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Feb 28, 2019 • 54min

Jabari Asim: We Can't Breathe

Author Jabari Asim and CIIS’s Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Denise Boston in conversation about his new book. It's about a different side of American history - one that doesn't depend on a narrative steeped in oppression, but rather reveals African American voices telling their own stories.
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Feb 21, 2019 • 1h 2min

Julie Carpenter and Brianna Booth: AI and Sex

Artificial intelligence research scientist Julie Carpenter, and human sexuality researcher Brianna Booth explore the future of human-robot sexual interaction, considering the subject from both robot and human perspectives
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Feb 14, 2019 • 56min

Oren Jay Sofer: Nonviolent Communication

Author and teacher Oren Jay Sofer in conversation with CIIS’s Terese Gjernes about mindful and nonviolent communication skills.
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Feb 7, 2019 • 1h 2min

Nik Sharma: A Brown Kitchen

Chef Nik Sharma talks with CIIS Dean of Alumni Richard Buggs to share the stories and recipes that have shaped his life and work. This conversation was part of The Haresh & Joan Shah Lecture & Performance Series.
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Jan 31, 2019 • 1h 1min

Huda Al-Marashi: First Comes Marriage

Author Huda Al-Marashi talks with CIIS Professor Daniela Koenig about the process of navigating love and expectations while straddling two cultures.
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Jan 24, 2019 • 47min

Adrienne Mayor: Gods And Robots

Author Adrienne Mayor is joined by CIIS Professor Carolyn Cooke to explore how some of today's most advanced innovations in robotics and artificial intelligence were foreshadowed in ancient myth.
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Jan 17, 2019 • 57min

Mario Martinez: On Cultural Longevity

Clinical neuropsychologist Mario Martinez is joined by CIIS’s Natalie Metz to discuss his research on aging and longevity.
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Jan 3, 2019 • 1h

Marlee Grace: Creativity and Radical Self Care

Improviser and writer Marlee Grace talks with Julia Plevin, the creator of Forest Bathing Club about Marlee’s book: How To Not Always Be Working.
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Dec 20, 2018 • 1h 18min

Elizabeth Gilbert: Magic, Creativity, and Fear

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of nine books, including the blockbuster Eat, Pray, Love, in conversation with author and illustrator Lisa Congdon, about creativity, magic, fear, and grief.
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Dec 13, 2018 • 50min

Steven Johnson: The Science of Making Decisions

Author Steven Johnson and CIIS Professor Carolyn Cooke consider how to make decisions - drawings lessons from cognitive science, social psychology, military strategy, and great works of literature.

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