Beste Doc Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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Windows on Earth 48:17

3d ago48:17

48:17

Take an exquisite ride in space from the International Space Station. Steve Thomas composed these ethereal guitarscapes as a commission for use on the ISS during Richard Garriott’s pioneering flight as a private astronaut. Garriott's photos comprise a collection of 20 flight paths around Earth. The timeless music is emotionally aligned with views o…

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CARTA: Lucy’s Contribution: Understanding the Sequence of Steps Leading to Human Uniqueness with Kim Hill 20:51

4d ago20:51

20:51

Humans are a spectacular outlier among the millions of species of life on planet earth, with incredibly unique biological success. Slowly, scientists have begun to understand the traits that interacted to make us unique, such as cumulative culture, unique scales of cooperation, cognitive abilities, language, and a unique life history and mating sys…

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CARTA: Lucy’s Contribution: Understanding the Sequence of Steps Leading to Human Uniqueness with Kim Hill 20:51

4d ago20:51

20:51

Humans are a spectacular outlier among the millions of species of life on planet earth, with incredibly unique biological success. Slowly, scientists have begun to understand the traits that interacted to make us unique, such as cumulative culture, unique scales of cooperation, cognitive abilities, language, and a unique life history and mating sys…

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CARTA: Lucy’s Contribution: Understanding the Sequence of Steps Leading to Human Uniqueness with Kim Hill 20:51

3d ago20:51

20:51

Humans are a spectacular outlier among the millions of species of life on planet earth, with incredibly unique biological success. Slowly, scientists have begun to understand the traits that interacted to make us unique, such as cumulative culture, unique scales of cooperation, cognitive abilities, language, and a unique life history and mating sys…

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CWC Docs: The Disappearance of Shere Hite 49:37

6d ago49:37

49:37

Director Nicole Newnham joins moderator Kyna McClenaghan (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of her film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. They discuss the origin of the film and her interest in Shere Hite, as well as the archival research undertaken in making the documentary. Together, they also detail the work of Shere Hite in the cont…

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CWC Docs: The Disappearance of Shere Hite 49:37

6d ago49:37

49:37

Director Nicole Newnham joins moderator Kyna McClenaghan (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of her film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. They discuss the origin of the film and her interest in Shere Hite, as well as the archival research undertaken in making the documentary. Together, they also detail the work of Shere Hite in the cont…

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CWC Docs: The Disappearance of Shere Hite 49:37

5d ago49:37

49:37

Director Nicole Newnham joins moderator Kyna McClenaghan (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of her film The Disappearance of Shere Hite. They discuss the origin of the film and her interest in Shere Hite, as well as the archival research undertaken in making the documentary. Together, they also detail the work of Shere Hite in the cont…

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Food Poisoning: Seafood and Bacteria 8:52

7d ago8:52

8:52

Human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on seafood-related food borne illnesses. Series: "Jeffrey B. Gr…

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Food Poisoning: Seafood and Bacteria 8:52

7d ago8:52

8:52

Human activities can increase levels of harmful microorganisms and pollutants in our water systems that have the potential to make us sick or threaten our food supply. Join microbial ecologist Dr. Sarah Allard as she presents emerging research from Scripps Oceanography that sheds light on seafood-related food borne illnesses. Series: "Jeffrey B. Gr…

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The Melodies of Hot Pstromi 7:29

8d ago7:29

7:29

Yale Strom’s Hot Pstromi is a U.S.-based klezmer ensemble. Much of the repertoire comes from Strom's many years of ethnographic research he has conducted in Eastern Europe. Many of the melodies and Yiddish songs come from Jews and Roma who played before and after the Holocaust and that Strom interviewed and with whom he performed. The band’s New Yo…

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The Melodies of Hot Pstromi 7:29

8d ago7:29

7:29

Yale Strom’s Hot Pstromi is a U.S.-based klezmer ensemble. Much of the repertoire comes from Strom's many years of ethnographic research he has conducted in Eastern Europe. Many of the melodies and Yiddish songs come from Jews and Roma who played before and after the Holocaust and that Strom interviewed and with whom he performed. The band’s New Yo…

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CARTA: Lucy's Legacy and the Past and Future of Primate Research with Melissa Emery Thompson 19:43

9d ago19:43

19:43

The connection between paleoanthropology and primatology began with Darwin's theory of human origins. Lucy's discovery challenged existing ideas, coinciding with observations of wild primates. This sparked a surge of research on primate behavior, enriching our understanding of human evolution. Despite behavior not fossilizing, studying living prima…

