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Blade Runner 2019: Did Life Imitate Art?
Three futurists discuss the film's legacy and its relevance to Southern California.

Arctic Sea Ice, Upper Atmosphere Transport & Trade Winds
Charles Kennel reveals how arctic sea ice loss can influence global climate events.

The Future of Nature
Emma Marris explores conservation in a world affected by humankind.

Engineering Mosquitos to Fight Malaria
Can scientists genetically engineer mosquitos to eliminate malaria?

How Safe Are We?
Janet Napolitano discusses homeland security since 9/11.

Enlightenment Now: The Future of Progress
Psychologist Steven Pinker makes the case that our world is getting better, not worse.

NEW! Stem Cell Channel
The Stem Cell Channel takes a deep dive into the science and impact of stem cells.

new programs this week:

Looking to the Future - La Jolla Symphony and Chorus	Engineering Mosquitos to Fight Malaria with Ethan Bier -- Osher UC San Die...
CARTA 10th Anniversary: Revisiting the Agenda - Opening Remarks	Daniel Geschwind: Mental Disease

latest from the blog:

Updating our Views on Nature and How to Save it

06/11/2019

What is nature? What does it mean to preserve, or save it? Science writer Emma Marris says one common definition of nature in North America is the way any given place was before European explorers arrived and began changing the landscape. Therefore, saving nature would mean returning the land to how it was before their … Continue reading

The Fight to End Bay Area Poverty

06/06/2019

Daniel Lurie has been on a mission to make his community stronger since he was a child. Born and raised in San Francisco, Lurie’s family believed it was their responsibility to be part of a better Bay Area. Today, Lurie is doing just that through his non-profit Tipping Point Community. Lurie developed the concept while … Continue reading

How Safe Are We? Janet Napolitano on Homeland Security

06/04/2019

A lot has changed since the attacks of September 11, 2001. The Department of Homeland Security was created to safeguard the country against terrorism and other threats. As the former head of the agency, Janet Napolitano says we are now safer in many ways. She says it would be nearly impossible for someone to orchestrate … Continue reading

Integrative Mental Health Care

05/30/2019

In today’s society, we are often disconnected from the elements of a balanced life, making emotional wellness harder to achieve. This new series brings together integrative mental health experts inspired by the wisdom of healing paradigms from around the world. Speakers explore and illuminate the multiple dimensions of emotional well-being and share practical methods of … Continue reading