) and uncovered the roots of ancient civilizations. And we talk with leading scholars, who look to the future as the field of archaeology wrestles with its colonialist past. When you name your special series The Day Tomorrow Began, you inevitably have to ask yourself: just how far back are we going to go? If there’s one group of scholars who could tell us what the earliest possible day that “tomorrow” began is, it’s archaeologists. On this episode, we go back in time to learn about James Henry Breasted, a UChicago scholar who in the early 20th century revolutionized the field, founded the world-renowned Oriental Institute (the OI) and uncovered the roots of ancient civilizations. And we talk with leading scholars, who look to the future as the field of archaeology wrestles with its colonialist past. uchicago, big brains, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, james henry breasted, science, education podcast, history podcast, ancient civilizations, uchicago podcast network, james breasted, paul rand, research, scholarship, academic podcast, the day tomorrow began, academic, science podcast, university of chicago, research podcast, education, oriental institute false full 99 1698dbde-1a3b-45c1-b47c-8c3280397106 Can We Predict Your Capacity To Focus? With Monica Rosenberg Fri, 28 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/can-we-predict-your-capacity-to-focus-with-monica-rosenberg-goDkf_Br Can We Predict Your Capacity To Focus? With Monica Rosenberg University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:24 It can seem like our culture is obsessed with our ability to focus. Why can’t we focus, how we can focus better, why is our lack of focus ruining society? There are best-selling books and apps that promise to teach us the secrets of paying attention. But what do we really know about what’s happening in the brain when we’re focused or not? In a fascinating set of studies, University of Chicago neuroscientist Monica Rosenberg is using fMRIs to study the science of attention and answer all sorts of questions about focus. In this episode we ask her: Do some people have an easier time sustaining attention while others don’t, just because of the way their brain activity works? And if you have a harder time, are there things you can do to make your focus better? It can seem like our culture is obsessed with our ability to focus. Why can’t we focus, how we can focus better, why is our lack of focus ruining society? There are best-selling books and apps that promise to teach us the secrets of paying attention. But what do we really know about what’s happening in the brain when we’re focused or not? In a fascinating set of studies, University of Chicago neuroscientist Monica Rosenberg is using fMRIs to study the science of attention and answer all sorts of questions about focus. In this episode we ask her: Do some people have an easier time sustaining attention while others don’t, just because of the way their brain activity works? And if you have a harder time, are there things you can do to make your focus better? neuroscience podcast, fmri, big brains, attention, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, focus, science, neuroscience, education podcast, big brains podcast, brain science, paul rand, matt hodapp, brain scan, brain, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, educational podcast, science of focus, scientific, science of attention, university of chicago, education, monica rosenberg, educational false full 98 dfb32a87-bb77-4f24-ab9e-c0c5051894a0 The 'Legendary' Discovery Of Black Holes: The Day Tomorrow Began Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-legendary-discovery-of-black-holes-the-day-tomorrow-began-UQFcZX3J The 'Legendary' Discovery Of Black Holes: The Day Tomorrow Began University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:35:25 Sometimes the biggest moments in scientific history happen in the most unlikely places. There’s no better example than the story of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, a longtime University of Chicago scholar whose pioneering research paved the way to the discovery of black holes. Chandrasekhar’s story is the first in a special series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” in which we will examine the historical origins of some of the most breakthrough ideas to happen at the University of Chicago that have reshaped our world—and how scholars today are transforming our future. Joining us in exploring the history of black hole research are University of Chicago cosmologist Daniel Holz, Nobel Prize-winning black hole scholar Andrea Ghez and renowned UChicago theoretical physicist Robert Wald. Sometimes the biggest moments in scientific history happen in the most unlikely places. There’s no better example than the story of Nobel Prize-winning scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, a longtime University of Chicago scholar whose pioneering research paved the way to the discovery of black holes. Chandrasekhar’s story is the first in a special series called “The Day Tomorrow Began,” in which we will examine the historical origins of some of the most breakthrough ideas to happen at the University of Chicago that have reshaped our world—and how scholars today are transforming our future. Joining us in exploring the history of black hole research are University of Chicago cosmologist Daniel Holz, Nobel Prize-winning black hole scholar Andrea Ghez and renowned UChicago theoretical physicist Robert Wald. historial podcast, black holes podcast, subrahmanyan chandrasekhar, big brains, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, education podcast, history podcast, scientist, scholars, nobel prize, paul rand, matt hodapp, research, academic podcast, the day tomorrow began, researcher, academic, historical, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, space podcast, educational podcast, space, university of chicago, research podcast, education, black hole, black holes, educational false full 97 db4bdbb3-021d-4312-b82b-99d28d7ce5f8 Celebrating Our 100th Episode Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/celebrating-our-100th-episode-EK9ClHYl Celebrating Our 100th Episode University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:17:55 This episode marks the official 100th episode of the Big Brains podcast. To celebrate this milestone, our Senior Producer Matt Hodapp joins host Paul M. Rand for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the philosophy behind the program, their favorite moments, as well as where the podcast has been—and where it’s going. This episode marks the official 100th episode of the Big Brains podcast. To celebrate this milestone, our Senior Producer Matt Hodapp joins host Paul M. Rand for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the philosophy behind the program, their favorite moments, as well as where the podcast has been—and where it’s going. uchicago podcast, scientific podcast, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, education podcast, university, paul rand, research, academic podcast, academic, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, scientific, university of chicago, research podcast, education, university podcast false full 96 c68931c4-f0da-4228-b216-3d5ce9a7024d The Science Of Speech & Identity With Katherine Kinzler Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-speech-identity-with-katherine-kinzler-_XYQxe_P The Science Of Speech & Identity With Katherine Kinzler University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:18 Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. The way we talk is not something we spend a lot of time thinking about. But, when it comes to communicating, what we’re saying may only be as important as how we say it. That’s what Prof. Katherine Kinzler of the University of Chicago argues in her new book, "How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—And What It Says About You". It's an exploration of how speech creates and deepens our social biases. Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. The way we talk is not something we spend a lot of time thinking about. But, when it comes to communicating, what we’re saying may only be as important as how we say it. That’s what Prof. Katherine Kinzler of the University of Chicago argues in her new book, "How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—And What It Says About You". It's an exploration of how speech creates and deepens our social biases. big brains, university of chicago podcast network, science, race, education podcast, speech podcast, social bias, big brains podcast, paul rand, katherine kinzler, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, language podcast, speech, university of chicago, language, education false full 95 abd2b80b-6556-42a8-b086-f8290c0d0d5a Life’s Mysterious Origins With Jack Szostak Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/lifes-mysterious-origins-with-jack-szostak-f4Rm5tCN Life’s Mysterious Origins With Jack Szostak University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:34 Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. What are the biggest questions in science today: Can we cure cancer, solve the climate crisis, make it to Mars? For Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, the biggest question is still much more fundamental: What is the origin of life? Jack Szostak has dedicated his lab to piecing together the complex puzzle of life’s origins on Earth. The story takes us back billions of years and may provide answers to some of our most mysterious questions: Where did we come from—and are we alone in the universe? Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. What are the biggest questions in science today: Can we cure cancer, solve the climate crisis, make it to Mars? For Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, the biggest question is still much more fundamental: What is the origin of life? Jack Szostak has dedicated his lab to piecing together the complex puzzle of life’s origins on Earth. The story takes us back billions of years and may provide answers to some of our most mysterious questions: Where did we come from—and are we alone in the universe? biology podcast, life science podcast, chemistry, big brains, harvard university, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, harvard, education podcast, harvard professor, nobel prize, paul rand, origin of life, chemistry podcast, jack szostak, biology, rna, university of chicago podcast, evolution, science podcast, life science, university of chicago, education false full 94 004c67b8-cf18-48f1-89bb-33bb58e60cf8 The Afterlife Of Mass Incarceration With Reuben Jonathan Miller Thu, 8 Sep 2022 11:35:11 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-afterlife-of-mass-incarceration-with-reuben-jonathan-miller-6kjgAeGP The Afterlife Of Mass Incarceration With Reuben Jonathan Miller University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:36:46 Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. For the more than 20 million people with a felony record, incarceration doesn’t end at the prison gate. They enter what University of Chicago scholar Reuben Jonathan Miller calls the “afterlife” of mass incarceration. Miller, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, is the author of a new book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration—an intimate portrait that draws on his sociological research and personal experiences. It’s a unique sociological look at our system of mass incarceration and how it continues to imprison people after their sentence and also punishes their families. Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. For the more than 20 million people with a felony record, incarceration doesn’t end at the prison gate. They enter what University of Chicago scholar Reuben Jonathan Miller calls the “afterlife” of mass incarceration. Miller, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, is the author of a new book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration—an intimate portrait that draws on his sociological research and personal experiences. It’s a unique sociological look at our system of mass incarceration and how it continues to imprison people after their sentence and also punishes their families. sociologist, criminal justice podcast, social science podcast, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, race, education podcast, sociologist podcast, social science, reuben jonathan miller, sociological, sociological podcast, university of chicago podcast, science podcast, university of chicago, criminal justice, social justice, mass incarceration, education false full 93 92b9b9de-6659-4bb7-843b-d67f47055a94 The Imbalance In Our Society With Raghuram Rajan Thu, 1 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-imbalance-in-our-society-with-raghuram-rajan-XGAabJTR The Imbalance In Our Society With Raghuram Rajan University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:16 Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. This week, we look back at our episode with UChicago economist, Raghuram Rajan. He became infamous for predicting the 2008 financial collapse three years before it happened. Rajan says that there are three pillars in our society: the state, the markets and the community. In his new book, he traces the history of how the state and markets have grown, while the community has weakened. He says these pillars need to be brought back to an equilibrium in order to address many of the global issues we face today. Hello Big Brains listeners! Our podcast is coming up on an important milestone … our 100th episode! As part of the month-long celebration, we’re looking back at some of our favorite episodes—highlighting a different world-changing idea or discovery each week. This week, we look back at our episode with UChicago economist, Raghuram Rajan. He became infamous for predicting the 2008 financial collapse three years before it happened. Rajan says that there are three pillars in our society: the state, the markets and the community. In his new book, he traces the history of how the state and markets have grown, while the community has weakened. He says these pillars need to be brought back to an equilibrium in order to address many of the global issues we face today. false full 92 56524033-256d-4d19-8ad4-aad82648cd05 Does Welfare Reduce Crime? With Manasi Deshpande Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/does-welfare-reduce-crime-with-manasi-deshpande-yqrps5oG Does Welfare Reduce Crime? With Manasi Deshpande University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:28 There have been myths and tropes about welfare since it was created. We often hear critics say that welfare discourages people from working — but are these claims really true? This debate often plays out through theory and anecdotes, yet it’s rare to get good data about the true effects of welfare. A groundbreaking paper by University of Chicago economist Manasi Deshpande does just that. It’s a first-of-its-kind study that tells a clear story about the life-long effects of one kind of welfare on employment and criminal involvement. The findings are thorough, surprising, and Deshpande hopes they will entirely reframe the debate about welfare in America. There have been myths and tropes about welfare since it was created. We often hear critics say that welfare discourages people from working — but are these claims really true? This debate often plays out through theory and anecdotes, yet it’s rare to get good data about the true effects of welfare. A groundbreaking paper by University of Chicago economist Manasi Deshpande does just that. It’s a first-of-its-kind study that tells a clear story about the life-long effects of one kind of welfare on employment and criminal involvement. The findings are thorough, surprising, and Deshpande hopes they will entirely reframe the debate about welfare in America. econ podcast, economics, econ, employment, big brains, crime, university of chicago podcast network, manasi deshpande, ucpn, science, crime podcast, education podcast, social science, big brains podcast, paul rand, employment podcast, academic podcast, academic, science podcast, economics podcast, welfare, university of chicago, education false full 91 d53259ee-b8bf-4bae-b82c-3e94e7d7e5d3 The Crucial Race To Build A Better Battery With Shirley Meng Thu, 4 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-crucial-race-to-build-a-better-battery-with-shirley-meng-QgwZcXXy The Crucial Race To Build A Better Battery With Shirley Meng University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:42 Batteries have revolutionized our lives, especially the invention of rechargeable batteries, which have enabled us to have cellphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. But as we transition to more forms of green energy, we're facing a serious dilemma: Will our current lithium-ion batteries be able to sustain us? Battery scientist Shirley Meng says we need to explore different metals and elements that could last longer and charge faster. Meng is a chief scientist at the Argonne National Laboratory and a professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. For the past two decades, she has been pioneering research on new energy storage materials — ones that are affordable, can be mined ethically, and most importantly, ones that can be recycled efficiently. Batteries have revolutionized our lives, especially the invention of rechargeable batteries, which have enabled us to have cellphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. But as we transition to more forms of green energy, we're facing a serious dilemma: Will our current lithium-ion batteries be able to sustain us? Battery scientist Shirley Meng says we need to explore different metals and elements that could last longer and charge faster. Meng is a chief scientist at the Argonne National Laboratory and a professor at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago. For the past two decades, she has been pioneering research on new energy storage materials — ones that are affordable, can be mined ethically, and most importantly, ones that can be recycled efficiently. higher ed podcast, battery, big brains, climate podcast, higher education podcast, university of chicago podcast network, tech podcast, green energy podcast, ucpn, green energy, science, education podcast, big brains podcast, technology, higher education, energy, lithium-ion batteries, shirley meng, climate change, batteries, university of chicago podcast, argonne national laboratory, science podcast, tech, higher ed, climate, pritzker school of molecular engineering, energy storage, university of chicago, climate change podcast, education, technology podcast, educational false full 90 56a3a577-5181-40a4-9cfb-f135a7a5ee13 Do Animals Dream? With David M. Peña-Guzmán Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/do-animals-dream-with-david-m-pena-guzman-i5X6Nci3 Do Animals Dream? With David M. Peña-Guzmán University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:33:26 Do animals dream? If you’re a pet owner, it may seem obvious that your furry friends dream. Most of us have seen dogs running in their sleep or cats meowing during a nap. But this is an academic podcast and really proving that animals dream isn’t so simple. In his new book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness, philosopher David M. Pena-Guzman of San Francisco State University argues the science shows that animals really do dream, and that those dreams are evidence of consciousness. Do animals dream? If you’re a pet owner, it may seem obvious that your furry friends dream. Most of us have seen dogs running in their sleep or cats meowing during a nap. But this is an academic podcast and really proving that animals dream isn’t so simple. In his new book, When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness, philosopher David M. Pena-Guzman of San Francisco State University argues the science shows that animals really do dream, and that those dreams are evidence of consciousness. pets, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, animals, dreams, david m. pena-guzman, paul rand, science podcast, san francisco state university, philosophy, matthew hodapp, university of chicago false full 89 04098b27-5f7c-4bbd-b20d-9b3feb44c073 Extreme Heat Waves: Why Are They Surging? with Noboru Nakamura Thu, 7 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/extreme-heat-waves-why-are-they-surging-with-noboru-nakamura-7NWnljz1 Extreme Heat Waves: Why Are They Surging? with Noboru Nakamura University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:05 It’s not your imagination, summers have been getting hotter and hotter with extreme heatwaves occurring earlier and more frequently. But why is this happening and can we better predict heatwaves in advance to give people time to prepare? In June of 2021, an unprecedented heatwave shocked the Pacific Northwest and Canada. It ended up being one of the most deadly extreme weather events in the region. But no one could figure out how it occurred, until one Professor of Geophysical Science at the University of Chicago, Noboru Nakamura, saw it as an opportunity to test a new theoretical framework he had developed for understanding atmospheric phenomena. On this episode, we discuss the science of heatwaves, the mystery behind the Pacific Northwest heatwave, and how Nakamura’s framework can be used to better understand and predict climate change and other extreme weather events. It’s not your imagination, summers have been getting hotter and hotter with extreme heatwaves occurring earlier and more frequently. But why is this happening and can we better predict heatwaves in advance to give people time to prepare? In June of 2021, an unprecedented heatwave shocked the Pacific Northwest and Canada. It ended up being one of the most deadly extreme weather events in the region. But no one could figure out how it occurred, until one Professor of Geophysical Science at the University of Chicago, Noboru Nakamura, saw it as an opportunity to test a new theoretical framework he had developed for understanding atmospheric phenomena. On this episode, we discuss the science of heatwaves, the mystery behind the Pacific Northwest heatwave, and how Nakamura’s framework can be used to better understand and predict climate change and other extreme weather events. weather, big brains, climate podcast, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, noboru nakamura, science, geophysics, weather podcast, education network, paul rand, geophysical, science podcast, climate, university of chicago, education false full 88 f51cb4fc-16ea-4e48-b4bb-61eb6c903f01 Why Air Pollution Is Cutting Years Off Our Lives, With Christa Hasenkopf And Anant Sudarshan Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-air-pollution-is-cutting-years-off-our-lives-with-christa-hasenkopf-and-anant-sudarshan-M4xGMo_Z Why Air Pollution Is Cutting Years Off Our Lives, With Christa Hasenkopf And Anant Sudarshan University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:08 We can’t always see the consequences of air pollution around us, but it’s costing us years off our lives. According to a new Air Quality Life Index report from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution is taking 2.2 years off the average global life expectancy. In some of the most polluted regions in the world, residents are expected to lose an average five years of their lives, if the current high levels of pollution persist. While smog seem like a difficult problem to tackle, some countries have proven it’s possible to clean up the air. In the past seven years, China has reduced air pollution as much as the United States has in the past three decades. And since India’s Gujarat state launched the world's first clean air market in 2019, they’ve been successful in cutting particulate pollution by at least 20 percent. In this episode, we speak with EPIC’s Air Quality Programs Director Christa Hasenkopf and EPIC’s South Asia Director Anant Sudarshan about why we need to treat air pollution as a global health threat—and what we can do about it. We can’t always see the consequences of air pollution around us, but it’s costing us years off our lives. According to a new Air Quality Life Index report from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), air pollution is taking 2.2 years off the average global life expectancy. In some of the most polluted regions in the world, residents are expected to lose an average five years of their lives, if the current high levels of pollution persist. While smog seem like a difficult problem to tackle, some countries have proven it’s possible to clean up the air. In the past seven years, China has reduced air pollution as much as the United States has in the past three decades. And since India’s Gujarat state launched the world's first clean air market in 2019, they’ve been successful in cutting particulate pollution by at least 20 percent. In this episode, we speak with EPIC’s Air Quality Programs Director Christa Hasenkopf and EPIC’s South Asia Director Anant Sudarshan about why we need to treat air pollution as a global health threat—and what we can do about it. global health, air, epic, uchicago, big brains, climate podcast, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, anant sudarsha, education podcast, south asia, christa hasenkopf, big brains podcast, pollution podcast, paul rand, health podcast, health, climate change, science podcast, pollution, china, climate, university of chicago, air pollution, air quality life index, climate change podcast, india, education false full 87 c5dbd848-c9a8-4fd6-9f32-a015055be0ed How Tax Dodging And Corporate Secrecy Found A Home In Delaware, With Hal Weitzman Thu, 9 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-tax-dodging-and-corporate-secrecy-found-a-home-in-delaware-with-hal-weitzman-VvWJ39FX How Tax Dodging And Corporate Secrecy Found A Home In Delaware, With Hal Weitzman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:50 When you think about corporate secrecy, nefarious shell companies and conspiratorial tax dodging, the state of Delaware probably doesn’t come to mind. We often think of exotic places like Panama or Bermuda, but the research of University of Chicago Adjunct Professor Hal Weitzman shows how it’s all happening right here in the United States. In his new book, What’s The Matter With Delaware?, Weitzman goes down the complex Delaware rabbit hole to discover how this tiny U.S. state became the incorporation capital of the world—uncovering everything from criminal conspiracies to wealthy tax avoidance to political dark money. When you think about corporate secrecy, nefarious shell companies and conspiratorial tax dodging, the state of Delaware probably doesn’t come to mind. We often think of exotic places like Panama or Bermuda, but the research of University of Chicago Adjunct Professor Hal Weitzman shows how it’s all happening right here in the United States. In his new book, What’s The Matter With Delaware?, Weitzman goes down the complex Delaware rabbit hole to discover how this tiny U.S. state became the incorporation capital of the world—uncovering everything from criminal conspiracies to wealthy tax avoidance to political dark money. delaware, big brains, hal weitzman, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, business podcast, business, corporate, tax avoidance, corporate secrecy, paul rand, tax dodging, what's the matter with delaware, university of chicago, taxes false full 86 8fc2ea7c-4003-4bfb-9e38-e549aa348f19 Why Countries Choose War Over Peace, With Chris Blattman Thu, 26 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-countries-choose-war-over-peace-with-chris-blattman-6cszakap Why Countries Choose War Over Peace, With Chris Blattman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:22 War is costly, deadly and destructive. So, why do we do it? In his new book Why We Fight: The Roots of War and The Paths to Peace, Prof. Chris Blattman of the University of Chicago lays out the five main reasons why countries go to war—and why building peace is actually a lot easier than we may think. Blattman is an economist and political scientist who studies global conflict, crime and poverty. As a seasoned peacebuilder, he has worked in a number of countries to help mitigate conflict between gang leaders, political enemies and ethnic villages. He argues that one of the keys to finding peace is using a tool called the bargaining range to give both sides a piece of what they want. In this episode, Blattman discusses how wars come to be, the incentives to stop them and what it will take for Putin to stop the fighting in Ukraine. War is costly, deadly and destructive. So, why do we do it? In his new book Why We Fight: The Roots of War and The Paths to Peace, Prof. Chris Blattman of the University of Chicago lays out the five main reasons why countries go to war—and why building peace is actually a lot easier than we may think. Blattman is an economist and political scientist who studies global conflict, crime and poverty. As a seasoned peacebuilder, he has worked in a number of countries to help mitigate conflict between gang leaders, political enemies and ethnic villages. He argues that one of the keys to finding peace is using a tool called the bargaining range to give both sides a piece of what they want. In this episode, Blattman discusses how wars come to be, the incentives to stop them and what it will take for Putin to stop the fighting in Ukraine. ukraine, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, why we fight: the roots of war and the paths to peace, political, education podcast, russia, ukraine war, vladamir putin, government, political podcast, paul rand, chris blattman, war, putin, politics podcast, science podcast, politics, university of chicago, christopher blattman, education false full 85 e76b8e08-7061-41b3-8f8e-3c51111e9fe9 How Death In America Is Changing With Shannon Lee Dawdy Thu, 12 May 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/from-green-burials-to-diy-funerals-how-death-in-america-is-changing-with-shannon-lee-dawdy-Kdigj9Vk How Death In America Is Changing With Shannon Lee Dawdy University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:27 What does our relationship with the dead tell us about the living? Anthropologists learn about ancient cultures by studying their burial sites, but could we do the same with contemporary America? Those are the questions that University of Chicago anthropologist and historian Shannon Lee Dawdy set out to answer in her new book, American Afterlives: Reinventing Death In The Twenty-first Century. What she uncovered was a discreet revolution happening around American death rituals and practices, especially the rise in cremation after the tragedies of Sept. 11. According to one funeral director, there have been more changes in the death industry in the last ten years than the last hundred. And those changes reveal all sorts of societal and cultural shifts in response to climate change, COVID-19 and the personalization of everything, including DIY funerals and green burials. Dawdy also produced a documentary, "I Like Dirt.", during her research with director Daniel Zox. Much of the audio used in this episode comes from that documentary. You can find out more about "I Like Dirt." Directed by Daniel Zox and Shannon Lee Dawdy, Zox Films, 2020 at http://ilikedirtfilm.com and find Dawdy's book at https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691210643/american-afterlives What does our relationship with the dead tell us about the living? Anthropologists learn about ancient cultures by studying their burial sites, but could we do the same with contemporary America? Those are the questions that University of Chicago anthropologist and historian Shannon Lee Dawdy set out to answer in her new book, American Afterlives: Reinventing Death In The Twenty-first Century. What she uncovered was a discreet revolution happening around American death rituals and practices, especially the rise in cremation after the tragedies of Sept. 11. According to one funeral director, there have been more changes in the death industry in the last ten years than the last hundred. And those changes reveal all sorts of societal and cultural shifts in response to climate change, COVID-19 and the personalization of everything, including DIY funerals and green burials. Dawdy also produced a documentary, "I Like Dirt.", during her research with director Daniel Zox. Much of the audio used in this episode comes from that documentary. You can find out more about "I Like Dirt." Directed by Daniel Zox and Shannon Lee Dawdy, Zox Films, 2020 at http://ilikedirtfilm.com and find Dawdy's book at https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691210643/american-afterlives culture, death, anthropology, big brains, funerals, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, culture podcast, history podcast, big brains podcast, anthropologists, paul rand, historical, shannon lee dawdy, society and culture, university of chicago, education, america false full 84 d37051b6-7356-43c5-8b99-ef95f1ca73dd Why We Need To Invest In Parents During A Child's Earliest Years, With Dana Suskind Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-we-need-to-invest-in-parents-during-a-childs-earliest-years-with-dana-suskind-jC1PUdkU Why We Need To Invest In Parents During A Child's Earliest Years, With Dana Suskind University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:59 The United States is an outlier when it comes to parents. Compared to similar countries, the U.S. has the largest happiness gap between the 63 million parents and the child-free. This statistic is not shocking when you consider how other societies support parents with things like paid parental leave and high-quality child care. In her new book, Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise, Prof. Dana Suskind of the University of Chicago makes the case for how America can—and should—improve societal support for parents during the early childhood period. Through her work as director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program and co-director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Suskind has observed why the first three years of a child's life are the most crucial for their brain development. She argues that investing in early childhood by supporting parents—notably, paid parental and family leave—is not only beneficial for them, but it's also beneficial for our economy and society. The United States is an outlier when it comes to parents. Compared to similar countries, the U.S. has the largest happiness gap between the 63 million parents and the child-free. This statistic is not shocking when you consider how other societies support parents with things like paid parental leave and high-quality child care. In her new book, Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child's Potential, Fulfilling Society's Promise, Prof. Dana Suskind of the University of Chicago makes the case for how America can—and should—improve societal support for parents during the early childhood period. Through her work as director of the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Program and co-director of the Thirty Million Words Initiative, Suskind has observed why the first three years of a child's life are the most crucial for their brain development. She argues that investing in early childhood by supporting parents—notably, paid parental and family leave—is not only beneficial for them, but it's also beneficial for our economy and society. big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, big brains podcast, childcare, kids, paul rand, dana suskind, educational podcast, parents, university of chicago, thirty million words, education, educational false full 83 3c018e6d-b21d-41f2-a9bc-43e831db7bf4 The Troubling Rise Of Antibiotic-resistant Superbugs, With Christopher Murray Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-troubling-rise-of-antibiotic-resistant-superbugs-with-christopher-murray-mAgykiXq The Troubling Rise Of Antibiotic-resistant Superbugs, With Christopher Murray University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:35 For nearly a decade, public health experts have been warning that bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. In 2014, the World Health Organization even said the post-antibiotic era is near. Despite these warnings, the problem has only worsened: Antibiotic-resistant superbugs like MRSA are rising—and faster than expected. University of Washington Professor Christopher Murray co-authored a 2019 study in The Lancet, which found that antibiotic-resistant infections directly killed over a million people worldwide. The study also found that superbugs might have played a role in five million more deaths worldwide. Murray explains what's causing this troubling trend—and how we can combat it. For nearly a decade, public health experts have been warning that bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. In 2014, the World Health Organization even said the post-antibiotic era is near. Despite these warnings, the problem has only worsened: Antibiotic-resistant superbugs like MRSA are rising—and faster than expected. University of Washington Professor Christopher Murray co-authored a 2019 study in The Lancet, which found that antibiotic-resistant infections directly killed over a million people worldwide. The study also found that superbugs might have played a role in five million more deaths worldwide. Murray explains what's causing this troubling trend—and how we can combat it. christopher murray, medicine, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, education podcast, antibiotic resistance, university of washington, medicine podcast, paul rand, superbugs, health, science podcast, pandemic, educational podcast, healthcare podcast, education false full 82 fc501ac5-2312-4940-b812-128627340a9c Is Scientific Progress Slowing? with James Evans Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/are-scientists-running-out-of-new-ideas-with-james-evans-WUO9b8rg Is Scientific Progress Slowing? with James Evans University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:22 There are far more scientists in today’s world, and they’re publishing research papers at a much faster pace. However, all of this growth hasn’t translated to more scientific progress. As University of Chicago Professor James Evans argues, scientists are overloaded by the flood of research papers they have to read, which is causing them to cite the same few papers over and over again. This dilemma is leaving newly published papers with less of a chance to disrupt existing work. Evans directs the Knowledge Lab at UChicago, which is trying to reimagine the scientific process by providing better pathways for new scientific ideas to be shared with others. He explains how we can get back to advancing science again. There are far more scientists in today’s world, and they’re publishing research papers at a much faster pace. However, all of this growth hasn’t translated to more scientific progress. As University of Chicago Professor James Evans argues, scientists are overloaded by the flood of research papers they have to read, which is causing them to cite the same few papers over and over again. This dilemma is leaving newly published papers with less of a chance to disrupt existing work. Evans directs the Knowledge Lab at UChicago, which is trying to reimagine the scientific process by providing better pathways for new scientific ideas to be shared with others. He explains how we can get back to advancing science again. scientific podcast, james evans, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, the knowledge lab, science, education podcast, paul rand, science podcast, scientific, university of chicago, knowledge, education false full 81 743b9670-c5b5-43a6-b65f-7c032cca034d Could We Vaccinate Against Opioid Addiction? With Sandra Comer And Marco Pravetoni Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/could-we-vaccinate-against-opioid-addiction-with-sandra-comer-and-marco-pravetoni-k00ROFOX Could We Vaccinate Against Opioid Addiction? With Sandra Comer And Marco Pravetoni University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:24:02 The United States recently hit a grim milestone: More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses between May 2020 and April 2021. The majority of those deaths were due to synthetic opioids, which have become more widely available in recent years. While medical interventions exist, the rise of opioid addiction has been difficult to prevent, let alone cure. Now, there could be a new promising solution: a vaccine, developed by Prof. Marco Pravetoni of the University of Washington, who leads the Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorders. The vaccine is currently in the first phase of clinical trials, being led by Prof. Sandra Comer of Columbia University, who directs the university’s Opioid Laboratory. Together, Pravetoni and Comer hope to provide a new pathway toward recovery from opioid addiction. The United States recently hit a grim milestone: More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses between May 2020 and April 2021. The majority of those deaths were due to synthetic opioids, which have become more widely available in recent years. While medical interventions exist, the rise of opioid addiction has been difficult to prevent, let alone cure. Now, there could be a new promising solution: a vaccine, developed by Prof. Marco Pravetoni of the University of Washington, who leads the Center for Medication Development for Substance Use Disorders. The vaccine is currently in the first phase of clinical trials, being led by Prof. Sandra Comer of Columbia University, who directs the university’s Opioid Laboratory. Together, Pravetoni and Comer hope to provide a new pathway toward recovery from opioid addiction. sandra comer, uchicago, big brains, opioids, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, opioid crisis, science, university of washington, paul rand, health podcast, matt hodapp, health, academic podcast, opioid, academic, science podcast, opioid vaccine, marco pravetoni, opioid addiction, columbia university, university of chicago, education false full 80 c44ed311-8311-47a6-9432-a12ffc304c96 The Man Who Fought To Sanction Putin And Russian Oligarchs, with Bill Browder Wed, 2 Mar 2022 12:29:44 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-man-who-fought-to-sanction-putin-and-russian-oligarchs-with-bill-browder-v8k0ZNww The Man Who Fought To Sanction Putin And Russian Oligarchs, with Bill Browder University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:16 As Vladimir Putin continues his invasion of Ukraine, Western nations have come together in unprecedented fashion to condemn his actions, in the form of economic sanctions against Putin and his Russian oligarchs. But how were these sanctions implemented so quickly, and what was the international legal infrastructure than enabled us to target the oligarch’s assets in the west? A major tool western nations have used to enact sanctions is called the Magnitsky Act. Two years ago, we interviewed the man responsible for the creation of this act: Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management and a University of Chicago alum. We think it’s worth re-airing that interview in the current context to get a deeper understanding of the sanctions against Russia, Putin’s regime and how a few brave people forged a pathway to hit him where he he’s weakest. As Vladimir Putin continues his invasion of Ukraine, Western nations have come together in unprecedented fashion to condemn his actions, in the form of economic sanctions against Putin and his Russian oligarchs. But how were these sanctions implemented so quickly, and what was the international legal infrastructure than enabled us to target the oligarch’s assets in the west? A major tool western nations have used to enact sanctions is called the Magnitsky Act. Two years ago, we interviewed the man responsible for the creation of this act: Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital Management and a University of Chicago alum. We think it’s worth re-airing that interview in the current context to get a deeper understanding of the sanctions against Russia, Putin’s regime and how a few brave people forged a pathway to hit him where he he’s weakest. russian oligarchs, economics, econ, ukraine, bill browder, uchicago, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, russia, sanctions, magnitsky act, vladamir putin, paul rand, economic, economic sanctions, putin, russia oligarch, university of chicago, education false full 79 81641966-37ca-4efd-8fc1-af9903ba9c79 Why Big Ideas Fail To Scale—And How To Fix It With John List Thu, 17 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-big-ideas-fail-to-scaleand-how-to-fix-it-with-john-list-rCHU7oI3 Why Big Ideas Fail To Scale—And How To Fix It With John List University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:00 Solving problems like poverty, education inequality or discrimination require policy interventions that can scale, but they rarely do. Why do some scale, while others have little success? It's not luck, it's not skill, it's actually a scientific method—at least, that's how Prof. John List describes it. A world-renowned economist at the University of Chicago, List has helped scale some big policies and technologies as a former White House chief economist and the chief economist for both Uber and Lyft. Through his experience, he's observed a thing or two about what not to do. In his new book, The Voltage Effect: How To Make Good Ideas Great And Great Ideas Scale, List lays out five key factors that people should consider when thinking through any idea, policy or product. He explains how shifting from policy-based evidence to evidence-based policy can solve some of the world’s more pressing issues. Solving problems like poverty, education inequality or discrimination require policy interventions that can scale, but they rarely do. Why do some scale, while others have little success? It's not luck, it's not skill, it's actually a scientific method—at least, that's how Prof. John List describes it. A world-renowned economist at the University of Chicago, List has helped scale some big policies and technologies as a former White House chief economist and the chief economist for both Uber and Lyft. Through his experience, he's observed a thing or two about what not to do. In his new book, The Voltage Effect: How To Make Good Ideas Great And Great Ideas Scale, List lays out five key factors that people should consider when thinking through any idea, policy or product. He explains how shifting from policy-based evidence to evidence-based policy can solve some of the world’s more pressing issues. john list, economics, econ, big brains, scale, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, business podcast, business, science, education podcast, social science, policy, the voltage effect, paul rand, policy podcast, science podcast, economics podcast, scaling, university of chicago, education, inequality false full 78 a175982a-1879-48c5-9024-64803d83acf7 Could Personalizing Laws Make Society More Just? With Omri Ben-Shahar Thu, 3 Feb 2022 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/could-personalizing-laws-make-society-more-just-with-omri-ben-shahar-jKif_yfN Could Personalizing Laws Make Society More Just? With Omri Ben-Shahar University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:30 Big data has created a world of personalization. We have personalized medicine, personalized education, personalized advertising. Now, one University of Chicago Law School scholar is asking: Why not personalized law? In his new book, Personalized Law: Different Rules For Different People, Prof. Omri Ben-Shahar lays out the case for why our idea of equality under the law actually leads to unequal outcomes, and why we should use data and algorithms to tailor our laws to individual people. As he says: If one size fits all doesn’t work for shoes, why should it work for speed limits? Big data has created a world of personalization. We have personalized medicine, personalized education, personalized advertising. Now, one University of Chicago Law School scholar is asking: Why not personalized law? In his new book, Personalized Law: Different Rules For Different People, Prof. Omri Ben-Shahar lays out the case for why our idea of equality under the law actually leads to unequal outcomes, and why we should use data and algorithms to tailor our laws to individual people. As he says: If one size fits all doesn’t work for shoes, why should it work for speed limits? legal podcast, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, university of chicago law school, law podcast, government podcast, lawyers, government, legal, political podcast, law, paul rand, politics, omri ben-sharar, university of chicago false full 77 b8cc4010-9015-46d7-83b7-ccfaa5df869d How To Stick To Your Resolutions, With Ayelet Fishbach Thu, 20 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stick-to-your-resolutions-using-science-with-ayelet-fishbach-_zi212o_ How To Stick To Your Resolutions, With Ayelet Fishbach University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:36 Every year many of us set New Year’s resolutions, and almost none of us actually follow through on them. In a year when fulfilling our goals and resolutions feels more pressing than ever while our motivation may be at its lowest; let’s do what we do best: Turn to the research to get some concrete answers on how to follow through. Ayelet Fishbach is a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the author of a new book, Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from The Science of Motivation. She is one of the leading experts on the research behind what keeps us motivated to complete our goals. Every year many of us set New Year’s resolutions, and almost none of us actually follow through on them. In a year when fulfilling our goals and resolutions feels more pressing than ever while our motivation may be at its lowest; let’s do what we do best: Turn to the research to get some concrete answers on how to follow through. Ayelet Fishbach is a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and the author of a new book, Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from The Science of Motivation. She is one of the leading experts on the research behind what keeps us motivated to complete our goals. economics, resolution, uchicago, big brains, self help, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, resolutions, motivation, ayelet fishbach, behavioral science, paul rand, science podcast, society and culture, university of chicago, habits false full 76 c3118cc8-2182-4ffc-ba0f-7f07712475fa The Overlooked History Of Black Cinema, With Jacqueline Stewart Thu, 6 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-overlooked-history-of-black-cinema-with-jacqueline-stewart-_vrGpyVk The Overlooked History Of Black Cinema, With Jacqueline Stewart University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:24 Prof. Jacqueline Stewart’s career has examined the histories of overlooked Black filmmakers and Black audiences. Last year, the University of Chicago film scholar Stewart won a prestigious MacArthur fellowship for “illuminating the contributions that overlooked Black filmmakers and communities of spectators have made to cinema’s development as an art form.” Stewart also serves as the host of Silent Sunday Nights on Turner Classic Movies and is chief artistic and programming officer at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. On this episode, Stewart explores the history of Black cinema and explains how preservation and archiving are not neutral acts, but contribute to how we contextualize and understand Black history. Prof. Jacqueline Stewart’s career has examined the histories of overlooked Black filmmakers and Black audiences. Last year, the University of Chicago film scholar Stewart won a prestigious MacArthur fellowship for “illuminating the contributions that overlooked Black filmmakers and communities of spectators have made to cinema’s development as an art form.” Stewart also serves as the host of Silent Sunday Nights on Turner Classic Movies and is chief artistic and programming officer at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. On this episode, Stewart explores the history of Black cinema and explains how preservation and archiving are not neutral acts, but contribute to how we contextualize and understand Black history. american history, uchicago podcast, jacqueline stewart, uchicago, big brains, cinema history, turner classic movies, black film, history, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, race, african american history, history podcast, film, film history, paul rand, academy museum of motion pictures, historical, black history, black film history, university of chicago, historical podcast, macarthur fellowship, cinema false full 75 c427b848-8912-429d-b220-b8bfacd4a8aa Engineering A Cure For Cancer With Melody Swartz & Jeffrey Hubbell Thu, 23 Dec 2021 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/engineering-a-cure-for-cancer-with-melody-swartz-jeffrey-hubbell-gjsQX4Pu Engineering A Cure For Cancer With Melody Swartz & Jeffrey Hubbell University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:16 The race to cure cancer has been running a long time, but two University of Chicago scientists are working to bring it closer to the finish line. Thinking like engineers rather than doctors, Profs. Jeffery Hubbell and Melody Swartz of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering are bringing new approaches to the field of immunotherapy—and helping us rethink cancer research. Swartz has even developed what she calls a cancer ‘vaccine’—a way to train the immune system to recognize cancer cells as bad. By tinkering with the different parts inside our bodies, Swartz’s and Hubbell’s labs are searching for ways to utilize immunotherapy while eliminating its downsides. If their biggest ideas pass clinical trials, we could enter a new era of fighting not only cancer, but a host of other diseases. The race to cure cancer has been running a long time, but two University of Chicago scientists are working to bring it closer to the finish line. Thinking like engineers rather than doctors, Profs. Jeffery Hubbell and Melody Swartz of the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering are bringing new approaches to the field of immunotherapy—and helping us rethink cancer research. Swartz has even developed what she calls a cancer ‘vaccine’—a way to train the immune system to recognize cancer cells as bad. By tinkering with the different parts inside our bodies, Swartz’s and Hubbell’s labs are searching for ways to utilize immunotherapy while eliminating its downsides. If their biggest ideas pass clinical trials, we could enter a new era of fighting not only cancer, but a host of other diseases. cancer podcast, molecular engineering, uchicago, big brains, melody swartz, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, cancer, paul rand, jeffrey hubbell, health podcast, health, science podcast, educational podcast, pritzker school of molecular engineering, university of chicago, education, educational false full 74 df05ac99-94d7-45e0-830b-eebd04fe9e79 Confronting Gun Violence With Data, With Jens Ludwig Thu, 9 Dec 2021 12:31:35 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/confronting-gun-violence-with-data-with-jens-ludwig-cG4KNPdJ Confronting Gun Violence With Data, With Jens Ludwig University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:39:21 There’s something strange happening with violent crime in America. Incidents are reaching levels they haven’t hit in decades, and nobody seems to know why. But, to go even deeper, what causes violent crime to happen at all—and what can be done to help prevent it? Prof. Jens Ludwig is an economist and urban policy expert at the University of Chicago and the Pritzker Director of the Crime Lab, which partners with policymakers in major cities across the country to help reduce gun violence and reduce the harms of the criminal justice system itself. Using randomized control trials and massive data sets, he and his colleagues have been able to find demonstrable policy strategies and community programs for preventing crime. There’s something strange happening with violent crime in America. Incidents are reaching levels they haven’t hit in decades, and nobody seems to know why. But, to go even deeper, what causes violent crime to happen at all—and what can be done to help prevent it? Prof. Jens Ludwig is an economist and urban policy expert at the University of Chicago and the Pritzker Director of the Crime Lab, which partners with policymakers in major cities across the country to help reduce gun violence and reduce the harms of the criminal justice system itself. Using randomized control trials and massive data sets, he and his colleagues have been able to find demonstrable policy strategies and community programs for preventing crime. jens ludwig, economics, crime lab, big brains, crime, criminal justice podcast, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, police podcast, police, policymakers, policy, crime stats, violent crime, crime data, paul rand, economist, science podcast, the crime lab, law enforcement, gun crime, university of chicago, criminal justice, criminal justice system false full 73 2a7a7699-9752-4919-92c3-e0b0b0a43938 Best Of: Why Talking to Strangers Will Make You Happier With Nicholas Epley Thu, 2 Dec 2021 13:15:09 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/best-of-why-talking-to-strangers-will-make-you-happier-with-nicholas-epley-ZboSNVm4 Best Of: Why Talking to Strangers Will Make You Happier With Nicholas Epley University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:26 If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Most people say they’d want to read minds. But Prof. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business says you already have that power: You just need to use it. We took some time off to enjoy the holiday and our families. And, like many of you here in the vaccine phase of the pandemic, we really cherished speaking to and connecting with people in person again. Which reminded us of an episode we did years ago about a simple but powerful idea…that talking to strangers can make you healthier. We want to reshare that episode with you this week, and we’ll be back with a brand new episode next week! Thanks for listening! If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Most people say they’d want to read minds. But Prof. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business says you already have that power: You just need to use it. We took some time off to enjoy the holiday and our families. And, like many of you here in the vaccine phase of the pandemic, we really cherished speaking to and connecting with people in person again. Which reminded us of an episode we did years ago about a simple but powerful idea…that talking to strangers can make you healthier. We want to reshare that episode with you this week, and we’ll be back with a brand new episode next week! Thanks for listening! nicholas epley, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, paul rand, health, university of chicago false full 72 494d80ed-19e8-4077-8d30-0c7974981a99 Unlocking The Secrets Of Black Holes, With Andrea Ghez Thu, 18 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/unlocking-the-secrets-of-black-holes-with-andrea-ghez-LkFMLNwe Unlocking The Secrets Of Black Holes, With Andrea Ghez University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:57 If you know anything about black holes, it may come as a surprise to learn that there’s actually one lurking at the center of our galaxy. It was uncovered by UCLA astrophysicist Andrea Ghez, and in 2020 she won a Nobel Prize for this discovery. But how do you go about finding something that emits no light? How do you see the unseeable? In this episode, Ghez explains how she proved this supermassive black hole was hiding in the Milky Way and answers all our pressing questions like, including: Are we being sucked into this monster? And could researching it prove Einstein’s theory of relativity is actually wrong? If you know anything about black holes, it may come as a surprise to learn that there’s actually one lurking at the center of our galaxy. It was uncovered by UCLA astrophysicist Andrea Ghez, and in 2020 she won a Nobel Prize for this discovery. But how do you go about finding something that emits no light? How do you see the unseeable? In this episode, Ghez explains how she proved this supermassive black hole was hiding in the Milky Way and answers all our pressing questions like, including: Are we being sucked into this monster? And could researching it prove Einstein’s theory of relativity is actually wrong? black holes podcast, uchicago, big brains, ucpn, science, education podcast, nobel prize, paul rand, einstein, science podcast, space podcast, educational podcast, space, university of california los angeles, university of chicago, education, ucla, black hole podcast, black holes, educational, andrea ghez false full 71 79eaf4ae-aa3d-4cad-bad3-cf8c2ae7e890 Do Your Genes Determine Your Success In Life? With Kathryn Paige Harden Thu, 4 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/do-your-genes-determine-your-success-in-life-with-kathryn-paige-harden-GFKiuLjk Do Your Genes Determine Your Success In Life? With Kathryn Paige Harden University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:53 Experts say we’re living through a renaissance in genetics research. The Human Genome project has explained our most fundamental genetics, CRISPR gene editing can be used to shape genetic code, and companies like 23 & Me can trace your ancestry from a single saliva swab. But all this new genetic information has people asking: How much do genetics determine our outcomes in life? We all understand that our genes determine our height, hair and eye color, but what about intelligence, educational attainment or financial success? In a new book, The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality, behavior geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden explores these uncomfortable corners of genetics research and explains why our economic and sociopolitical systems need to take it into account. Experts say we’re living through a renaissance in genetics research. The Human Genome project has explained our most fundamental genetics, CRISPR gene editing can be used to shape genetic code, and companies like 23 & Me can trace your ancestry from a single saliva swab. But all this new genetic information has people asking: How much do genetics determine our outcomes in life? We all understand that our genes determine our height, hair and eye color, but what about intelligence, educational attainment or financial success? In a new book, The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality, behavior geneticist Kathryn Paige Harden explores these uncomfortable corners of genetics research and explains why our economic and sociopolitical systems need to take it into account. genetics podcast, big brains, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, science, education podcast, genetics, social inequality, paul rand, dna, kathryn paige harden, science podcast, university of chicago, education, inequality false full 70 9ffa0596-bec3-4a34-8a7f-dc77e96bbb47 How The UN Aims To Save Humanity, With Chris Williams And Luis Bettencourt Thu, 21 Oct 2021 11:49:56 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-un-aims-to-save-humanity-with-chris-williams-and-luis-bettencourt-GYb6IRc6 How The UN Aims To Save Humanity, With Chris Williams And Luis Bettencourt University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:29 It feels like our world has never faced so many crisis all at the same time, and trying to solve them at once seems impossible. But, in 2015, the United Nations came together to develop a list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a blueprint for addressing all of humanity’s problems—from poverty to climate change to peace and justice. And, amazingly, every UN nation signed it. So, how is it going? On this episode, we talk with Chris Williams, the director of UN Habitat; and Prof. Luis Bettencourt, director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago, to get some insight on how they've been studying and working on these goals, as well as their perspective on the current state of our global crisis moving forward. It feels like our world has never faced so many crisis all at the same time, and trying to solve them at once seems impossible. But, in 2015, the United Nations came together to develop a list of 17 Sustainable Development Goals, a blueprint for addressing all of humanity’s problems—from poverty to climate change to peace and justice. And, amazingly, every UN nation signed it. So, how is it going? On this episode, we talk with Chris Williams, the director of UN Habitat; and Prof. Luis Bettencourt, director of the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago, to get some insight on how they've been studying and working on these goals, as well as their perspective on the current state of our global crisis moving forward. hunger, sustainable urban development, urban, uchicago, sustainable developmentt, university of chicago podcast network, united nations, science, education podcast, luis bettencourt, poverty, chris williams, paul rand, the university of chicago podcast network, sustainable development podcast, the university of chicago, climate, university of chicago, urban development, education, un false full 69 fc88b9c1-3511-48a8-8efa-b45da3d65432 Combating Our Global Water Crisis Using AI, with Junhong Chen Thu, 7 Oct 2021 11:05:07 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/combating-our-global-water-crisis-using-ai-with-junhong-chen-15QS_4_s Combating Our Global Water Crisis Using AI, with Junhong Chen University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:08 There are a lot of problems in our world today, but if our water systems aren’t working, everything else takes a backseat. From a lack of freshwater to droughts on the West Coast to contaminants like PFAS and lead in many of our homes, our water systems are in trouble. But one scientist sees a solution to our making our water system sustainable by using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Junhong Chen is a professor of molecular engineering at the University of Chicago and the lead water strategist at UChicago-affiliated Argonne National Laboratory. He’s using AI to address many of our global water crises in some surprising ways. There are a lot of problems in our world today, but if our water systems aren’t working, everything else takes a backseat. From a lack of freshwater to droughts on the West Coast to contaminants like PFAS and lead in many of our homes, our water systems are in trouble. But one scientist sees a solution to our making our water system sustainable by using artificial intelligence and machine learning. Junhong Chen is a professor of molecular engineering at the University of Chicago and the lead water strategist at UChicago-affiliated Argonne National Laboratory. He’s using AI to address many of our global water crises in some surprising ways. environment, sustainable, uchicago, big brains, a.i., sustainability, university of chicago podcast network, tech podcast, ucpn, science, water, junhong chen, artificial intelligence, paul rand, science podcast, tech, water sustainability, university of chicago, environmental podcast false full 68 abba52f8-dad9-445a-8013-394409819343 Revolutionizing Technology at the Nanoscale, with Paul Alivisatos Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/revolutionizing-technology-at-the-nanoscale-with-paul-alivisatos-K0u_3K7b Revolutionizing Technology at the Nanoscale, with Paul Alivisatos University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:55 Sometimes, the biggest discoveries have to do with the smallest things. In this case, we’re talking nano. Specifically, nanocrystals. World-renowned chemist Paul Alivisatos has changed the field of nanoscience with these tiny crystals, but he’s also found ways to use them to create incredible new technologies in healthcare, energy, and electronic devices. As if that weren’t enough, Paul Alivisatos is also an eminent leader in academia. He was the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of California, Berkley and is now the President of the University of Chicago. In that role, he hopes to implement his vision of an “engaged university” to push forward the role of academia in society. Sometimes, the biggest discoveries have to do with the smallest things. In this case, we’re talking nano. Specifically, nanocrystals. World-renowned chemist Paul Alivisatos has changed the field of nanoscience with these tiny crystals, but he’s also found ways to use them to create incredible new technologies in healthcare, energy, and electronic devices. As if that weren’t enough, Paul Alivisatos is also an eminent leader in academia. He was the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost at the University of California, Berkley and is now the President of the University of Chicago. In that role, he hopes to implement his vision of an “engaged university” to push forward the role of academia in society. false full 67 ad4e3063-d5ec-4029-af56-31de0dd982ba The Science Behind Forming Better Habits, With Katy Milkman Thu, 9 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-behind-forming-better-habits-with-katy-milkman-57ESaD_G The Science Behind Forming Better Habits, With Katy Milkman University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:17 Why is it so hard for us to form good habits—and so easy to form bad ones? Most people turn to the self-help section to find answers, but this is really a question for behavior science. Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and co-directs the Behavior Change For Good Initiative with Angela Duckworth. Her best-selling book, How To Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be, explores that best research—from “nudges” to “temptation bundles”—on how to change our behaviors and habits for good. Why is it so hard for us to form good habits—and so easy to form bad ones? Most people turn to the self-help section to find answers, but this is really a question for behavior science. Katy Milkman is a professor at The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and co-directs the Behavior Change For Good Initiative with Angela Duckworth. Her best-selling book, How To Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be, explores that best research—from “nudges” to “temptation bundles”—on how to change our behaviors and habits for good. economics, behavior change for good initiative, behavior science, katy milkman, university of pennsylvania, uchicago, the wharton school of business, big brains, self help, university of chicago podcast network, ucpn, big brains podcast, paul rand, university of chicago, behavioral economics, habits false full 66 14ec6731-497d-4e82-988e-a46e71ae4c96 The Secret Nazi Past and Billionaire Future of U.S. Space Innovation with Jordan Bimm Most people think they know humanity’s history of space exploration, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative?