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CARTA: Lucy's Legacy and the Past and Future of Primate Research with Melissa Emery Thompson 19:43

9d ago19:43

19:43

The connection between paleoanthropology and primatology began with Darwin's theory of human origins. Lucy's discovery challenged existing ideas, coinciding with observations of wild primates. This sparked a surge of research on primate behavior, enriching our understanding of human evolution. Despite behavior not fossilizing, studying living prima…

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CARTA: Lucy's Legacy and the Past and Future of Primate Research with Melissa Emery Thompson 19:43

9d ago19:43

19:43

The connection between paleoanthropology and primatology began with Darwin's theory of human origins. Lucy's discovery challenged existing ideas, coinciding with observations of wild primates. This sparked a surge of research on primate behavior, enriching our understanding of human evolution. Despite behavior not fossilizing, studying living prima…

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Risk Factors for Alzheimer's What You Can Change 9:36

11d ago9:36

9:36

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, and discover actionable steps you can take to protect your brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40061]…

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Risk Factors for Alzheimer's What You Can Change 9:36

11d ago9:36

9:36

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, and discover actionable steps you can take to protect your brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40061]…

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to become the sky: An Evening with Jess X. Snow 46:17

12d ago46:17

46:17

Filmmaker Jess X. Snow joins UCSB's Heidi Amin-Hong to discuss a selection of Snow’s films and their broader artistic journey. As a multidisciplinary artist, Snow's work encompasses poetry, visual art, and film, often addressing themes like the model minority myth, community care, mutual aid, and the Asian-American immigrant experience. They also e…

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to become the sky: An Evening with Jess X. Snow 46:17

12d ago46:17

46:17

Filmmaker Jess X. Snow joins UCSB's Heidi Amin-Hong to discuss a selection of Snow’s films and their broader artistic journey. As a multidisciplinary artist, Snow's work encompasses poetry, visual art, and film, often addressing themes like the model minority myth, community care, mutual aid, and the Asian-American immigrant experience. They also e…

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to become the sky: An Evening with Jess X. Snow 46:17

12d ago46:17

46:17

Filmmaker Jess X. Snow joins UCSB's Heidi Amin-Hong to discuss a selection of Snow’s films and their broader artistic journey. As a multidisciplinary artist, Snow's work encompasses poetry, visual art, and film, often addressing themes like the model minority myth, community care, mutual aid, and the Asian-American immigrant experience. They also e…

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Upgrading the Physiological Relevance of Human Brain Organoids 53:09

13d ago53:09

53:09

Giorgia Quadrato, Ph.D., explores cerebral organoids as models for neural development and disease research. Using live calcium imaging, Quadrato observes increased neuronal coordination attributed to inhibitory neurons, validated through pharmacological and genetic methods. Quadrato contrasts their organoid generation protocol with previous methods…

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Upgrading the Physiological Relevance of Human Brain Organoids 53:09

13d ago53:09

53:09

Giorgia Quadrato, Ph.D., explores cerebral organoids as models for neural development and disease research. Using live calcium imaging, Quadrato observes increased neuronal coordination attributed to inhibitory neurons, validated through pharmacological and genetic methods. Quadrato contrasts their organoid generation protocol with previous methods…

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The Value of Public Service 42:25

15d ago42:25

42:25

This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator and Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey; Lois Capps, former Congresswoman who served as a U.S. Representative from 1998-2017 representing S…

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The Value of Public Service 42:25

14d ago42:25

42:25

This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator and Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey; Lois Capps, former Congresswoman who served as a U.S. Representative from 1998-2017 representing S…

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The Value of Public Service 42:25

15d ago42:25

42:25

This program discusses humanist and scholar Walter Capps’ political career and the ongoing value of public service. The panel discussion features four people who have all worked as public servants: former U.S. Senator and Nebraska Governor Bob Kerrey; Lois Capps, former Congresswoman who served as a U.S. Representative from 1998-2017 representing S…

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Anti-Asian Hate Racial Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth 1:18:30

17d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

In this program, Russell M. Jeung, professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, explores COVID-19 racism against Asian Americans, which led to what he terms a period of “collective racial trauma.” Twenty-five peer-reviewed articles have since documented the deleterious impacts of direct and indirect racism on the mental he…

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Anti-Asian Hate Racial Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth 1:18:30

