Channel Title: The University of Chicago Channel Description: The University of Chicago is one of the world’s leading academic and research institutions, which has driven new ways of thinking since its founding in 1890. As an intellectual destination for students and scholars, UChicago provides a distinctive educational experience, while empowering scholars to challenge conventional thinking and pursue field-defining research that helps solve some of the world’s most complex problems. <video> How do some people age better than others? Description: In her research, UChicago Prof. Emily Rogalski found there's no single secret, rather than many factors that help "SuperAgers" keep their memories sharp into their 80s. </video> <video> Why Can’t Scientists Agree On The Age Of The Universe? with Wendy Freedman Description: How old is the universe—and how fast is it expanding? These are part of one of the biggest—and most contested—questions in science, and the answers could change our understanding of physics. In this episode, we talk with renowned UChicago astronomer Wendy Freedman, who’s spent decades trying to solve these very questions. There are two ways to measure how fast the universe is expanding, also known as the Hubble constant; Freedman has done groundbreaking research to calculate this number using stars, but the problem is, her numbers don’t match up with scientists using a different method. And the implications of that difference are massive, because it could indicate that our Standard Model of physics could be broken. Yet Freedman’s latest research, using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, might finally give us a clearer answer. In our conversation, we explore the age of the universe, the mysteries of dark matter and what all this could mean for the future of physics—and maybe even the discovery of life beyond Earth. Chapters: 00:00 The Age of the Universe Debate 00:55 Measuring the Universe's Expansion 02:08 The Hubble Constant and Its Implications 02:57 NASA's James Webb Space Telescope 05:01 Understanding the Hubble Tension 07:24 Historical Contributions to Cosmology 13:41 Modern Advances and Future Prospects 20:34 Concluding Thoughts and Future Questions </video> <video> UChicago Prof. James A. Robinson reflects on winning the Nobel Prize Description: Prof. James A. Robinson of the University of Chicago has been awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences honored Robinson, the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies and University Professor in the Harris School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science, for his research on “how institutions are formed and affect prosperity.” He shared this year’s prize with Profs. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson of MIT. Speaking Oct. 12 at his home, Robinson reflected on the impact of his groundbreaking work, including how honored he was to be recognized. “It’s a little bit emotional … It hasn’t sunk in yet, but I’m very happy and delighted.” Learn more about Robinson and his work: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/james-robinson-shares-nobel-prize-research-global-inequality ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> What are your favorite memories of this beloved campus gem? Share in the comments. Description: A cherished oasis on campus, the newly reopened Botany Pond is ready for new moments of reflection and discovery. What are your favorite memories of this beloved campus gem? Share in the comments. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> 2024 Nobel Laureate Explains What Makes Countries Fail Or Succeed, with James A. Robinson Description: On Big Brains, we get to speak to a lot of groundbreaking scholars and experts, but some conversations we walk away knowing we’ve just heard from someone who is really changing the world. We certainly felt that way years ago after talking to University of Chicago scholar James Robinson, and it turns out…the Nobel Prize committee agreed in 2024 when it awarded him a share of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel. Robinson was honored for the exact work that we talked to him about nearly five years ago. The author of numerous best-selling books, including Why Nations Fail (2012) and The Narrow Corridor (2019), he won the Nobel this year because his work researching what makes nations succeed and…what makes them fail. There’s no better time to refamiliarize ourselves with his important research and celebrate his Nobel win. Learn more: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/james-robinson-shares-nobel-prize-research-global-inequality 00:00 Introduction to Big Brains and James Robinson 01:20 The Impact of 'Guns, Germs, and Steel' 02:10 Why Nations Fail: An Overview 03:10 The Puzzle of Poor Countries 04:45 Extractive vs. Inclusive Institutions 05:13 The Nogales Experiment 07:56 Understanding Extractive Institutions 09:46 Inclusive Institutions and Innovation 12:42 The Narrow Corridor: A Follow-Up 13:33 The Concept of Liberty 15:34 Despotism vs. Anarchy: The State-Society Balance 16:26 The Narrow Corridor: Balancing State and Society 17:59 Historical Perspectives on State and Society 20:03 Path Dependence and Divergence in Societies 21:31 Modern Challenges and Historical Lessons 23:22 Global Perspectives and Policy Advice 25:22 Human Innovation and Societal Diversity 27:04 Reflections on Writing and Impact 28:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts </video> <video> Looking Ahead: The Future of Generative AI – Ben Zhao Description: Explore predictions and speculations on the future of Generative AI. This forward-looking video discusses the potential societal, technological, and ethical impacts of AI in the coming years. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> Data Ethics and Privacy – Bo Li Description: Understand the ethical challenges of AI, focusing on data privacy, security, and fairness. This video highlights bias in AI models and the importance of transparency in AI data usage. