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Society & Culture

Society & Culture

Updated 15/12/2020

19/12/2023

Wael Shawky Doesn't Believe in History

Egyptian artist Wael Shawky explores the connections between history and myth. His work includes installations and sculpture, as well as films like Cabaret Crusades and I Am Hymns of the New Temple, which use marionettes to revisit big moments in history from a new perspective. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman. The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human, and The Hilary and Galen Weston Foundation for their generous support of This Being Human Season 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/12/2023

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30 min
26/09/2023

AI in Healthcare: A Triage of Innovation

Hospitals have seen increased patient registration since the pandemic. There is a massive need to solve problems old and new with expediency. Engineers and Data Scientists have started creating, innovating and changing the face of how patients receive care once they enter the doors of a hospital Triage. Dr. Devin Singh, an emergency physician at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), holds a Master's in Computer Science degree from the University of Toronto. He’s an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in both the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Division of Computer Science. He is also an emerging scholar helping to innovate the regulatory, privacy, and ethical landscape for AI in Canada. He talks to us about the Hero AI platform and how it can empower patients and practitioners to receive and provide quality care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/09/2023

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9 min
10/10/2023

AI in Debate: The Medium is Writing the Message

What is intelligence? Does it require ethical research, group think or just a well-programmed code? Today, intelligence has an added layer of data and computing power. And AI, a still emerging technology, poses both opportunities and risks. Navneet Alang is a Tech Journalist for the Toronto Star. He talks about AI’s narrative of progress, its limits and the need for humans to change–not just technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10/10/2023

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9 min
26/10/2021

Episode 6 - Dr. Alaa Murabit

Dr. Alaa Murabit was born in Saskatoon, but moved to Zawiya, Libya at the age of 15 to study medicine. While she was there, she witnessed the 2011 Revolution, which changed the course of her life. The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26/10/2021

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28 min
27/10/2021

Episode 7 - Professor Omid Safi

Omid Safi is a leading expert on 13th century poet Jalāl ad-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī, who is the best-selling poet in modern day America. The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27/10/2021

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30 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

Trailer

The Deep Dive is a weekly podcast that goes deeper into everything we’re working on at The Walrus. Tune in to hear from writers, Talkers, illustrators, editors, and other contributors to all the things we create. Subscribe now to The Deep Dive from The Walrus wherever you get your podcasts. And look out for our first episode in January 2022. Be part of Canada’s conversation. The music for this trailer is a licensed version of "This Podcast Theme" by InPlus Music. https://audiojungle.net/user/inplusmusic

S1 Trailer

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1 min
12/03/2024

A future for everyone

When we imagine the future, who are we imagining it for? In this episode, we discuss the importance of equity in building better societies and cities that work for the many, rather than the few. By dismantling structures of exclusion and creating a stronger social safety net, is it possible to create a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/03/2024

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28 min
18/11/2021

Episode 10 - Mohammed Ali (Aerosol Arabic)

Under the name Aerosol Arabic, Mohammed Ali was a pioneer in blending street art with Arabic script and imagery. He has made murals, installations, videos and theatrical productions around the world, from his native Birmingham, UK, to the US, Australia, and even the Vatican. He talks about developing his unique style and why he believes graffiti is both an ancient art and an innate part of humanity. The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18/11/2021

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38 min
09/03/2022

Digital News: Decolonizing Journalism

Indigenous perspectives have historically been underrepresented and misrepresented in Canadian news. Journalist Emilee Gilpin says the source of the problem is a lack of accountability and diversity within Canadian newsrooms and journalism schools. In this episode, host Mohit Rajhans sits down with Emilee to discuss how newsrooms can decolonize Canadian news, what it means to shift from extractive storytelling to trauma-informed reporting, and how media can build trust with Indigenous communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/03/2022

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26 min
20/10/2021

Episode 1 - Wajahat Ali

Wajahat Ali became one of the most high-profile Muslims in the American media following the September 11th attacks, making regular appearances on CNN, writing for The New York Times and hosting a show on Al Jazeera America. He talks about growing up in a Pakistani-American household, writing an acclaimed play about the American Muslim experience, and dealing with his young daughter’s cancer diagnosis. Visit the Aga Khan Museum’s website or follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of This Being Human. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20/10/2021

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41 min

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