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rWotD Episode 2957: Ralph Wilde Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Sunday, 8 June 2025, is Ralph Wilde.Ralph Wilde is an academic with expertise in public international law. He is a faculty member at University College London (UCL). His 2008 book International Territorial Administration: How Trusteeship and The Civilizing Mission Never Went Away — examining international territorial administration in consideration of Third World approaches to international law and postcolonial theory — was published by Oxford University Press.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:08 UTC on Sunday, 8 June 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Ralph Wilde on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm generative Ayanda.

Students come into university with strong visions of activism and improvement. They know the planet needs their help. But how? What can STS (in the form of degrees like “Sociology and Politics of Science BSc” and “History and Philosophy of Science BSc”) add that isn't already available and easy to reach?In this episode, we talk with two STS first-year students about their experiences in the degree thus far. How has it helped to sharpen their ideas of where to where to act and why. We asked them to discuss one of the first-year projects that made them approach activism better. Both chose work from our “Big Problems in Science and Technology Studies” module, which is designed for just this purpose. Our focus this year was on Oceans.Fatima philosophises an experimental geoengineering project by Russ George, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who, in 2012, sold carbon credits for dumping 100 tonnes of iron sulfate into international waters to trigger an algal bloom. She questions whether this ‘experiment' was scientific or just pseudoscience, as well as the ethics of George's near-unilateral venture in the no-man's-land of the open ocean.JJ considers the idea of “building with blue biomass,” an idea promoted by an international network of architects, engineers, and academics (some at UCL!) who are imagining new ways to use marine micro-organisms for sustainable Net-Zero construction. The building sector produces approximately 40 percent of carbon emissions today. But how to connect the vision to action? JJ considers the challenges keeping this kind of initiative from connecting with the public, the tyranny of the techno-market, and the role of sociotechnical imaginaries in driving change. For the papers discussed, search "profjoecain WeAreSTS 205" FeaturingEpisode producerCapri Huffman, MSc Science, Technology and SocietyIntervieweesFatima Ismail, BSc Sociology and Politics of Science coursehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-ismail-164b88292 and Instagram (@fatima.activist).JJ Laws is a first-year student in UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS).HostProfessor Joe Cain, UCL Professor of History and Philosophy of Biologyhttps://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cainMusic credits “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 “Sweeter Vermouth” by Kevin MacLeodhttps://filmmusic.io/song/4450-sweeter-vermouth Podcast informationWeAreSTS is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, or to leave feedback about the show:https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast

Standard rule over us. We're affected every day by decisions someone has made about standards. They determine the shape of our electrical plugs, the quality of our water, the signals used by our phones, and so much more. Standards don't just happen. They're decided. Sometimes one company does that. Sometimes it's done by international deliberation, argument, and eventual compromise.Talking about standards is classic work in STS. Standards create the scaffolding on which science and technology builds. They constrain and they enable. It matters who gets to decide these things. Standards setting can affect our lives for generations, and they can cost us (or profit us) to the tune of many trillions of pounds.Luckily, here in STS we have an expert on standards. Dr Saheli Datta Burton is Lecturer in Science Policy. She's recently co-authored some research trying to build a risk assessment for the way standards are being set these days across a huge range to subjects. She's looking for patterns, trends, and general themes. The conclusions she reaches are, I'd say, profoundly worrying from the British perspective. Simply put: we do not have our act together in this area, and this is going to come back to bite.Saheli's article is co-authored work:Nicholas Zúñiga, Saheli Datta Burton, Filippo Blancato, Madeline Carr, The geopolitics of technology standards: historical context for US, EU and Chinese approaches, International Affairs, Volume 100, Issue 4, July 2024, Pages 1635–1652, https://doi.org/10.1093/ia/iiae124To summarise the piece, it explores how the US, China, and the EU are shaping global technology standards with different approaches. The US traditionally favoured a hands-off strategy, leaving standard setting largely to the private sector. China, historically top-down, is now blending private and government involvement to set tech standards globally. The EU seeks a balance between competition and cooperation to protect wider socio-cultural values. All three regions are increasing government involvement in standard-setting due to technology's growing geopolitical importance. The article emphasizes how control over standards can lead to economic benefits and power. The EU's newest strategy focuses on gaining a competitive edge while ensuring cooperation and preserving values like interoperability.FeaturingIntervieweeDr Saheli Datta Burton is a Lecturer (teaching) in Science Policy (Responsible Research and Innovation) at UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS). https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/77672-saheli-datta-burtonHostProfessor Joe Cain https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cainMusic creditsMusic credits“Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5“Spy Glass” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/4410-spy-glassPodcast informationWeAreSTS is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, or to leave feedback about the show:https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast

In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski is joined by Lauren Ferguson from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for a riveting deep dive into the unseen forces shaping our indoor environments. Lauren unpacks her journey from biochemistry to environmental engineering and her groundbreaking work modeling childhood pollution exposure in London. The conversation spans wildfire smoke infiltration, the silent threat of PM2.5, and why ventilation might just be our best defense. Plus, hear why Lauren believes you “can't buy your way out of bad environmental conditions,” and why indoor air quality could be the next frontier in mental health research. With insights into the delicate dance between energy efficiency and human health, this episode challenges how we think about buildings—from private homes to public schools.More About Lauren FergusonLauren Ferguson is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the Healthy Buildings Program. Lauren holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from University College London (UCL), UK, where she built a personal exposure model which estimated childhood exposure to PM2.5 for 1.3 million individuals in Greater London. The tool can be used to assess a number of “soft” (for example, behavioral modifications) and “hard” (for example, building interventions) policy interventions on childhood exposure to air pollution.Lauren's interests lie in using building physics and statistical models to assess population-level exposures to indoor environmental hazards, such as heat and air pollution, and understanding how these exposures lead to health impacts and inequalities. In addition to her doctoral research, she has applied these techniques to study population exposure to household air pollution in Nairobi's informal settlements and predict the extent of indoor overheating the UK housing stock may face under future climate scenarios. The goal of her work with the Healthy Buildings Program is to continue her research into indoor heat, where she will be building a US-based housing stock model.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-ferguson-55b178100/ https://hsph.harvard.edu/profile/lauren-ferguson/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/