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> The Illusion of Moral Decline Description: This year’s election might have been the most contentious in modern memory. It's not just that politics have changed, but it seems that people have too. You’ve probably heard this phrase: “People aren’t as kind as they used to be”. Maybe you’ve experienced the feeling that people are acting meaner to each other, year after year. But is it true? Are people really less kind than they used to be? With that question in mind, and as we take some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to reshare our episode with psychologist Adam Mastroianni. Mastroianni wondered if people are really becoming less moral in today's world, so he set out to find an answer, and published his findings in the journal Nature, “The Illusion of Moral Decline.” While the title may be a giveaway for his findings, he asks: If people are becoming less moral, why do we all feel the same way—and what can we do to shake this “illusion?” </video> <video> What Happens When We Die? with Sam Parnia Description: For centuries, death has been seen as a final, inescapable line—a moment when the heart stops and the brain ceases to function. But revolutionary research asks: What if everything we thought we knew about death was wrong? Sam Parnia, an associate professor of medicine at NYU Langone, is the author of Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death. His groundbreaking work explores how science is pushing the boundaries of life and death, uncovering the potential to resuscitate animals—and maybe one day humans—after they've been declared dead. From recalling experiences of consciousness after death (what some call “near-death experiences”) to using AI and advanced techniques to study the brain in its final moments, he explores the profound implications for medicine, ethics and our understanding of what it means to be alive. Learn more: https://news.uchicago.edu/big-brains-podcast-what-happens-when-we-die-sam-parnia </video> <video> Building Generative AI Models: A Primer – Sanjay Krishnan Description: A hands-on introduction to building AI models. Learn about key tools, platforms, and get a basic tutorial on creating a simple generative AI model, with resources for continued learning. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> 2024 Nobel Prize News Conference Honoring UChicago Prof. James A. Robinson Description: Prof. James A. Robinson 2024 Nobel Prize News Conference Prof. James A. Robinson, the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies and University Professor at UChicago’s Harris School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science, has been awarded the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2024, for his groundbreaking research studying “how institutions are formed and affect prosperity." Robinson was honored at an Oct. 14 news conference at UChicago’s David Rubenstein Forum. The event included remarks from UChicago President Paul Alivisatos and Prof. Ethan Bueno de Mesquita, dean of the Harris School of Public Policy. He is the 101st scholar associated with UChicago to be named a Nobel laureate. Robinson is the institute director of UChicago’s Pearson Institute for the Study and Resolution of Global Conflicts. https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePearsonInstitute Learn more on the UChicago News website: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/james-robinson-shares-nobel-prize-research-global-inequality ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> Can we predict the unpredictable? Description: While the workings of the economy seem impossible to understand, one scholar sees patterns and hidden order. Prof. J. Doyne Farmer of the University of Oxford is using complex systems to model the effects of everything from interest rates to tax hikes to policy changes. </video> <video> Unlocking The Secrets Of ‘SuperAgers’, with Emily Rogalski Description: We used to think aging inevitably led to memory loss, but a small group of people—known as SuperAgers—are defying the odds. These individuals, all over 80, have the memory performance of someone in the 50s. The question is: how? One of the leading experts studying SuperAgers is University of Chicago neurologist Emily Rogalski. She explores the fascinating science behind SuperAgers—uncovering what makes their physical brains different and how their lifestyle choices could be the key to a having a sharper, healthier brain well into old age. 00:00 Introduction to SuperAgers 00:37 Defining Super Agers with a neurologist 01:31 Positive Trajectories of Aging 02:00 Exploring the Aging Spectrum 02:48 The Science of Super Agers 03:29 Understanding Brain Aging 07:32 Cortical Thickness and Super Agers 09:55 Psychosocial and Lifestyle Factors 18:35 Future Directions and Precision Medicine 21:26 Conclusion and Call to Action </video> <video> Is something broken in our standard model of physics? Description: On Big Brains, UChicago cosmologist Wendy Freedman explains how her measurements of how fast the universe is expanding, can help answer that question. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/uchicago *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu. </video> <video> Can We Predict The Unpredictable? with J. Doyne Farmer Description: What if we could predict the economy the way we predict the weather? What if governments could run simulations to forecast the effects of new policies—before they happen? And what if the key to all of this lies in the same chaotic systems that explain spinning roulette wheels and rolling dice? J. Doyne Farmer is a University of Oxford professor, complexity scientist, and former physicist who once beat Las Vegas casinos using his scientific-based methods. In his recent book “Making Sense of Chaos: A Better Economics for a Better World” Farmer is using those same principles to build a new branch of economics called complexity economics—one that uses big data to help forecast market crashes, design better policies and find ways to confront climate change. But can we really predict the unpredictable? And how will using chaos theory shake up well-established economic approaches? 00:00 Introduction and Predicting the Future 00:24 Applying Predictive Models to Economics 01:31 Understanding Complex Systems with J. Doan Farmer 04:08 The Science of Chaos and Its Applications 08:00 Predicting the Stock Market with Complexity Science 09:49 Complexity Economics: A New Approach 11:33 Agent-Based Modeling and Real-World Applications 15:11 The Future of Complexity Economics 26:10 Technological Innovation and Economic Growth 31:32 Conclusion and Future Prospects </video>

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