17d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

In this program, Russell M. Jeung, professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, explores COVID-19 racism against Asian Americans, which led to what he terms a period of “collective racial trauma.” Twenty-five peer-reviewed articles have since documented the deleterious impacts of direct and indirect racism on the mental he…

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CARTA: How Did Lucy Become a Fossil? Investigating the Life Death and Preservation of a Famous Hominin with Anna Behrensmeyer 21:02

17d ago21:02

21:02

Lucy's 1974 discovery reshaped our understanding of early hominins. Geological studies dated her to 3.21 million years ago. Questions arose about her life and death, leading to investigations into her burial site and skeletal preservation. Found scattered on the surface, less than 40% of her skeleton was preserved. Some parts were articulated, indi…

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Anti-Asian Hate Racial Trauma and Posttraumatic Growth 1:18:30

17d ago1:18:30

1:18:30

In this program, Russell M. Jeung, professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University, explores COVID-19 racism against Asian Americans, which led to what he terms a period of “collective racial trauma.” Twenty-five peer-reviewed articles have since documented the deleterious impacts of direct and indirect racism on the mental he…

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CARTA: How Did Lucy Become a Fossil? Investigating the Life Death and Preservation of a Famous Hominin with Anna Behrensmeyer 21:02

17d ago21:02

21:02

Lucy's 1974 discovery reshaped our understanding of early hominins. Geological studies dated her to 3.21 million years ago. Questions arose about her life and death, leading to investigations into her burial site and skeletal preservation. Found scattered on the surface, less than 40% of her skeleton was preserved. Some parts were articulated, indi…

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CARTA: How Did Lucy Become a Fossil? Investigating the Life Death and Preservation of a Famous Hominin with Anna Behrensmeyer 21:02

17d ago21:02

21:02

Lucy's 1974 discovery reshaped our understanding of early hominins. Geological studies dated her to 3.21 million years ago. Questions arose about her life and death, leading to investigations into her burial site and skeletal preservation. Found scattered on the surface, less than 40% of her skeleton was preserved. Some parts were articulated, indi…

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Revisiting the Classics: Nowhere 49:28

19d ago49:28

49:28

Writer/director Gregg Araki joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his film, Nowhere. Araki reflects on post-punk and do-it-yourself subcultures, as well as his memories taking film classes at UCSB as an influence on his work. He also discusses the cult following and home distribution of the film, the lega…

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Diet's Effect On Cognitive Decline Vascular Risk 2:30

19d ago2:30

2:30

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on diet and cognitive decline. Learn how diet, vascular health and inflammation contributes to cognitive function and discover actionable steps you can ta…

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Revisiting the Classics: Nowhere 49:28

19d ago49:28

49:28

Writer/director Gregg Araki joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his film, Nowhere. Araki reflects on post-punk and do-it-yourself subcultures, as well as his memories taking film classes at UCSB as an influence on his work. He also discusses the cult following and home distribution of the film, the lega…

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Revisiting the Classics: Nowhere 49:28

19d ago49:28

49:28

Writer/director Gregg Araki joins moderator Bhaskar Sarkar (Film and Media Studies, UCSB) for a discussion of his film, Nowhere. Araki reflects on post-punk and do-it-yourself subcultures, as well as his memories taking film classes at UCSB as an influence on his work. He also discusses the cult following and home distribution of the film, the lega…

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Diet's Effect On Cognitive Decline Vascular Risk 2:30

19d ago2:30

2:30

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Join Sarah Banks, Ph.D., a leading expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, as she discusses the latest research on diet and cognitive decline. Learn how diet, vascular health and inflammation contributes to cognitive function and discover actionable steps you can ta…

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10 Reason to Love MAX ROACH (Part 1) 39:02

21d ago39:02

39:02

In this episode, co-hosts Mike Dawson, David Throckmorton, and Thomas Wendt share some of their favorite recordings featuring modern jazz legend Max Roach. This is the first part in a multi-part series.Von Mike Dawson

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You Are What You Eat (and Drink) – Salud to Longevity! 1:43:09

21d ago1:43:09

1:43:09

Delve into the secrets of longevity, drawing inspiration from healthy diets and sustainable agricultural practices from around the globe. A lively panel discusses the nourishing pillars of diet and nutrition, and highlights the transformative power of regenerative agriculture. This holistic approach to farming goes beyond sustainability — it active…