Aunque aseguraba que París era la ciudad donde había sido feliz, el escritor peruano Mario Vargas Llosa, fallecido el 13 de abril pasado, vivió buena parte de su vida en Londres, ciudad donde escribió 'Conversación en La Catedral', uno de sus obras maestras. Recorrido por el Londres íntimo de Vargas Llosa con un reportaje de Luisa Pulido, corresponsal de RFI en Reino Unido. "Conversación en La Catedral" es el único libro que Mario Vargas Llosa "salvaría del fuego", según dijo en alguna ocasión el Nobel de Literatura peruano. Esa novela fue escrita en la entonces Biblioteca Británica, en Londres, en los años 60. Fue la misma biblioteca donde, en medio de miles de libros, se sentaron Marx y Lenin.Hoy ese lugar se ha convertido en una sala de lectura del Museo Británico, imponente edificio cilíndrico, color mármol, de casi 43 metros de diámetro y ubicado a pocos pasos de la entrada del museo. Ahí entrevistamos al profesor Stephen Hart, especialista en literatura Latinoamericana en la University College London (UCL), sobre ese periodo en la vida del autor peruano."Cuando Vargas Llosa venía aquí para estudiar, creo que se sentía como un miembro más de la comunidad de los escritores más importantes de la historia, entre otros, Marx. Sentía la importancia de la escritura y la literatura, pero también de la ciencia, pues aquí también venían los científicos", dice Hart.'Conversación en La Catedral', obra perfectaStephen Hart, quien fue alumno de Vargas Llosa en los años 70 en la Universidad de Cambridge, es un gran admirador de "Conversación en La Catedral"."Lo más importante en esa novela es la exploración técnica, el sentido de la técnica que desarrolla en ella Vargas Llosa. Es una obra perfecta. La manera en que utiliza la técnica de los vasos comunicantes, la idea que uno tiene un espacio por aquí y luego otro espacio, otro tiempo, y hay luego una fusión de todo ello", apunta.  Mario Vargas Llosa llegó en 1967 a Londres, procedente de París, para ser profesor de literatura en dos universidades. Medio siglo después, una foto de Vargas Llosa maduro, canoso y serio, adorna una de las enormes ventanas del centro de idiomas del King's College. Ahí se resalta, con orgullo, que el escritor y político, laureado con el Nobel de Literatura en 2010, fue profesor de esa universidad entre 1967 y 1970.El escritor Enrique Zattara relata esos primeros años del Nobel en Londres."Vargas Llosa estaba viviendo en París desde hacía unos años gracias a una beca. Ahí había viajado con la mujer. Ahí tuvo su primer hijo. Pero aparentemente su situación legal no le permitía quedarse. Entonces comenzó a buscar otras alternativas", explica Zattara.Para el autor peruano fue claro desde joven que “se iba a preocupar toda su vida por trabajar de algo que tuviera que ver con la escritura, que su trabajo iba a ser escritor”, explica Zattara y precisa: “Era muy ambicioso, en el buen sentido”, apunta Zattara."El Nobel obtiene un contrato en Saint Mary's College, al oeste de Londres. Ahí se instala con su mujer y su primer hijo, en un barrio relativamente popular cuya población es mayoritariamente de origen irlandés. Luego, al año siguiente, pasa a ser profesor de Siglo de Oro en el Departamento de Idiomas en el Kingrs College, en el centro de la ciudad", recuerda también el escritor Enrique Zattara.Vida austera"A los 31 años, su vida era muy sencilla", cuenta también Zattara. "Él mismo contaba que su vida era muy austera. Cuando no trabajaba, se iba a la Biblioteca Nacional, que en ese momento estaba en el Museo Británico. Iba a leer los fines de semana. Como pagarle a una niñera por ocuparse de los niños salía muy caro, lo que hacía era salir una vez al teatro por semana con Patricia [su mujer]", cuenta Zattara.  Esa vida también estuvo marcada por la academia, el periodismo y la familia. Transcurría en el hoy exclusivo sector de Earl's Court, en el oeste de Londres. Las cartas que recibía de sus amigos y compadres escritores del "Boom Latinoamericano", fueron enviadas a la calle Philbeach, número 7, código postal SW5. Era una mansión blanca con puertas negras. No se tienen más detalles.La magia de LondresLo que sí es indudable para el director del Instituto Cervantes en Londres, Víctor Ugarte, es que "la constante oferta cultural de Londres para un creador como Vargas Llosa, o para cualquier persona amante de la cultura, es increíble. Pocas ciudades en el mundo pueden competir con esa oferta tan enorme, tanto pública, como los grandes museos, como privada, las pequeñas galerías".Aunque Londres no se destaca en su obra, la ciudad sí fue importante para Vargas Llosa intelectualmente y de crecimiento como escritor, estima Ugarte.Ir a teatro, correr en el parque"Claro, le gustaba mucho ir a conciertos, asistir a conferencias, visitar museos, pero también practicar deporte, por ejemplo, correr en el parque. Estaba en un ambiente no latino, con lo cual podía concentrarse en su trabajo de una forma más, digamos, individual. Eso, según dice, le ayudó mucho para su creatividad. Vargas Llosa tenía un proceso muy disciplinado. Se levantaba temprano, escribía por la mañana para que no le molestaran los ruidos", relata Ugarte.Carlos Fuentes y su familia vivieron en la misma zona casi 20 años después. La amistad entre el escritor mexicano y el escritor peruano fue siempre entrañable. La periodista Silvia Lemus, viuda de Carlos Fuentes, se confió sobre esta amistad a RFI."Mario era muy, muy terrenal, pero también muy estimulante, no solo en la literatura, sino también, como usted sabe, en la política", dice.  Enrique Zattara, que hace caminatas que recorren los lugares frecuentados por escritores como Vargas Llosa, afirma que Earls Cour fue un barrio que fascinó al peruano."El Earls Court de Vargas Llosa no es como el barrio de ahora. El que él conoció era un barrio, digamos, ‘jiposo', [de ‘hippie', figura contestataria de los setenta], lleno de gente rara. A él le gustaba mucho todo eso. Incluso hay una parte de una novela suya que transcurre en Londres, Travesuras de la niña mala. El personaje vive en un apartamento que es, realmente, donde él vivía. Vargas Llosa cuenta muchas cosas del barrio que aún hoy se pueden ver", dice Zattara.Londres fue una experiencia formativa en la vida y carrera literaria del autor, nos explica el escritor peruano, Gunter Silva. "Era la época del apogeo de la contracultura, los hippies, las protestas estudiantiles, la juventud rebelde, la libertad sexual, el rechazo a toda forma de autoridad, las drogas psicodélicas, el rock and roll, las minifaldas. Londres era pura efervescencia. La ciudad tenía algo de carnaval libertario sin necesidad de censura ni comisarios", dice Silva.Evolución política hacia la derechaEn ese momento Vargas Llosa vive una evolución política. Según sus palabras, ahí "dejó de ser socialista para convertirse en liberal y gran admirador de Margaret Thatcher", la Dama de Hierro, la primera mujer primera ministra, famosa por sus políticas de recortes y transformación económica en la década de los 80.Él mismo quiso convertirse en presidente del Perú y lanzó su candidatura en 1990. Si bien pasó a la segunda vuelta, fue derrotado por Alberto Fujimori.Gunter Silva recuerda que por esos años el Nobel afianzó su visión política."En Londres, Mario Vargas Llosa leyó por primera vez a Popper, a Hayek. Esas ideas sobre la sociedad abierta, el individuo como centro, la protección de las libertades individuales, el rechazo al totalitarismo, influyeron profundamente en su visión política. Londres fue, en ese sentido, más que un lugar físico, fue una ciudad mental, un laboratorio moral", sostiene Silva.De socialista a admirador de ThatcherNo solo Popper y Hayek lo inspiraron. El profesor Stephen Hart estima que Margaret Thatcher también fue una fuente de inspiración política para el escritor. Inclusive recurriría a ella para su campaña a la presidencia."Sabemos que era un gran admirador de Margaret Thatcher porque le escribió una carta. Yo he visto esta carta. Esta carta fue vendida por [la casa de subastas] Sotherby's. En ella Vargas Llosa habla de su admiración por Thatcher. También expresa su apoyo a la democracia popular en todo el mundo, el rechazo de las nacionalizaciones, así como el énfasis en las privatizaciones", apunta Hart.Ahora bien, ¿el Nobel peruano llegó a extrañar Londres?"Me dijo que sí, que la extrañaba; extrañaba ese orden con alma que tenía Londres", responde su compatriota y escritor Gunter Silva, quien le planteó la pregunta hace varios años."Extrañaba lo estimulante que podía ser la ciudad. Me habló de los tés con scones, de los tandooris, de la cantidad de obras de teatro que se exhibían cada noche. Pero también me confesó que donde verdaderamente había sido feliz era en París".

Secondo uno studio inglese, il mattino non porta solo l’oro, ma anche un benessere mentale più marcato: è proprio nelle prime ore del giorno che siamo, in media, più felici e meno ansiosi. Una tendenza che, purtroppo, va affievolendosi con il passare delle ore, fino a toccare i livelli più bassi intorno alla mezzanotte. Ma non è tutto: anche nel corso della settimana il nostro umore sembra seguire un ritmo ben preciso, con un calo evidente tra mercoledì e giovedì, per poi risalire lentamente, specie con l’arrivo dell’estate. Questi sono alcuni dei dati emersi nello studio dell’University College London (UCL) che commentiamo a Obiettivo Salute risveglio con il prof. Claudio Mencacci, direttore emerito di psichiatria all’ospedale Fatebenefratelli di Milano e co-presidente Sinpf.

Today we'll dive into the often-overlooked realities of how women and girls experience armed conflict! Whether women are the victims, combatants, or leaders in peace-building. From the risks of gender-based violence and the underrepresentation of women in disarmament efforts to the long-term socio-economic impacts of the global arms trade, this conversation is both urgent and essential.Stay with us as we unpack these risks and the intersection of security, gender, and global policy with Anna Provan.Anna Provan is the Peace and Security Programme Manager at the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP). She has a proven track record of research, writing, public engagement, and capacity-building on the gendered and humanitarian impacts of weapons use and transfer, as well as the wider implications of conflict and militarisation for the pursuit of gender justice and equality. She works on a diverse range of issues related to gender-responsive arms control and disarmament, the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, feminist peacebuilding, cybersecurity, and AI. In 2024, Anna was recognised as an Emerging Expert by The Forum on the Arms Trade.Prior to joining CFFP, Anna worked with the ‘Next Generation Democracy' programme at the World Leadership Alliance in Madrid and as a UN Online Volunteer, providing research and editorial support to the Tanzania Development Trust and Education Watch Pakistan. She has undergraduate degree in International Relations from The University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology from University College London (UCL).The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our great updates!Tell us what you liked!

Shirah Mansaray is the CEO and founding trustee of the international charity, I Am Somebody's Child Soldier, which provides mental health support to former child victims of war in Uganda. Shirah has over 15 years' experience working in the humanitarian field, with organisations ranging from the United Nations and the Human Rights and Economic Affairs Department at the Council of Europe, Strasbourg. Shirah is a Non-Executive Director and Trustee of Amnesty International UK.Shirah is passionate about advocating for mental health as a fundamental human right for populations in the Global South and worldwide.Shirah is currently a PhD scholar at University College London (UCL) conducting academic and industry research on healthcare policies and architectures that promote mental health through design responsibility and sustainable environmental design. She has a Master's degree in Development, Technology and Innovation Policy from UCL, where her thesis interrogated the efficacy of the World Food Program's Blockchain based digital identification system and the data privacy rights of refugees.Shirah is a trained lawyer and is currently seconded to Bates Wells LLP where she advises charities, non-profits and civil society organisations in the UK and internationally on governance matters, commercial agreements, charity law and human rights law.From child soldier to mental health advocate, Shirah shares her journey of compassion and change. Raised between the UK and Uganda, she founded I Am Somebody's Child Soldier to support former child soldiers. Now a vice chair at Amnesty International and a PhD researcher, she champions mental health as a human rights issue.In this conversation, Shirah discusses trauma, advocacy, and global injustices while balancing leadership and academia. Learn how she transforms personal experience into impact—and get a glimpse of her upcoming book!CHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:30 - Shiro's Background05:15 - Mental Health as a Human Right07:50 - Child Soldiers and Conflict13:09 - The Impact of War on Children17:34 - Funding Challenges in Advocacy20:18 - Role at Amnesty International22:14 - Balancing Activism and Personal Life27:03 - Your Book and Its Messagehttps://www.themiscrown.com/https://iamsomebodyschildsoldier.org/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirah-z-mansaray/ABOUT OUR HOST:Ken Eslick is an Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster, Tony Robbins Trainer, Life Coach, Husband of 35+ Years, and Grandfather. Ken currently spends his time as the President & Founder of The Leaders Lab where he and his team focus on Leadership Talent Acquisition. They get founders the next level C-Suite Leaders they need to go from being an Inc. Magazine 5000 fastest growing company to $100,000,000 + in revenue.  You can learn more about Ken and his team attheleaderslab.coListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/ken-eslick/#education #socialjusticeeducation #mentalhealthadvocacy #socialjusticeactivism #internationallaw

