December News & Highlights

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New CARTA Series: Mind Reading – Human Origins and Theory of Mind

Most humans are able to understand their own mental states and that of others through verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. This “Theory of Mind” allows us to understand one another, in a sense – to read minds. Learn more about the social mind, its evolution and discover if any other animals can also read minds.

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One Souffle at a Time: with Anne Willan

Anne Willan, the founder of La Varenne Cooking School, and co-author Amy Friedman share stories, pictures and secret ingredients to a life well-lived as they discuss Willan’s autobiography, “One Souffle at a Time: A Memoir of Food and France.” This event is sponsored by the UC San Diego Library.

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J. Craig Venter: Life at the Speed of Life

Scientist and visionary J. Craig Venter examines the creation of life with synthetic genomics as he talks about his latest book, “Life at the Speed of Light: From the Double Helix to the Dawn of Digital Life.” Venter is interviewed by The Science Network’s Roger Bingham in this event presented by the Helen Edison Lecture Series at UC San Diego Extension.
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The Atlantic Meets the Pacific

Recorded during a 3-day forum hosted by UC San Diego and The Atlantic, this series brings together the world’s top thought leaders in health, technology and innovation including: Deepak Chopra, Eric Topol, Clifton Leaf, Roni Zeiger, Chris Anderson and more.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

All programs repeat throughout the month. Visit the Program Schedule on our web site for additional air dates and times.

Health & Medicine

The Influence of Influenza – Epidemics, Pandemics and Everything In-between

Targeted Treatments in Fragile X and Autism

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Science

UC Santa Barbara 2013 Summit on Energy Efficiency – High Efficiency Power Electronics

CARTA: Mind Reading: Human Origins and Theory of Mind – “Mind Reading” in Chimpanzees, Comparing Apes and Dogs, and Reflections of Dolphin and Elephant Minds

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Public Affairs

Postracial Nation: Blacks, Laissez Faire Racism, and a Changing American Population

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Arts & Music Arts & Music

Rob Thorsen Ensemble – UC San Diego Jazz Camp 2013

Gilbert Castellanos Ensemble – UC San Diego Jazz Camp 2013

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Humanities

Enemy to Brother: Jews, Catholics, and Vatican II

T Bill Grundfest, Writer, Professional Comedian, Producer

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Check out the latest additions to our online video archive

Living Longer, Living Smarter: Innovations in Longevity Research — Atlantic Meets the Pacific 2013

Acidifying the Ocean: Assessing Impacts on Coral Reefs

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