Jordan Bimm is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge and a space historian. Bimm’s uncovered a forgotten chapter of space history that paints a much more militaristic picture of our relationship to space, and he sees a direct through line to our present moment. He says we can’t conceive a brighter future for space exploration until we reckon with its darker past.


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]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:34:37 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-secret-nazi-past-and-billionaire-future-of-u-s-space-innovation-with-jordan-bimm-owslVBGl Most people think they know humanity’s history of space exploration, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative?

Jordan Bimm is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago The Stevanovich Institute on the Formation of Knowledge and a space historian. Bimm’s uncovered a forgotten chapter of space history that paints a much more militaristic picture of our relationship to space, and he sees a direct through line to our present moment. He says we can’t conceive a brighter future for space exploration until we reckon with its darker past.


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]]> The Secret Nazi Past and Billionaire Future of U.S. Space Innovation with Jordan Bimm University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:33 Most people know humanity’s history of space exploration, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative? Jordan Bimm is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and a space historian. He's uncovered a forgotten chapter of space history that paints a more militaristic picture, and he sees a direct through line to our present moment. Most people know humanity’s history of space exploration, from Sputnik to NASA to our recent shift toward privatized space travel. But what if there was a lost history of our origins with space science that would make us rethink the whole narrative? Jordan Bimm is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chicago and a space historian. He's uncovered a forgotten chapter of space history that paints a more militaristic picture, and he sees a direct through line to our present moment. universityofchicago, jeffbezos, history, ucpn, historypodcast, paulrand, elonmusk, bigbrainspodcast, historical, nasa, space, spacehistory, bigbrains false full 65 5775fcb2-d4af-4fc1-bb64-202303a3ded9 How a Genetic Breakthrough Could Address Global Hunger By 2050 humanity is going to have to produce 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially given that we currently have trouble feeding the current global population, and that food production is already responsible for about a third of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

But an incredible new genetic breakthrough may have just given us a way to address both those problems. Chuan He is a distinguished professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, and he recently made a genetic discovery that has massive implications for feeding the world, addressing climate change and even fighting cancer.


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]]> Thu, 5 Aug 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-a-genetic-breakthrough-could-address-global-hunger-vb32Z5jj By 2050 humanity is going to have to produce 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially given that we currently have trouble feeding the current global population, and that food production is already responsible for about a third of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change.

But an incredible new genetic breakthrough may have just given us a way to address both those problems. Chuan He is a distinguished professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, and he recently made a genetic discovery that has massive implications for feeding the world, addressing climate change and even fighting cancer.


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]]> How a Genetic Breakthrough Could Address Global Hunger University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:49 By 2050 humanity will have to make 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially since we currently have trouble feeding the current population, and that food production is already responsible for about a third of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. But Chuan He, a professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, has discovered a new genetic breakthrough that may just give us a way to address all these problems. By 2050 humanity will have to make 50% more food in order to feed a growing population. That’s a lot, especially since we currently have trouble feeding the current population, and that food production is already responsible for about a third of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. But Chuan He, a professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, has discovered a new genetic breakthrough that may just give us a way to address all these problems. universityofchicago, environmentpodcast, climatechange, chuanhe, ucpn, cancer, genetics, paulrand, food, bigbrainspodcast, climatepodcast, bigbrains false full 64 56bb1638-f3a6-4ca2-9d83-1422d7736663 Introducing: Entitled The University of Chicago Podcast Network is excited to announce the launch of a new show, it’s called "Entitled" and it’s about human rights. Co-hosted by lawyers and UChicago Law School Professors, Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg, Entitled explores the stories around why rights matter and what’s the matter with rights.

We’re going to share the first episode of that show with you this week, and recommend you go subscribe! We’ll be back next week with a new Big Brains about an incredible scientific breakthrough that will have huge implications for climate change, cancer treatment, and food scarcity! It’s a must listen! Please enjoy Entitled, and we’ll see you next week!