In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Paul Gilbert and Professor Jeremy Holmes. Paul is the developer of Compassion Focused Therapy and one of the world's leading clinical psychologists studying the scientific application of compassion in therapeutic practice. Jeremy is an award winning attachment expert, clinician, and author, whose books include: In Search of the Secure Base, Attachment & Psychotherapy, and most recently The Spirit of Psychotherapy. In this wide ranging discussion, we explore: — The difference between “safety” and “safeness” and why this is vital to understand in therapeutic practice — How early attachment dynamics shape our developmental trajectory and relationships throughout life — How attachment theory helped to form the theoretical foundations of Compassion Focused Therapy. And more. You can find Jeremy's books at http://bit.ly/jh-books and learn more about Paul's work at http://compassionatemind.co.uk --- Professor Paul Gilbert, FBPsS, PhD, OBE is a British clinical psychologist, the founder of compassion focused therapy (CFT), compassionate mind training (CMT) and author of books such as The Compassionate Mind: A New Approach to Life's Challenges, Overcoming Depression. He has researched evolutionary approaches to psychopathology for over 40 years with a special focus on the roles of mood, shame and self-criticism in various mental health difficulties for which Compassion Focused Therapy was developed. Professor Gilbert has written/edited 21 books and over 200 papers. In 2006 he established the Compassionate Mind Foundation as an international charity with the mission statement: “To promote wellbeing through the scientific understanding and application of compassion”. Professor Jeremy Holmes is a clinician, author, leading Attachment expert, and three-time speaker at The Weekend University. For 35 years, he was Consultant Psychiatrist/Medical Psychotherapist at University College London (UCL) and then in North Devon, UK, and Chair of the Psychotherapy Faculty of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 1998-2002. He is visiting Professor at the University of Exeter, and lectures nationally and internationally. In addition to 200+ peer-reviewed papers and chapters in the field of psychoanalysis and attachment theory, his books include John Bowlby and Attachment Theory, Exploring In Security, Attachment in Therapeutic Practice, and most recently: “The Brain has a Mind of Its Own”. He was the recipient of the Bowlby-Ainsworth Founders Award 2009. --- Interview Links: — Jeremy's books - http://bit.ly/jh-books — Paul's work - http://compassionatemind.co.uk

In this episode of Legends of Reed, host Jo Anne Sukumaran delves into the crucial topic of musicians' health and injury prevention. Featuring insights from Dr. Matthew Winter, a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Dr. June Tan Sheren, a family medicine physician specializing in performing arts medicine, the discussion explores the physical and mental challenges musicians face. The experts share advice on injury prevention, the importance of early medical consultation, and holistic approaches to maintaining longevity and well-being in musical careers. Practical tips, personal anecdotes, and enlightening takes on comparing musicians to athletes make this a must-listen for any performing artist.   Dr June Tan SherenMBBS (Singapore), MMed Family Medicine (Singapore), MSc Performing Arts Medicine (UK)Consultant Family PhysicianTucker Medicalhttps://tuckermedical.com/teams/dr-june-tan-sheren/ Dr June Sheren is a primary care physician with a specialization in Performing Arts Medicine (PAM). She holds a Masters in PAM from University College London (UCL) and is known for her expertise in caring for performing artists. She serves as Medical Advisor to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and physician to students of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. She guest lectures at UCL and actively contributes to the field through talks and written content for leading PAM organizations and arts institutions. In her spare time, she plays the piano and cello. Find out more about Dr. Sheren here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/june-tan-sherenhttps://www.instagram.com/junetansheren/  Dr. Matthew WinterDPT (USA), Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy (UK), CFMP, MAHPCDoctor of Physical TherapyDirector, Integrative Physio Pte LtdMedical Trainer (World Rugby/RFU)Dr Matthew Winter completed his undergraduate degree at Nottingham University before completing his clinical doctorate from the USA. He has spent the past 15 years working in Singapore spanning acute hospital care, prehospital immediate care in sport and outpatient musculoskeletal care managing patients with pain and injuries back to health. Aside from his clinic work he has managed immediate care teams in international sports competitions. He has been the Singapore Rugby physiotherapist and has sat on medical committees steering athletes' welfare. He is an enthusiastic educator on the topics of immediate care and has presented in medical forums on topics ranging from pain management to shoulder instability and of course managing pain in musicians! Matthew also has his own podcast “The Best of Both Worlds Health and Performance Podcast”. Find out more about his practice at https://www.iphysio.sghttps://www.instagram.com/integrativephysio/https://www.instagram.com/thebobwpodcast/ Hosted by Jo Anne SukumaranFind out more: https://www.joannesukumaran.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/jewelair2.0/ 00:00 Introduction to Musicians' Health01:14 Welcome to Legends of Reed01:35 Meet the Experts: Dr. Matthew Winter and Dr. June Tan Sheren05:25 Dr. June's Journey into Performing Arts Medicine08:22 Common Health Issues Among Musicians10:14 Beyond Overuse: Understanding Musicians' Injuries16:36 The Impact of Hormonal Changes on Musicians20:41 Drawing Parallels: Musicians and Athletes26:16 Optimal Practice and Rest Strategies30:18 The Importance of Mental and Physical Health 36:04 Debunking Stretching Myths38:03 When Stretching is Beneficial38:16 Strengthening Over Stretching39:42 Simple Mobility Exercises41:53 Seeking Professional Help Early42:58 Choosing the Right Healthcare Professional45:36 Rebounding from Injury54:35 Mental Health and Recovery58:42 Health Education in Music01:03:59 Favorite Cello Pieces01:07:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Cecilia Rikap explains how today's big tech hegemons build intellectual monopolies and use their power for corporate planning beyond ownership. This episode was recorded during a live event with Cecilia Rikap, hosted by the Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation Berlin. Many thanks to everybody involved! For information on the event, see: https://www.rosalux.de/en/event/es_detail/2MGCX --- If you are interested in democratic economic planning, these resources might be of help: Democratic planning – an information website https://www.democratic-planning.com/ Sorg, C. & Groos, J. (eds.)(2025). Rethinking Economic Planning. Competition & Change Special Issue Volume 29 Issue 1. https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/ccha/29/1 Groos, J. & Sorg, C. (2025). Creative Construction - Democratic Planning in the 21st Century and Beyond. Bristol University Press. [for a review copy, please contact: amber.lanfranchi[at]bristol.ac.uk] https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/creative-construction International Network for Democratic Economic Planning https://www.indep.network/ Democratic Planning Research Platform: https://www.planningresearch.net/ --- Shownotes Cecilia Rikap at University College London (UCL): https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/94616-cecilia-rikap Cecilias upcoming book: Rikap, C. (2025). The Rulers. Corporate Power in the Age of AI and the Cloud. Verso Books. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790833/the-rulers-by-cecilia-rikap/ Rikap, C., & Lundvall, B.-Å. (2021). The Digital Innovation Race: Conceptualizing the Emerging New World Order. Springer Nature. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-89443-6#overview Rikap, C. (2021). Capitalism, Power and Innovation: Intellectual Monopoly Capitalism Uncovered. Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Capitalism-Power-and-Innovation-Intellectual-Monopoly-Capitalism-Uncovered/Rikap/p/book/9780367750299?srsltid=AfmBOoohn2o3_THE5S57rt4kTs62Fp3kv5AUNj8rUTdn7ywK9LFhfEro Rikap C., Durand, C., Paraná, E., Gerbaudo, P. and Marx P. (2024). Reclaiming Digital Sovereignty: A Roadmap to build a Digital Stack for People and the Planet. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/public-purpose/publications/2024/dec/reclaiming-digital-sovereignty Bensussan, H., Durand, C., Rikap, C. (2023) 100 years of Corporate Planning. From Industrial Capitalism to Intellectual Monopoly Capitalism through the lenses of the Harvard Business Review (1922-2021). https://archive-ouverte.unige.ch/unige:171107 Rikap, C. (2023) Mapping the Cloud. Big Tech taking the Sky by Storm. CITYPERC Working Paper, No. 2023-05. https://www.econstor.eu/handle/10419/280831 Rikap, C. (2024) From Planning AI to Planning the Green Transition. Intellectual Monopolization amid the ecological breakdown. https://youtu.be/cckqeiwXuHA?si=N3lRKBiN-KVQaXyA Rikap, C. (2022) Intellectual Monopoly Capitalism. Knowledge Predation and Corporate Planning in the 21st Century. https://www.youtube.com/live/VMU1IHm8838?si=jiOLSryWIyM9NvYL Rikap, C. (2022) Intellectual Monopoly Capitalism. How Big Tech Companies became the World's largest Planners. https://youtu.be/4va-JedZGQA?si=0p_Lm-CJ-mbK6GoN on the concept of Value Chains: https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/education/graduate-study/pgcerts/value-chain-defs on “demand sensing”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demand_sensing on the concept of „the stack” and its relation to states: Bratton, B. H. (2016). The Stack: On Software and Sovereignty. MIT Press. https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262029575/the-stack/ on Doge and its cutting of jobs at US government agencies: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c23vkd57471o on Lina Kahn, the chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) under Biden and her policy efforts (including antitrust laws against Big Tech): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lina_Khan on the different political strands coming together in the current Trump Administration, including the influence of Curtis Yarvin: https://youtu.be/YIPWekMahXc?si=mcY_ntC1-etzulF5 on Yann leCun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yann_LeCun   Future Histories Episodes on Related Topics S03E24 | Grace Blakeley on Capitalist Planning and its Alternatives https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e24-grace-blakeley-on-capitalist-planning-and-its-alternatives/ S02E44 | Evgeny Morozov on Discovery Beyond Competition https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s02/e44-evgeny-morozov-on-discovery-beyond-competition/ S01E45 | Benjamin Bratton on Synthetic Catallaxies, Platforms or Platforms & Red Futurism (Part 2/2) https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s01/e45-benjamin-bratton-on-synthetic-catallaxies-platforms-of-platforms-red-futurism-part-2-2/ S01E44 | Benjamin Bratton on Synthetic Catallaxies, Platforms or Platforms & Red Futurism (Part 1/2) https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s01/e44-benjamin-bratton-on-synthetic-catallaxies-platforms-of-platforms-red-futurism-part-1-2/ S01E42 | Moira Weigel on Palantir, Tech-Nationalism & Aggression in the Life-World https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s01/e42-moira-weigel-on-palantir-tech-nationalism-aggression-in-the-life-world/   Future Histories Contact & Support If you like Future Histories, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories Contact: office@futurehistories.today Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com   Episode Keywords #CeciliaRikap, #JanGroos, #Interview, #FutureHistories, #futurehistoriesinternational, #FutureHistoriesInternational, #BigTech, #CapitalistPlanning, #Monopolies, #PlatformCapitalism, #ProgressivePolitics, #EconomicPlanning, #TechnoPolitics, #Capitalism, #BigData, #TheStack, #Platform, #DataPolitics, #TechNationalism, #Techno-Nationalism, #PeterThiel, #SiliconValley, #Palantir, #CurtisYarvin, #IntellectualMonopolies, #KnowledgeCapitalism, #TechSovereignty, #DataColonialism, #AiAndCapitalism, #TechnoFeudalism, #IntellectualPropertyRegimes

