Bedste NISTH-podcasts (2024)

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Are Bio-Ethics practical? 57:13

1y ago57:13

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In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by Professor Julian Savulescu. Professor Savulescu is the Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics at the National University of Singapore, where he directs the Centre for Biomedical Ethics. As an award-winning ethicist and moral philosopher, Professor Savulescu is also trained in medicine and …

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How to communicate a Crisis. 37:38

1y ago37:38

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In this episode, we meet with Professor May O Lwin, an expert in strategic communication and health communication. She is the Chair and President’s Chair Professor of Communication Studies at Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at NTU. She also serves as a Joint Professor at the NTU LKC School of Medicine, advisor to the NTU-Univers…

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Pediatric Bio-Ethics: Is there a balance? 30:24

1y ago30:24

30:24

In this episode, we were joined by Professor Dominic Wilkinson. Professor Wilkinson is a bioethicist of international renown. He is currently a Professor of Medical Ethics at the University of Oxford, where he is also the Director of Medical Ethics and Deputy Director at the Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics. Prof Wilkinson, shared his views on et…

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How do we respond to the climate crisis? 47:25

1+ y ago47:25

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In this episode of the NISTH ThinkOut Podcast, we (Assoc Prof Sulfikar Amir), meets with Professor Benjamin Horton, a Leading Voice in Climate Change Research and Advocacy. He is the Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) and a Professor at the Asian School of the Environment, NTU. Beyond his scientific contributions, Prof. Horton is …

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Food for Thought: Is Food Security Imperative? 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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NISTH Societal Fellow, Dr Nurul Amillin Hussain in conversation with Michael Fam Chair Professor at NTU, Prof. William Chen. NISTH ThinkOut Podcast on 'Food for thought', is an insightful discussion between the newest NISTH Fellow, Assoc Prof Nurul Amillin Hussain and Prof William Chen. Prof. Chen is a distinguished academic and the Michael Fam Cha…

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Can we control AI? 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

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This episode of the NISTH ThinkOut Podcast dives into the influence of AI on various aspects of our lives and if we can control its growing dominance. Our host, Assoc Prof Sulfikar Amir speaks to Dame Wendy Hall, about the discovery of the world wide web and its growth over the last 3 decades. The onset of AI and most recently ChatGpt has opened th…

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Why People Trust Digital Systems 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

For those of you who are familiar with our monthly debate series, this is a new variation, the ThinkOut Podcast series, which seeks to dwell deep into the personal journey, research and future progress of leading researchers and academics, industry experts and societal influencers, to better understand the motivations and prospects of their field o…

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Being Future Fit: Is Gene Editing the Answer? 1:03:18

2y ago1:03:18

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In the age of technology, it is no secret that our health has become inseparably intertwined with the technology that surrounds us. Biomedical technology has seen an exponential rate of growth in the past decades, extending life expectancies, combating illnesses, and generally improving the quality of our lives. Indeed, the development of medical t…

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How Movies shape our Acceptance of Robots 59:04

2y ago59:04

59:04

Robots have become an integral part of our lives, interacting with us, directly or indirectly. The pandemic has increased our dependence and acceptance of robots in our daily lives. From bringing us to our tables at restaurants to allowing for touch-free elevator buttons, the robotic technology has made some of our activities seamless and less labo…

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Microplastics and Human Health: Do we know enough? 58:28

2y ago58:28

58:28

The NISTH Medical ThinkOut, is a series of healthcare-centred expert discussions on a wide range of topics, from the crossroads of medical science and all other disciplines, addressing global issues. The inaugural ThinkOut, seeks to delve into the field of Microplastics and how it is affecting our health, directly or indirectly and what kind of tec…

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NISTH Symposium: Modeling Social Complexity for Public Policy – the case of School Segregation 1:05:24

2+ y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

Complex Systems span a wide range of different application areas but exhibit common systemic behaviours that emerge through the interactions of simple elements. This systemic behaviour can only be understood by holistic analysis that necessitates viewing the system as a dynamic collective of individuals. In this talk I’ll explain and demonstrates w…

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Communicating Climate Science: the impact on young people 58:49

2+ y ago58:49

58:49

What is Climate Science? Why is it important? How do we effectively communicate it to future generations? Climate Science investigates the structure and dynamics of the earth’s climate system. It seeks to understand how global, regional, and local climates are maintained as well as the processes by which they change over time (Stanford Encyclopedia…

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The Metaverse has arrived, Hello classes in VR, Goodbye Zoom fatigue.. J/K! - Rabindra (Robby) Ratan 1:01:50

2+ y ago1:01:50

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Can you guess one truth against the two lies in this talk title? [Spoilers ahead] The meatverse may have become enamored with the concept of the metaverse during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the term “metaverse” is three decades old and the concept even older. What is so meta-different now? Do we finally have access to an interconnected universe of i…

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Extimacy Expressive Wearable Technology - Kristin Neidlinger 45:43

2+ y ago45:43

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What if your virtual self was authentically you? Extimacy is a concept defined as externalized intimacy — showing how one feels on the inside to the external world. Extimacy is expressive wearable technology whereas biosensors monitor physiological states and translate feelings into visual, auditory, and or tactile displays. Embedded in fashion, th…

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Wearable Music & Transacoustic Violins : New paradigms of participatory & relational wearable computing 1:03:51

2+ y ago1:03:51

1:03:51

The experiential poetics of “wearable music” offers a body-centric motivation of playfulness and wonder that contrasts with traditional discourses of control and mastery. Wearable music invigorates the possibilities for creating less spatially bounded and less individualistic, collaborative, room-scale musical instruments, fostering participatory t…