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]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:07:38 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (The University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-entitled-vSE7MmPu The University of Chicago Podcast Network is excited to announce the launch of a new show, it’s called "Entitled" and it’s about human rights. Co-hosted by lawyers and UChicago Law School Professors, Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg, Entitled explores the stories around why rights matter and what’s the matter with rights.

We’re going to share the first episode of that show with you this week, and recommend you go subscribe! We’ll be back next week with a new Big Brains about an incredible scientific breakthrough that will have huge implications for climate change, cancer treatment, and food scarcity! It’s a must listen! Please enjoy Entitled, and we’ll see you next week!


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]]> Introducing: Entitled The University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:41:25 The University of Chicago Podcast Network is excited to announce a new show, it’s called "Entitled" and it’s about human rights. Co-hosted by lawyers and law professors, Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg, Entitled explores the stories around why rights matter and what’s the matter with rights. We’ll be back next week with a new Big Brains about an incredible scientific breakthrough that will have huge implications for climate change, cancer treatment, and food scarcity! The University of Chicago Podcast Network is excited to announce a new show, it’s called "Entitled" and it’s about human rights. Co-hosted by lawyers and law professors, Claudia Flores and Tom Ginsburg, Entitled explores the stories around why rights matter and what’s the matter with rights. We’ll be back next week with a new Big Brains about an incredible scientific breakthrough that will have huge implications for climate change, cancer treatment, and food scarcity! tomginsburg, universityofchicago, ucpn, paulrand, law, bigbrainspodcast, lawpodcast, entitled, rights, humanrights, bigbrains, claudiaflores false full 63 36ead27d-46ca-4ec3-8341-6ba0470f3524 The Deadly Flaw In Our Judgment, With Cass Sunstein Many of the most important moments in our lives rely on the judgment of others. We expect doctors to diagnose our illnesses correctly, and judges to hand out rulings fairly. But there’s a massive flaw in human judgment that we’re just beginning to understand, and it’s called “noise.”   In a new book, former University of Chicago law professor Cass Sunstein along with his co-authors, Daniel Kahneman and Olivier Sibony, take us through the literature on noise, explains how it shows up in our world and what we can do to fight it. From misdiagnoses to unequal treatment in courtrooms, noise is the “silent killer” we didn’t even know was there.


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]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:53:02 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-deadly-flaw-in-our-judgment-with-cass-sunstein-LNjXQqQ4 Many of the most important moments in our lives rely on the judgment of others. We expect doctors to diagnose our illnesses correctly, and judges to hand out rulings fairly. But there’s a massive flaw in human judgment that we’re just beginning to understand, and it’s called “noise.”   In a new book, former University of Chicago law professor Cass Sunstein along with his co-authors, Daniel Kahneman and Olivier Sibony, take us through the literature on noise, explains how it shows up in our world and what we can do to fight it. From misdiagnoses to unequal treatment in courtrooms, noise is the “silent killer” we didn’t even know was there.


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]]> The Deadly Flaw In Our Judgment, With Cass Sunstein University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:50 The most important moments in our lives rely on the judgment of others. We expect doctors to diagnose our illnesses correctly, and judges to hand out rulings fairly. But there’s a flaw in human judgment that we’re just beginning to understand, and it’s called “noise.”   In a new book, former University of Chicago law professor Cass Sunstein takes us through the literature on noise, explains how it shows up in our world and what we can do to fight it. The most important moments in our lives rely on the judgment of others. We expect doctors to diagnose our illnesses correctly, and judges to hand out rulings fairly. But there’s a flaw in human judgment that we’re just beginning to understand, and it’s called “noise.”   In a new book, former University of Chicago law professor Cass Sunstein takes us through the literature on noise, explains how it shows up in our world and what we can do to fight it. universityofchicago, casssunstein, ucpn, noise, paulrand, law, bigbrainspodcast, medecine, judges, bigbrains false full 62 35468343-f354-4b67-9718-25051bc7cbc9 A Scientist’s Beef With The Meat Industry, With Impossible Foods’ Pat Brown Even if you’ve never eaten an Impossible Burger, you’ve probably heard of them. But you may not know the science and story behind those meatless products.

Pat Brown is a University of Chicago alum, the founder and CEO of Impossible Foods, and a scientist at Stanford University. He says the meat industry is the “greatest threat humanity has ever faced,” and that “cracking the code” of plant-based food products could be our only hope for the future.


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]]> Thu, 1 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/a-scientists-beef-with-the-meat-industry-with-impossible-foods-pat-brown-Y_iaqajB Even if you’ve never eaten an Impossible Burger, you’ve probably heard of them. But you may not know the science and story behind those meatless products.

Pat Brown is a University of Chicago alum, the founder and CEO of Impossible Foods, and a scientist at Stanford University. He says the meat industry is the “greatest threat humanity has ever faced,” and that “cracking the code” of plant-based food products could be our only hope for the future.


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]]> A Scientist’s Beef With The Meat Industry, With Impossible Foods’ Pat Brown University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:52 Even if you’ve never eaten an Impossible Burger, you’ve probably heard of them. But you may not know the science and story behind those meatless products. Pat Brown is a University of Chicago alum, the founder and CEO of Impossible Foods, and a scientist at Stanford University. He says the meat industry is the “greatest threat humanity has ever faced,” and that “cracking the code” of plant-based food products could be our only hope for the future. Even if you’ve never eaten an Impossible Burger, you’ve probably heard of them. But you may not know the science and story behind those meatless products. Pat Brown is a University of Chicago alum, the founder and CEO of Impossible Foods, and a scientist at Stanford University. He says the meat industry is the “greatest threat humanity has ever faced,” and that “cracking the code” of plant-based food products could be our only hope for the future. universityofchicago, environmentpodcast, stanford, climatechange, patbrown, vegan, ucpn, impossiblefoods, paulrand, vegetarian, bigbrainspodcast, climatepodcast, bigbrains false full 61 02a7e9dd-f4fb-4b1b-b2af-08878977b48a A Surprising Economic Solution To Climate Change With Michael Greenstone When was the last time you heard a positive story about climate change, a story about someone with a new idea or innovative solution to help reduce our carbon footprint?

This is that story. Michael Greenstone is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Director of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago (EPIC) and former chief economist in the Obama White House. Now, he’s developed a new nonprofit called Climate Vault, which could be a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change, and it’s built around a simple idea: outbidding polluters for the right to pollute.


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]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/a-surprising-economic-solution-to-climate-change-with-michael-greenstone-VIXq3YFV When was the last time you heard a positive story about climate change, a story about someone with a new idea or innovative solution to help reduce our carbon footprint?

This is that story. Michael Greenstone is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Director of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago (EPIC) and former chief economist in the Obama White House. Now, he’s developed a new nonprofit called Climate Vault, which could be a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change, and it’s built around a simple idea: outbidding polluters for the right to pollute.


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]]> A Surprising Economic Solution To Climate Change With Michael Greenstone University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:03 When was the last time you heard a positive story about climate change? This is that story. Michael Greenstone is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Director of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago (EPIC) and former chief economist in the Obama White House. Now, he’s developed a new nonprofit called Climate Vault, which could be a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change. When was the last time you heard a positive story about climate change? This is that story. Michael Greenstone is a Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, Director of the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago (EPIC) and former chief economist in the Obama White House. Now, he’s developed a new nonprofit called Climate Vault, which could be a powerful new tool in the fight against climate change. universityofchicago, environmentpodcast, economics, climatechange, ucpn, paulrand, bigbrainspodcast, climatepodcast, bigbrains false full 60 8b0c4095-245a-4a7e-a10d-871715d3acd3 Solving The Biggest Mysteries Of Our Universe, With Dan Hooper Why does our universe work the way it does? What are its laws? How did it start with the Big Bang‚ and how will it end?

Scientists like Prof. Dan Hooper from the University of Chicago use something called the Standard Model of Physics to explain our universe, but there’s one big problem: The model has black hole-sized gaps in it. What is dark matter? What is dark energy and why does it make up 70 percent of our universe? Where is all the anti-matter?

Hooper says it will probably take a paradigm-shifting discovery to answer these questions, and that those are a once-in-a-lifetime event. But, this year, something called the muon G-2 experiment at UChicago-affiliated Fermilab may have been just that discovery. It threatens to break the “standard model” and open a whole new kind of physics. Hooper explains it all, and responds to our previous episode with Harvard’s Avi Loeb about aliens.

 


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]]> Thu, 3 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/solving-the-biggest-mysteries-of-our-universe-with-dan-hooper-fnzD_cXK Why does our universe work the way it does? What are its laws? How did it start with the Big Bang‚ and how will it end?

Scientists like Prof. Dan Hooper from the University of Chicago use something called the Standard Model of Physics to explain our universe, but there’s one big problem: The model has black hole-sized gaps in it. What is dark matter? What is dark energy and why does it make up 70 percent of our universe? Where is all the anti-matter?

Hooper says it will probably take a paradigm-shifting discovery to answer these questions, and that those are a once-in-a-lifetime event. But, this year, something called the muon G-2 experiment at UChicago-affiliated Fermilab may have been just that discovery. It threatens to break the “standard model” and open a whole new kind of physics. Hooper explains it all, and responds to our previous episode with Harvard’s Avi Loeb about aliens.

 


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]]> Solving The Biggest Mysteries Of Our Universe, With Dan Hooper University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:32 Scientists like Prof. Dan Hooper from the University of Chicago use something called the Standard Model of Physics to explain our universe, but there’s one big problem: The model has black hole-sized gaps in it. Hooper says it will probably take a paradigm-shifting discovery to answer the mysteries of our universe, and that those are a once-in-a-lifetime event. But, this year, something called the muon G-2 experiment at UChicago-affiliated Fermilab may have been just that discovery. Scientists like Prof. Dan Hooper from the University of Chicago use something called the Standard Model of Physics to explain our universe, but there’s one big problem: The model has black hole-sized gaps in it. Hooper says it will probably take a paradigm-shifting discovery to answer the mysteries of our universe, and that those are a once-in-a-lifetime event. But, this year, something called the muon G-2 experiment at UChicago-affiliated Fermilab may have been just that discovery. universityofchicago, danhooper, ucpn, science, aliens, paulrand, bigbrainspodcast, space, physics, bigbrains false full 59 be5e1e25-6f7b-450e-ae18-585a87b25e0e Why You’re Likely Paying An Unfair Share of Property Taxes, with Christopher Berry When’s the last time you thought about property taxes? We mostly accept them as a part of society, and assume that they’re being calculated fairly. But a leading University of Chicago scholar says that assumption is wrong.

A breakthrough study from Prof. Christopher Berry has shown that, on average, homeowners in the bottom 10% of a jurisdiction pay an effective tax rate that is double of what’s paid by the top 10%. Essentially, the poorest homeowners are subsidizing the richest, with disproportion effects on people of color who own property. We talk with Berry about why this happening, how it’s affecting communities—and what we can do about it.


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]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 10:30:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-youre-likely-paying-an-unfair-share-of-property-taxes-with-christopher-berry-_OChYDvI When’s the last time you thought about property taxes? We mostly accept them as a part of society, and assume that they’re being calculated fairly. But a leading University of Chicago scholar says that assumption is wrong.

A breakthrough study from Prof. Christopher Berry has shown that, on average, homeowners in the bottom 10% of a jurisdiction pay an effective tax rate that is double of what’s paid by the top 10%. Essentially, the poorest homeowners are subsidizing the richest, with disproportion effects on people of color who own property. We talk with Berry about why this happening, how it’s affecting communities—and what we can do about it.


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]]> Why You’re Likely Paying An Unfair Share of Property Taxes, with Christopher Berry University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:39 When’s the last time you thought about property taxes? We mostly assume that they’re calculated fairly. But a leading University of Chicago scholar says that assumption is wrong. A breakthrough study from Prof. Christopher Berry has shown that, on average, homeowners in the bottom 10% of a jurisdiction pay an effective tax rate that is double of what’s paid by the top 10%. Essentially, the poorest homeowners are subsidizing the richest, with disproportion effects on people of color who own property When’s the last time you thought about property taxes? We mostly assume that they’re calculated fairly. But a leading University of Chicago scholar says that assumption is wrong. A breakthrough study from Prof. Christopher Berry has shown that, on average, homeowners in the bottom 10% of a jurisdiction pay an effective tax rate that is double of what’s paid by the top 10%. Essentially, the poorest homeowners are subsidizing the richest, with disproportion effects on people of color who own property universityofchicago, propertytax, homeowners, ucpn, race, paulrand, bigbrainspodcast, chrisberry, inequality, bigbrains false full 58 32dd4a5d-5da4-4fee-94c3-1cc8ba00d798 Taking Aliens Seriously, with Avi Loeb The possibility of alien life has captivated the human imagination for decades and has been at the center of some of our most popular fictional stories. But one scientist has made a controversial claim that aliens are no long a fiction but a reality.

Avi Loeb is a theoretical physicist and former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University. For the past few years, he’s argued that an alien artifact, called Oumuamua, passed by Earth in 2017.

As you can imagine, a Harvard professor going on record that aliens exist caused quite a stir in the scientific community. On this episode, we talk through this controversy with Loeb and why he thinks we need to invest more in the search for alien life by developing a new field of “space archaeology.”


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]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/taking-aliens-seriously-with-avi-loeb-UEg2sgub The possibility of alien life has captivated the human imagination for decades and has been at the center of some of our most popular fictional stories. But one scientist has made a controversial claim that aliens are no long a fiction but a reality.

Avi Loeb is a theoretical physicist and former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University. For the past few years, he’s argued that an alien artifact, called Oumuamua, passed by Earth in 2017.

As you can imagine, a Harvard professor going on record that aliens exist caused quite a stir in the scientific community. On this episode, we talk through this controversy with Loeb and why he thinks we need to invest more in the search for alien life by developing a new field of “space archaeology.”


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]]> Taking Aliens Seriously, with Avi Loeb University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:55 The possibility of alien life has captivated the human imagination for decades and has been at the center of some of our most popular fictional stories. But one scientist has made a controversial claim that aliens are no long a fiction but a reality. Avi Loeb is a theoretical physicist and former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University. For the past few years, he’s argued that an alien artifact, called Oumuamua, passed by Earth in 2017. As you can imagine, a Harvard professor going on record that aliens exist caused quite a stir in the scientific community. On this episode, we talk through this controversy with Loeb and why he thinks we need to invest more in the search for alien life by developing a new field of “space archaeology.” The possibility of alien life has captivated the human imagination for decades and has been at the center of some of our most popular fictional stories. But one scientist has made a controversial claim that aliens are no long a fiction but a reality. Avi Loeb is a theoretical physicist and former chair of the astronomy department at Harvard University. For the past few years, he’s argued that an alien artifact, called Oumuamua, passed by Earth in 2017. As you can imagine, a Harvard professor going on record that aliens exist caused quite a stir in the scientific community. On this episode, we talk through this controversy with Loeb and why he thinks we need to invest more in the search for alien life by developing a new field of “space archaeology.” newyorktimes, universityofchicago, ucpn, sciencefiction, harvard, scifi, aliens, paulrand, bigbrainspodcast, tech, bigbrains false full 57 dedb1030-1f3a-4f9a-a5b4-2b20818c5656 The ‘Five Horsemen of the Techpocalypse’ with Kara Swisher The so-called “Big Tech” industry has dramatically improved our daily lives, but at what cost? Few people have gotten a closer look at these companies than Kara Swisher, writer for The New York Times and podcast host—and she says we need to wrestle more with that question.

Recently she shared her expertise with University of Chicago students as a fellow at the Institute of Politics. She taught a seminar called “The Five Horsemen of the Techpocalypse,” which examined Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook. She recently joined the Big Brains podcast to give us her impressions of that experience, and to discuss the future of “Big Tech.”


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]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:31:14 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-five-horsemen-of-the-techpocalypse-with-kara-swisher-jVEAgYQM The so-called “Big Tech” industry has dramatically improved our daily lives, but at what cost? Few people have gotten a closer look at these companies than Kara Swisher, writer for The New York Times and podcast host—and she says we need to wrestle more with that question.

Recently she shared her expertise with University of Chicago students as a fellow at the Institute of Politics. She taught a seminar called “The Five Horsemen of the Techpocalypse,” which examined Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook. She recently joined the Big Brains podcast to give us her impressions of that experience, and to discuss the future of “Big Tech.”


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]]> The ‘Five Horsemen of the Techpocalypse’ with Kara Swisher University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:42 So-called “Big Tech” has dramatically improved our daily lives, but at what cost? Few people have gotten a closer look at these companies than Kara Swisher, writer for The New York Times and podcast host—and she says we need to wrestle more with that question. Recently she shared her expertise with University of Chicago students as a fellow at the Institute of Politics. She taught a seminar called “The Five Horsemen of the Techpocalypse." So-called “Big Tech” has dramatically improved our daily lives, but at what cost? Few people have gotten a closer look at these companies than Kara Swisher, writer for The New York Times and podcast host—and she says we need to wrestle more with that question. Recently she shared her expertise with University of Chicago students as a fellow at the Institute of Politics. She taught a seminar called “The Five Horsemen of the Techpocalypse." newyorktimes, universityofchicago, apple, ucpn, amazon, paulrand, karaswisher, facebook, bigbrainspodcast, bigtech, tech, google, bigbrains false full 56 b2be0956-f3d2-4910-80e0-d7db919e48d6 Fighting Poverty And Pandemics, with Nobel Economist Michael Kremer The solutions to global poverty can appear obvious, even if they’re difficult to implement. But, as University of Chicago economist Michael Kremer has discovered, interventions that may seem like common sense can actually be wrong.

In 2019, Kremer won a Nobel Prize for his work studying ways to alleviate global poverty. A pioneer in the use of randomized control trials in economics, Kremer has examined poverty interventions like scientists do medical treatments—putting interventions through a trial to isolate effects. Kremer’s studies often reveal surprising and counterintuitive ways of fighting global poverty and have radically altered thousands of lives.


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]]> Thu, 8 Apr 2021 11:51:41 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/fighting-poverty-and-pandemics-with-nobel-economist-michael-kremer-G_UAzXw7 The solutions to global poverty can appear obvious, even if they’re difficult to implement. But, as University of Chicago economist Michael Kremer has discovered, interventions that may seem like common sense can actually be wrong.

In 2019, Kremer won a Nobel Prize for his work studying ways to alleviate global poverty. A pioneer in the use of randomized control trials in economics, Kremer has examined poverty interventions like scientists do medical treatments—putting interventions through a trial to isolate effects. Kremer’s studies often reveal surprising and counterintuitive ways of fighting global poverty and have radically altered thousands of lives.


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]]> Fighting Poverty And Pandemics, with Nobel Economist Michael Kremer University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:31:35 In 2019, University of Chicago economist Michael Kremer won a Nobel Prize for his work studying ways to alleviate global poverty. A pioneer in the use of randomized control trials in economics, Kremer has examined poverty interventions like scientists do medical treatments—putting interventions through a trial to isolate effects. His studies often reveal surprising and counterintuitive ways of fighting global poverty and have radically altered thousands of lives. In 2019, University of Chicago economist Michael Kremer won a Nobel Prize for his work studying ways to alleviate global poverty. A pioneer in the use of randomized control trials in economics, Kremer has examined poverty interventions like scientists do medical treatments—putting interventions through a trial to isolate effects. His studies often reveal surprising and counterintuitive ways of fighting global poverty and have radically altered thousands of lives. universityofchicago, economics, ucpn, michaelkremer, nobel, poverty, policy, paulrand, economist, vaccines, pandemic, economicpodcast, nobelprize, bigbrains false full 55 07fb2b33-f922-416c-b15f-81f91766b2a6 Why Life After Incarceration Is Just Another Prison, with Reuben Jonathan Miller For the more than 20 million people with a felony record, incarceration doesn’t end at the prison gate. They enter what University of Chicago scholar Reuben Jonathan Miller calls the “afterlife” of mass incarceration.

Miller, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, is the author of a new book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration—an intimate portrait that draws on his sociological research and personal experiences. It’s a unique sociological look at our system of mass incarceration and how it continues to imprison people after their sentence and also punishes their families.


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]]> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-life-after-incarceration-is-just-another-prison-with-reuben-jonathan-miller-SvE442Va For the more than 20 million people with a felony record, incarceration doesn’t end at the prison gate. They enter what University of Chicago scholar Reuben Jonathan Miller calls the “afterlife” of mass incarceration.

Miller, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, is the author of a new book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration—an intimate portrait that draws on his sociological research and personal experiences. It’s a unique sociological look at our system of mass incarceration and how it continues to imprison people after their sentence and also punishes their families.


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]]> Why Life After Incarceration Is Just Another Prison, with Reuben Jonathan Miller University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:36:33 For the more than 20 million people with a felony record, incarceration doesn’t end at the prison gate. They enter what Reuben Jonathan Miller calls the “afterlife” of mass incarceration. Miller, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, is the author of a new book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration—a unique sociological look at our system of mass incarceration and how it continues to imprison people after their sen For the more than 20 million people with a felony record, incarceration doesn’t end at the prison gate. They enter what Reuben Jonathan Miller calls the “afterlife” of mass incarceration. Miller, an assistant professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice, is the author of a new book, Halfway Home: Race, Punishment and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration—a unique sociological look at our system of mass incarceration and how it continues to imprison people after their sen universityofchicago, sociology, racism, ucpn, socialpolicy, socialwork, race, prisons, policy, sociological, reubenmiller, paulrand, blacklivesmatter, massincarceration, bigbrains false full 54 b793d1db-6421-452f-acf6-c551f8d4ccb9 Anthony Fauci On What We Need To Get Over COVID-19 Anthony Fauci has spent the past year trying to curb the worst health crisis the world has seen in a century. 

In a recent University of Chicago event, Fauci reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “painful learning experience” for he and other health officials. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Fauci’s conversation with Prof. Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, who presented him with the 2020 Harris Dean’s Award.

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]]> Mon, 8 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/anthony-fauci-on-what-we-need-to-get-over-covid-19-Qq1_Uusc Anthony Fauci has spent the past year trying to curb the worst health crisis the world has seen in a century. 

In a recent University of Chicago event, Fauci reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “painful learning experience” for he and other health officials. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Fauci’s conversation with Prof. Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, who presented him with the 2020 Harris Dean’s Award.

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]]> Anthony Fauci On What We Need To Get Over COVID-19 University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:53 Anthony Fauci has spent the past year trying to curb the worst health crisis the world has seen in a century. In a recent University of Chicago event, Fauci reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “painful learning experience” for he and other health officials. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Fauci’s conversation with Prof. Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, who presented him with the 2020 Harris Dean’s Award. Anthony Fauci has spent the past year trying to curb the worst health crisis the world has seen in a century. In a recent University of Chicago event, Fauci reflected on how the COVID-19 pandemic has been a “painful learning experience” for he and other health officials. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Fauci’s conversation with Prof. Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy, who presented him with the 2020 Harris Dean’s Award. dranthonyfauci, drfauci, anthonyfauci, fauci false full 53 f6aa9f61-5589-42ff-9e47-b40de28ad0a6 The Ethics of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, with Laurie Zoloth The coronavirus pandemic has raised countless ethical questions: How do we balance restricting freedoms with protecting others, how do we ethically distribute vaccines, should we force people to get vaccinated—or should we ask healthy people to get infected with COVID-19 in the name of science?

There’s no one better to discuss these dilemmas with than Laurie Zoloth. She’s a Professor of Religion and Ethics at the University of Chicago, one of the leading thinkers on bioethics, and serves on committees and advisory boards with organizations like the CDC and NIH. On this episode, we ask her all our COVID-19 ethical questions—and her answers might surprise you.


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]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-ethics-of-covid-19-vaccine-distribution-with-laurie-zoloth-GyxdUzCn The coronavirus pandemic has raised countless ethical questions: How do we balance restricting freedoms with protecting others, how do we ethically distribute vaccines, should we force people to get vaccinated—or should we ask healthy people to get infected with COVID-19 in the name of science?

There’s no one better to discuss these dilemmas with than Laurie Zoloth. She’s a Professor of Religion and Ethics at the University of Chicago, one of the leading thinkers on bioethics, and serves on committees and advisory boards with organizations like the CDC and NIH. On this episode, we ask her all our COVID-19 ethical questions—and her answers might surprise you.


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]]> The Ethics of COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, with Laurie Zoloth University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:33 The coronavirus pandemic has raised countless ethical questions: How do we balance restricting freedoms with protecting others, how do we ethically distribute vaccines, should we ask healthy people to get infected in the name of science? There’s no one better to discuss these dilemmas with than Laurie Zoloth. She’s a Professor of Religion and Ethics at the University of Chicago, one of the leading thinkers on bioethics, and serves on committees and advisory boards with organizations like the CDC and The coronavirus pandemic has raised countless ethical questions: How do we balance restricting freedoms with protecting others, how do we ethically distribute vaccines, should we ask healthy people to get infected in the name of science? There’s no one better to discuss these dilemmas with than Laurie Zoloth. She’s a Professor of Religion and Ethics at the University of Chicago, one of the leading thinkers on bioethics, and serves on committees and advisory boards with organizations like the CDC and covid19, universityofchicago, vaccine, covid, ucpn, ethics, cdc, paulrand, coronavirus, coronavirusvaccine, ethical, lauriezoloth, bioethics, vaccines, nih, covidvaccine, vaccineethics, bigbrains false full 52 8d31efc2-2004-4342-a057-71235dfa999c The Doomsday Clock’s ‘Historic Wake-Up Call,’ With Rachel Bronson The Doomsday Clock has been set at 100 seconds to midnight—as close to total destruction as we were in 2020. But after a year of increasingly dangerous weather and wildfires, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic, why didn’t the clock move?

Rachel Bronson is the president and CEO of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the clock. We sit down with her to talk about the thinking behind this year’s clock, climate change, pandemics and the ever-increasing threat of nuclear war.


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]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-doomsday-clocks-historic-wake-up-call-with-rachel-bronson-hPAch1N2 The Doomsday Clock has been set at 100 seconds to midnight—as close to total destruction as we were in 2020. But after a year of increasingly dangerous weather and wildfires, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic, why didn’t the clock move?

Rachel Bronson is the president and CEO of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the clock. We sit down with her to talk about the thinking behind this year’s clock, climate change, pandemics and the ever-increasing threat of nuclear war.


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]]> The Doomsday Clock’s ‘Historic Wake-Up Call,’ With Rachel Bronson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:03 The Doomsday Clock has been set at 100 seconds to midnight—as close to total destruction as we were in 2020. But after a year of increasingly dangerous weather and wildfires, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic, why didn’t the clock move? Rachel Bronson is the president and CEO of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the clock. We sit down with her to talk about the thinking behind this year’s clock, climate change, pandemics and the ever-increasing threat of nuclear w The Doomsday Clock has been set at 100 seconds to midnight—as close to total destruction as we were in 2020. But after a year of increasingly dangerous weather and wildfires, not to mention the COVID-19 pandemic, why didn’t the clock move? Rachel Bronson is the president and CEO of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the clock. We sit down with her to talk about the thinking behind this year’s clock, climate change, pandemics and the ever-increasing threat of nuclear w covid19, nukes, universityofchicago, wildfires, climatechange, uchicago, nuclearwar, ucpn, doomsdayclock, doomsday, paulrand, coronavirus, 2020, nuclearthreat, pandemic, 2021, pandemics, bigbrains, nuclear false full 51 70a7e54b-6a31-4e74-b232-55688fc09376 Unraveling the Mystery of Life’s Origins on Earth, with Jack Szostak What are the biggest questions in science today: Can we cure cancer, solve the climate crisis, make it to Mars? For Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, the biggest question is still much more fundamental: What is the origin of life?

A professor of genetics at Harvard University, Szostak has dedicated his lab to piecing together the complex puzzle of life’s origins on Earth. The story takes us back billions of years and may provide answers to some of our most mysterious questions: Where did we come from—and are we alone in the universe?


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]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/unraveling-the-mystery-of-lifes-origins-on-earth-with-jack-szostak-7GL2yXn2 What are the biggest questions in science today: Can we cure cancer, solve the climate crisis, make it to Mars? For Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, the biggest question is still much more fundamental: What is the origin of life?

A professor of genetics at Harvard University, Szostak has dedicated his lab to piecing together the complex puzzle of life’s origins on Earth. The story takes us back billions of years and may provide answers to some of our most mysterious questions: Where did we come from—and are we alone in the universe?