Analyzing the brains of London's taxi drivers could be key to improving AI navigation systems and Alzheimer's research, scientists say. University College London (UCL) researchers have found that London taxi drivers develop a larger posterior hippocampus (the part of the brain responsible for memory and navigation) due to years of training. Each driver must pass a rigorous exam known as ‘The Knowledge', memorizing over 26,000 streets to navigate the city efficiently. Unlike app-based navigation systems, taxi drivers don't rely on satnavs. Instead, they use years of training and experience to plan the best possible routes in real-time. Now, researchers believe their unique approach to route planning could inform the development of artificial intelligence, and further research into Alzheimer's disease. For Marc Manning, driving a taxi in London is more than just a job; it's a skill that has taken him years to master. “I love my job. 25 years and I still love it. Very proud of it. Very proud of the fact that, you know, I'm one of a very small number that can actually do The Knowledge.” He says London's taxi drivers rely on a deep understanding of the city's streets, something which no satnav can fully replicate. Now, scientists are studying how this expertise in route planning could help improve AI. Hugo Spiers, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL says, “In this study, we asked London taxi drivers to plan routes through the city, saying each street out loud as they worked it out. Sometimes they were very quick, sometimes much slower. We used models to understand why—and found that the layout of London's streets plays a major role. It shows just how efficient these taxi drivers are, and it gives us new insights into human navigation. That knowledge could help us develop better AI systems in the future.” Unlike satnavs, which calculate multiple routes before choosing one, taxi drivers prioritize the most complex parts of the journey first, and then work around them. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

Joanna Moncrieff is a British psychiatrist, researcher, and professor of critical and social psychiatry at University College London (UCL). She is widely recognised for her critical perspectives on psychiatric medication and the biomedical model of mental health. Her work challenges conventional ideas about the role of drugs like antidepressants and antipsychotics, advocating instead for a nuanced understanding of their effects. She has authored several books, including The Myth of the Chemical Cure , A Straight Talking Introduction to Psychiatric Drugs, and Chemically Imbalanced: the Making and Unmaking of the Serotinin Myth and has published numerous academic papers, such as her notable 2022 paper on the serotonin hypothesis of depression. Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi. Dr. Alex is a consultant psychiatrist and a UKCP registered psychotherapist in-training. Prof. Moncrieff's new book Chemically Imbalanced can be found here:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chemically-Imbalanced-Making-Unmaking-Serotonin/dp/180399679XStudies discussed during the podcast:https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0 - the serotonin paperhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02462-3 - critiquing "biological depression"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37778356/ - the RADAR study of anti-psychoticshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23824214/ - the Dutch study of anti-psychotic reductionIf you would like to invite Alex to speak at your organisation please email thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com with "Speaking Enquiry" in the subject line.If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com - Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastDisclaimer: None of the information discussed in this podcast is intended as individual medical advice, changes to medication plans should always be made via discussion with the prescriber. Abrupt withdrawal of medicaion can cause serious adverse effects. 

Adults diagnosed with ADHD have shorter life expectancies, according to a groundbreaking new study.University College London (UCL) crunched nine million GP records to find that, on average, women with ADHD die nine years earlier, and men seven years earlier than those without ADHD.Josh Stott, professor of ageing and clinical psychology at UCL, the lead researcher, explains to Access All why this is happening. We also hear from broadcaster Christo Foufas, who has ADHD, and describes how his struggles with binge eating and recreational drugs eventually led him to a diagnosis of ADHD. Teenager Phoebe-Rae Taylor talks about her starring role in the Disney film Out Of My Mind, a coming of age story about a girl with cerebral palsy who has a new communication aid. And we meet Dan Harris, who had the alphabet tattooed on his arm to make it easier for his non-verbal son, Joshie, to talk to him. Presented by Emma Tracey Produced by Alex Collins and Daniel Gordon Sound recorded and mixed by Dave O'NeillEdited by Beth Rose and Ben MundyYou can contact the team on accessall@bbc.co.uk

Systems change, or in fact any change, in formal education systems is notoriously hard. Research and innovation across the sector has been historically weak. But as the stakes get higher for much-needed change, we have to get better at harnessing the collective intelligence of what we know, from young people to practitioners in classrooms everyday to parents and leaders. This week's guest has been working at the heart of this issue since the 1990s. Sir Geoff Mulgan is a Professor at University College London (UCL), in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Policy team (STEaPP) in the engineering department.  Before that he was Chief Executive of Nesta, the UK's innovation foundation from 2011-2019. From 1997-2004 he had roles in the UK government including director of the Government's Strategy Unit, director of the Performance and Innovation Unit and head of policy in the Prime Minister's office. From 2004-2011 he was first CEO of the Young Foundation.  Geoff has been a reporter on BBC TV and radio and was the founder/co-founder of many organisations, including Demos, Uprising, the Social Innovation Exchange, the Australia Centre for Social Innovation and Action for Happiness. He has a PhD in telecommunications and has been visiting professor at LSE and Melbourne University, and senior visiting scholar at Harvard University. Geoff has advised many governments, businesses, NGOs and foundations around the world. He is currently an adviser to the European Parliament on science and technology and a senior fellow with Demos Helsinki. He was a senior fellow at the New Institute in Hamburg (2020-2022) and a World Economic Forum Schwab Fellow (2019-22). He recently chaired a European Commission programme on ‘Whole of Government Innovation' and co-founded TIAL, The Institutional Architecture Lab.   Past books include ‘Good and Bad Power' (Penguin, 2005), ‘The Art of Public Strategy' (Oxford University Press, 2008), ‘The Locust and the Bee' (Princeton University Press, 2012), ‘Big Mind: how collective intelligence can change our world' (Princeton University Press, 2017),  ‘Social innovation: how societies find the power to change' (Policy Press, 2019), 'Prophets at a Tangent: how art shapes social imagination' (Cambridge University Press, 2023) and ‘When Science Meets Power' (Polity, 2023/24).  His books have been translated into many languages.  A summary of the books can be found here. He is a founding joint editor-in-chief of the journal Collective Intelligence (Sage/ACM). Many of the ideas Geoff has worked on have gone onto become mainstream, from creative economy strategies to social investing, open data to collective intelligence,  experimental and evidence-based government to challenge-driven innovation. Geoff has given TED talks on the future economy, happiness and education. His website is geoffmulgan.com. He has a CBE and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2020.  Social Links LinkedIn: @sir-geoff-mulgan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sir-geoff-mulgan-aa1079187/ Website: https://www.geoffmulgan.com/

Professor Sophie Scott is a neuroscientist and Wellcome Trust Senior Fellow at University College London (UCL). Her research investigates the cognitive neuroscience of voices, speech and laughter.We talk about the medical benefits of laughter, tree-like connectors in the brain, and how best to rewire our most complex organ for an immortal world. (***Sophie Scott, CBE FMedSci FBA)Follow us on Instagram @deathlesspodAnd one more thing... How's your immortality going?

Donald Trump significantly outperformed his 2020 and 2016 presidential election performances in the state of California on Tuesday, while progressives were unseated as mayor of San Francisco and Los Angeles County district attorney. The results provide evidence of what University College London (UCL) political scientist Thomas Gift called a "right-shift" in the Golden State, which has seen Republicans making something of a revival. As of 10 a.m. ET on Friday Trump was on 39.8 percent in the Golden State, behind Democratic rival Kamala Harris on 57.6 percent, with 59 percent of the votes counted. By comparison Trump only received 34.3 percent of the vote in California when he lost office in 2020, and 31.5 percent when he won the presidency in 2016. Newsweek analysis published on Wednesday showed California had the joint biggest swing towards Trump of any state in 2024, at 12 percentage points, along with New York. Overall Trump convincingly won the 2024 election with at least 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, significantly above the 270 needed for victory. This number is likely to be extended further as Trump leads in Arizona and Nevada, the only two states AP has yet to call, and he looks on track for a popular vote victory for the first time.

Children as young as eight are targeted by influencers and advertisers towards anti-aging products, from skin creams and anti-wrinkle devices to “baby botox”. Maddy Ross (Human Sciences '25) investigates how influencers and social media algorithms drive anti-aging anxiety to ever increasing levels while industry advertising markets solutions to ever younger people, especially girls. She identifies increasing concerns over risks that are physical, psychological, and social. Are young people being exploited without even knowing it? Influencers play a key role in these processes, especially impacting children's consumption behaviours. Algorithms on social media platforms seek engagement by moving to increasingly extreme representations – anything to keep us connected and scrolling. Should we be worried about “baby botox” and its promotion? Yes, Ross argues. Its increase in popularity is only symptom of powerful industries who are constantly looking to sell you something. It seems such products have no serious resistance, regulation, or consumer protection and growing evidence suggests hidden costs and runaway risks. This is a report from the STSNewsRoom 2024. Featuring Interviewer and researcher Maddy Ross (Human Sciences BSc) https://uk.linkedin.com/in/madeline-ross-4188b2287 Interviewees Dr Caitlin Shaughnessy (Researcher at UCL Department of Information Studies) Professor Afshin Mosahebi (Professor at UCL Department of Surgical Biotechnology and Consultant Plastic Surgeon) Host Professor Joe Cain https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain Music credits “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 Podcast information WeAreSTS is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, or to leave feedback about the show: https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/east-asian-studies

