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Examining Neoliberalism’s Role in Modern Far-Right Politics
01/18/2019
The world is seeing a rise in far-right politics, from Italy, to France, to Brexit, to President Trump. So, how did we get here? And, where exactly are we? Is this authoritarianism, fascism, populism, or something else? These are the questions political theorist Wendy Brown addresses in her talk, Neoliberalism’s Scorpion Tail: Markets and Morals … Continue reading "Examining Neoliberalism’s Role in Modern Far-Right Politics"
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Working with Artificial Intelligence to Keep Americans Employed
01/15/2019
We have all heard the dire warnings. Artificial intelligence is predicted to decimate job sectors already hit hard by outsourcing. Some studies suggest up to half of all work could be automated by 2030. That means factory workers, drivers, even some accountants may find themselves without a job. Jennifer Granholm, the former governor of Michigan, … Continue reading "Working with Artificial Intelligence to Keep Americans Employed"
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Shaping Our Dynamic Microbiomes for Lifelong Health
01/10/2019
Our life-spans are ever-increasing, but our health-spans are not, leading to long periods of unpleasant and expensive suffering with chronic conditions. Many of these conditions have recently been linked to the microbiome. We are constantly shaping our microbiomes through the foods we eat, the environments we experience, even the people we live and work with. … Continue reading "Shaping Our Dynamic Microbiomes for Lifelong Health"
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From Stone Bowls to Unsuspected Superheroes
01/08/2019
If rocks could talk – what could they tell us about the earth, history and maybe ourselves? Find out as collections manager Alex Hangsterfer and curator Richard Norris reveal the treasure trove of samples housed at Scripps. Hear some of the fascinating stories behind how these samples were collected and learn about the incredible variety … Continue reading "From Stone Bowls to Unsuspected Superheroes"
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| When asked to name the greatest film director in the world, John Ford responded, “He’s a Frenchman; his name is Jean Renoir,” a sentiment shared by Charlie Chaplin. François Truffaut, Orson Welles and other film enthusiasts. Renoir remains one of the most highly regarded of directors, a creative ge... |
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