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]]> Unraveling the Mystery of Life’s Origins on Earth, with Jack Szostak University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:21:28 What are the biggest questions in science: Can we cure cancer, solve the climate crisis, make it to Mars? For Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, the biggest question is much more fundamental: What is the origin of life? A professor of genetics at Harvard University, Szostak has dedicated his lab to the complex puzzle of life’s origins on Earth. The story takes us back billions of years and may provide answers to some of our most mysterious questions: Where did we come from—and are we alone in the univer What are the biggest questions in science: Can we cure cancer, solve the climate crisis, make it to Mars? For Nobel laureate Jack Szostak, the biggest question is much more fundamental: What is the origin of life? A professor of genetics at Harvard University, Szostak has dedicated his lab to the complex puzzle of life’s origins on Earth. The story takes us back billions of years and may provide answers to some of our most mysterious questions: Where did we come from—and are we alone in the univer universityofchicago, chemistry, lifescience, ucpn, science, harvard, life, paulrand, harvarduniversity, sciencepodcast, biology, evolution, nobelprize, originoflife, jackszostak, bigbrains false full 50 b9f810b1-686d-431b-98ce-b044f66d068a The Urgent Need to Reinvest in American Research, with Barbara Snyder Our podcast is all about research. Every episode we investigate what scholars have discovered and why it matters. But we’re going to get meta on this episode and look at what makes this research possible—and the dangers of taking it for granted, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barbara Snyder, JD’80, is president of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization composed of America’s leading research universities. On this episode, she lays out the case for investing more in academic research, and what we may lose if we don’t.


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]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-urgent-need-to-reinvest-in-american-research-with-barbara-snyder-q_NITicE Our podcast is all about research. Every episode we investigate what scholars have discovered and why it matters. But we’re going to get meta on this episode and look at what makes this research possible—and the dangers of taking it for granted, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barbara Snyder, JD’80, is president of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization composed of America’s leading research universities. On this episode, she lays out the case for investing more in academic research, and what we may lose if we don’t.


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]]> The Urgent Need to Reinvest in American Research, with Barbara Snyder University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:03 Our podcast is all about research. Every episode we investigate what scholars have discovered and why it matters. But we’re going to get meta on this episode and look at what makes this research possible—and the dangers of taking it for granted, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbara Snyder, JD’80, is president of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization composed of America’s leading research universities. On this episode, she lays out the case for investing more in academic research, and what we may lose if we don’t. Our podcast is all about research. Every episode we investigate what scholars have discovered and why it matters. But we’re going to get meta on this episode and look at what makes this research possible—and the dangers of taking it for granted, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Barbara Snyder, JD’80, is president of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an organization composed of America’s leading research universities. On this episode, she lays out the case for investing more in academic research, and what we may lose if we don’t. universityofchicago, ucpn, associationofamericanuniversities, researchuniversities, paulrand, aau, academicresearch, research, barbarasnyder, bigbrains false full 49 274f5ad9-6ede-4bc9-b0d1-17e57c5eb0c2 Getting Out Of The Lab With John List Our team is taking some time off to be with their families for the holidays. But, just in case you have a long flight, car ride, or maybe need something to do in-between Zoom calls, we’re re-sharing one of the most enlightening and engaging conversations we've ever had on this show to get you through it. Please enjoy, and we’ll see you with all-new episodes after the holidays.


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]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/getting-out-of-the-lab-with-john-list-jwt_s0Hk Our team is taking some time off to be with their families for the holidays. But, just in case you have a long flight, car ride, or maybe need something to do in-between Zoom calls, we’re re-sharing one of the most enlightening and engaging conversations we've ever had on this show to get you through it. Please enjoy, and we’ll see you with all-new episodes after the holidays.


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]]> Getting Out Of The Lab With John List University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:34 Our team is taking some time off to be with their families for the holidays. But, just in case you have a long flight, car ride, or maybe need something to do in-between Zoom calls, we’re re-sharing one of the most enlightening and engaging conversations we've ever had on this show to get you through it. Please enjoy, and we’ll see you with all-new episodes after the holidays. Our team is taking some time off to be with their families for the holidays. But, just in case you have a long flight, car ride, or maybe need something to do in-between Zoom calls, we’re re-sharing one of the most enlightening and engaging conversations we've ever had on this show to get you through it. Please enjoy, and we’ll see you with all-new episodes after the holidays. universityofchicago, scientificpodcast, science, paulrand, sciencepodcast, research, scientific, johnlist, bigbrains false full 48 884eccdb-53ad-4da4-95f7-c86f877ad762 How Alternate Reality Games Are Changing The Real World with Patrick Jagoda and Kristen Schilt What is the most popular form of media today: Movies? Music? Books? Nope, it’s video games. With 2.5 billion gamers today, games are set to be the type of media that most defines our world. And two scholars at the University of Chicago are re-thinking how to leverage them in a way to address some of the world’s biggest issues.

Prof. Patrick Jagoda and Assoc. Prof. Kristen Schilt are designing alternate reality games that allow players to become active participants not just as players, but as designers. By using these games to educate users about climate change, marginalization and public health, these scholars and players are investigating how the process of crafting alternate realities can help reshape the real world in which we live.


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]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-alternate-reality-games-are-changing-the-real-world-with-patrick-jagoda-and-kristen-schilt-fosQs1qp What is the most popular form of media today: Movies? Music? Books? Nope, it’s video games. With 2.5 billion gamers today, games are set to be the type of media that most defines our world. And two scholars at the University of Chicago are re-thinking how to leverage them in a way to address some of the world’s biggest issues.

Prof. Patrick Jagoda and Assoc. Prof. Kristen Schilt are designing alternate reality games that allow players to become active participants not just as players, but as designers. By using these games to educate users about climate change, marginalization and public health, these scholars and players are investigating how the process of crafting alternate realities can help reshape the real world in which we live.


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]]> How Alternate Reality Games Are Changing The Real World with Patrick Jagoda and Kristen Schilt University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:32:15 What is the most popular form of media today: Movies? Music? Books? Nope, it’s video games. And two scholars at the University of Chicago are re-thinking how to use them to address some of the world’s biggest issues. Prof. Patrick Jagoda and Assoc. Prof. Kristen Schilt are designing alternate reality games that allow players to become active participants. These games educate users about climate change, marginalization and public health, while investigating how crafting "ARG"s can reshape the real wor What is the most popular form of media today: Movies? Music? Books? Nope, it’s video games. And two scholars at the University of Chicago are re-thinking how to use them to address some of the world’s biggest issues. Prof. Patrick Jagoda and Assoc. Prof. Kristen Schilt are designing alternate reality games that allow players to become active participants. These games educate users about climate change, marginalization and public health, while investigating how crafting "ARG"s can reshape the real wor universityofchicago, ucpn, alternatereality, gamer, patrickjagaoda, gamers, media, alternaterealitygames, kristenschilt, games, videogames, bigbrains false full 47 ed4fff7c-852a-4128-88fd-07052d75ba3b The Science of Empathy, with Peggy Mason With so many contentious issues in our deeply polarized world, the real or virtual Thanksgiving dinner table may be a hard place to find a lot of empathy this year.

As we take a week off to reconnect with our families, we wanted to re-share this enlightening episode with Professor of Neurobiology, Peggy Mason, all about how empathy works and how we can make our empathy stronger.


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]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-empathy-with-peggy-mason-MNQrHVrl With so many contentious issues in our deeply polarized world, the real or virtual Thanksgiving dinner table may be a hard place to find a lot of empathy this year.

As we take a week off to reconnect with our families, we wanted to re-share this enlightening episode with Professor of Neurobiology, Peggy Mason, all about how empathy works and how we can make our empathy stronger.


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]]> The Science of Empathy, with Peggy Mason University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:20:34 With so many contentious issues in our deeply polarized world, the real or virtual Thanksgiving dinner table may be a hard place to find a lot of empathy this year. As we take a week off to reconnect with our families, we wanted to re-share this enlightening episode with Professor of Neurobiology, Peggy Mason, all about how empathy works and how we can make our empathy stronger. With so many contentious issues in our deeply polarized world, the real or virtual Thanksgiving dinner table may be a hard place to find a lot of empathy this year. As we take a week off to reconnect with our families, we wanted to re-share this enlightening episode with Professor of Neurobiology, Peggy Mason, all about how empathy works and how we can make our empathy stronger. universityofchicago, empathy, thanksgiving, ucpn, societyculture, peggymason, paulrand, bigbrains false full 46 a06eda56-f7a2-44f1-968c-6c8cda1bd7eb Big Brains Presents: The "Capitalisn't" Podcast This week, we’re featuring another University of Chicago Podcast Network show. It’s called Capitalisn’t.

Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court has many focusing on question about how the new court will judge cases on social issues like abortion, but we rarely hear enough about the economic cases the court deals with. It turns out, the Supreme Court actually has a huge influence on our economy, not just social issues.

On this episode of Capitalisn't, their team interrogates the relationship between the Supreme Court and the economy, and how the new court may rule on business issues. 

We hope you enjoy and we’ll see you next week for a new episode of Capitalisn’t!


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]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2020 17:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/big-brains-presents-the-capitalisnt-podcast-CxIE6xEx This week, we’re featuring another University of Chicago Podcast Network show. It’s called Capitalisn’t.

Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court has many focusing on question about how the new court will judge cases on social issues like abortion, but we rarely hear enough about the economic cases the court deals with. It turns out, the Supreme Court actually has a huge influence on our economy, not just social issues.

On this episode of Capitalisn't, their team interrogates the relationship between the Supreme Court and the economy, and how the new court may rule on business issues. 

We hope you enjoy and we’ll see you next week for a new episode of Capitalisn’t!


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]]> Big Brains Presents: The "Capitalisn't" Podcast University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:47:20 This week, we’re featuring another University of Chicago Podcast Network show. It’s called Capitalisn’t. On this episode of Capitalisn't, their team interrogates the relationship between the Supreme Court and the economy, and how the new court may rule on business issues.  We hope you enjoy and we’ll see you next week for a new episode of Capitalisn’t! This week, we’re featuring another University of Chicago Podcast Network show. It’s called Capitalisn’t. On this episode of Capitalisn't, their team interrogates the relationship between the Supreme Court and the economy, and how the new court may rule on business issues.  We hope you enjoy and we’ll see you next week for a new episode of Capitalisn’t! universityofchicago, economy, economics, supremecourt, capitalisnt, business, luigizingales, politics, amyconeybarrett false full 45 52561ddc-d2ee-4f3a-bf79-3814504adf87 What Remains Unanswered After The 2020 Election, with William Howell and Luigi Zingales It’s hard to think of a presidential election that has raised as many questions as 2020. What do these results tell us about the views and desires of the American public, what the polls got right and wrong, and how all of this will affect our economy? To find some answers, we turned to two leading UChicago scholars—and fellow University of Chicago Podcast Network hosts to discuss what comes next, following the historic election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Big Brains host Paul M. Rand welcomes Luigi Zingales, professor of economics and host of the Capitalisn’t podcast; and William Howell, chair of the Department of Political Science and host of the Not Another Politics Podcast, to untangle the record-setting 2020 campaign and debate the future of the country, post-President Trump.


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]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 17:53:36 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-remains-unanswered-after-the-2020-election-with-william-howell-and-luigi-zingales-flPAFSMw It’s hard to think of a presidential election that has raised as many questions as 2020. What do these results tell us about the views and desires of the American public, what the polls got right and wrong, and how all of this will affect our economy? To find some answers, we turned to two leading UChicago scholars—and fellow University of Chicago Podcast Network hosts to discuss what comes next, following the historic election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Big Brains host Paul M. Rand welcomes Luigi Zingales, professor of economics and host of the Capitalisn’t podcast; and William Howell, chair of the Department of Political Science and host of the Not Another Politics Podcast, to untangle the record-setting 2020 campaign and debate the future of the country, post-President Trump.


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]]> What Remains Unanswered After The 2020 Election, with William Howell and Luigi Zingales University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:34:20 It’s hard to think of a presidential election that's raised more questions than 2020. What do these results tell us about the views and desires of the American public, what the polls got right and wrong, and how all of this will affect our economy? We turned to two fellow University of Chicago Podcast Network hosts to discuss: Luigi Zingales, professor of economics and host of the Capitalisn’t; and William Howell, chair of the Department of Political Science and host of the Not Another Politic It’s hard to think of a presidential election that's raised more questions than 2020. What do these results tell us about the views and desires of the American public, what the polls got right and wrong, and how all of this will affect our economy? We turned to two fellow University of Chicago Podcast Network hosts to discuss: Luigi Zingales, professor of economics and host of the Capitalisn’t; and William Howell, chair of the Department of Political Science and host of the Not Another Politic donaldtrump, election, trump, capitalisnt, luigizingales, political, 2020election, joebiden, notanotherpoliticspodcast, 2020, williamhowell, politics false full 44 8f90cd3c-74f7-42b9-8422-56014881c44b When Governments Share Their Secrets—And When They Don't, with Austin Carson When should a government choose to reveal a secret—or conceal it? Your knee-jerk reaction may be to say they should never hide anything from the public. But political scientist Austin Carson of the University of Chicago says his research complicates that answer.

Carson has spent his career reading massive amounts of declassified material. What he’s found shows how governments can use secrecy to deescalate conflicts and maintain peace. But he says balancing this utility of secrecy with democracy is incredibly important.


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]]> Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:30:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/when-governments-share-their-secrets-and-when-they-dont-with-austin-carson-xeYY8egv When should a government choose to reveal a secret—or conceal it? Your knee-jerk reaction may be to say they should never hide anything from the public. But political scientist Austin Carson of the University of Chicago says his research complicates that answer.

Carson has spent his career reading massive amounts of declassified material. What he’s found shows how governments can use secrecy to deescalate conflicts and maintain peace. But he says balancing this utility of secrecy with democracy is incredibly important.


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]]> When Governments Share Their Secrets—And When They Don't, with Austin Carson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:33 When should a government choose to reveal a secret—or conceal it? Your knee-jerk reaction may be to say they should never hide anything from the public. But political scientist Austin Carson of the University of Chicago says his research complicates that answer. Carson's research into declassified documents shows how governments can use secrecy to deescalate conflicts and maintain peace. But he says balancing this utility of secrecy with democracy is incredibly important. When should a government choose to reveal a secret—or conceal it? Your knee-jerk reaction may be to say they should never hide anything from the public. But political scientist Austin Carson of the University of Chicago says his research complicates that answer. Carson's research into declassified documents shows how governments can use secrecy to deescalate conflicts and maintain peace. But he says balancing this utility of secrecy with democracy is incredibly important. universityofchicago, politicalscience, governmentsecrets, political, paulrand, austincarson, government, secrecy, bigbrainspodcast, declassified, politics, democracy, bigbrains false full 43 22148322-4570-4d7b-a276-532440c12327 How We Can Fix a Fractured Supreme Court, with Geoffrey Stone The Supreme Court today may be more politicized than any other time in U.S. history. With the expected confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump will have appointed three justices in less than four years, and the American public has come to see the bench as divided by “left” and “right.” But how can we bring the Court back in line with its Constitutional ideals?

Prof. Geoffrey Stone, a distinguished scholar at the University of Chicago Law School, has spent his career studying the Supreme Court and the Constitution. In this episode, he explains the history of how the Supreme Court became a political institution—and how we may turn it around.


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]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:30:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-we-can-fix-a-fractured-supreme-court-with-geoffrey-stone-IunFPWcF The Supreme Court today may be more politicized than any other time in U.S. history. With the expected confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump will have appointed three justices in less than four years, and the American public has come to see the bench as divided by “left” and “right.” But how can we bring the Court back in line with its Constitutional ideals?

Prof. Geoffrey Stone, a distinguished scholar at the University of Chicago Law School, has spent his career studying the Supreme Court and the Constitution. In this episode, he explains the history of how the Supreme Court became a political institution—and how we may turn it around.


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]]> How We Can Fix a Fractured Supreme Court, with Geoffrey Stone University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:43 The nomination process for Amy Coney Barrett has show that The Supreme Court may be more politicized than at any other time in U.S. history. But are there ways can we bring the Court back in line with its Constitutional ideals? Prof. Geoffrey Stone, a scholar at the University of Chicago Law School, has spent his career studying the Supreme Court and the Constitution. In this episode, he explains the history of how the Supreme Court became a political institution—and how we may turn it around. The nomination process for Amy Coney Barrett has show that The Supreme Court may be more politicized than at any other time in U.S. history. But are there ways can we bring the Court back in line with its Constitutional ideals? Prof. Geoffrey Stone, a scholar at the University of Chicago Law School, has spent his career studying the Supreme Court and the Constitution. In this episode, he explains the history of how the Supreme Court became a political institution—and how we may turn it around. universityofchicago, supremecourt, paulrand, geoffreystone, amyconeybarrett, bigbrains false full 42 0e842079-e51a-43b5-8b97-10bbd1f9515c Correcting History: Native Americans Tell Their Own Stories Since their inception, natural history museums have struggled with how to represent Native Americans and their culture. People from these communities are often not included in the conversation, and their artifacts can be mishandled. But the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, in partnership with the Neubauer Collegium at the University of Chicago, is trying to change that.

A historic exhibition, Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, is the first large-scale show to be curated by an Indigenous person. Along with an overhaul of its Native North American Hall, the Field Museum is trying to address the racially insensitive past of many natural history museums by including Native Americans in the process.


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]]> Thu, 1 Oct 2020 11:30:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/correcting-history-native-americans-tell-their-own-stories-VWKofjMe Since their inception, natural history museums have struggled with how to represent Native Americans and their culture. People from these communities are often not included in the conversation, and their artifacts can be mishandled. But the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, in partnership with the Neubauer Collegium at the University of Chicago, is trying to change that.

A historic exhibition, Apsáalooke Women and Warriors, is the first large-scale show to be curated by an Indigenous person. Along with an overhaul of its Native North American Hall, the Field Museum is trying to address the racially insensitive past of many natural history museums by including Native Americans in the process.


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]]> Correcting History: Native Americans Tell Their Own Stories University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:36:31 Natural history museums have always struggled with representing Native Americans. People from these communities are often not included in the process, and their artifacts can be mishandled. But the Field Museum in Chicago, in partnership with the Neubauer Collegium, is trying to change that. Along with the first large-scale show to be curated by an Indigenous person, the Field is overhauling its Native North American Hall, to address the insensitive past of many natural history museums. Natural history museums have always struggled with representing Native Americans. People from these communities are often not included in the process, and their artifacts can be mishandled. But the Field Museum in Chicago, in partnership with the Neubauer Collegium, is trying to change that. Along with the first large-scale show to be curated by an Indigenous person, the Field is overhauling its Native North American Hall, to address the insensitive past of many natural history museums. universityofchicago, naturalhistory, thefieldmuseumofnaturalhistory, nativeamerican, naturalhistorymuseums, indigenouspersons, nativeamericans, thefieldmuseum, fieldmuseum, indigenouspeople, bigbrains false full 41 e225c7b9-f360-4565-b974-5264ebf7963b The Future of Voting And The 2020 Election, with Anthony Fowler The 2020 presidential election this November is happening amid an unprecedented pandemic. As states scramble to scale up mail-in voting, President Trump claims it will lead to widespread fraud. But what does a leading expert on voting think?

Assoc. Prof. Anthony Fowler is a leading University of Chicago scholar on voting and voter behavior. On this episode, we discuss mail-in and mobile voting, why he thinks it should be illegal not to vote, and how the voting map may look deceiving on Election Night.


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]]> Thu, 17 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-future-of-voting-and-the-2020-election-with-anthony-fowler-dIyrhqN1 The 2020 presidential election this November is happening amid an unprecedented pandemic. As states scramble to scale up mail-in voting, President Trump claims it will lead to widespread fraud. But what does a leading expert on voting think?

Assoc. Prof. Anthony Fowler is a leading University of Chicago scholar on voting and voter behavior. On this episode, we discuss mail-in and mobile voting, why he thinks it should be illegal not to vote, and how the voting map may look deceiving on Election Night.


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]]> The Future of Voting And The 2020 Election, with Anthony Fowler University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:24:44 The 2020 presidential election this November is happening amid an unprecedented pandemic. As states scramble to scale up mail-in voting, President Trump claims it will lead to widespread fraud. But what does a leading expert on voting think? Assoc. Prof. Anthony Fowler is a leading University of Chicago scholar on voting and voter behavior. On this episode, we discuss mail-in and mobile voting, why he thinks it should be illegal not to vote, and how the voting map may look deceiving on Election Night. The 2020 presidential election this November is happening amid an unprecedented pandemic. As states scramble to scale up mail-in voting, President Trump claims it will lead to widespread fraud. But what does a leading expert on voting think? Assoc. Prof. Anthony Fowler is a leading University of Chicago scholar on voting and voter behavior. On this episode, we discuss mail-in and mobile voting, why he thinks it should be illegal not to vote, and how the voting map may look deceiving on Election Night. universityofchicago, votes, anthonyfowler, voters, trump, mailinvoting, political, 2020election, paulrand, voting101, presidenttrump, politics, presidentialelection, voting, bigbrains false full 40 4bddb096-b648-49df-bde0-a054044c8d38 Why The Quantum Internet Could Change Everything, with David Awschalom Imagine a new technology that could create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and radically expedite the development of drug treatments for everything from cancer to COVID-19. That technology could be quantum computing and the quantum internet.

David Awschalom is a professor in quantum science and engineering at the University of Chicago, and he’s one of the leading experts in the field. With new massive investments in quantum from the Department of Energy, he’s hoping to lead the development of this new technology as Chicago emerges as a leading global hub for quantum research.


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]]> Thu, 3 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-the-quantum-internet-could-change-everything-with-david-awschalom-Zk20ajWQ Imagine a new technology that could create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and radically expedite the development of drug treatments for everything from cancer to COVID-19. That technology could be quantum computing and the quantum internet.

David Awschalom is a professor in quantum science and engineering at the University of Chicago, and he’s one of the leading experts in the field. With new massive investments in quantum from the Department of Energy, he’s hoping to lead the development of this new technology as Chicago emerges as a leading global hub for quantum research.


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]]> Why The Quantum Internet Could Change Everything, with David Awschalom University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:07 Imagine a new technology that could create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and expedite drug treatments for everything from cancer to COVID-19. That technology could be quantum computing and the quantum internet. David Awschalom is a professor in quantum science and engineering at the University of Chicago. With new investments from the Department of Energy, he’s hoping to lead the development of this new technology in Chicago. Imagine a new technology that could create unbreakable encryption, supercharge the development of AI, and expedite drug treatments for everything from cancer to COVID-19. That technology could be quantum computing and the quantum internet. David Awschalom is a professor in quantum science and engineering at the University of Chicago. With new investments from the Department of Energy, he’s hoping to lead the development of this new technology in Chicago. universityofchicago, science, quantummechanics, sciencepodcast, quantuminternet, davidawschalom, quantumcomputing false full 39 55ce3c60-35c0-45b2-b8a3-8372c834a90a How Loneliness and Isolation Affect Your Health, with Prof. Linda Waite The quarantine to stem the tide of the coronavirus pandemic has left many people trapped inside, alone. Loneliness and isolation were already a major health crisis in our country before COVID-19, and things have only gotten worse.

During this time, we want to revisit a conversation we had with University of Chicago professor Linda Waite. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health.


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]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-loneliness-and-isolation-affect-your-health-with-prof-linda-waite-kQU9qp2H The quarantine to stem the tide of the coronavirus pandemic has left many people trapped inside, alone. Loneliness and isolation were already a major health crisis in our country before COVID-19, and things have only gotten worse.

During this time, we want to revisit a conversation we had with University of Chicago professor Linda Waite. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health.


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]]> How Loneliness and Isolation Affect Your Health, with Prof. Linda Waite University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:30 The quarantine to stem the tide of the coronavirus pandemic has left many people trapped inside, alone. Loneliness and isolation were already a major health crisis in our country before COVID-19, and things have only gotten worse. During this time, we want to revisit a conversation we had with University of Chicago professor Linda Waite. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health. The quarantine to stem the tide of the coronavirus pandemic has left many people trapped inside, alone. Loneliness and isolation were already a major health crisis in our country before COVID-19, and things have only gotten worse. During this time, we want to revisit a conversation we had with University of Chicago professor Linda Waite. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health. covid19, universityofchicago, healthpodcast, loneliness, socialwellbeing, isolation, lindawaite, coronavirus, health, bigbrainspodcast, socialhealth, wellbeing, bigbrains false full 38 fae8100c-95bc-469a-a8e6-9ef3f7895815 The Way You Talk—And What It Says About You, with Prof. Katherine Kinzler The way we talk is probably not something most of us spend a lot of time thinking about, but when it comes to communicating, what we’re saying may only be as important as how we say it.

That’s what Prof. Katherine Kinzler of the University of Chicago argues in her new book, How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—And What It Says About You—an innovative exploration of how speech creates and deepens our social biases, starting from the point of view of children. With our national discourse focused on discrimination based on race, she says a largely overlooked aspect of that conversation extends beyond skin color: discrimination based on speech.


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]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-way-you-talk-and-what-it-says-about-you-with-prof-katherine-kinzler-p8mY_VdL The way we talk is probably not something most of us spend a lot of time thinking about, but when it comes to communicating, what we’re saying may only be as important as how we say it.

That’s what Prof. Katherine Kinzler of the University of Chicago argues in her new book, How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—And What It Says About You—an innovative exploration of how speech creates and deepens our social biases, starting from the point of view of children. With our national discourse focused on discrimination based on race, she says a largely overlooked aspect of that conversation extends beyond skin color: discrimination based on speech.


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]]> The Way You Talk—And What It Says About You, with Prof. Katherine Kinzler University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:27 The way we talk is not something we spend a lot of time thinking about. But, when it comes to communicating, what we’re saying may only be as important as how we say it. That’s what Prof. Katherine Kinzler of the University of Chicago argues in her new book, "How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—And What It Says About You". It's an exploration of how speech creates and deepens our social biases. The way we talk is not something we spend a lot of time thinking about. But, when it comes to communicating, what we’re saying may only be as important as how we say it. That’s what Prof. Katherine Kinzler of the University of Chicago argues in her new book, "How You Say It: Why You Talk the Way You Do—And What It Says About You". It's an exploration of how speech creates and deepens our social biases. culture, universityofchicago, discrimination, katherinekinzler, race, paulrand, racialdiscrimination, podcast, bigbrains false full 37 295f90d1-9cf4-46e4-bc81-8e8db7311a65 From LSD to Ecstasy, How Psychedelics Are Altering Therapy, with Prof. Harriet de Wit People have been taking psychoactive drugs since the beginning of human history, but there hasn’t been a lot of good scientific study of these substances. One person who has been trying to turn a scientific lens toward them is University of Chicago Professor Harriett de Wit, and what she’s discovered is surprising.

The latest research shows that there may be more uses for drugs like MDMA and LSD than sending people on mind-altering trips. In fact, they could radically change how some people engage with therapy. De Wit also examines microdosing, why it is so popular, and whether it does what people suggest.


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]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/from-lsd-to-ecstasy-how-psychedelics-are-altering-therapy-with-prof-harriet-de-wit-7eZsutX3 People have been taking psychoactive drugs since the beginning of human history, but there hasn’t been a lot of good scientific study of these substances. One person who has been trying to turn a scientific lens toward them is University of Chicago Professor Harriett de Wit, and what she’s discovered is surprising.

The latest research shows that there may be more uses for drugs like MDMA and LSD than sending people on mind-altering trips. In fact, they could radically change how some people engage with therapy. De Wit also examines microdosing, why it is so popular, and whether it does what people suggest.


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]]> From LSD to Ecstasy, How Psychedelics Are Altering Therapy, with Prof. Harriet de Wit University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:19:08 People have been trying psychoactive drugs forever, but there hasn’t been a lot of good scientific study of these substances. One person who has been trying to turn a scientific lens toward them is University of Chicago Professor Harriett de Wit, and what she’s discovered is surprising. The latest research shows that there may be more uses for drugs like MDMA and LSD than sending people on mind-altering trips. In fact, they could radically change how some people engage with therapy. People have been trying psychoactive drugs forever, but there hasn’t been a lot of good scientific study of these substances. One person who has been trying to turn a scientific lens toward them is University of Chicago Professor Harriett de Wit, and what she’s discovered is surprising. The latest research shows that there may be more uses for drugs like MDMA and LSD than sending people on mind-altering trips. In fact, they could radically change how some people engage with therapy. mdma, universityofchicago, drugs, therapy, psychedelicdrugs, psychoactive, lsd, drugtherapy, harriettdewit false full 36 6dfcc8a5-9eaa-460d-a221-5e76f9f9e0c6 How Can We Achieve Real Police Reform? What are we going to do about police misconduct? Many are calling for a total defunding of the police, while others are looking for systems to enhance accountability through reform. Many have pointed to civilian oversight agencies, but University of Chicago legal scholar Sharon Fairley says that these agencies can often become corrupt.