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Economic history has always emphasized the importance of long-distance trade in the emergence of modern financial markets, yet almost nothing is known about the Manila trade. The Capital Market of Manila and the Pacific Trade, 1668-1838 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024) offers the first reconstruction of the capital market of Manila using new archival sources that have never been used in the economic history of Pacific trade. The book explains how trade between Asia and Spanish America across the Pacific, which lasted for 250 years (1571 – 1815) was financed from the city of Manila.The book analyses the political economy and institutional structures of the Manila capital market in the context of the global silver trade, as well as addressing key similarities and differences with European trade routes and differing approaches to colonialism and commerce in Asian waters. It traces how the Manila capital market emerged in a bottom-up process with a redistributive aspect that tied the interests of citizens with the fortunes of trade, using institutions familiar to the public like legacy funds, brotherhoods and lay religious orders to pool liquidity, originate working capital, and internalise the risk of loss at sea. It challenges the notion that there is a normative model for the development of capital markets and introduces an industrial organisation analysis to the broader structure of Early Modern trade in the Spanish Empire. Sitting at the intersection of economic and financial history, global history, imperial history and political economy, this book will be a cutting-edge and valuable resource for a broad range of scholars: This book is based on the dissertation entitled: AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL FOR EARLY MODERN LONG-DISTANCE TRADE FINANCE: THE CAPITAL MARKETS OF MANILA, 1680-1838, London School of Economics, University of London, 2023. Winner of the Coleman Prize, 2024. Juan Jose Rivas Moreno is currently a Max Weber Fellow at the European University Institute. He has previously held an Economic History Society Fellowship affiliated with University College London (UCL), and was the recipient of a short-term fellowship at the Newberry Library of Chicago to conduct archival research during his PhD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Kana Grace is a research psychologist, advocate, Specialist Mentor, and educator, specializing in the mental and physical health of neurodivergent people. Currently, Kana is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE) at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL), where she completed her PhD. Kana has lived experiences with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome, dyspraxia, hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).  She founded Valtameri (which means ocean in Finnish) to advocate for and support neurodivergent people and their families, based in Okinawa, Japan. Through Valtameri, she offers one-to-one support for neurodivergent people of all ages. She also gives talks and public lectures to deepen the understanding of neurodivergence in Okinawa Japan, and all over the world. Fluent in both English and Japanese, Kana bridges cultures in her extensive work.  During this episode, you will hear Kana talk about: How she discovered she is neurodivergent while at University What her life was like before she was diagnosed  Why she decided to focus her PhD on the study of loneliness in autistic adults The importance of involving autistic researchers in autism research  Her experience working in academia  Her observations about how autism and neurodivergence is viewed in Japan The goals she wants to achieve with her research Find out more about Kana and her work on her Linktree. Watch the video of this interview on YouTube. Read the episode transcript. Follow the Beyond 6 Seconds podcast in your favorite podcast player. Subscribe to the FREE Beyond 6 Seconds newsletter for early access to new episodes. Support or sponsor this podcast at BuyMeACoffee.com/Beyond6Seconds! *Disclaimer: The views, guidance, opinions, and thoughts expressed in Beyond 6 Seconds episodes are solely mine and/or those of my guests, and do not necessarily represent those of my employer or other organizations. These episodes are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional or healthcare provider if you are seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.*

Ian Urbina's 2019 book, Outlaw Ocean, brilliantly investigates hidden worlds of human activity on the high seas. From modern day pirates and traffickers to gargantuan fishing fleets to “freedom-loving” recluses and entrepreneurs, his stories build on the idea of oceans as lawless spaces well beyond the awareness of most people. He documents extremes of human behaviour. He also describes the extraordinary scale of extraction and exploitation that takes place off shore. In this world, who's “free” and what are the consequences of “lawless” spaces? Outlaw Ocean is this year's selection for the STS1Book programme. In this episode, Dr Michel Wahome talks about why she recommended the book for our community. She points to some of the many ways it can be used to explore key concepts in STS, such as actor-network theory and social-technical imaginaries. She also considers the relationship between lawlessness and entrepreneurship as a key theme in innovation studies and science policy. For more about the STS1Book programme: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/sts/about-sts/sts1book-programme   Featuring Interviewee Dr Michel Wahome, UCL Lecturer in Science and Technology Studies https://profiles.ucl.ac.uk/86440 Host Professor Joe Cain, UCL Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain   Music credits “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5 Ecossaise in E-flat by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/3700-ecossaise-in-e-flat-woo-86-   Podcast information WeAreSTS is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, or to leave feedback about the show: https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast  

Welcome to Theories of Everything's "Rethinking the Foundations of the Physics: What is Unification?" series featuring Jonathan Oppenheim. Jonathan Oppenheim is a renowned theoretical physicist and professor at University College London (UCL), known for his groundbreaking research in quantum information theory, quantum gravity, and the relationship between quantum mechanics and thermodynamics. Jonathan holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and is recognized for his contributions to the fields of quantum foundations and quantum computation. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/oppenheim/ SPONSOR (The Economist): As a listener of TOE, you can now enjoy full digital access to The Economist. Get a 20% off discount by visiting: https://www.economist.com/toe LINKS MENTIONED: - Sean Carroll on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AoRxtYZrZo - Jonathan's first appearance on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKOd8imBa2s - Jonathan's paper on hybrid classical-quantum dynamics: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2203.01332 - Jonathan's paper on a post-quantum theory of classical gravity: https://journals.aps.org/prx/pdf/10.1103/PhysRevX.13.041040 - Jonathan's website: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/oppenheim/ - List of all of Jonathan's published papers: https://arxiv.org/search/?query=Oppenheim%2C+Jonathan&searchtype=author&abstracts=show&order=-announced_date_first&size=50 TOE'S TOP LINKS: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Join TOEmail at https://www.curtjaimungal.org SPONSORS (check them out): - THE ECONOMIST: As a listener of TOE, you can now enjoy full digital access to The Economist. Get a 20% off discount by visiting: https://www.economist.com/toe - INDEED: Get your jobs more visibility at Get your jobs more visibility at https://indeed.com/theories ($75 credit to book your job visibility) - HELLOFRESH: For FREE breakfast for life go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/freetheoriesofeverything Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Quantum Mechanics and Classical Mechanics 06:05 - Quantizing Gravity 10:30 - How Gravity is Different 16:07 - Classical-Quantum Gravity 21:42 - Quantum Mechanics 25:23 - Example of Continuous Master-Equation 28:45 - Observation Causes a Collapse 35:20 - Path Integrals 49:34 - Intuitions 59:32 - Is Spacetime Classical? 01:03:05 - Outro / Support TOE Support TOE: - Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Crypto: https://tinyurl.com/cryptoTOE - PayPal: https://tinyurl.com/paypalTOE - TOE Merch: https://tinyurl.com/TOEmerch Follow TOE: - NEW Get my 'Top 10 TOEs' PDF + Weekly Personal Updates: https://www.curtjaimungal.org - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoriesofeverythingpod - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoriesofeverything_ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/better-left-unsaid-with-curt-jaimungal/id1521758802 - Pandora: https://pdora.co/33b9lfP - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gL14b92xAErofYQA7bU4e - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join #science #physics #quantumphysics #gravity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is dark matter? Mary Westover investigates, featuring insights from Dr. Joe McLaughlin and Dr. Marcello Messina. She visits the Gran Sasso Laboratory in Italy to understand how a research lab sunk deep into a mountain and holding a giant tank of liquid Xenon holds the promise of evidence for this most elusive substance. From the lab's mountain setting to the complex physics involved, this episode provides a deep dive into one of physics' most perplexing questions. This episode is a practical project submitted by Mary Westover as part of her UCL degree, MSc Science Communication. She wrote, researched, produced, and starred in the production. For more about UCL's Science Communication MSc, visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/science-communication-msc   Featuring Interviewer and researcher Mary Westover https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mary-westover   Interviewees Joseph McLaughlin https://www.hep.ucl.ac.uk/people/mugshot.shtml?id=joemcl   Marcello Messina https://www.gssi.it/people/professors/lectures-physics/item/12461-messina-marcello   Host Professor Joe Cain, UCL Professor of History and Philosophy of Biology https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/cain   Music credits Mary used copyright-free music from Pixabay.   WeAreSTS Music credits “Rollin At 5,” by Kevin MacLeod https://filmmusic.io/song/5000-rollin-at-5   Podcast information WeAreSTS is a production of the Department of Science and Technology Studies (STS) at University College London (UCL). To find out more, or to leave feedback about the show: https://ucl.ac.uk/sts/podcast  

Date of Lecture: 30 May 2024 About the Lecture: How to teach children to read is an emotive topic because being literate has such an important influence on children's life chances. The subject has become so emotive that the debates have been called ‘The Reading Wars'. This lecture builds on the landmark study about education policies in England that ignited debate internationally. A new theory of teaching reading and writing based on the metaphor of DNA is unveiled. This theory is linked with a robust analysis of the ‘gold standard' of research, then illuminated with examples of ground-breaking new practices for teachers. Such research should be reflected in education policies, it is argued, so that more children will succeed in their education and hence lives. About the speakers: Dominic Wyse FAcSS FRSA is Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education at the Institute of Education (IOE), University College London (UCL). He is Founding Director of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Pedagogy (0-11 Years) (HHCP), a research centre devoted to improving young children's education. Dominic was President of the British Educational Research Association (BERA) from 2019 to 2022. Charlotte Hacking is Director, Learning and Programmes at the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE).