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You Are What You Eat (and Drink) – Salud to Longevity! 1:43:09

21d ago1:43:09

1:43:09

Delve into the secrets of longevity, drawing inspiration from healthy diets and sustainable agricultural practices from around the globe. A lively panel discusses the nourishing pillars of diet and nutrition, and highlights the transformative power of regenerative agriculture. This holistic approach to farming goes beyond sustainability — it active…

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The Authority of Craft 1:59:04

22d ago1:59:04

1:59:04

This program aims to recover Plato’s idea of craft or art, Greek technê, in the expansive sense which includes not only the handicrafts but skilled practices from housebuilding to navigation. Rachel Barney, professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, examines Plato and other Greek thinkers who were fascinated by the craft model: the idea …

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The Authority of Craft 1:59:04

22d ago1:59:04

1:59:04

This program aims to recover Plato’s idea of craft or art, Greek technê, in the expansive sense which includes not only the handicrafts but skilled practices from housebuilding to navigation. Rachel Barney, professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, examines Plato and other Greek thinkers who were fascinated by the craft model: the idea …

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A Deep Look into Innovation and Equity in the AI Revolution 48:36

22d ago48:36

48:36

The AI revolution and other innovations are bolstering equitable, community-centered solutions to major societal issues from disease to wildfire, and technologies piloted at UC San Diego are laying the groundwork for a better future. UC San Diego’s experts are making the case for why public higher education institutions must be a driving force to e…

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A Deep Look into Innovation and Equity in the AI Revolution 48:36

22d ago48:36

48:36

The AI revolution and other innovations are bolstering equitable, community-centered solutions to major societal issues from disease to wildfire, and technologies piloted at UC San Diego are laying the groundwork for a better future. UC San Diego’s experts are making the case for why public higher education institutions must be a driving force to e…

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The Authority of Craft 1:59:04

22d ago1:59:04

1:59:04

This program aims to recover Plato’s idea of craft or art, Greek technê, in the expansive sense which includes not only the handicrafts but skilled practices from housebuilding to navigation. Rachel Barney, professor of philosophy at the University of Toronto, examines Plato and other Greek thinkers who were fascinated by the craft model: the idea …

1
A Deep Look into Innovation and Equity in the AI Revolution 48:36

22d ago48:36

48:36

The AI revolution and other innovations are bolstering equitable, community-centered solutions to major societal issues from disease to wildfire, and technologies piloted at UC San Diego are laying the groundwork for a better future. UC San Diego’s experts are making the case for why public higher education institutions must be a driving force to e…

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CARTA: How the Paleo Diet Worked for Lucy-and Led to Us with Jessica Thompson 19:50

24d ago19:50

19:50

Lucy's discovery in eastern Africa reshaped human origins research, highlighting our ancestors' diverse habitats. Initially thought vegetarians like chimpanzees, Lucy's group were adaptable omnivores. Recent findings suggest they used tools and hunted, challenging notions of early human development. This raises questions about when humanity's defin…

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CARTA: How the Paleo Diet Worked for Lucy-and Led to Us with Jessica Thompson 19:50

24d ago19:50

19:50

Lucy's discovery in eastern Africa reshaped human origins research, highlighting our ancestors' diverse habitats. Initially thought vegetarians like chimpanzees, Lucy's group were adaptable omnivores. Recent findings suggest they used tools and hunted, challenging notions of early human development. This raises questions about when humanity's defin…

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CARTA: How the Paleo Diet Worked for Lucy-and Led to Us with Jessica Thompson 19:50

24d ago19:50

19:50

Lucy's discovery in eastern Africa reshaped human origins research, highlighting our ancestors' diverse habitats. Initially thought vegetarians like chimpanzees, Lucy's group were adaptable omnivores. Recent findings suggest they used tools and hunted, challenging notions of early human development. This raises questions about when humanity's defin…

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Housing and Homelessness in California 38:45

25d ago38:45

38:45

Across the United States, homelessness has been on the rise. In California, there have been over 181,000 people without a stable place to call home—about 30 percent of the nation’s homeless population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, those numbers continued to rise as earnings dropped and the housing affordability crisis worsened. What interventions …

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Delay Cognitive Decline with This Device 3:05

25d ago3:05

3:05

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and corrective tips associated with sleep apnea. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40042]…

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Delay Cognitive Decline with This Device 3:05

25d ago3:05

3:05

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and corrective tips associated with sleep apnea. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 40042]…

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