Last year, Fairley completed the most comprehensive study of civilian oversight agencies ever conducted. Its insights are exhaustive for how to make these agencies effective at holding police accountable. In this episode, we go through the history of civilian oversight and explain some of the most important reforms that Fairley suggests.


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]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-can-we-achieve-real-police-reform-ZTHSA5wl What are we going to do about police misconduct? Many are calling for a total defunding of the police, while others are looking for systems to enhance accountability through reform. Many have pointed to civilian oversight agencies, but University of Chicago legal scholar Sharon Fairley says that these agencies can often become corrupt.

Last year, Fairley completed the most comprehensive study of civilian oversight agencies ever conducted. Its insights are exhaustive for how to make these agencies effective at holding police accountable. In this episode, we go through the history of civilian oversight and explain some of the most important reforms that Fairley suggests.


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]]> How Can We Achieve Real Police Reform? University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:20 The calls for a total defunding of the police are growing louder, while others are looking for systems to enhance accountability through reform. Many have pointed to civilian oversight agencies, but University of Chicago legal scholar Sharon Fairley says that these agencies can often become corrupt. Last year, Fairley completed the most comprehensive study of civilian oversight agencies ever conducted. Its insights are exhaustive for how to make these agencies effective at holding police accountable. The calls for a total defunding of the police are growing louder, while others are looking for systems to enhance accountability through reform. Many have pointed to civilian oversight agencies, but University of Chicago legal scholar Sharon Fairley says that these agencies can often become corrupt. Last year, Fairley completed the most comprehensive study of civilian oversight agencies ever conducted. Its insights are exhaustive for how to make these agencies effective at holding police accountable. universityofchicago, policemisconduct, police, academicpodcast, paulrand, policereform, blacklivesmatter, academic, policeaccountability, defundthepolice, sharonfairley, bigbrains false full 35 43759704-5ddb-4dcc-8c31-0e5720d23f4f Why We're Obsessed With Conspiracy Theories There have always been, and probably always will be, conspiracy theories, but we’ve certainty seen a dramatic increase this year. Misinformation around the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic have created page after internet page of conspiracy theories. And the protests following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police have also generated a whole host of conspiracies.

On this episode, we’re going to take a data driven look at conspiracies theories, who believes them and why. We’ll get scientific answers to some of the most mysteries questions surrounding conspiracy theories.

Just a note, we originally recorded this episode last year, but, as we take the week off to celebrate the holiday with our families, we think this episode deserves a re-listen during, especially at this moment in our society.


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]]> Thu, 2 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-were-obsessed-with-conspiracy-theories-SOj2AKGl There have always been, and probably always will be, conspiracy theories, but we’ve certainty seen a dramatic increase this year. Misinformation around the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic have created page after internet page of conspiracy theories. And the protests following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police have also generated a whole host of conspiracies.

On this episode, we’re going to take a data driven look at conspiracies theories, who believes them and why. We’ll get scientific answers to some of the most mysteries questions surrounding conspiracy theories.

Just a note, we originally recorded this episode last year, but, as we take the week off to celebrate the holiday with our families, we think this episode deserves a re-listen during, especially at this moment in our society.


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]]> Why We're Obsessed With Conspiracy Theories University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:17 Misinformation around the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and the protests following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police have generated a whole host of conspiracies this year. On this episode, we’re going to take a research driven look at conspiracies theories, who believes them and why. We’ll get scientific answers to some of the most mysteries questions surrounding conspiracy theories. Misinformation around the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and the protests following the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police have generated a whole host of conspiracies this year. On this episode, we’re going to take a research driven look at conspiracies theories, who believes them and why. We’ll get scientific answers to some of the most mysteries questions surrounding conspiracy theories. universityofchicago, fireworks, conspiracies, conspiracytheories, ericoliver, bigbrains false full 34 e293ed9f-a1ca-4d67-8c77-8895aad6e328 Black Lives Matter Protests: Hope for the Future? In the last few weeks, our country has been rocked by nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd, and many other black people, at the hands of police. To be true to the mission of our show, we’re using our platform to address the underlying and historical racial injustices that have driven the protests in the only way we know how: by talking to UChicago scholars.

On this episode, we brought together a panel of experts— Prof. Cathy Cohen, Asst. Prof. Reuben Jonathan Miller and Asst. Prof. John Rappaport—to tackle this conversation from different viewpoints. Our conversation examined the role of formerly incarcerated people in the protests, police reform and calls to “defund the police,” and how young people are making them hopeful about the future.


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]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/black-lives-matter-protests-hope-for-the-future-YTBm73Oj In the last few weeks, our country has been rocked by nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd, and many other black people, at the hands of police. To be true to the mission of our show, we’re using our platform to address the underlying and historical racial injustices that have driven the protests in the only way we know how: by talking to UChicago scholars.

On this episode, we brought together a panel of experts— Prof. Cathy Cohen, Asst. Prof. Reuben Jonathan Miller and Asst. Prof. John Rappaport—to tackle this conversation from different viewpoints. Our conversation examined the role of formerly incarcerated people in the protests, police reform and calls to “defund the police,” and how young people are making them hopeful about the future.


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]]> Black Lives Matter Protests: Hope for the Future? University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:40:39 Our country has been rocked by protests following the killing of George Floyd, and many other black people, at the hands of police. On this episode, we brought together a panel of experts— Prof. Cathy Cohen, Asst. Prof. Reuben Jonathan Miller and Asst. Prof. John Rappaport—to tackle this conversation from different viewpoints. We examine the role of formerly incarcerated people, police reform and calls to “defund the police,” and how young people are making them hopeful about the future. Our country has been rocked by protests following the killing of George Floyd, and many other black people, at the hands of police. On this episode, we brought together a panel of experts— Prof. Cathy Cohen, Asst. Prof. Reuben Jonathan Miller and Asst. Prof. John Rappaport—to tackle this conversation from different viewpoints. We examine the role of formerly incarcerated people, police reform and calls to “defund the police,” and how young people are making them hopeful about the future. universityofchicago, race, policing, police, academicpodcast, racepodcast, policereform, blacklivesmatter, academic, chicago, podcast false full 33 813a43b2-3dec-405f-aee9-cc54aa384437 What Historic Pandemics Could Teach Us About Coronavirus, with Ada Palmer What happens to the world after a pandemic? Lots of experts have been talking about what we may be able to expect after COVID-19 from the 1918 Spanish flu and The Black Death. But, as any historian will tell, history is often more complicated than people think.

Ada Palmer is an associate professor of Early Modern European History at the University of Chicago and an expert on the Renaissance that followed the Black Death. But she says the “Golden Age” may not have been as golden as we think. On this episode, she clearly explains what lessons for coronavirus we can really learn from historic pandemics.


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]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-historic-pandemics-could-teach-us-about-coronavirus-with-ada-palmer-glI4zHmX What happens to the world after a pandemic? Lots of experts have been talking about what we may be able to expect after COVID-19 from the 1918 Spanish flu and The Black Death. But, as any historian will tell, history is often more complicated than people think.

Ada Palmer is an associate professor of Early Modern European History at the University of Chicago and an expert on the Renaissance that followed the Black Death. But she says the “Golden Age” may not have been as golden as we think. On this episode, she clearly explains what lessons for coronavirus we can really learn from historic pandemics.


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]]> What Historic Pandemics Could Teach Us About Coronavirus, with Ada Palmer University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:29:09 What happens to the world after a pandemic? Lots of experts have been talking about what we may be able to expect after COVID-19 from the 1918 Spanish flu and The Black Death. But, as any historian will tell, history is often more complicated than people think. Ada Palmer is an associate professor of Early Modern European History at the University of Chicago and an expert on the Renaissance that followed the Black Death. But she says the “Golden Age” may not have been as golden as we think. What happens to the world after a pandemic? Lots of experts have been talking about what we may be able to expect after COVID-19 from the 1918 Spanish flu and The Black Death. But, as any historian will tell, history is often more complicated than people think. Ada Palmer is an associate professor of Early Modern European History at the University of Chicago and an expert on the Renaissance that followed the Black Death. But she says the “Golden Age” may not have been as golden as we think. covid19, universityofchicago, theblackdeath, spanishflu, earlymoderneuropean, coronavirus, pandemic, adapalmer false full 32 609ab11f-f148-4195-8b9f-b810a464fbb7 A Crisis Management Expert’s Advice on Handling Coronavirus Our society has always relied on leaders to effectively manage crises. But with the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging society, it’s more important than ever to understand what effective leadership should look like right now.

Daniel Diermeier is the former provost of the University of Chicago and the recently appointed chancellor of Vanderbilt University. But he’s also a world-renowned crisis management scholar. On this episode, he shares his expertise on how business and political leadership should be managing this crisis.


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]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/a-crisis-management-experts-advice-on-handling-coronavirus-TdTcx11a Our society has always relied on leaders to effectively manage crises. But with the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging society, it’s more important than ever to understand what effective leadership should look like right now.

Daniel Diermeier is the former provost of the University of Chicago and the recently appointed chancellor of Vanderbilt University. But he’s also a world-renowned crisis management scholar. On this episode, he shares his expertise on how business and political leadership should be managing this crisis.


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]]> A Crisis Management Expert’s Advice on Handling Coronavirus University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:13 Our society has always relied on leaders to effectively manage crises. But with the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging society, it’s more important than ever to understand what effective leadership should look like right now. Daniel Diermeier is the former provost of the University of Chicago and the recently appointed chancellor of Vanderbilt University. But he’s also a world-renowned crisis management scholar. He shares his expertise on how business and political leadership should be managing this crisis. Our society has always relied on leaders to effectively manage crises. But with the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging society, it’s more important than ever to understand what effective leadership should look like right now. Daniel Diermeier is the former provost of the University of Chicago and the recently appointed chancellor of Vanderbilt University. But he’s also a world-renowned crisis management scholar. He shares his expertise on how business and political leadership should be managing this crisis. covid19, universityofchicago, covid, crisismanagement, business, danieldiermeier, political, coronavirus, management, pandemic, vanderbiltuniversity, crises false full 31 79121c06-a446-415d-a928-581dc64607f6 How Students and Schools Can Recover From Coronavirus, with Elaine Allensworth The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our students. As we move into the summer, schools will need to understand the best way to address these issues.To understand what students have lost and how schools can help them recover, there’s no better person to talk to than Elaine Allensworth, the director of the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. On this episode, she explains what the best research tells us about education during this crisis.


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]]> Tue, 12 May 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-students-and-schools-can-recover-from-coronavirus-with-elaine-allensworth-7ixuCsLc The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our students. As we move into the summer, schools will need to understand the best way to address these issues.To understand what students have lost and how schools can help them recover, there’s no better person to talk to than Elaine Allensworth, the director of the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. On this episode, she explains what the best research tells us about education during this crisis.


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]]> How Students and Schools Can Recover From Coronavirus, with Elaine Allensworth University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:19:55 The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our students. As we move into the summer, schools will need to understand the best way to address these issues.To understand what students have lost and how schools can help them recover, there’s no better person to talk to than Elaine Allensworth, the director of the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. On this episode, she explains what the best research tells us about education during this crisis. The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on our students. As we move into the summer, schools will need to understand the best way to address these issues.To understand what students have lost and how schools can help them recover, there’s no better person to talk to than Elaine Allensworth, the director of the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research. On this episode, she explains what the best research tells us about education during this crisis. universityofchicago, coronavirus, students, educationpodcast, schoolpodcast, schools, education, podcast false full 30 50467b3e-ed9a-4192-8094-76bc7ebc9e44 Trump, Coronavirus and the Cost of Ineffective Government, With William Howell The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the most profound challenges in our world. One of the most prominent has been governmental dysfunction. As director for the Center For Effective Government at the , this is an issue close to Prof. William Howell’s work.

So far, experts have largely wanted to focus on the actions of President Trump during this pandemic, but Howell says governmental ineffectiveness goes beyond just the president. It’s rooted deep in our political incentives and institutions.


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]]> Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/trump-coronavirus-and-the-cost-of-ineffective-government-with-william-howell-mCVzgpPV The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the most profound challenges in our world. One of the most prominent has been governmental dysfunction. As director for the Center For Effective Government at the , this is an issue close to Prof. William Howell’s work.

So far, experts have largely wanted to focus on the actions of President Trump during this pandemic, but Howell says governmental ineffectiveness goes beyond just the president. It’s rooted deep in our political incentives and institutions.


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]]> Trump, Coronavirus and the Cost of Ineffective Government, With William Howell University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:00 The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the most profound challenges in our world. One of the most prominent has been governmental dysfunction. As director for the Center For Effective Government at the , this is an issue close to Prof. William Howell’s work. So far, experts have largely wanted to focus on the actions of President Trump during this pandemic, but Howell says governmental ineffectiveness goes beyond just the president. It’s rooted deep in our political incentives and institutions. The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the most profound challenges in our world. One of the most prominent has been governmental dysfunction. As director for the Center For Effective Government at the , this is an issue close to Prof. William Howell’s work. So far, experts have largely wanted to focus on the actions of President Trump during this pandemic, but Howell says governmental ineffectiveness goes beyond just the president. It’s rooted deep in our political incentives and institutions. covid19, universityofchicago, covid, trump, political, government, coronavirus, presidenttrump, politics false full 29 f902d0b7-aec7-40d7-b755-4bcb7a268a56 How Coronavirus Is Exposing Our Racial Disparities, with Monica Peek One of the most tragic aspects of the coronavirus outbreak has been the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on communities of color in cities around the country.

Assoc. Prof. Monica Peek of the University of Chicago Medicine has dedicated her practice and career to studying racial health disparities. Her research, and the work of many others, has shown that many diseases and chronic conditions disproportionately affect communities of color. Coronavirus is no exception.


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]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-coronavirus-is-exposing-our-racial-disparities-with-monica-peek-tiYNuDl8 One of the most tragic aspects of the coronavirus outbreak has been the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on communities of color in cities around the country.

Assoc. Prof. Monica Peek of the University of Chicago Medicine has dedicated her practice and career to studying racial health disparities. Her research, and the work of many others, has shown that many diseases and chronic conditions disproportionately affect communities of color. Coronavirus is no exception.


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]]> How Coronavirus Is Exposing Our Racial Disparities, with Monica Peek University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:17:09 One of the most tragic aspects of the coronavirus outbreak has been the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on communities of color in cities around the country. Assoc. Prof. Monica Peek of the University of Chicago Medicine has dedicated her practice and career to studying racial health disparities. Her research, and the work of many others, has shown that many diseases and chronic conditions disproportionately affect communities of color. Coronavirus is no exception. One of the most tragic aspects of the coronavirus outbreak has been the disproportionate effect COVID-19 has had on communities of color in cities around the country. Assoc. Prof. Monica Peek of the University of Chicago Medicine has dedicated her practice and career to studying racial health disparities. Her research, and the work of many others, has shown that many diseases and chronic conditions disproportionately affect communities of color. Coronavirus is no exception. covid19, medicine, healthpolicy, healthcare, coronavirus, health, pandemic false full 28 f8f5e718-4afa-41da-ad6a-8d44da6a4cf7 Coronavirus Shows Why We Need To Rethink Health Care, with Kate Baicker The coronavirus outbreak has devastated many sectors of our society, and brought many of the issues we were facing before the pandemic to the forefront. This is especially true of health care.

Prof. Katherine Baicker is a leading scholar in the economic analysis of health policy and dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. On this episode, she explains how the coronavirus is revealing how our public and private health systems need to change today and in the future to address this pandemic and the pandemics to come.


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]]> Fri, 3 Apr 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/coronavirus-shows-why-we-need-to-rethink-health-care-with-kate-baicker-nQVd_Pmn The coronavirus outbreak has devastated many sectors of our society, and brought many of the issues we were facing before the pandemic to the forefront. This is especially true of health care.

Prof. Katherine Baicker is a leading scholar in the economic analysis of health policy and dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. On this episode, she explains how the coronavirus is revealing how our public and private health systems need to change today and in the future to address this pandemic and the pandemics to come.


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]]> Coronavirus Shows Why We Need To Rethink Health Care, with Kate Baicker University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:15:10 The coronavirus outbreak has devastated many sectors of our society, and brought many of the issues we were facing before the pandemic to the forefront. This is especially true of health care. Prof. Katherine Baicker is a leading scholar in the economic analysis of health policy and dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. She explains how the coronavirus is revealing how our public and private health systems need to change today and in the future to address this pandemic and the pandemics to come. The coronavirus outbreak has devastated many sectors of our society, and brought many of the issues we were facing before the pandemic to the forefront. This is especially true of health care. Prof. Katherine Baicker is a leading scholar in the economic analysis of health policy and dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. She explains how the coronavirus is revealing how our public and private health systems need to change today and in the future to address this pandemic and the pandemics to come. covid19, economics, medicine, healthpolicy, healthcare, coronavirus, health, harrisschoolofpublicpolicy, pandemic, katebaicker, deanbaicker false full 27 8782c6aa-4286-41e5-be5f-f11a2c68b39b What Rats Can Teach Us About Empathy and Racism, with Peggy Mason Why do we feel empathy for some people, but not others? Where does this feeling of empathy come from? These questions have been the focus of one University of Chicago neurobiologist’s career. And to find answers, Prof. Peggy Mason started studying an unlikely creature: rats.

It turns out that rodents have a lot to teach us about empathy. And the implications of Mason’s work give us important insights into how to tackle some of society’s most difficult problems.


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]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-rats-can-teach-us-about-empathy-and-racism-with-peggy-mason-gLJeooH0 Why do we feel empathy for some people, but not others? Where does this feeling of empathy come from? These questions have been the focus of one University of Chicago neurobiologist’s career. And to find answers, Prof. Peggy Mason started studying an unlikely creature: rats.

It turns out that rodents have a lot to teach us about empathy. And the implications of Mason’s work give us important insights into how to tackle some of society’s most difficult problems.


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]]> What Rats Can Teach Us About Empathy and Racism, with Peggy Mason University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:20:14 Why do we feel empathy for some people, but not others? Where does this feeling of empathy come from? These questions have been the focus of one University of Chicago neurobiologist’s career. And to find answers, Prof. Peggy Mason started studying an unlikely creature: rats. It turns out that rodents have a lot to teach us about empathy. And the implications of Mason’s work give us important insights into how to tackle some of society’s most difficult problems. Why do we feel empathy for some people, but not others? Where does this feeling of empathy come from? These questions have been the focus of one University of Chicago neurobiologist’s career. And to find answers, Prof. Peggy Mason started studying an unlikely creature: rats. It turns out that rodents have a lot to teach us about empathy. And the implications of Mason’s work give us important insights into how to tackle some of society’s most difficult problems. mason, of, biological, society, racism, science, neurobiology, race, university, rats, peggy, biology, chicago, podcast false full 26 e20bd53f-9475-4db2-b7d1-fdf3c43c9da5 Why the Coronavirus Could Send China’s Economy Back to the 1980s With Chang-Tai Hsieh The outbreak of the coronavirus in China is a global tragedy. While much of the attention has been on the disease itself, many global experts have been focusing on the economic side-effects. Some economists are even hinting that the effects on China’s economy could be just as disastrous in the long-term as the disease itself.

You’ve probably seen plenty of stories about how this outbreak could derail China’s economy, but why exactly is that the case and what would that look like on the ground? There’s no better person to put these questions to than Chang-Tai Hsieh, a Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth, a faculty director of the Becker Friedman Institute in China, a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis, as well as the World Bank's Development Economics Group and the Economic Planning Agency in Japan, and the recipient of the Sun Ye-Fang award for research on the Chinese economy. 


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]]> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-the-coronavirus-could-send-chinas-economy-back-to-the-1980s-with-chang-tai-hsieh-4BTP0MtB The outbreak of the coronavirus in China is a global tragedy. While much of the attention has been on the disease itself, many global experts have been focusing on the economic side-effects. Some economists are even hinting that the effects on China’s economy could be just as disastrous in the long-term as the disease itself.

You’ve probably seen plenty of stories about how this outbreak could derail China’s economy, but why exactly is that the case and what would that look like on the ground? There’s no better person to put these questions to than Chang-Tai Hsieh, a Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth, a faculty director of the Becker Friedman Institute in China, a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis, as well as the World Bank's Development Economics Group and the Economic Planning Agency in Japan, and the recipient of the Sun Ye-Fang award for research on the Chinese economy. 


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]]> Why the Coronavirus Could Send China’s Economy Back to the 1980s With Chang-Tai Hsieh University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:18:16 The coronavirus outbreak is a tragedy. Much of the attention has been on the disease itself, but many experts have started focusing on the economic effects. Some are even hinting that they could be just as disastrous in the long-term. Why exactly could this disease derail China's economy, and what would that look like if it did? There’s no better person to ask than Chang-Tai Hsieh, a Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth, and a faculty director of the Becker Friedman Institute in China. The coronavirus outbreak is a tragedy. Much of the attention has been on the disease itself, but many experts have started focusing on the economic effects. Some are even hinting that they could be just as disastrous in the long-term. Why exactly could this disease derail China's economy, and what would that look like if it did? There’s no better person to ask than Chang-Tai Hsieh, a Professor of Economics at Chicago Booth, and a faculty director of the Becker Friedman Institute in China. rand, economy, economics, of, chinas, big, the, brains, university, coronavirus, outbreak, china, paul, chicago, podcast false full 25 8981bd7d-415f-4be9-a717-f6ab0bd05f0d Why The Doomsday Clock Is Closer To Apocalypse Than Ever With Rachel Bronson Since its inception following World War II, the Doomsday Clock has measured our time until apocalypse in minutes. This year, for the first time, the clock set our time to midnight in just seconds. Rachel Bronson is the CEO and president of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the clock. Even though the Clock is a metaphor, she says understanding the meaning behind it is a matter of life and death. 

This year, the Bulletin cited two major factors in their decision: the threat of nuclear destruction and the ever worsening problem of climate change. But are we really closer to nuclear destruction than during the Cold War? And is there any hope that we could turn the hands of doom back on climate change?

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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-the-doomsday-clock-is-closer-to-apocalypse-than-ever-with-rachel-bronson-WSwQrIdl Since its inception following World War II, the Doomsday Clock has measured our time until apocalypse in minutes. This year, for the first time, the clock set our time to midnight in just seconds. Rachel Bronson is the CEO and president of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization that sets the clock. Even though the Clock is a metaphor, she says understanding the meaning behind it is a matter of life and death. 

This year, the Bulletin cited two major factors in their decision: the threat of nuclear destruction and the ever worsening problem of climate change. But are we really closer to nuclear destruction than during the Cold War? And is there any hope that we could turn the hands of doom back on climate change?

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]]> Why The Doomsday Clock Is Closer To Apocalypse Than Ever With Rachel Bronson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:00 Since its inception, the Doomsday Clock has measured our time until apocalypse in minutes. This year, for the first time, the clock set our time to midnight in just seconds.  The Bulletin cited two major factors in their decision: the threat of nuclear destruction and the ever worsening problem of climate change. But are we really closer to nuclear destruction than during the Cold War? And is there any hope that we could turn the hands of doom back on climate change? Since its inception, the Doomsday Clock has measured our time until apocalypse in minutes. This year, for the first time, the clock set our time to midnight in just seconds.  The Bulletin cited two major factors in their decision: the threat of nuclear destruction and the ever worsening problem of climate change. But are we really closer to nuclear destruction than during the Cold War? And is there any hope that we could turn the hands of doom back on climate change? rachel, of, change, the, doomsday, power, clock, war, emergency, atomic, climate, bronson, bulletin, nuclear, scientists false full 24 5f8d5182-70cf-48a6-bfb3-e04964b155e7 Vladimir Putin’s Number One Enemy With Bill Browder University of Chicago alumnus Bill Browder’s story sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller—except it’s all true. He just wanted to be a businessman, but his experience as a foreign investor in Russia would push him to become an international activist.

Today, Browder, AB’85, travels the globe trying to convince countries to adopt a law called the Magnitsky Act, which he says is the future of how we fight human rights abuse. The law is revolutionary in the way it targets these individuals where it hurts: their money.

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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/vladimir-putins-number-one-enemy-with-bill-browder-9TITd4BF University of Chicago alumnus Bill Browder’s story sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller—except it’s all true. He just wanted to be a businessman, but his experience as a foreign investor in Russia would push him to become an international activist.

Today, Browder, AB’85, travels the globe trying to convince countries to adopt a law called the Magnitsky Act, which he says is the future of how we fight human rights abuse. The law is revolutionary in the way it targets these individuals where it hurts: their money.

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]]> Vladimir Putin’s Number One Enemy With Bill Browder University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:25:43 University of Chicago alumnus Bill Browder’s story sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller—except it’s all true. He just wanted to be a businessman, but his experience as a foreign investor in Russia would push him to become an international activist. Today, Browder, travels the globe trying to convince countries to adopt a law called the Magnitsky Act, which he says is the future of how we fight human rights abuse. University of Chicago alumnus Bill Browder’s story sounds like the plot of a Hollywood thriller—except it’s all true. He just wanted to be a businessman, but his experience as a foreign investor in Russia would push him to become an international activist. Today, Browder, travels the globe trying to convince countries to adopt a law called the Magnitsky Act, which he says is the future of how we fight human rights abuse. russian, browder, economics, of, global, magnitsky, political, university, russia, red, putin, politics, notice, chicago, bill, vladimir, act false full 23 27876911-81ff-4c75-b555-681213a7ff2f How Google and Facebook Are Ruining Capitalism, with Luigi Zingales University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales often says that only an immigrant like himself can really appreciate American capitalism. In his native Italy, Zingales says what you know and what you do are far less important that who you know and what you do for them. 

But in the last decade, Zingales says the United States has started to look more and more like the country he left. Now, he’s trying to save American capitalism from itself—and big businesses including Amazon, Facebook and Google.

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]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-google-and-facebook-are-ruining-capitalism-with-luigi-zingales-dQiXXcfC University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales often says that only an immigrant like himself can really appreciate American capitalism. In his native Italy, Zingales says what you know and what you do are far less important that who you know and what you do for them. 

But in the last decade, Zingales says the United States has started to look more and more like the country he left. Now, he’s trying to save American capitalism from itself—and big businesses including Amazon, Facebook and Google.

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]]> How Google and Facebook Are Ruining Capitalism, with Luigi Zingales University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:05 University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales often says that only an immigrant like himself can really appreciate American capitalism. In his native Italy, Zingales says what you know and what you do are far less important that who you know and what you do for them.  But in the last decade, Zingales says the United States has started to look more and more like the country he left. Now, he’s trying to save American capitalism from itself—and big businesses including Amazon, Facebook and Google. University of Chicago economist Luigi Zingales often says that only an immigrant like himself can really appreciate American capitalism. In his native Italy, Zingales says what you know and what you do are far less important that who you know and what you do for them.  But in the last decade, Zingales says the United States has started to look more and more like the country he left. Now, he’s trying to save American capitalism from itself—and big businesses including Amazon, Facebook and Google. economy, luigi, economics, of, american, capitalist, big, brains, capitalism, zingales, amazon, university, facebook, italy, google, immigrant, chicago, podcast false full 22 6e02968c-a639-454a-b4ca-916d5270a1bc How Quantum Technology Could Change Our Future With David Awschalom In October of 2019, Google announced their supercomputer had reached quantum supremacy. With that announcement, and as we take a short break for the holidays, we thought we should replay a prior Big Brains episode for you with David Awschalom, one of the world's leading quantum scientists.

Awschalom is turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality—which could offer revolutionary breakthroughs in communications, digital encryption, sensor technology and even medicine.

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]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-quantum-technology-could-change-our-future-with-david-awschalom-PfG2f81o In October of 2019, Google announced their supercomputer had reached quantum supremacy. With that announcement, and as we take a short break for the holidays, we thought we should replay a prior Big Brains episode for you with David Awschalom, one of the world's leading quantum scientists.

Awschalom is turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality—which could offer revolutionary breakthroughs in communications, digital encryption, sensor technology and even medicine.