Researchers from Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London (UCL) have identified markers in the blood that may predict which Glaucoma patients are likely to continue losing vision despite treatment that aims to lower the pressure that causes their sight loss. Professor Ted Garway-Heath tells In Touch more about their clinical trial. On In Touch, we've always tried to be careful not to raise false hopes about new eye treatments, but occasionally its too irresistible to not take a peek into the future and look at how modern technology might help us. Developments such as Artificial Intelligence are happening so rapidly, even in the world of eye care. Pete Thomas is the Executive Director of Digital Development at Moorfield's Eye Hospital and he tells In Touch about the application of AI which is already having an effect on the rate of diagnosis of eye conditions, and therefore the speed with which they can be treated.Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: David Baguley Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image and he is wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three separate white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch" and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one is a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

Wakanyi Hoffman is a storyteller, author, keynote speaker specialized in ubuntu philosophy, a scholar of indigenous knowledge, and narrative weaver of wisdom in AI. She was born and raised in Kenya before embarking on an adventure around the world and has so far lived in 8 countries on 4 continents.  In response to the limited presence of African stories by African storytellers in children's literature, Wakanyi founded the African Folktales Project, an ongoing open-sourced resource of indigenous wisdom and knowledge for school children. Her diverse intercultural experiences have enriched her perspective on the human condition, while her commitment to cross-cultural knowledge sharing brings added value to her current academic fellowship appointment at The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany.  She is the author of many stories including Sala: Mountain Warrior (2024) and The Twelve Days of Christmas Safari. Wakanyi sits on many boards, such as the Kenya Education Fund, an organization dedicated to offering high school education to marginalized, gifted children. Additionally, her advisory role at The Contentment  Foundation underscores her dedication to global well-being. She is also a valued board member at Seeds of Wisdom, championing indigenous elders' wisdom and knowledge exchange and is also a co-founder of HumanityLink.Org, a global digital communication solutions system for marginalized populations. Wakanyi is a curation partner on the Compassion Bot, a new AI revolution in conversations with compassion.   Wakanyi is a graduate of University College London (UCL), where her thesis proposed integrating indigenous knowledge into global education systems. She also teaches a summer course at Brooklyn College, and her storytelling Curriculum is used at Presidio Graduate School for teachers training as climate advocates.  Wakanyi is also a mother to four global nomad kids and together with her husband, they currently reside in The Netherlands.  Social Links Website: https://www.wakanyihoffman.com/ LinkedIn: @wakanyi-hoffman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wakanyi-hoffman-77a9671a4/ Instagram: @waksnl - https://www.instagram.com/waksnl/

Scott is an expert in optics and has focussed his attention on quantifying the health effects of natural sunlight. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Scott has unparalleled knowledge about how light interacts with systems. Scott is now a world leader in the optics of the human body and how light interacts with life.Bob is an emeritus astronomer at the European Southern Observatory and an honorary professor at the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London (UCL). He is an integral part within the Institute of Ophthalmology at UCL with his unique perspective on light and its interactions with the earth's atmosphere. His work with Professor Glen Jeffrey has paved the way for a new understanding of how light, particularly in the NIR range, interacts with the body. His physics background has proved to be indispensable in understanding sunlight and how biological systems have evolved to use it.Listen to Our Previous Conversations:Robert Fosbury: Light-Life InteractionsScott Zimmerman: Melatonin & The Optics of The Human BodyRobert Fosbury & Scott Zimmerman: Light as The Foundation of HealthFollow Bob & Scott's Ventures:Scott's LightbulbsBob's Flikr PageFollow Me:WebsiteSubstackConsultationInstagramYoutubeTwitter/XSpotifyAppleLinktree

In this episode, Rory Cellan-Jones discusses with Diane Coyle, Ruth Mace, and Paul Seabright the impact of age on leadership, the consequences of having older leaders for society, and the case for implementing a compulsory retirement age.Our experts discuss the tradeoff between experience, expertise, skill and judgement as society's leaders age. They draw on evolutionary and current examples to evaluate the case for implementing a compulsory retirement age for leaders. Finally, they consider alternative mechanisms - such as reducing voting ages, term limits and cognitive testing - to improve democratic responsiveness. This episode is hosted by Rory Cellan-Jones (former technology correspondent for the BBC), and features guest experts Professor Dame Diane Coyle (Bennett Institute for Public Policy), Professor Ruth Mace (UCL/IAST) and Professor Paul Seabright (IAST). Season 3 Episode 10 transcriptListen to this episode on your preferred podcast platformFor more information about the podcast and the work of the institutes, visit our websites at https://www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/ and https://www.iast.fr/.Tweet us with your thoughts at @BennettInst and @IASToulouse.With thanks to:Audio production by Steve HankeyAssociate production by Stella ErkerVisuals by Tiffany Naylor and Kevin Sortino More information about our host and guests:Rory Cellan-Jones was a technology correspondent for the BBC. His 40 years in journalism have seen him take a particular interest in the impact of the internet and digital technology on society and business. He has also written multiple books, including “Always On” (2021) and his latest “Ruskin Park: Sylvia, Me and the BBC” which was published in 2023. @ruskin147Diane Coyle is the Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge. Diane co-directs the Bennett Institute where she heads research under the themes of progress and productivity. Diane is also a Director of the Productivity Institute, a Fellow of the Office for National Statistics, an expert adviser to the National Infrastructure Commission, and Senior Independent Member of the ESRC Council. Diane was awarded a DBE in the King's Birthday Honours List 2023 for her invaluable contributions to economic policy and practice, as well as her unwavering commitment to public service. @DianeCoyle1859Ruth Mace is Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at University College London (UCL)  and a long-term visitor at the Institute of Advanced Study at Toulouse (IAST).  She trained as an evolutionary biologist at the University of Oxford, and then moved into evolutionary anthropology. Her research has covered a wide range of questions in human life history evolution and behavioural and cultural evolution.  She is a Fellow of the British Academy, and founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Evolutionary Human Sciences. @tavitonstPaul Seabright is a professor of economics at the Toulouse School of Economics. He was Director from 2012 to 2021 of the Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse. Paul did his undergraduate and doctoral studies at the University of Oxford, where he was a Fellow of All Souls College. Paul's current research lies in three ar

Professor Anthony David trained in neurology before entering psychiatry at the Maudsley Hospital in London. He was the Vice Dean for Academic Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) from 2013 to 2018. In 2018, Professor David joined University College London (UCL) as the Director of the Institute of Mental Health.He has a wide and diverse range of research interests, including schizophrenia, neuropsychiatry, medically unexplained syndromes, and neuroimaging. Professor David is the author of over 650 publications in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals and has also co-authored several books. He also authored Into the Abyss: a neuropsychiatrist's notes on troubled minds: https://oneworld-publications.com/work/into-the-abyss/.Interviewed by Dr. Alex Curmi, consultant psychiatrist. If you would like to enquire about an online psychotherapy appointment with Dr. Alex, you can email - alexcurmitherapy@gmail.com.Give feedback here - thinkingmindpodcast@gmail.com -  Follow us here: Twitter @thinkingmindpod Instagram @thinkingmindpodcastJoin Our Mailing List! - https://thinkingmindpod.aidaform.com/mailinglistsignupSUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/thinkingmind

This episode of the Getting Smart Podcast is sponsored by Mrs. Wordsmith, learn more at mrswordsmith.com On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Tom Vander Ark is joined by Dr. Carl Gombrich, the Dean at the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), to discuss his transition from University College London (UCL) to LIS, motivated by a desire for educational innovation.  Throughout the conversation, Dr. Gombrich shared his experience of fostering interdisciplinary education at UCL and his subsequent decision to establish a new institution dedicated to this approach. He explained that traditional educational structures often inhibit interdisciplinary learning, as they are organized around distinct disciplines that do not reflect the interconnected nature of real-world problems.  

Victoria Garza-Frazer joins the show to share her passion and commitment to real estate that started at a young age. Today, Victoria highlights her deep understanding of the acquisition side of multifamily investing, from acquiring loans to winning deals.She also shares her thoughts about working and thriving with her family and the significance of learning how to invest for young individuals. Discover your true life path by listening to her episode!Key Points & Relevant TopicsVictoria's life growing up in a family doing real estate and her passion for the businessWhy it's important for young people to learn investing in real estate and every aspect of itVictoria's focus on building economies of scaleREEP's strategies for monitoring rent growth in the marketThings to consider when moving from one market to anotherWhat sets REEP apart from other investors and property buyersAdvantages of working with family in real estateThe importance of staying updated on market trendsResources & LinksCheck JP Conklin's newsletter by visiting https://www.loanboss.com/. Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Victoria Garza-FrazerVictoria Garza-Fraser plays a pivotal role as REEP's Acquisitions and Capital Events Manager. On the acquisition side she interfaces with brokers, lenders, and the operations team to acquire assets, procure debt, and maximize property values. Additionally, Victoria manages refinances, dispositions, and REEP's underwriting team. She earned her BA in Psychology and Business from Southwestern University and a MSc in Psychology from the University College London (UCL). Her passion for multifamily started at the age of 16 when she began working at a multifamily property in leasing. Subsequently, she gained valuable experience in multifamily management while working for a large multifamily group based in Miami. During this time, she gained knowledge in resident relations, investor relations, and marketing. Beyond her professional pursuits, Victoria is an avid skier, Pomeranian lover, and enjoys traveling with her husband. Her vibrant personality and diverse experiences contribute to the dynamic professional she is today, making her a driving force in the multifamily real estate industry. Get in Touch with VictoriaWebsite: https://reepequity.com/ To Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

More than a decade ago, I asked a question which finally gets answered today. The question was 'Why, despite the poor evidence, do intelligent, scientifically minded, educated and experienced therapists still value it? Or do they?' Prof Margaret Mayston exemplifies the intelligent, scientifically minded, educated and experienced therapist. She trained initially as a physiotherapist in Melbourne, Australia, and then specialised in childhood neurodisability at the Bobath centre in London before pivoting to a career in science by the completion of an MSc in Human & Applied Physiology (Kings College London), a PhD in neurophysiology, and a 3-year Wellcome Trust funded postdoctoral fellowship, both at University College London (UCL). She has combined her clinical and academic careers, and is currently a Professor (teaching) in the Division of Biosciences at UCL teaching neuroscience and general physiology on undergraduate programmes. She also gives sessions on Typical Child Development for the MSc Advanced Pediatrics (UCL) and as a Senior Bobath Tutor (pediatrics) she also teaches on Foundation courses globally and is involved in tutor training. We cover so much more than Bobath therapy in this interview, from basic physiology to philosophy and everything in between, but essentially this interview explores why the call to deimplement Bobath NDT is so misguided and captures why intelligent, scientifically minded, educated and experienced therapist think all over the world think the call to deipmlement Bobath NDT is not only ignorant and misguided, but detrimental to our profession as a whole, and a disservice to the kids and families that we are tasked with caring for. Check out the resouces and article discussed in this paper https://www.wiredondevelopment.com