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The Skin as an Interactive Platform -Katia Canepa Vega 46:04

2+ y ago46:04

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The Interactive Organisms Lab leads new explorations of organisms-device symbiosis by blurring the lines between living forms, design, and technology. This talk will present novel interfaces in/around the skin such as Beauty Technology (electronics embedded into cosmetics), Body Modification Technologies (biosensors into tattoos or dental orthodont…

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Metaverse, for better or worse? 58:53

3y ago58:53

58:53

Metaverse is the internet built by game developers. – Ryan Gill (Co-Founder & CEO, Crucible) So, is the Metaverse a big game room? Will it be a passing fancy, a new form of entertainment or will it change the world of communication and interaction? Well, the Metaverse or the Web 3.0, is defined as a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social co…

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Genomics and the New Inequalities 54:46

3y ago54:46

54:46

Is the Holy Grail of modern medicine, Genomics? Genomics is the study of all of a person’s genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person’s environment*. While it has significantly altered the way researchers, scientists and clinicians develop diagnostics, therapeutic strategies and treatment options, …

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Algorithms and Social Harm 1:00:03

3y ago1:00:03

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With the extensive use of social media platforms, most if not all of our online activity/content is subject to algorithms managed by a few key players. Algorithms are shaped based on our search results and browsing history. It has been found that online content has caused offline harm in many occasions, from the Myanmar coup to the riot at the US C…

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COVID-19: Emerging designs for Resilient homes, Offices, Cities 56:26

3y ago56:26

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Pandemics have pushed societies to change and adapt to ‘new normals,’ reshaping the use of existing spaces and in (re-)creating new ones. For example, after the cholera outbreak in the 19th century, London cleaned up the Thames and built sewer networks and outdoor public spaces. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is unlikely to be the last pandemic. What can …

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Fellows In Focus: Genomic Citizenship by Ian McGonigle 51:57

3y ago51:57

51:57

Genomic Citizenship, The Molecularization of Identity in the Contemporary Middle East, is an anthropological study based on ethnographic work in Israel and Qatar, and explores the relationship between science, particularly genetics, and national identity. NISTH Fellow and Author, Asst Prof Ian McGonigle will discuss how he came to the topic, his re…

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Misinformation and Vaccine Attitudes 56:27

3+ y ago56:27

56:27

No vaccine is a 100% effective against a said infectious disease. High vaccine uptake helps to achieve community-level immunity and significantly lowers the risk of disease. However, there is always a small percentage of the population who are vaccine hesitant and become a potential impediment to widespread community uptake. Attitudes towards vacci…

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Citizen Participation for Smart City Governance 57:01

3+ y ago57:01

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This debate is jointly organised by NISTH and the DesignLab from the University of Twente (UT), Netherlands. Two UT experts Prof Peter-Paul Verbeek and Dr Sabine E. Wildevuur, will share the stage with Dr Natalie Pang and Assoc Prof Hallam Stevens. Prof Verbeek and Dr Wildevuur will bring the Netherlands perspective while Dr Pang and Prof Stevens s…

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Digital Assistants in Healthcare 58:26

4y ago58:26

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Digital technology has dominated all aspects of human activity. Healthcare is no exception. Technologies that allows effective health management, disease diagnosis, timely monitoring, formulating policies on population health, digital technologies for health, or digital health, are having a profound effects on how health services are delivered and …

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Responding to Climate Change 59:59

4y ago59:59

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Climate change is now an inevitable result of human activities. The effects of planetary warning are already beginning to be experienced across the globe. Changes and intensifications in weather patterns and rising sea levels are causing wildfires, flooding, and other disasters. Future effects are likely to include crop failure or displacement, mas…

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AI & Regulation 55:23

4y ago55:23

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The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is evolving at exponential speed. As companies and businesses begin to invest big money into AI and machine learning, governments are quickly assessing the need to put in regulations and frameworks to suit their country’s principles. While some experts stress the need to regulate AI, especially in its impac…

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Are Bio-Ethics practical? 57:13

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How to communicate a Crisis. 37:38

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Pediatric Bio-Ethics: Is there a balance? 30:24

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How do we respond to the climate crisis? 47:25

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Food for Thought: Is Food Security Imperative? 40:23

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Can we control AI? 41:03

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Why People Trust Digital Systems 30:09

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Being Future Fit: Is Gene Editing the Answer? 1:03:18

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How Movies shape our Acceptance of Robots 59:04

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Microplastics and Human Health: Do we know enough? 58:28

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NISTH Symposium: Modeling Social Complexity for Public Policy – the case of School Segregation 1:05:24

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Communicating Climate Science: the impact on young people 58:49

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The Metaverse has arrived, Hello classes in VR, Goodbye Zoom fatigue.. J/K! - Rabindra (Robby) Ratan 1:01:50

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Extimacy Expressive Wearable Technology - Kristin Neidlinger 45:43

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Wearable Music & Transacoustic Violins : New paradigms of participatory & relational wearable computing 1:03:51

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The Skin as an Interactive Platform -Katia Canepa Vega 46:04

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Metaverse, for better or worse? 58:53

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Genomics and the New Inequalities 54:46

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Algorithms and Social Harm 1:00:03

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COVID-19: Emerging designs for Resilient homes, Offices, Cities 56:26

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Fellows In Focus: Genomic Citizenship by Ian McGonigle 51:57

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Misinformation and Vaccine Attitudes 56:27

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Citizen Participation for Smart City Governance 57:01

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Digital Assistants in Healthcare 58:26

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Responding to Climate Change 59:59

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AI & Regulation 55:23

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