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]]> How Quantum Technology Could Change Our Future With David Awschalom University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:19:44 In October of 2019, Google announced their supercomputer had reached quantum supremacy. With that announcement, and as we take a short break for the holidays, we thought we should replay a prior Big Brains episode for you with David Awschalom, one of the world's leading quantum scientists. Awschalom is turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality—which could offer revolutionary breakthroughs in communications, digital encryption, sensor technology and even medicine. In October of 2019, Google announced their supercomputer had reached quantum supremacy. With that announcement, and as we take a short break for the holidays, we thought we should replay a prior Big Brains episode for you with David Awschalom, one of the world's leading quantum scientists. Awschalom is turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality—which could offer revolutionary breakthroughs in communications, digital encryption, sensor technology and even medicine. of, quantum, technological, big, brains, awschalom, university, breakthroughs, encryption, technology, digital, supremacy, google, chicago, david false full 21 c3c40647-38e6-494a-9c45-3d68d2ae47c7 The Myths Of Millennial Voters With Cathy Cohen Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. As we head into 2020, we'd like to replay this episode with Prof. Cathy Cohen who says some of our assumptions about what issues matter to young people are all wrong.

Cohen’s innovative survey of millennials, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. The data she’s collected gives us a unique window into what millennials are thinking and what they might do in the 2020 election.

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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-myths-of-millennial-voters-with-cathy-cohen-ncDdb8a2 Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. As we head into 2020, we'd like to replay this episode with Prof. Cathy Cohen who says some of our assumptions about what issues matter to young people are all wrong.

Cohen’s innovative survey of millennials, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. The data she’s collected gives us a unique window into what millennials are thinking and what they might do in the 2020 election.

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]]> The Myths Of Millennial Voters With Cathy Cohen University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:20:46 Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. As we head into 2020, we'd like to replay this episode with Prof. Cathy Cohen who says some of our assumptions about young people are all wrong. Cohen’s innovative survey, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. The data she’s collected gives us a unique window into what millennials might do in the 2020 electio Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. As we head into 2020, we'd like to replay this episode with Prof. Cathy Cohen who says some of our assumptions about young people are all wrong. Cohen’s innovative survey, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. The data she’s collected gives us a unique window into what millennials might do in the 2020 electio of, election, cohen, voters, trump, young, political, university, millennials, 2020, cathy, politics, chicago false full 20 aff83526-445d-49e7-84ca-e61915e9cc2f Why Some Nations Prosper and Others Fail, with James Robinson It’s a simple question to ask, but seems impossible to answer: What causes one nation to succeed and another to fail? What exactly are the origins of global inequality?

There are few people who have spent more time trying to answer this question than Prof. James Robinson. Robinson’ first book, Why Nations Fail, was an international best-seller. It laid out in clear and stark terms what the origins of prosperity and poverty really are. Now, he’s written a sequel, The Narrow Corridor, which further explains what ingredients you need to create a prosperous nation.

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-some-nations-prosper-and-others-fail-with-james-robinson-Da7u0L5V It’s a simple question to ask, but seems impossible to answer: What causes one nation to succeed and another to fail? What exactly are the origins of global inequality?

There are few people who have spent more time trying to answer this question than Prof. James Robinson. Robinson’ first book, Why Nations Fail, was an international best-seller. It laid out in clear and stark terms what the origins of prosperity and poverty really are. Now, he’s written a sequel, The Narrow Corridor, which further explains what ingredients you need to create a prosperous nation.

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]]> Why Some Nations Prosper and Others Fail, with James Robinson University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:53 It’s a simple question to ask, but seems impossible to answer: What causes one nation to succeed and another to fail? There are few people who have spent more time trying to answer this question than Prof. James Robinson. Robinson’ first book, Why Nations Fail, laid out in clear and stark terms what the origins of prosperity and poverty really are. Now, he’s written a sequel, The Narrow Corridor, which further explains what ingredients you need to create a prosperous nation. It’s a simple question to ask, but seems impossible to answer: What causes one nation to succeed and another to fail? There are few people who have spent more time trying to answer this question than Prof. James Robinson. Robinson’ first book, Why Nations Fail, laid out in clear and stark terms what the origins of prosperity and poverty really are. Now, he’s written a sequel, The Narrow Corridor, which further explains what ingredients you need to create a prosperous nation. economy, economics, society, poverty, politics, inequality false full 20 50c75929-b7ab-463f-ae7a-9522929a4d2b The Hunt for Alien Life and Exoplanets, with David Charbonneau Since the beginning of human history, we’ve looked up at the stars and wondered: Are we alone? No other generation has been able to find an answer, but David Charbonneau thinks we may be the first. He’s an astronomer at Harvard University and a recipient of an honorary degree from the University of Chicago this year.

Charbonneau has made it his life’s goal to search the stars for habitable planets and alien life. On this episode, he tells his fascinating story about the history of exoplanetary research, his journey as a planet hunter and the stunning discoveries he’s made along the way.

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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hunt-for-alien-life-and-exoplanets-with-david-charbonneau-1HfuBaC6 Since the beginning of human history, we’ve looked up at the stars and wondered: Are we alone? No other generation has been able to find an answer, but David Charbonneau thinks we may be the first. He’s an astronomer at Harvard University and a recipient of an honorary degree from the University of Chicago this year.

Charbonneau has made it his life’s goal to search the stars for habitable planets and alien life. On this episode, he tells his fascinating story about the history of exoplanetary research, his journey as a planet hunter and the stunning discoveries he’s made along the way.

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]]> The Hunt for Alien Life and Exoplanets, with David Charbonneau University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:21:28 Since the beginning of human history, we’ve looked up at the stars and wondered: Are we alone? No other generation has been able to find an answer, but David Charbonneau thinks we may be the first. He’s an astronomer at Harvard University and a recipient of an honorary degree from the University of Chicago this year. Charbonneau has made it his life’s goal to search the stars for habitable planets and alien life. Since the beginning of human history, we’ve looked up at the stars and wondered: Are we alone? No other generation has been able to find an answer, but David Charbonneau thinks we may be the first. He’s an astronomer at Harvard University and a recipient of an honorary degree from the University of Chicago this year. Charbonneau has made it his life’s goal to search the stars for habitable planets and alien life. dave, astronomy, of, big, brains, science, harvard, charbonneau, university, scifi, aliens, space, exoplanets, fiction, chicago, planets, david false full 19 3ef8c80310524230a4dd8dedd5a00192 Why Chasing The Good Life Is Holding Us Back With Lauren Berlant For most Americans, the driving force in their personal and public life is a desire to attain the “good life”. But what if our attachment to that desire is the very thing holding us back? Lauren Berlant is a theorist and English professor at the University of Chicago and the author of “Cruel Optimism” a book about when you're attached to forms of life that fundamentally get in the way of the attachment you brought to them.

Berlant has been writing about finding attachment and belonging in America her entire career. But she says the Presidency of Donald Trump has completely shattered our understanding of what it means to have a public and a shared connection as citizens. But she wants to try and reshape things.

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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-chasing-the-good-life-is-holding-us-back-with-lauren-berlant-A_nacn_C For most Americans, the driving force in their personal and public life is a desire to attain the “good life”. But what if our attachment to that desire is the very thing holding us back? Lauren Berlant is a theorist and English professor at the University of Chicago and the author of “Cruel Optimism” a book about when you're attached to forms of life that fundamentally get in the way of the attachment you brought to them.

Berlant has been writing about finding attachment and belonging in America her entire career. But she says the Presidency of Donald Trump has completely shattered our understanding of what it means to have a public and a shared connection as citizens. But she wants to try and reshape things.

Talk to Big Brains on Twitter: @BigBrainsUC

Find more Big Brains transcript and show notes here: https://news.uchicago.edu/podcasts/big-brains

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]]> Why Chasing The Good Life Is Holding Us Back With Lauren Berlant University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:24:54 For most Americans, the driving force in their personal and public life is a desire to attain the “good life”. But what if our attachment to that desire is the very thing holding us back? Lauren Berlant is a theorist and English professor at the University of Chicago. Berlant has been writing about finding belonging in America her entire career. But she says the Presidency of Donald Trump has completely shattered our understanding of what it means to have a public and a shared connection as citizens. For most Americans, the driving force in their personal and public life is a desire to attain the “good life”. But what if our attachment to that desire is the very thing holding us back? Lauren Berlant is a theorist and English professor at the University of Chicago. Berlant has been writing about finding belonging in America her entire career. But she says the Presidency of Donald Trump has completely shattered our understanding of what it means to have a public and a shared connection as citizens. economics, american, goodlife, uchicago, obama, trump, history, anxiety, brains, life, berlant, optimism, politics, chicago, cruelty, america, bigbrains false full 18 c9abeeabd0214bae965e57797249a59b Saving Our Cities By Studying A Million Neighborhoods With Luis Bettencourt In the last decade, there has been a mass migration of people into urban areas across the globe. This rapid urbanization has been increasingly unsustainable for our cities and it’s projected to get worse in the next decade. 

University of Chicago scholar Luis Bettencourt is tackling this global crisis by researching the underlying processes that dictate our cities. If you can understand the numbers, you can create models for the sustainable cities our planet needs. He’s starting by mapping a million neighborhoods.

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]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/saving-our-cities-by-studying-a-million-neighborhoods-with-luis-bettencourt-WMj1W74y In the last decade, there has been a mass migration of people into urban areas across the globe. This rapid urbanization has been increasingly unsustainable for our cities and it’s projected to get worse in the next decade. 

University of Chicago scholar Luis Bettencourt is tackling this global crisis by researching the underlying processes that dictate our cities. If you can understand the numbers, you can create models for the sustainable cities our planet needs. He’s starting by mapping a million neighborhoods.

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]]> Saving Our Cities By Studying A Million Neighborhoods With Luis Bettencourt University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:31 In the last decade, there has been a mass migration of people into urban areas. This rapid urbanization has been increasingly unsustainable for our cities and it’s projected to get worse in the next decade. University of Chicago scholar Luis Bettencourt is tackling this global crisis by researching the underlying processes that dictate our cities. If you can understand the numbers, you can create models for the sustainable cities our planet needs. He’s starting by mapping a million neighborhoods. In the last decade, there has been a mass migration of people into urban areas. This rapid urbanization has been increasingly unsustainable for our cities and it’s projected to get worse in the next decade. University of Chicago scholar Luis Bettencourt is tackling this global crisis by researching the underlying processes that dictate our cities. If you can understand the numbers, you can create models for the sustainable cities our planet needs. He’s starting by mapping a million neighborhoods. luis, urbanization, of, urban, sustainable, big, sustainability, cities, brains, university, planet, neighborhoods, bettencourt, chicago false full 17 663516a72ea4426980d35427a7124e21 Why Talking to Strangers Will Make You Happier With Nicholas Epley If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Most people say they’d want to read minds. But Prof. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business says you already have that power: You just need to use it.

Epley’s research has focused on the ways our minds understand, or fail to understand each other. Now, he’s expanded that research to look into why talking to strangers may be the key to better well-being, even if it’s difficult.

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]]> Mon, 7 Oct 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-talking-to-strangers-will-make-you-happier-with-nicholas-epley-9lwJ_Vxk If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Most people say they’d want to read minds. But Prof. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business says you already have that power: You just need to use it.

Epley’s research has focused on the ways our minds understand, or fail to understand each other. Now, he’s expanded that research to look into why talking to strangers may be the key to better well-being, even if it’s difficult.

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]]> Why Talking to Strangers Will Make You Happier With Nicholas Epley University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:24:55 If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Most people say they’d want to read minds. But Prof. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business says you already have that power: You just need to use it. Epley’s research has focused on the ways our minds understand, or fail to understand each other. Now, he’s expanded that research to look into why talking to strangers may be the key to better well-being, even if it’s difficult. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Most people say they’d want to read minds. But Prof. Nicholas Epley of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business says you already have that power: You just need to use it. Epley’s research has focused on the ways our minds understand, or fail to understand each other. Now, he’s expanded that research to look into why talking to strangers may be the key to better well-being, even if it’s difficult. of, happiness, big, brains, university, happy, happier, nicholas, research, epley, chicago, wellbeing, psychology, psychologist false full 16 ae3defade7604008b9132043839bc4cb Leading Presidential Scholar Analyzes Trump Impeachment It’s been a historic week, with news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has officially opened an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

There’s no better expert to examine the recent events in Washington than Prof. William Howell, one of the leading scholars on the power of the American presidency. In this episode, he discusses the historical context of impeachment, the Republicans’ response, the inquiry’s effect on the Trump presidency and its potential impact on the 2020 election.

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]]> Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:00:03 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/leading-presidential-scholar-analyzes-trump-impeachment-e4AmO8cv It’s been a historic week, with news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has officially opened an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

There’s no better expert to examine the recent events in Washington than Prof. William Howell, one of the leading scholars on the power of the American presidency. In this episode, he discusses the historical context of impeachment, the Republicans’ response, the inquiry’s effect on the Trump presidency and its potential impact on the 2020 election.

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]]> Leading Presidential Scholar Analyzes Trump Impeachment University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:19:14 It’s been a historic week, with news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has officially opened an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. There’s no better expert to examine the recent events in Washington than Prof. William Howell, one of the leading scholars on the power of the American presidency. In this episode, he discusses the historical context of impeachment, the Republicans’ response, the inquiry’s effect on the Trump presidency and its potential impact on the 2020 election. It’s been a historic week, with news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has officially opened an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. There’s no better expert to examine the recent events in Washington than Prof. William Howell, one of the leading scholars on the power of the American presidency. In this episode, he discusses the historical context of impeachment, the Republicans’ response, the inquiry’s effect on the Trump presidency and its potential impact on the 2020 election. trump, political, impeachment, politics false full 15 ee79e9ec320d44fb9648fefbadc24a97 The Politics of Archaeology In Iraq With Christopher Woods The looting of the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad became one of the defining moments of the second Iraq War. Christopher Woods, the director of the Oriental Institute, one of the world’s foremost research centers on the ancient Near East, says that in moments like these when archaeology and politics intersect, archaeology becomes a kind of statecraft.

Since the Gulf Wars, archaeologists have been unable to work in Iraq. But, under Woods leadership, the Oriental Institute is returning to excavations in the region. If the looting of the Baghdad museum is on one end of the archaeology as statecraft spectrum, this historic return to Iraq is on the other.

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]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-politics-of-archaeology-in-iraq-with-christopher-woods-zRHkYJd_ The looting of the National Museum of Iraq in Baghdad became one of the defining moments of the second Iraq War. Christopher Woods, the director of the Oriental Institute, one of the world’s foremost research centers on the ancient Near East, says that in moments like these when archaeology and politics intersect, archaeology becomes a kind of statecraft.

Since the Gulf Wars, archaeologists have been unable to work in Iraq. But, under Woods leadership, the Oriental Institute is returning to excavations in the region. If the looting of the Baghdad museum is on one end of the archaeology as statecraft spectrum, this historic return to Iraq is on the other.

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]]> The Politics of Archaeology In Iraq With Christopher Woods University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:24:43 The looting of the National Museum of Iraq became one of the defining moments of the second Iraq War. Christopher Woods, the director of the Oriental Institute says that when archaeology and politics intersect, archaeology becomes a kind of statecraft. Since the Gulf Wars, archaeologists have been unable to work in Iraq. But Woods is returning the OI too excavations. If the looting of the Baghdad museum is on one end of the archaeology as statecraft spectrum, this historic return to Iraq is on the other. The looting of the National Museum of Iraq became one of the defining moments of the second Iraq War. Christopher Woods, the director of the Oriental Institute says that when archaeology and politics intersect, archaeology becomes a kind of statecraft. Since the Gulf Wars, archaeologists have been unable to work in Iraq. But Woods is returning the OI too excavations. If the looting of the Baghdad museum is on one end of the archaeology as statecraft spectrum, this historic return to Iraq is on the other. iran, the, political, diplomacy, iraq, international, politics, middle, archaeology, east false full 14 19f4a2dab7454c9e8eeb37f3b17ee9dd Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Polarization, Discrimination and Her Favorite Dissent One of the incredible perks of making a podcast at a place like the University of Chicago is the opportunity to feature some of the incredible guests who speak on our campus. 

This week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was here for a conversation hosted by Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Justice Ginsburg discussing her history and role on the Supreme Court.

 

 


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]]> Mon, 9 Sep 2019 23:41:36 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/supreme-court-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-on-polarization-discrimination-and-her-favorite-dissent-ZAVXYz1O One of the incredible perks of making a podcast at a place like the University of Chicago is the opportunity to feature some of the incredible guests who speak on our campus. 

This week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was here for a conversation hosted by Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Justice Ginsburg discussing her history and role on the Supreme Court.

 

 


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]]> Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg On Polarization, Discrimination and Her Favorite Dissent University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:57:31 One of the incredible perks of making a podcast at a place like the University of Chicago is the opportunity to feature some of the incredible guests who speak on our campus.  This week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was here for a conversation hosted by Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Justice Ginsburg discussing her history and role on the Supreme Court. One of the incredible perks of making a podcast at a place like the University of Chicago is the opportunity to feature some of the incredible guests who speak on our campus.  This week, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was here for a conversation hosted by Katherine Baicker, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, please enjoy Justice Ginsburg discussing her history and role on the Supreme Court. university, ginsburg, bader, ruth, court, chicago, supreme false full 13 2e0709a474ff409c8a3fd3208d6f0ef4 Why Your Social Life is a Matter of Life and Death with Linda Waite Is it possible that having lunch with your friends is just as important in keeping you alive as exercising? That’s what University of Chicago professor Linda Waite is arguing. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health.

The data from Waite’s studies have changed our understanding of what it means to be healthy. Now, she’s insisting that our health care and medical industries need to incorporate social well-being into their practice when treating patients.


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]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/why-your-social-life-is-a-matter-of-life-and-death-with-linda-waite-vwIE4_Ji Is it possible that having lunch with your friends is just as important in keeping you alive as exercising? That’s what University of Chicago professor Linda Waite is arguing. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health.

The data from Waite’s studies have changed our understanding of what it means to be healthy. Now, she’s insisting that our health care and medical industries need to incorporate social well-being into their practice when treating patients.


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]]> Why Your Social Life is a Matter of Life and Death with Linda Waite University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:53 Is it possible that having lunch with your friends is just as important in keeping you alive as exercising? That’s what University of Chicago professor Linda Waite is arguing. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health. Now, she’s insisting that our health care and medical industries need to incorporate social well-being into their practice when treating patients. Is it possible that having lunch with your friends is just as important in keeping you alive as exercising? That’s what University of Chicago professor Linda Waite is arguing. Her first of its kind research into social well-being has provided key insights into how our social lives affect our physical health. Now, she’s insisting that our health care and medical industries need to incorporate social well-being into their practice when treating patients. of, loneliness, care, uchicago, wellness, life, university, elderly, social, health, chicago false full 12 9d1f6a9d428940618477919e1f026f66 Revolutionizing Economics By Studying People In The Real World With John List If you’ve played Candy Crush, flown on United Airlines, or taken an Uber or Lyft, you’ve been in one of Prof. John List’s experiments without even knowing it. List has revolutionized economics research through his pioneering use of field experiments. A field experiment is conducted in the real world instead of in a lab, testing theories on people in their day-to-day lives.

List’s experiments have changed the world by equipping policymakers with real-world data to address issues like climate change, the gender pay gap, and why inner-city schools fail. But now, he’s warning of a crisis that’s threatening the impact of scientific research: Many studies that claim to tell us something about the world fall apart when you test them on a larger scale. It’s something he calls ‘the scale-up problem.’


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]]> Mon, 12 Aug 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/revolutionizing-economics-by-studying-people-in-the-real-world-with-john-list-qvaTmUEe If you’ve played Candy Crush, flown on United Airlines, or taken an Uber or Lyft, you’ve been in one of Prof. John List’s experiments without even knowing it. List has revolutionized economics research through his pioneering use of field experiments. A field experiment is conducted in the real world instead of in a lab, testing theories on people in their day-to-day lives.

List’s experiments have changed the world by equipping policymakers with real-world data to address issues like climate change, the gender pay gap, and why inner-city schools fail. But now, he’s warning of a crisis that’s threatening the impact of scientific research: Many studies that claim to tell us something about the world fall apart when you test them on a larger scale. It’s something he calls ‘the scale-up problem.’


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]]> Revolutionizing Economics By Studying People In The Real World With John List University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:28:33 If you’ve played Candy Crush, flown on United Airlines, or taken an Uber or Lyft, you’ve been in one of Prof. John List’s experiments without even knowing it. List’s studies have changed the world by equipping policymakers with real-world data to address issues like climate change, the gender pay gap, and why inner-city schools fail. But now, he’s warning of a crisis that’s threatening the impact of scientific research. It’s something he calls ‘the scale-up problem.’ If you’ve played Candy Crush, flown on United Airlines, or taken an Uber or Lyft, you’ve been in one of Prof. John List’s experiments without even knowing it. List’s studies have changed the world by equipping policymakers with real-world data to address issues like climate change, the gender pay gap, and why inner-city schools fail. But now, he’s warning of a crisis that’s threatening the impact of scientific research. It’s something he calls ‘the scale-up problem.’ economy, economics, of, experiments, uchicago, university, lyft, uber, john, chicago, list false full 11 57d67d5b2e184b3ebebce84aea1dadd2 The Unknown History Of The White Power Movement With Kathleen Belew We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes.

The revelation for historian Kathleen Belew came while researching a 1979 anti-Ku Klux Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina that turned deadly when five members were murdered by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. 

Belew was struck by the reflection of the killers, some of them Vietnam War veterans.

“They kept saying, ‘Well I shot communists in Vietnam, why wouldn’t I shoot communists in the United States?’” Belew says.

From those comments, Belew’s research has revealed a surprising history of how the Vietnam War created the modern white power movement, a thesis she details in her book, Brining the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America.

On this episode of Big Brains, Belew shares the previously unknown history of the social movement of the white power movement, from the 1970’s through the Oklahoma City bombing, and explains the tools she uses as an historian to better understand the present.  

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]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unknown-history-of-the-white-power-movement-with-kathleen-belew-G_DJ2Sxl We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes.

The revelation for historian Kathleen Belew came while researching a 1979 anti-Ku Klux Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina that turned deadly when five members were murdered by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. 

Belew was struck by the reflection of the killers, some of them Vietnam War veterans.

“They kept saying, ‘Well I shot communists in Vietnam, why wouldn’t I shoot communists in the United States?’” Belew says.

From those comments, Belew’s research has revealed a surprising history of how the Vietnam War created the modern white power movement, a thesis she details in her book, Brining the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America.

On this episode of Big Brains, Belew shares the previously unknown history of the social movement of the white power movement, from the 1970’s through the Oklahoma City bombing, and explains the tools she uses as an historian to better understand the present.  

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]]> The Unknown History Of The White Power Movement With Kathleen Belew University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:20 We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes. Kathleen Belew’s research has revealed a surprising history of how the Vietnam War created the modern white power movement, a thesis she details in her book, Brining the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America. We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes. Kathleen Belew’s research has revealed a surprising history of how the Vietnam War created the modern white power movement, a thesis she details in her book, Brining the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America. white, movement, history, university, power, vietnam, war, chicago false full 10 bf5d7d11bd464e7f8674ed5180a364dc The Missing Link In Evolution with Neil Shubin Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. Shubin shares the story behind his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it has meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research.

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]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-missing-link-in-evolution-with-neil-shubin-LRYHiIMs Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. Shubin shares the story behind his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it has meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research.

Talk to Big Brains on Twitter: @BigBrainsUC

Find more Big Brains transcript and show notes here: https://news.uchicago.edu/podcasts/big-brains

 

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]]> The Missing Link In Evolution with Neil Shubin University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:38 We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes. This week, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. What he found changed our understanding of human evolution, and the future of genetic research. We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes. This week, evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. What he found changed our understanding of human evolution, and the future of genetic research. paleontology, paleontologist, uchicago, higered, genetics, darwin, theory, shubin, fossil, tiktaalik, research, evolution, prehistoric, amphibian, bigbrains false full 9 d58b9faa2eed4a1885836303277b2a5b Guest Show - No Jargon We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes.

This week, we have a guest episode of the No Jargon podcast. The show is produced by the Scholars Strategy Network and features interviews with America's top researchers on the nation's toughest policy problems. This episode highlights the struggles of working mothers in the US.


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]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/guest-show-no-jargon-W0DqNXny We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes telling the stories of leading research with some of the world's greatest minds. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes.

This week, we have a guest episode of the No Jargon podcast. The show is produced by the Scholars Strategy Network and features interviews with America's top researchers on the nation's toughest policy problems. This episode highlights the struggles of working mothers in the US.


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]]> Guest Show - No Jargon University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:30:14 We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes. This week, we have a guest episode of the No Jargon podcast. The show is produced by the Scholars Strategy Network and features interviews with America's top researchers on the nation's toughest policy problems. This episode highlights the struggles of working mothers in the US. We're taking a summer break during July, but we'll be back in August with new episodes. During the break, we'll be bringing you updated versions of prior episodes. This week, we have a guest episode of the No Jargon podcast. The show is produced by the Scholars Strategy Network and features interviews with America's top researchers on the nation's toughest policy problems. This episode highlights the struggles of working mothers in the US. false full 8 2c78436e4d12499d9dfddb6bb091326c Trump and the Changing Power of the Presidency with William Howell If you want to better understand how Trump has forever changed the American presidency, the history of impeachment, or how to fix the dysfunction in our government, it’s best to go to an expert. Prof. William Howell is one of the leading scholars on presidential powers.

On this episode, Howell explains how Trump’s era fits into the larger narratives of the presidency, how the debate around impeachment compares to the past, and he argues why giving more powers to the office could actually make our government more effective.

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]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/trump-and-the-changing-power-of-the-presidency-with-william-howell-yjfRwh_E If you want to better understand how Trump has forever changed the American presidency, the history of impeachment, or how to fix the dysfunction in our government, it’s best to go to an expert. Prof. William Howell is one of the leading scholars on presidential powers.

On this episode, Howell explains how Trump’s era fits into the larger narratives of the presidency, how the debate around impeachment compares to the past, and he argues why giving more powers to the office could actually make our government more effective.

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]]> Trump and the Changing Power of the Presidency with William Howell University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:26 If you want to better understand how Trump has forever changed the American presidency, the history of impeachment, or how to fix the dysfunction in our government, it’s best to go to an expert. Prof. William Howell is one of the leading scholars on presidential powers. Howell explains how Trump’s era fits into the larger narratives, the debate around impeachment , and he argues why giving more powers to the office could actually make our government more effective. If you want to better understand how Trump has forever changed the American presidency, the history of impeachment, or how to fix the dysfunction in our government, it’s best to go to an expert. Prof. William Howell is one of the leading scholars on presidential powers. Howell explains how Trump’s era fits into the larger narratives, the debate around impeachment , and he argues why giving more powers to the office could actually make our government more effective. president, presidential, trump, the, political, government, powers, politics, presidency false full 7 ddbbdbc64a73444787f979bb5356f8e3 How the Loss of Community Threatens Society With Raghuram Rajan UChicago economist Raghuram Rajan became infamous for predicting the 2008 financial collapse three years before it happened.

Rajan says that there are three pillars in our society: the state, the markets and the community. In his new book, he traces the history of how the state and markets have grown, while the community has weakened. He says these pillars need to be brought back to an equilibrium in order to address many of the global issues we face today.

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]]> Mon, 3 Jun 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-loss-of-community-threatens-society-with-raghuram-rajan-ikAG2Ndt UChicago economist Raghuram Rajan became infamous for predicting the 2008 financial collapse three years before it happened.

Rajan says that there are three pillars in our society: the state, the markets and the community. In his new book, he traces the history of how the state and markets have grown, while the community has weakened. He says these pillars need to be brought back to an equilibrium in order to address many of the global issues we face today.

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]]> How the Loss of Community Threatens Society With Raghuram Rajan University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:23:49 UChicago economist Raghuram Rajan became infamous for predicting the 2008 financial collapse three years before it happened. Now, he’s warning that an imbalance in our society is threatening global stability. UChicago economist Raghuram Rajan became infamous for predicting the 2008 financial collapse three years before it happened. Now, he’s warning that an imbalance in our society is threatening global stability. economy, economics, community, political, economist, politics false full 7 6547eb1b1fc54355bf494c7b83ce2232 The Science of Conspiracy Theories And Political Polarization With Eric Oliver The “birthers”, “Pizzagate”, anti-vaxxers. Since the election of Donald Trump, it’s seemed that belief in conspiracy theories is on the rise. At the same time, our polarization is worse than ever. People can hardly even maintain a conversation across political or cultural lines. Could the underlying force driving conspiracy theories also be the same one that’s dividing our country?

University of Chicago Political Science Professor Eric Oliver, who’s been studying conspiracy theories for over a decade, says his research shows how one basic tension explains both belief in conspiracy theories and our political divide. Deeper than red or blue, liberal or conservative, we’re actually divided by intuitionists and rationalists.