More than a decade ago, I asked a question which finally gets answered today. The question was 'Why, despite the poor evidence, do intelligent, scientifically minded, educated and experienced therapists still value it? Or do they?' Prof Margaret Mayston exemplifies the intelligent, scientifically minded, educated and experienced therapist. She trained initially as a physiotherapist in Melbourne, Australia, and then specialised in childhood neurodisability at the Bobath centre in London before pivoting to a career in science by the completion of an MSc in Human & Applied Physiology (Kings College London), a PhD in neurophysiology, and a 3-year Wellcome Trust funded postdoctoral fellowship, both at University College London (UCL). She has combined her clinical and academic careers, and is currently a Professor (teaching) in the Division of Biosciences at UCL teaching neuroscience and general physiology on undergraduate programmes. She also gives sessions on Typical Child Development for the MSc Advanced Pediatrics (UCL) and as a Senior Bobath Tutor (pediatrics) she also teaches on Foundation courses globally and is involved in tutor training. We cover so much more than Bobath therapy in this interview, from basic physiology to philosophy and everything in between, but essentially this interview explores why the call to deimplement Bobath NDT is so misguided and captures why intelligent, scientifically minded, educated and experienced therapist think all over the world think the call to deipmlement Bobath NDT is not only ignorant and misguided, but detrimental to our profession as a whole, and a disservice to the kids and families that we are tasked with caring for. Check out the resouces and article discussed in this paper https://www.wiredondevelopment.com

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Pavlos Gkikas to discuss AMI following ACL injury and ACL surgery and PT considerations for treating AMI. Pavlos Gkikas is an experienced sports physical therapist specializing in knee and shoulder injuries. Throughout his career, he has been responsible for the rehabilitation and return to sport protocols of professional and DI college athletes – helping them recover and achieve peak performance. He has extensive experience dealing with injuries related to basketball, football, soccer, baseball, lacrosse and tennis. In addition to his physical therapy expertise, Pavlos has an extensive background in strength and conditioning, where he is also certified (CSCS). He earned his undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy from Queen Margaret University (Edinburg) as well as an MSc in Physical Therapy and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation from University College London (UCL) in London, during which he had the invaluable opportunity to work, learn, and conduct research at the renowned Royal National Orthopedic Hospital (RNOH). He is certified to practice physical therapy in the USA, United Kingdom and Greece. For more on Pavlos, you can find him on Instagram @pavlosgkikaspt *SEASON 5 of the Brawn Body Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit **Be sure to check out the NEW Brawn Body website by clicking here: brawn-body.com Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-braun/support

Support the showVideo version available on YouTubeDo We Need Probability?Causal inference lies at the very heart of the scientific method. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs; also known as randomized experiemnts or A/B tests) are often called "the golden standard for causal inference".It's a less known fact that randomized trials have their limitations in answering causal questions.What are the most common myths about randomization?What causal questions can and cannot be answered with randomized experiments? Finally, why do we need probability? Join me on a fascinating journey into clinical trials, randomization and generalization. Ready to meet Stephen Senn? About The GuestStephen Senn, PhD, is a statistician and consultant specializing in clinical trials for drug development. He is a former Group Head at Ciba-Geigy and has served as a professor at the University of Glasgow and University College London (UCL). He is the author of "Statistical Issues in Drug Development," "Crossover Trials in Clinical Research," and "Dicing with Death". Connect with Stephen: - Stephen on Twitter/X- Stephen on LinkedIn- Stephen's web pageAbout The HostAleksander (Alex) Molak is an independent machine learning researcher, educator, entrepreneur and a best-selling author in the area of causality.Connect with Alex:- Alex on the InternetLinksFind the links hereCausal Bandits TeamProject Coordinator: Taiba MalikThe Code of Entry PodcastThe Code of Entry Podcast, hosted by the insightful Greg Bew, delves deep into the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showCausal Bandits PodcastCausal AI || Causal Machine Learning || Causal Inference & DiscoveryWeb: https://causalbanditspodcast.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandermolak/Join Causal Python Weekly: https://causalpython.io The Causal Book: https://amzn.to/3QhsRz4

Decolonial thinker Professor Paul Gilroy joins EMPIRE LINES live in Plymouth, to chart thirty years since the publication of The Black Atlantic, his influential book about race, nationalism, and the formation of a transoceanic, diasporic culture, of African, American, British, and Caribbean heritages. Published in 1993, Paul Gilroy's The Black Atlantic: Modernity and Double Consciousness explores the interconnectedness of Black diasporas and communities across Western/Europe. He argues that the experience of slavery and colonisation, racism and global migration has shaped a unique Black cultural identity that transcends national borders. By examining the cultural contributions of Black individuals in music, literature, and art, Paul suggests that the Black Atlantic remains a site of resistance and creativity. Highlighting the plural and complex experiences of Black people throughout history and today, he challenges the notion of a singular, essential Black identity. We consider some of the transdisciplinary artist-activist-academics referenced in his texts, including W.E.B. Du Bois, Stuart Hall, and James Baldwin, to more contemporary figures, like Nadia Cattouse, bell hooks, and June Jordan, and Angeline Morrison. Plus, Paul talks about his early interests in music journalism, research into Black jazz and blues music, as well as British folk and country songs - and even Eminem. We consider Paul's engagements with Critical Race Theory (CRT), and Cultural Studies in Birmingham in the Midlands, and how his practice challenges ideas of Black nationalism, Afro-centrism, and political Blackness. We discuss too his ideas about afro-pessimism and planetary humanism, and how capitalism, militarism, and the environment has changed over the last thirty years. A self-described ‘child of Rachel Carson', he details his support for Extinction Rebellion, and the obligation of older generations to find hope in an era of climate and ecological crises. Finally, Paul describes his ‘Creole upbringing' in north London, connecting with his Guyanese heritage in the multicultural, cosmopolitan city, and how his mixed parentage shaped his relationship with rural landscapes, including the south-west of England, from where we speak. This episode was recorded live at the Black Atlantic Symposium in Plymouth - a series of talks and live performances, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Paul Gilroy's formative text - in November 2023: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-atlantic-tickets-750903260867?aff=oddtdtcreator For more, listen to Ashish Ghadiali on the exhibition Against Apartheid (2023): pod.link/1533637675/episode/146d4463adf0990219f1bf0480b816d3 For more about Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 1950s – Now (2021-2022) at Tate Britain in London, read my article for Artmag: artmag.co.uk/the-caribbean-condensed-life-between-islands-at-the-tate-britain/ For more about Ingrid Pollard, hear the artist on Carbon Slowly Turning (2022) at the Turner Contemporary in Margate: pod.link/1533637675/episode/e00996c8caff991ad6da78b4d73da7e4 For more about the Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend, listen to Raina Lampkins-Felder, curator at the Souls Grown Deep Foundation and Royal Academy in London: https://pod.link/1533637675/episode/2cab2757a707f76d6b5e85dbe1b62993 WITH: Professor Paul Gilroy, sociologist, Founding Director of the Sarah Parker Remond Centre for the Study of Racism & Racialisation at University College London (UCL), and Co-Chair of the Black Atlantic Innovation Network (BAIN). He won the Holberg Prize in 2019. ART: ‘'The Black Atlantic, Paul Gilroy (1993-Now) (EMPIRE LINES Live in Plymouth, with Radical Ecology)' PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic. Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: instagram.com/empirelinespodcast And Twitter: twitter.com/jelsofron/status/1306563558063271936 Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: patreon.com/empirelines

Today we speak with scholar Julie Norman about her book, The Palestinian Prisoners Movement: Resistance and Disobedience. She is joined in conversation by her colleague and collaborator Amahl Bishara. Based on extensive interviews with Palestinian prisoners, Norman's study delineates in detail and depth the centrality of the movement in the broader Palestinian national struggle. Palestinian prisoners took back the prison space for organizing and resistance, developing an internal "counterorder" to challenge authorities. We talk about how the Palestinian prisoners movement was both intertwined with the Palestinian national movement, and yet also prefigured modes of liberation beyond it.Dr Julie Norman is an Associate Professor in Politics & International Relations at University College London (UCL), and a researcher/consultant on conflict, development, and political violence. She is also the Deputy Director of the UCL Centre on US Politics (CUSP), and a Senior Associate Fellow of International Security at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).She is the author of five books and multiple articles on unarmed resistance, and she has published widely on conflict, activism, political prisoners, and political violence. She has worked as a practitioner with numerous NGOs in the Middle East and Africa, and she is a frequent commentator on the BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, and other media outlets.Amahl Bishara is an associate professor of Anthropology, and of Studies of Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora at Tufts University.  Bishara's research revolves around expression, space, media, and settler colonialism. Her first book, Back Stories: U.S. News Production and Palestinian Politics (Stanford University Press 2013) is an ethnography of production of US news during the second Palestinian Intifada. It asks what we can learn about journalism and popular political action when we place Palestinian journalists at the center of an inquiry about U.S. journalism.She is currently working on two book projects. One, addresses the relationship between Palestinian citizens of Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank, two groups that are positioned slightly differently in relation to Israeli settler-colonialism. Her second project examines Palestinian popular politics in a West Bank refugee camp.Bishara regularly writes for such outlets as Jadaliyya, Middle East Report. She also produced the documentary "Degrees of Incarceration" (2010), an hour-long documentary that explores how, with creativity and love, a Palestinian community responds to the crisis of political imprisonment. 

In this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is Dr. Thomas Rademacher. Professor Rademacher, MD, PhD, co-founded Emergex and has served as CEO since the Company's formation. He is an Emeritus Professor of Molecular Medicine at University College London (UCL) and a serial entrepreneur.   Dr. Thomas Rademacher, MD, PhD, is the co-founder and CEO of Emergex, with a background as an Emeritus Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University College of London and a serial entrepreneur. His career has oscillated between academic and entrepreneurial roles, adhering to the philosophy of not staying in the same job for more than ten years. Rademacher's academic foundation in hardcore biochemistry was established during his PhD at the University of Wisconsin Madison. This rigorous training in biochemistry has been a cornerstone throughout his career, enabling him to navigate and innovate in the complex field of molecular medicine. His work has significantly contributed to the field of monoclonal antibodies, starting with foundational research at Oxford and involving the use of Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. This work was pivotal for the development of recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies, leading to advancements in medicine. Rademacher has been involved in groundbreaking research and entrepreneurial ventures, including the Glycobiology Institute, which attracted interest from major corporations like Monsanto. His work has led to significant scientific advancements and the formation of companies that have had substantial impacts on the medical and biotechnological landscapes. He is currently focused on challenges in vaccinology and immunology, particularly in developing vaccines that activate the cellular immune response to fight viral infections effectively. Rademacher's innovative approach involves utilizing quantum-confined gold clusters and micro-needle technology to enhance vaccine delivery and efficacy.

