Shima Abadi is a Professor of Oceanography, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Washington. Her research primarily focuses on ocean

Shima Abadi is a Professor of Oceanography, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Engineering and Mathematics at the University of Washington. Her research primarily focuses on ocean noise.

Her work encompasses sound source localization, acoustical imaging, and animal bioacoustics. An award recipient from the Acoustical Society of America, Dr. Abadi is currently developing algorithms for underwater network data analysis, mitigating seismic airgun noise, and analyzing ocean ambient noise.

Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the

Steven Collins, PhD, Chester D. Tripp Professor in the Humanities at the University of Chicago, delivered a presentation titled "The Varieties of Buddhist Wisdom." This talk was part of the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum on May 8, 2015.

The recording of this presentation was published on June 4, 2015. Learn more about Steven Collins, PhD.

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing

Professor Paco Calvo and author Natalie Lawrence present "Planta Sapiens: The New Science of Plant Intelligence." This book offers an astonishing window into plant intelligence, revealing cutting-edge science. Decades of research document plants' impressive abilities to communicate, manipulate, and move, with new evidence even suggesting sentience.

Paco Calvo is a Professor of Philosophy of Science specializing in plant neurobiology. Natalie Lawrence, an author and illustrator, explores our relationship with the natural world through a scientific lens. Get the book here: Planta Sapiens. Moderated by Rachael Kline. #talksatgoogle #nature

Evidence-based policymaking in the United States is losing its rhetorical support across various sectors. Dale Jamieson, Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy at NYU, addresses this

Evidence-based policymaking in the United States is losing its rhetorical support across various sectors. Dale Jamieson, Professor of Environmental Studies and Philosophy at NYU, addresses this critical shift by reviewing the history leading to the Paris Agreement.

Jamieson analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, successes, and failures of evidence-based approaches, exploring how to advance climate change progress in the coming years. This discussion was recorded on May 24, 2017, as part of the "Bren School of Environmental Science & Management" series. Visit UCTV for more details.

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal

Princeton Bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of "Animal Liberation Now," challenges our factory food systems and the psychology behind them. He examines ethical dilemmas concerning animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and speciesism, advocating for a shift towards ethical eating.

Singer proposes plant-based diets and cultured meat as sustainable alternatives, emphasizing the importance of considering suffering. His influential work, which inspired effective altruism, encourages informed dietary choices for a more ethical and sustainable future.

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On May 8, 2015, Dr. Linda Zagzebski, George Lynn Cross Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma,

On May 8, 2015, Dr. Linda Zagzebski, George Lynn Cross Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oklahoma, delivered her presentation, "Exemplars of Wisdom and Moral Theory."

This presentation was part of the University of Chicago Wisdom Research Forum. Due to weather conditions, Dr. Zagzebski presented remotely via phone.

In October 2011, Michael Stephens attended the "Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture" session at the Salzburg Global Seminar. While there, he shared insights from the

In October 2011, Michael Stephens attended the "Libraries and Museums in an Era of Participatory Culture" session at the Salzburg Global Seminar. While there, he shared insights from the conference on his blog, "Tame the Web".

Dr. Stephens is an Assistant Professor in the School of Library and Information Science at San Jose State University.

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted

Ecological economics is crucial because the global economy depletes natural resources, yet traditional economic models often disregard its biophysical foundations. This perspective is highlighted by bio-ecologist and ecological economist William Rees in an INET interview.

Rees, Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning, emphasizes the need for this approach.