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]]> Mon, 20 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-science-of-conspiracy-theories-and-political-polarization-with-eric-oliver-bo5EQpx8 The “birthers”, “Pizzagate”, anti-vaxxers. Since the election of Donald Trump, it’s seemed that belief in conspiracy theories is on the rise. At the same time, our polarization is worse than ever. People can hardly even maintain a conversation across political or cultural lines. Could the underlying force driving conspiracy theories also be the same one that’s dividing our country?

University of Chicago Political Science Professor Eric Oliver, who’s been studying conspiracy theories for over a decade, says his research shows how one basic tension explains both belief in conspiracy theories and our political divide. Deeper than red or blue, liberal or conservative, we’re actually divided by intuitionists and rationalists.

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]]> The Science of Conspiracy Theories And Political Polarization With Eric Oliver University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:14 The “birthers”, “Pizzagate”, anti-vaxxers. Since the election of Donald Trump, it’s seemed that belief in conspiracy theories is on the rise. At the same time, our polarization is worse than ever. Could the underlying force driving conspiracy theories also be the same one that’s dividing our country? UChicago Professor Eric Oliver explains that deeper than red or blue, liberal or conservative, we’re actually divided by intuitionists and rationalists. The “birthers”, “Pizzagate”, anti-vaxxers. Since the election of Donald Trump, it’s seemed that belief in conspiracy theories is on the rise. At the same time, our polarization is worse than ever. Could the underlying force driving conspiracy theories also be the same one that’s dividing our country? UChicago Professor Eric Oliver explains that deeper than red or blue, liberal or conservative, we’re actually divided by intuitionists and rationalists. conspiracy, theorists, science, political, theory, politics, theories false full 6 928d35a00c3b4e58ad682716c106c434 A Modern Medical Miracle with Drs. Valluvan Jeevanandam and Talia Baker Doctor Valluvan Jeevanandam says that transplantation is a “spiritual journey.” One person’s tragic loss leads to the another’s second chance at life. But not all transplants are the same.

In 2018, patients Daru Smith and Sarah McPharlin were both waiting on the donor list for not one but three organs. They were to be only the 16th and 17th triple organ transplant patients. But a shocking coincidence would push their doctors to attempt a medical feat no one has ever attempted.

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]]> Mon, 6 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/a-modern-medical-miracle-with-drs-valluvan-jeevanandam-and-talia-baker-r2ZD6Y30 Doctor Valluvan Jeevanandam says that transplantation is a “spiritual journey.” One person’s tragic loss leads to the another’s second chance at life. But not all transplants are the same.

In 2018, patients Daru Smith and Sarah McPharlin were both waiting on the donor list for not one but three organs. They were to be only the 16th and 17th triple organ transplant patients. But a shocking coincidence would push their doctors to attempt a medical feat no one has ever attempted.

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]]> A Modern Medical Miracle with Drs. Valluvan Jeevanandam and Talia Baker University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:20 Doctor Valluvan Jeevanandam says that transplantation is a “spiritual journey.” One person’s tragic loss leads to the another’s second chance at life. But not all transplants are the same. In 2018, patients Daru Smith and Sarah McPharlin were both waiting on the donor list for not one but three organs. They were to be only the 16th and 17th triple organ transplant patients. But a shocking coincidence would push their doctors to attempt a medical feat no one has ever attempted. Doctor Valluvan Jeevanandam says that transplantation is a “spiritual journey.” One person’s tragic loss leads to the another’s second chance at life. But not all transplants are the same. In 2018, patients Daru Smith and Sarah McPharlin were both waiting on the donor list for not one but three organs. They were to be only the 16th and 17th triple organ transplant patients. But a shocking coincidence would push their doctors to attempt a medical feat no one has ever attempted. of, medicine, university, healthcare, doctors, hospital, chicago false full 5 9c68ae822ec144a3931f90a9ecc5a737 An Archaeological Riddle In The Sahara With Paul Sereno When dinosaur hunter and paleontologist Paul Sereno discovered an ancient mass gravesite in the sands of the Sahara, he knew he had to excavate and save that history and heritage.

Sereno has always said paleontology and archeology are adventures with a purpose. If the discovery of that ancient society is his greatest adventures, his new project to bring it back to the people it belongs to could be his greatest purpose.

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]]> Mon, 15 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/an-archaeological-riddle-in-the-sahara-with-paul-sereno-q_QdS3D1 When dinosaur hunter and paleontologist Paul Sereno discovered an ancient mass gravesite in the sands of the Sahara, he knew he had to excavate and save that history and heritage.

Sereno has always said paleontology and archeology are adventures with a purpose. If the discovery of that ancient society is his greatest adventures, his new project to bring it back to the people it belongs to could be his greatest purpose.

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]]> An Archaeological Riddle In The Sahara With Paul Sereno University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:12 When dinosaur hunter and paleontologist Paul Sereno discovered an ancient mass gravesite in the sands of the Sahara, he knew he had to excavate and save that history and heritage. Sereno has always said paleontology and archeology are adventures with a purpose. If the discovery of that ancient society is his greatest adventures, his new project to bring it back to the people it belongs to could be his greatest purpose. When dinosaur hunter and paleontologist Paul Sereno discovered an ancient mass gravesite in the sands of the Sahara, he knew he had to excavate and save that history and heritage. Sereno has always said paleontology and archeology are adventures with a purpose. If the discovery of that ancient society is his greatest adventures, his new project to bring it back to the people it belongs to could be his greatest purpose. of, paleontologist, discovery, science, university, archeology, chicago false full 4 4c63c2f169804615b4df1a5cf9d60970 Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries With Nipam Patel Since the late 1800s, if you were serious about studying biology you went to the Marine Biological Laboratory. The discoveries made there have led to world-changing applications in biology, medicine and neurology.

The newly appointed MBL director, Nipam Patel, knows a lot about studying organisms. As one of the world’s leading evolutionary and developmental biologists, his work has help us better understand why it matters to study a diversity of life.

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]]> Mon, 1 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/tiny-creatures-big-discoveries-with-nipam-patel-Mrkz__jW Since the late 1800s, if you were serious about studying biology you went to the Marine Biological Laboratory. The discoveries made there have led to world-changing applications in biology, medicine and neurology.

The newly appointed MBL director, Nipam Patel, knows a lot about studying organisms. As one of the world’s leading evolutionary and developmental biologists, his work has help us better understand why it matters to study a diversity of life.

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]]> Tiny Creatures, Big Discoveries With Nipam Patel University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:32 Since the late 1800s, if you were serious about studying biology you went to the Marine Biological Laboratory. The discoveries made there have led to world-changing applications in biology, medicine and neurology. The newly appointed MBL director, Nipam Patel, knows a lot about studying organisms. As one of the world’s leading evolutionary and developmental biologists, his work has help us better understand why it matters to study a diversity of life. Since the late 1800s, if you were serious about studying biology you went to the Marine Biological Laboratory. The discoveries made there have led to world-changing applications in biology, medicine and neurology. The newly appointed MBL director, Nipam Patel, knows a lot about studying organisms. As one of the world’s leading evolutionary and developmental biologists, his work has help us better understand why it matters to study a diversity of life. of, biological, science, university, evolutionary, marine, biologist, biology, evolution, laboratory, chicago false full 3 2c05fffc8e8f4ee98baa1d038006ad13 The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Intelligence with Ben Zhao The development of artificial intelligence has begun to feel inevitable and promising. But University of Chicago computer scientist, Ben Zhao, has spent much of his career testing how the security of these systems can break down.

Zhao’s study involving Yelp reviews generated by A.I. show how these system could be used to distort our perceptions of reality, especially in this era of fake news. And his latest investigation into “backdoors” demonstrates how they could be used to hack crucial systems in dangerous and even deadly ways.

Music used in this episode: BurrowBurrow, Lumber Down, House of Grendel, Tralaga, and Cicle DR Valga by Blue Dot Sessions

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]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hidden-dangers-of-artificial-intelligence-with-ben-zhao-DaDF_CyH The development of artificial intelligence has begun to feel inevitable and promising. But University of Chicago computer scientist, Ben Zhao, has spent much of his career testing how the security of these systems can break down.

Zhao’s study involving Yelp reviews generated by A.I. show how these system could be used to distort our perceptions of reality, especially in this era of fake news. And his latest investigation into “backdoors” demonstrates how they could be used to hack crucial systems in dangerous and even deadly ways.

Music used in this episode: BurrowBurrow, Lumber Down, House of Grendel, Tralaga, and Cicle DR Valga by Blue Dot Sessions

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]]> The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Intelligence with Ben Zhao University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:21:58 The development of artificial intelligence has begun to feel inevitable and promising. But University of Chicago computer scientist, Ben Zhao, has spent much of his career testing how the security of these systems can break down. Zhao’s study involving Yelp reviews generated by A.I. show how these system could be used to distort our perceptions of reality, especially in this era of fake news. Music: BurrowBurrow, Lumber Down, House of Grendel, Tralaga, and Cicle DR Valga by Blue Dot Sessions The development of artificial intelligence has begun to feel inevitable and promising. But University of Chicago computer scientist, Ben Zhao, has spent much of his career testing how the security of these systems can break down. Zhao’s study involving Yelp reviews generated by A.I. show how these system could be used to distort our perceptions of reality, especially in this era of fake news. Music: BurrowBurrow, Lumber Down, House of Grendel, Tralaga, and Cicle DR Valga by Blue Dot Sessions of, intelligence, computer, science, university, artificial, ai, ben, chicago, zhao false full 2 7ecaec826201478fb58164d5daa39ab0 Lessons From Our Country’s Largest School Closing with Eve L. Ewing In her book Ghosts In The Schoolyard, University of Chicago scholar Eve Ewing asks a central question about the 2013 mass closings of Chicago Public Schools: If the schools were so bad, why did people fight so hard to save them?

Her investigation is a deep and nuanced investigation of the public school system that reveals important lessons about how we conduct education policy. The conclusions from her work reverberate beyond Chicago.

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Music used in this episode: Building The Sled, Gaddy,Are We Loose Yet, Roundpine,Thoothless Slope, and Children of Lemuelby Blue Dot Sessions


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]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/lessons-from-our-countrys-largest-school-closing-with-eve-l-ewing-Xuze_sYp In her book Ghosts In The Schoolyard, University of Chicago scholar Eve Ewing asks a central question about the 2013 mass closings of Chicago Public Schools: If the schools were so bad, why did people fight so hard to save them?

Her investigation is a deep and nuanced investigation of the public school system that reveals important lessons about how we conduct education policy. The conclusions from her work reverberate beyond Chicago.

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Music used in this episode: Building The Sled, Gaddy,Are We Loose Yet, Roundpine,Thoothless Slope, and Children of Lemuelby Blue Dot Sessions


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]]> Lessons From Our Country’s Largest School Closing with Eve L. Ewing University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:26:32 In her book Ghosts In The Schoolyard, University of Chicago scholar Eve Ewing asks a central question about the 2013 mass closings of Chicago Public Schools: If the schools were so bad, why did people fight so hard to save them? Her investigation is a deep and nuanced investigation of the public school system that reveals important lessons about how we conduct education policy. Music used: Building The Sled, Gaddy, Are We Loose Yet, Roundpine, Thoothless Slope, Children of Lemuel by Blue Dot Session In her book Ghosts In The Schoolyard, University of Chicago scholar Eve Ewing asks a central question about the 2013 mass closings of Chicago Public Schools: If the schools were so bad, why did people fight so hard to save them? Her investigation is a deep and nuanced investigation of the public school system that reveals important lessons about how we conduct education policy. Music used: Building The Sled, Gaddy, Are We Loose Yet, Roundpine, Thoothless Slope, Children of Lemuel by Blue Dot Session ewing, policy, school, schools, chicago, eve false full 1 50bace193bef41819772faa9d8f41ed7 Simple Solutions To Address Social Issues with Harold Pollack University of Chicago Professor Harold Pollack may be famous for his “financial index card”, but it’s his application of simple solutions to complex issues that’s reshaping how we tackle crime and healthcare.

What can be done to reduce the number of people who end up in jail for failing to appear in court? How can we build a healthcare system that works for everyone? With the Crime Lab and Center for Health Administration Studies, Pollack is developing social impacts through science. 


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]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/simple-solutions-to-address-social-issues-with-harold-pollack-KsaSCLWH University of Chicago Professor Harold Pollack may be famous for his “financial index card”, but it’s his application of simple solutions to complex issues that’s reshaping how we tackle crime and healthcare.

What can be done to reduce the number of people who end up in jail for failing to appear in court? How can we build a healthcare system that works for everyone? With the Crime Lab and Center for Health Administration Studies, Pollack is developing social impacts through science. 


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]]> Simple Solutions To Address Social Issues with Harold Pollack University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:21:23 University of Chicago Professor Harold Pollack may be famous for his “financial index card”, but it’s his application of simple solutions to complex issues that’s reshaping how we tackle crime and healthcare. What can be done to reduce the number of people who end up in jail for failing to appear in court? How can we build a healthcare system that works for everyone? With the Crime Lab and Center for Health Administration Studies, Pollack is developing social impacts through science. University of Chicago Professor Harold Pollack may be famous for his “financial index card”, but it’s his application of simple solutions to complex issues that’s reshaping how we tackle crime and healthcare. What can be done to reduce the number of people who end up in jail for failing to appear in court? How can we build a healthcare system that works for everyone? With the Crime Lab and Center for Health Administration Studies, Pollack is developing social impacts through science. index, of, pollack, card, crime, science, university, healthcare, harold, social, financial, chicago false full 20 8486e5cc814c422e8c193bf90c1b0e36 What We’re Getting Wrong About Millennials With Cathy Cohen Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. But Prof. Cathy Cohen of the University of Chicago says some of our assumptions about what issues matter to young people are all wrong.

Cohen’s innovative survey of millennials, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. The data she’s collected gives us a unique window into what millennials are thinking and what they might do in the 2020 election.

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(Music used in this episode: Baltiby Blue Dot Sessions.)


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]]> Mon, 4 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-were-getting-wrong-about-millennials-with-cathy-cohen-Mza_8AkF Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. But Prof. Cathy Cohen of the University of Chicago says some of our assumptions about what issues matter to young people are all wrong.

Cohen’s innovative survey of millennials, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. The data she’s collected gives us a unique window into what millennials are thinking and what they might do in the 2020 election.

Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, and Soundcloud.

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]]> What We’re Getting Wrong About Millennials With Cathy Cohen University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:20:55 Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. But Prof. Cathy Cohen of the University of Chicago says some of our assumptions about what issues matter to young people are all wrong. Cohen’s innovative survey of millennials, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. (Music used in this episode: Balti by Blue Dot Sessions.) Every election year, poll after poll tries to predict where millennials stand politically. But Prof. Cathy Cohen of the University of Chicago says some of our assumptions about what issues matter to young people are all wrong. Cohen’s innovative survey of millennials, GenForward, is a first of its kind. By oversampling young people of color, they investigate differences in responses by race and ethnicity. (Music used in this episode: Balti by Blue Dot Sessions.) race, political, millennials, 2020, politics false full 19 7a7c95aaf5dc4cce91ba75c43ee80cd7 What Ripples in Space-Time Tell Us About the Universe with Daniel Holz All around us in the universe, stars and black holes are smashing into each other with tremendous force. These events are so powerful that they literally ripple the fabric of space-time—and these ripples, called gravitational waves, travel hundreds of millions of light-years across the universe.

Prof. Daniel Holz and fellow scientists at LIGO knew that these waves would take us closer to figuring out multiple mysteries about the universe, like its size and age. They were certain that they would be able to build an instrument so sensitive that they could pick up these signals—but not everyone was.

In this time-and-space-bending episode of Big Brains, the UChicago cosmologist talks black holes, proving Einstein’s predictions and the threat of nuclear annihilation.

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]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2019 10:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-ripples-in-space-time-tell-us-about-the-universe-with-daniel-holz-SALvLkxP All around us in the universe, stars and black holes are smashing into each other with tremendous force. These events are so powerful that they literally ripple the fabric of space-time—and these ripples, called gravitational waves, travel hundreds of millions of light-years across the universe.

Prof. Daniel Holz and fellow scientists at LIGO knew that these waves would take us closer to figuring out multiple mysteries about the universe, like its size and age. They were certain that they would be able to build an instrument so sensitive that they could pick up these signals—but not everyone was.

In this time-and-space-bending episode of Big Brains, the UChicago cosmologist talks black holes, proving Einstein’s predictions and the threat of nuclear annihilation.

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]]> What Ripples in Space-Time Tell Us About the Universe with Daniel Holz University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:55 All around us in the universe, stars and black holes are smashing into each other with tremendous force. These events are so powerful that they literally ripple the fabric of space-time. Prof. Daniel Holz and fellow scientists at LIGO were certain that they would be able to build an instrument so sensitive that they could pick these signals up. Music used in this episode: Cat's Eye by Blue Dot Sessions All around us in the universe, stars and black holes are smashing into each other with tremendous force. These events are so powerful that they literally ripple the fabric of space-time. Prof. Daniel Holz and fellow scientists at LIGO were certain that they would be able to build an instrument so sensitive that they could pick these signals up. Music used in this episode: Cat's Eye by Blue Dot Sessions science, academia, universe, astrophysics, cosmology false full 18 5e5c850496a14964990c42c037384021 Vietnam and the Rise of the White Power Movement with Kathleen Belew The revelation for historian Kathleen Belew came while researching a 1979 anti-Ku Klux Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina that turned deadly when five members were murdered by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. 

Belew was struck by the reflection of the killers, some of them Vietnam War veterans.

“They kept saying, ‘Well I shot communists in Vietnam, why wouldn’t I shoot communists in the United States?’” Belew says.

From those comments, Belew’s research has revealed a surprising history of how the Vietnam War created the modern white power movement, a thesis she details in her book, Brining the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America.

On this episode of Big Brains, Belew shares the previously unknown history of the social movement of the white power movement, from the 1970’s through the Oklahoma City bombing, and explains the tools she uses as an historian to better understand the present.  

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]]> Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/vietnam-and-the-rise-of-the-white-power-movement-with-kathleen-belew-loNUR7Tb The revelation for historian Kathleen Belew came while researching a 1979 anti-Ku Klux Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina that turned deadly when five members were murdered by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. 

Belew was struck by the reflection of the killers, some of them Vietnam War veterans.

“They kept saying, ‘Well I shot communists in Vietnam, why wouldn’t I shoot communists in the United States?’” Belew says.

From those comments, Belew’s research has revealed a surprising history of how the Vietnam War created the modern white power movement, a thesis she details in her book, Brining the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary America.

On this episode of Big Brains, Belew shares the previously unknown history of the social movement of the white power movement, from the 1970’s through the Oklahoma City bombing, and explains the tools she uses as an historian to better understand the present.  

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]]> Vietnam and the Rise of the White Power Movement with Kathleen Belew University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:27:20 The revelation for historian Kathleen Belew came while researching a 1979 anti-Ku Klux Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina that turned deadly when five members were murdered by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. Belew was struck by the reflection of the killers, some of them Vietnam War veterans. On this episode of Big Brains, Belew shares the previously unknown history of the social movement of the white power movement. The revelation for historian Kathleen Belew came while researching a 1979 anti-Ku Klux Klan rally in Greensboro, North Carolina that turned deadly when five members were murdered by a group of Klansmen and neo-Nazis. Belew was struck by the reflection of the killers, some of them Vietnam War veterans. On this episode of Big Brains, Belew shares the previously unknown history of the social movement of the white power movement. white, movement, history, university, power, vietnam, war, chicago false full 17 f7a43571ac384c488ce8704fd758c6f0 Big Brains: Back in 2019 Seasons Greetings! Big Brains will return in January 2019 with some very exciting guests.

Until that time, we encourage you to go back and listen to some of our previous episodes — especially if you missed our first six episodes from Season One this summer.

If you're feeling generous this holiday season, we would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews of the Big Brains podcast on iTunes.


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]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2018 14:15:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/big-brains-back-in-2019-n3LAgVJc Seasons Greetings! Big Brains will return in January 2019 with some very exciting guests.

Until that time, we encourage you to go back and listen to some of our previous episodes — especially if you missed our first six episodes from Season One this summer.

If you're feeling generous this holiday season, we would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews of the Big Brains podcast on iTunes.


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]]> Big Brains: Back in 2019 University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:00:51 Seasons Greetings! Big Brains will return in January 2019 with some very exciting guests. Until that time, we encourage you to go back and listen to some of our previous episodes — especially if you missed our first six episodes from Season One this summer. If you're feeling generous this holiday season, we would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews of the Big Brains podcast on iTunes. Seasons Greetings! Big Brains will return in January 2019 with some very exciting guests. Until that time, we encourage you to go back and listen to some of our previous episodes — especially if you missed our first six episodes from Season One this summer. If you're feeling generous this holiday season, we would greatly appreciate your ratings and reviews of the Big Brains podcast on iTunes. false full 18 7c2114fc29624dc6832e8f0f67fab9bf Climate Change’s Human Cost With Michael Greenstone As climate change continues to stir concern and debate around the world, Prof. Michael Greenstone knows the importance of using his research to better explain the connection between the environment, health and global energy. The challenge for he and his colleagues at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is waiting for others to put that information into action.   “I’m in charge of my research, and I’m not in charge of the world,” Greenstone said of Big Brains. “What we can do as scientists is make sure that the information is being articulated as clearly and in an accessible way as possible. It’s ultimately up to societies to judge what they’re going to do with it.”   Greenstone’s work has already had global impact. He and his EPIC colleagues developed a new pollution index that found air pollution cuts the global life expectancy by nearly two years. The Air Quality Life Index establishes air particulate pollution as the single greatest threat to human health globally.   On this episode of Big Brains, the environmental economist discusses how the global energy challenge is one of society’s most important problems and something he calls “the social cost of carbon”—the most important number you’ve never heard of when it comes to climate change.   Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify, and rate and review the podcast.


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]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2018 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/climate-changes-human-cost-with-michael-greenstone-72ajJO6c As climate change continues to stir concern and debate around the world, Prof. Michael Greenstone knows the importance of using his research to better explain the connection between the environment, health and global energy. The challenge for he and his colleagues at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) is waiting for others to put that information into action.   “I’m in charge of my research, and I’m not in charge of the world,” Greenstone said of Big Brains. “What we can do as scientists is make sure that the information is being articulated as clearly and in an accessible way as possible. It’s ultimately up to societies to judge what they’re going to do with it.”   Greenstone’s work has already had global impact. He and his EPIC colleagues developed a new pollution index that found air pollution cuts the global life expectancy by nearly two years. The Air Quality Life Index establishes air particulate pollution as the single greatest threat to human health globally.   On this episode of Big Brains, the environmental economist discusses how the global energy challenge is one of society’s most important problems and something he calls “the social cost of carbon”—the most important number you’ve never heard of when it comes to climate change.   Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Spotify, and rate and review the podcast.


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]]> Climate Change’s Human Cost With Michael Greenstone UChicago Podcast Network 00:22:20 As climate change continues to stir concern and debate around the world, Prof. Michael Greenstone knows the importance of using his research to better explain the connection between the environment, health and global energy. On this episode of Big Brains, the environmental economist discusses how the global energy challenge is one of society’s most important problems and something he calls “the social cost of carbon”—the most important number you’ve never heard of when it comes to climate chan As climate change continues to stir concern and debate around the world, Prof. Michael Greenstone knows the importance of using his research to better explain the connection between the environment, health and global energy. On this episode of Big Brains, the environmental economist discusses how the global energy challenge is one of society’s most important problems and something he calls “the social cost of carbon”—the most important number you’ve never heard of when it comes to climate chan false full 16 335e4385644948cca69d715f77d771b2 David Axelrod on Why ‘Democracy is Messy’ and the Future of Politics David Axelrod departed Washington, D.C. because he knew it’d be hard to top his role in helping Barack Obama make history.

But when the president’s former senior adviser began the next chapter in his illustrious career, he looked to his alma mater to make an impact.

Axelrod, AB’76, founded the non-partisan Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago in 2012. In the years since, Axelrod has helped build upon the University’s tradition of wide-ranging debate by welcoming guests ranging from Senator Bernie Sanders to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. He’s also interviewed hundreds of celebrities and politicians—most recently, President Obama—as host of the “Axe Files” podcast.

But as he said on Big Brains, Axelrod takes the most satisfaction in helping inspire UChicago students to get involved in public service and politics.

“I go home feeling optimistic every day. These are trying times, and there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about the future,” Axelrod said, “I feel much better about the future having spent all this time with these young people who are skeptical but they’re not cynical, and they believe they have a role to play in the world.”

On this episode of Big Brains, Axelrod discusses the 2018 midterms, how seeing JFK at age 5 inspired a career in politics, and how today’s divisive political climate emerged following Obama’s 2008 election.


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]]> Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/david-axelrod-on-why-democracy-is-messy-and-the-future-of-politics-w1r1v1mp David Axelrod departed Washington, D.C. because he knew it’d be hard to top his role in helping Barack Obama make history.

But when the president’s former senior adviser began the next chapter in his illustrious career, he looked to his alma mater to make an impact.

Axelrod, AB’76, founded the non-partisan Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago in 2012. In the years since, Axelrod has helped build upon the University’s tradition of wide-ranging debate by welcoming guests ranging from Senator Bernie Sanders to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to UN Ambassador Nikki Haley. He’s also interviewed hundreds of celebrities and politicians—most recently, President Obama—as host of the “Axe Files” podcast.

But as he said on Big Brains, Axelrod takes the most satisfaction in helping inspire UChicago students to get involved in public service and politics.

“I go home feeling optimistic every day. These are trying times, and there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about the future,” Axelrod said, “I feel much better about the future having spent all this time with these young people who are skeptical but they’re not cynical, and they believe they have a role to play in the world.”

On this episode of Big Brains, Axelrod discusses the 2018 midterms, how seeing JFK at age 5 inspired a career in politics, and how today’s divisive political climate emerged following Obama’s 2008 election.


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]]> David Axelrod on Why ‘Democracy is Messy’ and the Future of Politics UChicago Podcast Network 00:25:56 David Axelrod departed Washington, D.C. because he knew it’d be hard to top his role in helping Barack Obama make history. But when the president’s former senior adviser began the next chapter in his illustrious career, he looked to his alma mater to make an impact. On this episode of Big Brains, Axelrod discusses the 2018 midterms, how seeing JFK at age 5 inspired a career in politics, and how today’s divisive political climate emerged following Obama’s 2008 election. David Axelrod departed Washington, D.C. because he knew it’d be hard to top his role in helping Barack Obama make history. But when the president’s former senior adviser began the next chapter in his illustrious career, he looked to his alma mater to make an impact. On this episode of Big Brains, Axelrod discusses the 2018 midterms, how seeing JFK at age 5 inspired a career in politics, and how today’s divisive political climate emerged following Obama’s 2008 election. false full 15 566b3d71776c4fd39d20112756af7835 How Talk Builds Babies’ Brains with Dana Suskind When Prof. Dana Suskind first began implanting devices called cochlear implants on babies who couldn’t hear, she quickly noticed something about her patients.

“The cochlear implant would allow sound to go to a child’s brain, but something else was needed to make those sounds have meaning.”

Suskind observed that many of her patients struggled to develop language because their parents didn’t talk to them as much. It was a revelation that inspired her to found the Thirty Million Words Initiative, which aims to narrow that achievement gap. The program has since led to a best-selling book and most recently, a community partnership that will test these innovative ideas on a national scale.

On this episode of Big Brains, Suskind discusses her transformation from surgeon to social scientist, how auditing a UChicago class shaped her work, and simple advice for parents and care-givers to teach kids from day one.


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]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/how-talk-builds-babies-brains-with-dana-suskind-91k4hy_l When Prof. Dana Suskind first began implanting devices called cochlear implants on babies who couldn’t hear, she quickly noticed something about her patients.

“The cochlear implant would allow sound to go to a child’s brain, but something else was needed to make those sounds have meaning.”

Suskind observed that many of her patients struggled to develop language because their parents didn’t talk to them as much. It was a revelation that inspired her to found the Thirty Million Words Initiative, which aims to narrow that achievement gap. The program has since led to a best-selling book and most recently, a community partnership that will test these innovative ideas on a national scale.

On this episode of Big Brains, Suskind discusses her transformation from surgeon to social scientist, how auditing a UChicago class shaped her work, and simple advice for parents and care-givers to teach kids from day one.