Recorded on Sep 5, 2023 in Oxford, UK. Video version of this episode is available here. Have you ever wondered if we can answer seemingly unanswerable questions? Jakob's journey into causality started when he was 12 years old. Deeply dissatisfied with what adults had to offer when asked about the sources of causal knowledge, he started to look for the answers on his own. He studied philosophy, politics and economics to find his place at UCL's Centre for Artificial Intelligence, where he met his future PhD advisor, Prof. Ricardo Silva. At the center of Jakob's interests lies decision-making under partial knowledge.He's passionate about partial identification, sensitivity analysis, and optimal experiments, yet he's far from being just a theoretician.He implements causal ideas he finds promising in the context of material discovery at Matterhorn Studio, earlier he worked on sensitivity analysis for quasi-experimental methods at Spotify.Want to learn what a 1000-years-old church, communism and Justin Bieber have to do with causality?Tune in! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About The GuestJakob Zeitler is a researcher at Centre for Artificial Intelligence at University College London (UCL) and a Head of R&D at Matterhorn Studio. His research focuses on partial identification, sensitivity analysis and optimal experimentation. He works on solutions for automated material design. Connect with Jakob: - Jakob Zeitler on Twitter/X- Jakob Zeitler on LinkedIn- Jakob Zeitler's web pageAbout The HostAleksander (Alex) Molak is an independent machine learning researcher, educator, entrepreneur and a best-selling author in the area of causality.Connect with Alex: - Alex on the Internet LinksSee the full list of links here.Causal Bandits TeamProject Coordinator: Taiba MalikVideo and Audio Editing: Navneet Sharma, Aleksander MolakCausal Bandits PodcastCausal AI || Causal Machine Learning || Causal Inference & DiscoveryWeb: https://causalbanditspodcast.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksandermolak/Join Causal Python Weekly: https://causalpython.io The Causal Book: https://amzn.to/3QhsRz4

Curator and filmmaker Ashish Ghadiali connects climate science, contemporary art, and activism, cultivating a radical, cultural ecology in the countryside of south-west England, in their multidisciplinary exhibition, Against Apartheid. As environmental crises disproportionately affect Black and brown communities, and the resulting displacement often racialised, should we consider these states of ‘climate apartheid'? And could contemporary art help to bridge the gap between science and academics, and everyday action guidance? Against Apartheid, a multidisciplinary exhibition in Plymouth, puts these practices, histories, and geographies in conversation, from vast wallpapers charting global warming, to an intimate portrait of Ella Kissi-Debrah, and plantation paylists collected by the Barbadian artist Annalee Davis, linking land ownership in Scotland and the Caribbean from the 19th century Abolition Acts. Other works affirm how historic ecologies of empire – African enslavement, the middle passage, and the genocide of Indigenous peoples - continue to shape our present and future, in the geopolitics of international borders, migration, and travel. Activist and filmmaker Ashish Ghadiali talks about his work as ‘organisation', not curation, and how we can resist the individualisation that prevents effective collective political action. From his background in film, he suggests why museums and exhibitions might be better places for screenings than cinemas, outside of the market. We discuss why both rural countryside and urban city landscapes should be considered through the lens of empire, drawing on ‘post-plantation' and anti-colonial thinkers like Paul Gilroy, Françoise Vergès, Sylvie Séma Glissant, and Grada Kilomba. We relocate Plymouth's global history, a focus since #BLM, reversing the notion of the particular and ‘regional' as peripheral to the capital. We explore the wider arts ecology in south-west England, and how local connections with artists like Kedisha Coakley at The Box, and Iman Datoo at the University of Exeter and the Eden Project in Cornwall, also inform his work with global political institutions like the UN. Against Apartheid runs at KARST in Plymouth until 2 December 2023, part of Open City, a season of decolonial art and public events presented by Radical Ecology and partners across south-west England. For more, join EMPIRE LINES at the Black Atlantic Symposium - a free series of talks and live performances, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Paul Gilroy's formative text - which takes place from 24-26 November 2023: eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-atlantic-tickets-750903260867?aff=oddtdtcreator Part of JOURNEYS, a series of episodes leading to EMPIRE LINES 100. For more on Ingrid Pollard, hear the artist on Carbon Slowly Turning (2022) at the Turner Contemporary on EMPIRE LINES: pod.link/1533637675/episode/e00996c8caff991ad6da78b4d73da7e4 For more about climate justice, listen to artist Imani Jacqueline Brown on What Remains at the End of the Earth? (2022) at the Hayward Gallery on EMPIRE LINES: pod.link/1533637675/episode/639b20f89d8782b52d6350513325a073 WITH: Ashish Ghadiali, Founding Director of Radical Ecology and Co-Chair of the Black Atlantic Innovation Network (BAIN) at University College London (UCL). He is the Co-Chair and Co-Principal Investigator of Addressing the New Denialism, lead author on a publication on climate finance for COP28, and a practicing filmmaker with recent credits including Planetary Imagination (2023) a 5-screen film installation, for The Box, Plymouth, and the feature documentary, The Confession (2016) for BFI and BBC Storyville. Ashish is the curator of Against Apartheid. ART: ‘Radical Ecology, Ashish Ghadiali (2023)'. PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic. EDITOR: Nada Smiljanic.

Hace alrededor de 1.800.000 años la Humanidad salió de África y comenzó a poblar las tierras del viejo mundo; desde allí fue desplazándose hacia el oeste hasta llegar a la península ibérica. Restos encontrados en Atapuerca, en el norte, y en Orce, en el sur, demuestran la presencia homínida hace 1,4 millones de años. Estos escasísimos restos hablan de una población que superaba el reto de sobrevivir ante las glaciaciones. Sin embargo, hace 1,12 millones de años, algo sucedió. Un estudio de sedimentos marinos muestreado frente a las costas de Portugal y realizado por investigadores del University College London (UCL), el Instituto de Diagnóstico Ambiental y Estudios del Agua (IDAEA-CSIC) y el Centro IBS de Física del Clima de Corea del Sur, publicado en la revista Science, revela que en esa fecha tuvo lugar una glaciación extrema, mucho más fría y persistente que las anteriores. Aquel acontecimiento marca el inicio de un periodo de 200.000 años en los que hay una falta total de fósiles y herramientas humanas. El conjunto, los datos y los resultados del modelo utilizado por los investigadores sugieren que la península ibérica, y más en general, el sur de Europa, se despobló hasta que, hace unos 900.000 años volvió a ser habitada por homininos más resistentes. Nuestro invitado, el investigador de IDAEA, Joan Grimalt Obrador, ha participado en el estudio y explica cómo se ha hecho esta investigación.

The ability to create wrought iron cheaply has been called one of the most significant innovations in the British Industrial Revolution. It's known today as the Cort process, named after British banker Henry Cort, who patented the technique. But Dr. Jenny Bulstrode, a historian at University College London (UCL), found that Cort stole the innovation from 76 Black enslaved ironworkers in Jamaica.

It's Hump Day! Emma hosts Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou, associate professor of sociology at University College London (UCL), to discuss his recent book Speculative Communities: Living with Uncertainty in a Financialized World. Then, Emma is joined by economist Nathan Tankus, proprietor of the Notes on the Crises newsletter, to discuss recent developments at the Federal Reserve and Silicon Valley Bank. First, Emma runs through updates on an impending recession, Memphis reinstating Justin Pearson to the Tennessee Statehouse, the identity of the Louisville shooter, Dianne Feinstein's retirement, the drying of the Colorado River, and Alvin Bragg's response to the attacks on him from the right, before diving into the recent letter from Rashida Tlaib and other progressive congressional members calling for the release of Julian Assange. Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou then dives right into defining “speculative communities,” as a community defined and united by its uncertain future, resigned to collective contemplation and anxiety with no solid structural support, before stepping back to explore “speculation” as a deterministic economic concept – an individual taking an unwanted risk for future gains – versus looking at it from a community perspective, as an open-ended engagement with our uncertain futures. This brings Professor Komporozos-Athanasiou to the topic of “political speculation,” which he defines as the weaponization of instability to capitalize on the confusion and anxiety it creates, as seen in the rise of right-wing populism in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Wrapping up, he and Emma tackle the role of enclosure in cutting off other community outlets for anxiety and structures for stability. Nathan Tankus and Emma then walk through what's wrong with the Federal Reserve, from the absurdity of putting one agency in charge of the economy, to its obvious obsession with one side of its dual mandate. They conclude the interview by addressing the Fed's response to the recent Silicon Valley bank run, and why the legislative deregulation of banking encourages administrative inaction. And in the Fun Half: Hua from Raleigh dives into the role of gentrification in community displacement, Emma addresses yesterday's Twitter drama, and the failures of popularism (especially in an electoral sense). Mitch from Glendale discusses Marianne Williamson's candidacy, Emma and Bradley tackle the disappearance of Dianne Feinstein, watch Tucker Carlson quiver at the feet of his forgiving lord (Donald Trump), Elon Musk argues that he HAD to fire most of Twitter's staff in order to waste money losing advertisers, and Jordan Peterson's guest offers some of the most disgusting anti-trans arguments yet, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Aris's book here: https://twitter.com/ariskomporozos?lang=en Check out Nathan's newsletter here: https://www.crisesnotes.com/#/portal Sign the "Protect Choice Ohio" petition here: https://protectchoiceohio.com/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Sunset Lake CBD: sunsetlakecbd is a majority employee owned farm in Vermont, producing 100% pesticide free CBD products. Starting today, all CBD products will be 30% off with coupon code “420”. Orders over $150 will get one FREE 20-count jar of gummies-Sour bears, good vibe gummies, or sleep gummies! 5% of all proceeds will be donated to the Last Prisoner Project-and The Majority Report will match those donations! Also, use code Leftisbest and get 20% off when you shop at http://www.sunsetlakecbd.com. StoryWorth: StoryWorth is an online service that helps every other figure in your life share stories through thought-provoking questions about their memories and personal thoughts. Get started right away with no shipping required by going to https://storyworth.com/majority you'll get $10 of your first purchase! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/