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]]> How Talk Builds Babies’ Brains with Dana Suskind UChicago Podcast Network 00:21:45 When Prof. Dana Suskind first began implanting devices called cochlear implants on babies who couldn’t hear, she quickly noticed that many of her patients struggled to develop language because their parents didn’t talk to them as much. It was a revelation that inspired her to found the Thirty Million Words Initiative. On this episode of Big Brains, Suskind discusses her transformation from surgeon to social scientist, and simple advice for parents and care-givers to teach kids from day one. When Prof. Dana Suskind first began implanting devices called cochlear implants on babies who couldn’t hear, she quickly noticed that many of her patients struggled to develop language because their parents didn’t talk to them as much. It was a revelation that inspired her to found the Thirty Million Words Initiative. On this episode of Big Brains, Suskind discusses her transformation from surgeon to social scientist, and simple advice for parents and care-givers to teach kids from day one. words, thirty, gap, university, million, chicago, education, word, achievment false full 14 c004c522edd84b3fbbe248a0ec006647 What Makes Us Uniquely Human with Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri wants to do the near impossible: map the entire human brain.

That means identifying each of the trillions of neural connections that exist inside the mind—a number bigger than the stars in the Milky Way galaxy. His success could mean understanding ourselves unlike ever before.

“I want to turn anatomy of the structure of the brain into what we did for the genome,” Kasthuri says. A scientist at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory, he believes a map of neurons could tell us everything that makes a human being unique—from an individual’s memories and dreams, to a more intricate understanding of mental illness.

On this episode of Big Brains, Kasthuri explains how high-powered microscopes and supercomputers help him study the brains of mice, what makes humans distinct from all other living creatures and why the term “dim bulb” is more accurate than you think.     

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]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/what-makes-us-uniquely-human-with-neuroscientist-bobby-kasthuri-u8MuW_E0 Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri wants to do the near impossible: map the entire human brain.

That means identifying each of the trillions of neural connections that exist inside the mind—a number bigger than the stars in the Milky Way galaxy. His success could mean understanding ourselves unlike ever before.

“I want to turn anatomy of the structure of the brain into what we did for the genome,” Kasthuri says. A scientist at the University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory, he believes a map of neurons could tell us everything that makes a human being unique—from an individual’s memories and dreams, to a more intricate understanding of mental illness.

On this episode of Big Brains, Kasthuri explains how high-powered microscopes and supercomputers help him study the brains of mice, what makes humans distinct from all other living creatures and why the term “dim bulb” is more accurate than you think.     

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]]> What Makes Us Uniquely Human with Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri UChicago Podcast Network 00:24:15 Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri wants to do the near impossible: map the entire human brain. That means identifying each of the trillions of neural connections that exist inside the mind—a number bigger than the stars in the Milky Way galaxy. His success could mean understanding ourselves unlike ever before. On this episode of Big Brains, Kasthuri explains what makes humans distinct from all other living creatures and why the term “dim bulb” is more accurate than you think.      Neuroscientist Bobby Kasthuri wants to do the near impossible: map the entire human brain. That means identifying each of the trillions of neural connections that exist inside the mind—a number bigger than the stars in the Milky Way galaxy. His success could mean understanding ourselves unlike ever before. On this episode of Big Brains, Kasthuri explains what makes humans distinct from all other living creatures and why the term “dim bulb” is more accurate than you think.      big, brains, neuroscience, university, mapping, brain, neuroscientist, chicago false full 13 abd1cc8b6e514988be3d45e84cc6a940 From Sci-Fi to Reality, Quantum Technology with David Awschalom David Awschalom is one of the world’s leading scientists studying the growing field of quantum engineering, turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality—which could offer revolutionary breakthroughs in communications, digital encryption, sensor technology and even medicine.

Studying the smallest elements in the universe is challenging on a number of levels, since quantum particles defy the laws of traditional physics.

“The behavior of these tiny pieces is unlike anything we see in our world,” Awschalom said. “If I pull a wagon, you know how it’s going to move. But at the atomic world, things don’t work that way. Wagons can go through walls; wagons can be entangled and share information that is hard to separate.”

On this episode of Big Brains, Awschalom shares how these unusual rules are leading to new technologies, why government and business are so interested in these breakthroughs, and how he’s helping to train a new generation of quantum engineers.

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]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/from-sci-fi-to-reality-quantum-technology-with-david-awschalom-CBAkiL1P David Awschalom is one of the world’s leading scientists studying the growing field of quantum engineering, turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality—which could offer revolutionary breakthroughs in communications, digital encryption, sensor technology and even medicine.

Studying the smallest elements in the universe is challenging on a number of levels, since quantum particles defy the laws of traditional physics.

“The behavior of these tiny pieces is unlike anything we see in our world,” Awschalom said. “If I pull a wagon, you know how it’s going to move. But at the atomic world, things don’t work that way. Wagons can go through walls; wagons can be entangled and share information that is hard to separate.”

On this episode of Big Brains, Awschalom shares how these unusual rules are leading to new technologies, why government and business are so interested in these breakthroughs, and how he’s helping to train a new generation of quantum engineers.

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]]> From Sci-Fi to Reality, Quantum Technology with David Awschalom UChicago Podcast Network 00:21:04 David Awschalom is one of the world’s leading scientists studying the growing field of quantum engineering, turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality. On this episode of Big Brains, Awschalom shares how these unusual rules are leading to new technologies, why government and business are so interested in these breakthroughs, and how he’s helping to train a new generation of quantum engineers. David Awschalom is one of the world’s leading scientists studying the growing field of quantum engineering, turning what was once in the realm of science fiction into reality. On this episode of Big Brains, Awschalom shares how these unusual rules are leading to new technologies, why government and business are so interested in these breakthroughs, and how he’s helping to train a new generation of quantum engineers. quantum, engineering, science, university, molecular, chicago false full 12 185c312e272a4d8b81ffc43e26f104cf Future of Higher Education and College Access with Robert J. Zimmer As president of the University of Chicago, Robert J. Zimmer has a unique view to the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, and one of the biggest obstacles he sees is access for all students. While private institutions continue to offer greater financial support, Zimmer believes government and public institutions now need to do their part. 

“Is the country going to invest in the future of young people, or is it not? And is it going to provide access to higher education for people from all sorts of financial backgrounds? I think this is so important to the future of the country,” says Zimmer, who is also one of the leading champions of free expression on college campuses.

On this episode of Big Brains, Zimmer how a scholarly career in mathematics fostered his deep ties to the University; his efforts to expand the sciences (including engineering) and arts and humanities; and developments for UChicago around the world, including a new center in Hong Kong.

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]]> Mon, 1 Oct 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/future-of-higher-education-and-college-access-with-robert-j-zimmer-ouVxXHGQ As president of the University of Chicago, Robert J. Zimmer has a unique view to the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, and one of the biggest obstacles he sees is access for all students. While private institutions continue to offer greater financial support, Zimmer believes government and public institutions now need to do their part. 

“Is the country going to invest in the future of young people, or is it not? And is it going to provide access to higher education for people from all sorts of financial backgrounds? I think this is so important to the future of the country,” says Zimmer, who is also one of the leading champions of free expression on college campuses.

On this episode of Big Brains, Zimmer how a scholarly career in mathematics fostered his deep ties to the University; his efforts to expand the sciences (including engineering) and arts and humanities; and developments for UChicago around the world, including a new center in Hong Kong.

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]]> Future of Higher Education and College Access with Robert J. Zimmer UChicago Podcast Network 00:34:40 As president of the University of Chicago, Robert J. Zimmer has a unique view to the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, and one of the biggest obstacles he sees is access for all students. While private institutions continue to offer greater financial support, Zimmer believes government and public institutions now need to do their part.  As president of the University of Chicago, Robert J. Zimmer has a unique view to the challenges and opportunities facing higher education, and one of the biggest obstacles he sees is access for all students. While private institutions continue to offer greater financial support, Zimmer believes government and public institutions now need to do their part.  zimmer, robert, university, higher, chicago, education, college false full 11 2be581e0e8594e6a922790781acae31c The Hidden Abuse of U.S. Immigration with Claudia Flores UChicago Law professor Claudia Flores has spent a career advocating for human rights of vulnerable populations around the world, from East Timor to Mexico.

But her latest work revealed the hidden abuse of migrant children detained at the U.S. border and separated from their parents in a report titled, “I’m going to take you back to the river so you can die.”

Flores discusses her report produced in partnership with the ACLU, the history and future of immigration policy in the U.S., and her career as a human rights advocate.


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]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-hidden-abuse-of-u-s-immigration-with-claudia-flores-BGhe4Z3W UChicago Law professor Claudia Flores has spent a career advocating for human rights of vulnerable populations around the world, from East Timor to Mexico.

But her latest work revealed the hidden abuse of migrant children detained at the U.S. border and separated from their parents in a report titled, “I’m going to take you back to the river so you can die.”

Flores discusses her report produced in partnership with the ACLU, the history and future of immigration policy in the U.S., and her career as a human rights advocate.


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]]> The Hidden Abuse of U.S. Immigration with Claudia Flores UChicago Podcast Network 00:18:37 UChicago Law professor Claudia Flores has spent a career advocating for human rights of vulnerable populations around the world, from East Timor to Mexico. But her latest work revealed the hidden abuse of migrant children detained at the U.S. border and separated from their parents. Flores discusses her report produced in partnership with the ACLU, the history and future of immigration policy in the U.S., and her career as a human rights advocate. UChicago Law professor Claudia Flores has spent a career advocating for human rights of vulnerable populations around the world, from East Timor to Mexico. But her latest work revealed the hidden abuse of migrant children detained at the U.S. border and separated from their parents. Flores discusses her report produced in partnership with the ACLU, the history and future of immigration policy in the U.S., and her career as a human rights advocate. immigration, human, university, rights, chicago false full 10 14074935a6f949f6a6c7195f91a0bb99 SCOTUS Nears Unimaginable Era with Geoffrey Stone UChicago Law professor Geoffrey Stone has an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Court.

From his time as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan where he witnessed the decision Roe v. Wade firsthand, to his decades writing on issues of free speech, to helping shape the University of Chicago’s own policy on free expression, Stone is an expert when it comes to the First Amendment.

But in all his years studying the highest court in the United States, Stone says he has never been more pessimistic for where the judiciary branch is headed.

Stone discusses the current state of the court, the forgotten history of Roe v. Wade, and free speech on college campuses on this episode of Big Brains.


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]]> Wed, 5 Sep 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/scotus-nears-unimaginable-era-with-geoffrey-stone-n_2Z_Is2 UChicago Law professor Geoffrey Stone has an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Court.

From his time as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan where he witnessed the decision Roe v. Wade firsthand, to his decades writing on issues of free speech, to helping shape the University of Chicago’s own policy on free expression, Stone is an expert when it comes to the First Amendment.

But in all his years studying the highest court in the United States, Stone says he has never been more pessimistic for where the judiciary branch is headed.

Stone discusses the current state of the court, the forgotten history of Roe v. Wade, and free speech on college campuses on this episode of Big Brains.


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]]> SCOTUS Nears Unimaginable Era with Geoffrey Stone UChicago Podcast Network 00:24:09 UChicago Law professor Geoffrey Stone has an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Court. From his time as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan where he witnessed the decision Roe v. Wade firsthand, to his decades writing on issues of free speech, Stone is an expert when it comes to the First Amendment. But in all his years studying the highest court in the United States, Stone says he has never been more pessimistic for where the judiciary branch is headed. UChicago Law professor Geoffrey Stone has an intimate knowledge of the Supreme Court. From his time as a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan where he witnessed the decision Roe v. Wade firsthand, to his decades writing on issues of free speech, Stone is an expert when it comes to the First Amendment. But in all his years studying the highest court in the United States, Stone says he has never been more pessimistic for where the judiciary branch is headed. amendment, first, university, law, free, speech, court, chicago, supreme false full 9 a82bc5f7d81c4c6b81c04b1069fab85c Special University of Chicago Convocation Podcast with Student Speaker Andrea Popova A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring an interview with student speaker Andrea Popova, followed by the complete speeches from Andrea and fellow graduates Mark Meyer and Priscilla Daboni.


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]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/special-university-of-chicago-convocation-podcast-with-student-speaker-andrea-popova-rpFBak0R A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring an interview with student speaker Andrea Popova, followed by the complete speeches from Andrea and fellow graduates Mark Meyer and Priscilla Daboni.


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]]> Special University of Chicago Convocation Podcast with Student Speaker Andrea Popova University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:22:36 A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring an interview with student speaker Andrea Popova, followed by the complete speeches from Andrea and fellow graduates Mark Meyer and Priscilla Daboni. A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring an interview with student speaker Andrea Popova, followed by the complete speeches from Andrea and fellow graduates Mark Meyer and Priscilla Daboni. graduation, university, 2018, chicago, convocation false full 8 d8c35dd3a59a47babb30578ed341635c Special University of Chicago Convocation Podcast featuring Valerie Jarrett and Marianne Bertrand A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring the full speeches given by Class Day speaker Valerie Jarrett, distinguished senior fellow in the University of Chicago Law School former senior adviser to President Obama; and Marianne Bertrand, the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.   


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]]> Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (University of Chicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/special-university-of-chicago-convocation-podcast-featuring-valerie-jarrett-and-marianne-bertrand-ZKp7Z837 A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring the full speeches given by Class Day speaker Valerie Jarrett, distinguished senior fellow in the University of Chicago Law School former senior adviser to President Obama; and Marianne Bertrand, the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.   


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]]> Special University of Chicago Convocation Podcast featuring Valerie Jarrett and Marianne Bertrand University of Chicago Podcast Network 00:41:29 A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring the full speeches given by Class Day speaker Valerie Jarrett, distinguished senior fellow in the University of Chicago Law School former senior adviser to President Obama; and Marianne Bertrand, the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.    A special Convocation edition podcast from the UChicago Podcast Network, featuring the full speeches given by Class Day speaker Valerie Jarrett, distinguished senior fellow in the University of Chicago Law School former senior adviser to President Obama; and Marianne Bertrand, the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.    graduation, valerie, university, jarrett, chicago, convocation false full 9 cae9413fe9ea52247fe73f909f94a318 Economist’s Journey to the Nobel with Richard Thaler Richard Thaler has been dubbed one of the "founding fathers" of behavioral economics, bridging the gap between psychology and economics, and in 2017 he received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work. 

It has been a long and unusual journey for Thaler, who has made a career out of disrupting economic assumptions, as well as writing two best-selling books and appearing in the 2015 Oscar-nominated film "The Big Short."

On this episode of Big Brains, Thaler discusses how a bowl of cashews inspired his early research, how psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky influenced his career, and what it’s like to get (and miss) a 4 a.m. Nobel wake-up call from Sweden.  

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]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/economists-journey-to-the-nobel-with-richard-thaler-3Qa2BQMD Richard Thaler has been dubbed one of the "founding fathers" of behavioral economics, bridging the gap between psychology and economics, and in 2017 he received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work. 

It has been a long and unusual journey for Thaler, who has made a career out of disrupting economic assumptions, as well as writing two best-selling books and appearing in the 2015 Oscar-nominated film "The Big Short."

On this episode of Big Brains, Thaler discusses how a bowl of cashews inspired his early research, how psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky influenced his career, and what it’s like to get (and miss) a 4 a.m. Nobel wake-up call from Sweden.  

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]]> Economist’s Journey to the Nobel with Richard Thaler UChicago Podcast Network 00:44:23 Richard Thaler has been dubbed one of the "founding fathers" of behavioral economics, bridging the gap between psychology and economics, and in 2017 he received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work.  On this episode of Big Brains, Thaler discusses how a bowl of cashews inspired his early research, how psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky influenced his career, and what it’s like to get (and miss) a 4 a.m. Nobel wake-up call from Sweden.   Richard Thaler has been dubbed one of the "founding fathers" of behavioral economics, bridging the gap between psychology and economics, and in 2017 he received the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his work.  On this episode of Big Brains, Thaler discusses how a bowl of cashews inspired his early research, how psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky influenced his career, and what it’s like to get (and miss) a 4 a.m. Nobel wake-up call from Sweden.   thaler, richard, big, brains, nobel, university, prize, nudge, chicago false full 8 501e4e6da50bd223c316aa3b9555f02d Future of Energy Innovation with Michael Polsky When UChicago alumnus Michael Polsky first ventured into the field of renewable energy in 2003 with his company Invenergy, he thought they had missed the boat.

“When we got into renewables in earnest, I thought we were too late,” said Polsky, MBA’87, believing people were well ahead of him in building clean energy projects. Today, he said we’re barely in “the third inning” of the renewables game.

The founder and CEO of Invenergy, one of the largest renewables company in North America, Polsky, believes it’s not a question of if but when the United States becomes completely energy independent of fossil fuels.

It’s a seemingly unexpected turn for the former power plant engineer who arrived in the U.S. from the Soviet Ukraine in the 1970s and began his career designing power plants.

On this episode of Big Brains, Polsky discusses his early days in the energy field, his current project to build one of the largest wind farms in the world, and why he believes in the power of innovation.   

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]]> Mon, 21 May 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/future-of-energy-innovation-with-michael-polsky-2N_4pfQT When UChicago alumnus Michael Polsky first ventured into the field of renewable energy in 2003 with his company Invenergy, he thought they had missed the boat.

“When we got into renewables in earnest, I thought we were too late,” said Polsky, MBA’87, believing people were well ahead of him in building clean energy projects. Today, he said we’re barely in “the third inning” of the renewables game.

The founder and CEO of Invenergy, one of the largest renewables company in North America, Polsky, believes it’s not a question of if but when the United States becomes completely energy independent of fossil fuels.

It’s a seemingly unexpected turn for the former power plant engineer who arrived in the U.S. from the Soviet Ukraine in the 1970s and began his career designing power plants.

On this episode of Big Brains, Polsky discusses his early days in the energy field, his current project to build one of the largest wind farms in the world, and why he believes in the power of innovation.   

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]]> Future of Energy Innovation with Michael Polsky UChicago Podcast Network 00:23:26 When UChicago alumnus Michael Polsky first ventured into the field of renewable energy in 2003 with his company Invenergy, he thought they had missed the boat. On this episode of Big Brains, Polsky discusses his early days in the energy field, his current project to build one of the largest wind farms in the world, and why he believes in the power of innovation.    When UChicago alumnus Michael Polsky first ventured into the field of renewable energy in 2003 with his company Invenergy, he thought they had missed the boat. On this episode of Big Brains, Polsky discusses his early days in the energy field, his current project to build one of the largest wind farms in the world, and why he believes in the power of innovation.    change, clean, polsky, energy, green, michael, research, climate false full 7 4e702e5528b8f66fb856b96f80b589e3 The Expanding Universe with Wendy Freedman Wendy Freedman spent part of her career measuring the age of the universe. Now she’s working on a project that may very well give scientists a chance to glimpse into its birth.  

Freedman, the John & Marion Sullivan University Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, works in the field of observational cosmology, measuring the expansion rate of the universe. In 2001, she and a team of scientists found that the universe is around 13.7 billion years old—far more precise than the previous estimate in the 10- to 20-billion-year-old range.

Freedman was the founding leader from 2003 until 2015 of an international consortium of researchers and universities (including UChicago) to build the world’s largest telescope high in the mountains of Chile. The Giant Magellan Telescope will be as tall as the Statue of Liberty when complete, and ten times more powerful than the Hubble Space Telescope—with the ability to look back at the dawn of the cosmos.

On this episode of Big Brains, Freedman discusses her research on measuring the age of the universe, her leadership of the Giant Magellan Telescope and the search for life outside our solar system.   

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]]> Mon, 14 May 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/the-expanding-universe-with-wendy-freedman-EGmbpMyK Wendy Freedman spent part of her career measuring the age of the universe. Now she’s working on a project that may very well give scientists a chance to glimpse into its birth.  

Freedman, the John & Marion Sullivan University Professor of Astronomy & Astrophysics, works in the field of observational cosmology, measuring the expansion rate of the universe. In 2001, she and a team of scientists found that the universe is around 13.7 billion years old—far more precise than the previous estimate in the 10- to 20-billion-year-old range.

Freedman was the founding leader from 2003 until 2015 of an international consortium of researchers and universities (including UChicago) to build the world’s largest telescope high in the mountains of Chile. The Giant Magellan Telescope will be as tall as the Statue of Liberty when complete, and ten times more powerful than the Hubble Space Telescope—with the ability to look back at the dawn of the cosmos.

On this episode of Big Brains, Freedman discusses her research on measuring the age of the universe, her leadership of the Giant Magellan Telescope and the search for life outside our solar system.   

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]]> The Expanding Universe with Wendy Freedman UChicago Podcast Network 00:23:02 Wendy Freedman spent part of her career measuring the age of the universe. Now she’s working on a project that may very well give scientists a chance to glimpse into its birth.   On this episode of Big Brains, Freedman discusses her research on measuring the age of the universe, her leadership of the Giant Magellan Telescope and the search for life outside our solar system. Wendy Freedman spent part of her career measuring the age of the universe. Now she’s working on a project that may very well give scientists a chance to glimpse into its birth.   On this episode of Big Brains, Freedman discusses her research on measuring the age of the universe, her leadership of the Giant Magellan Telescope and the search for life outside our solar system. telescope, big, brains, university, universe, space, chicago, cosmology false full 6 cb29c50cf58a5aa634054f89b95f9617 Nature’s Design Secrets with Rama Ranganathan From the smallest proteins of cells to entire ecosystems, nature might be the most sophisticated engineer on earth.

Researchers like UChicago molecular biologist Rama Ranganathan are trying to uncover the basic design principles that govern biology and apply them to human engineering. He calls the field “evolutionary physics,” and the goal is to unlock the secrets of evolutionary history.      

On this episode of Big Brains, Ranganathan shares his pioneering research on evolutionary physics, and explains why he believes biology is at a similar point today as engineering was two centuries ago during the Industrial Revolution. 

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]]> Mon, 7 May 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/natures-design-secrets-with-rama-ranganathan-hwFNAWyc From the smallest proteins of cells to entire ecosystems, nature might be the most sophisticated engineer on earth.

Researchers like UChicago molecular biologist Rama Ranganathan are trying to uncover the basic design principles that govern biology and apply them to human engineering. He calls the field “evolutionary physics,” and the goal is to unlock the secrets of evolutionary history.      

On this episode of Big Brains, Ranganathan shares his pioneering research on evolutionary physics, and explains why he believes biology is at a similar point today as engineering was two centuries ago during the Industrial Revolution. 

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]]> Nature’s Design Secrets with Rama Ranganathan UChicago Podcast Network 00:25:12 From the smallest proteins of cells to entire ecosystems, nature might be the most sophisticated engineer on earth. On this episode of Big Brains, Ranganathan shares his pioneering research on evolutionary physics, and explains why he believes biology is at a similar point today as engineering was two centuries ago during the Industrial Revolution.  From the smallest proteins of cells to entire ecosystems, nature might be the most sophisticated engineer on earth. On this episode of Big Brains, Ranganathan shares his pioneering research on evolutionary physics, and explains why he believes biology is at a similar point today as engineering was two centuries ago during the Industrial Revolution.  big, brains, university, research, biology, bioengineering, chicago, nature false full 5 59ef74b1e1bb69c4671ee656d71149a1 Mind of a Virtuoso Composer with Augusta Read Thomas To say Augusta Read Thomas is prolific is an understatement.

A past Grammy Award winner and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Music, Thomas has been hailed as “a true virtuoso composer” by The New Yorker, and her work has been performed more than almost any other living composer.

Thomas, the University Professor of Composition in the Department of Music and the College, champions classical music as co-curator of the Chicago Ear Taxi Festival and works with new musicians as founder and director of the UChicago Center for Contemporary Composition.    

On this episode of Big Brains, Thomas gives a glimpse into the creative process of a world-class composer, discusses the state of classical music today and how she helps train the next generation of composers.  

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]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/mind-of-a-virtuoso-composer-with-augusta-read-thomas-_Y6RjxxX To say Augusta Read Thomas is prolific is an understatement.

A past Grammy Award winner and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Music, Thomas has been hailed as “a true virtuoso composer” by The New Yorker, and her work has been performed more than almost any other living composer.

Thomas, the University Professor of Composition in the Department of Music and the College, champions classical music as co-curator of the Chicago Ear Taxi Festival and works with new musicians as founder and director of the UChicago Center for Contemporary Composition.    

On this episode of Big Brains, Thomas gives a glimpse into the creative process of a world-class composer, discusses the state of classical music today and how she helps train the next generation of composers.  

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]]> Mind of a Virtuoso Composer with Augusta Read Thomas UChicago Podcast Network 00:25:34 To say Augusta Read Thomas is prolific is an understatement. A past Grammy Award winner and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Music, Thomas has been hailed as “a true virtuoso composer” by The New Yorker, and her work has been performed more than almost any other living composer. On this episode of Big Brains, Thomas gives a glimpse into the creative process of a world-class composer, discusses the state of classical music today and how she helps train the next generation of composers.   To say Augusta Read Thomas is prolific is an understatement. A past Grammy Award winner and finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Music, Thomas has been hailed as “a true virtuoso composer” by The New Yorker, and her work has been performed more than almost any other living composer. On this episode of Big Brains, Thomas gives a glimpse into the creative process of a world-class composer, discusses the state of classical music today and how she helps train the next generation of composers.   composer, augusta, big, brains, university, read, classical, thomas, music, chicago false full 4 0db47be0a2a9b43df35c1c8458e5139b Myths of U.S. Health Care with Katherine Baicker Health care expansion. It's one of the most contentious issues in American politics. Katherine Baicker is Dean of the Harris School at the University of Chicago and one of the leading scholars on the economics of health care. Her research from the groundbreaking Oregon Medicaid Experiment has helped uncover the true costs and benefits of health care expansion.

On this episode of Big Brains, Baicker shares the findings from the Oregon Experiment, and provides insights into how to improve health care for all. 

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]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/myths-of-u-s-health-care-with-katherine-baicker-7zhBuEU_ Health care expansion. It's one of the most contentious issues in American politics. Katherine Baicker is Dean of the Harris School at the University of Chicago and one of the leading scholars on the economics of health care. Her research from the groundbreaking Oregon Medicaid Experiment has helped uncover the true costs and benefits of health care expansion.

On this episode of Big Brains, Baicker shares the findings from the Oregon Experiment, and provides insights into how to improve health care for all. 

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]]> Myths of U.S. Health Care with Katherine Baicker UChicago Podcast Network 00:26:58 Katherine Baicker is Dean of the Harris School at the University of Chicago and one of the leading scholars on the economics of health care. Her research from the groundbreaking Oregon Medicaid Experiment has helped uncover the true costs and benefits of health care expansion. On this episode of Big Brains, Baicker shares the findings from the Oregon Experiment, and provides insights into how to improve health care for all.  Katherine Baicker is Dean of the Harris School at the University of Chicago and one of the leading scholars on the economics of health care. Her research from the groundbreaking Oregon Medicaid Experiment has helped uncover the true costs and benefits of health care expansion. On this episode of Big Brains, Baicker shares the findings from the Oregon Experiment, and provides insights into how to improve health care for all.  katherine, economics, care, baicker, health, research, politics false full 3 df67c256d1794d872fd2c700039e248b Discovering the Missing Link with Neil Shubin Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. In 2004, Shubin discovered Tiktaalik roseae, a 375-million-year old creature that was part fish, part land-living animal.

On this episode of Big Brains, Shubin shares the story behind his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it has meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research.

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]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2018 08:00:00 +0000 uchicagopodcasts@gmail.com (UChicago Podcast Network) https://big-brains.simplecast.com/episodes/discovering-the-missing-link-with-neil-shubin-a7FXU5J5 Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. In 2004, Shubin discovered Tiktaalik roseae, a 375-million-year old creature that was part fish, part land-living animal.

On this episode of Big Brains, Shubin shares the story behind his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it has meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research.

Subscribe to Big Brains on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Play, and learn more at news.uchicago.edu.


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]]> Discovering the Missing Link with Neil Shubin UChicago Podcast Network 00:27:40 Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. In 2004, Shubin discovered Tiktaalik roseae, a 375-million-year old creature that was part fish, part land-living animal. On this episode of Big Brains, Shubin shares the story behind his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it has meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research. Evolutionary biologist Neil Shubin spent six years in the Arctic searching for a fossil that could be a missing link between sea and land animals. In 2004, Shubin discovered Tiktaalik roseae, a 375-million-year old creature that was part fish, part land-living animal. On this episode of Big Brains, Shubin shares the story behind his discovery of Tiktaalik, what it has meant for the understanding of human evolution, and how it has impacted the future of genetic research. big, brains, university, evolutionary, biology, chicago false full 2 befc218226384cb4ddad1e5fc6d22c0c Big Brains Trailer Big Brains tells the stories behind the pioneering research and breakthroughs reshaping our world. The show is produced out of the University of Chicago and hosted by Paul Rand.


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