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Richard J. Davidson: Be Happy Like a Monk This is an "Academy Evening" presentation held at the Overture Center for the Arts in Madison on Feb. 13, 2007. University of Wisconsin-Madison psychology professor Richard Davidson, named one of the world's 100 most influential thinkers by Time magazine, is searching for the source of happiness--and has used Buddhist monks in his lab as a model group. What has Dr. Davidson discovered about the secrets and brain science of happiness? Academy Evenings are public presentations organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Video courtesy of Madison City Channel 12) (Photo at left: Richard Davidson) view the video [1 hr. 26 min.] | transcript |
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Affluenza, Part 1: Judith Levine on Not Buying It: My Year without Shopping The University of Wisconsin-Marathon County, located in Wausau, has organized a series of events on "Affluenza," along with other project partners. "Affluenza," from the book and public television special of the same name, is defined as "a socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste, resulting from the dogged pursuit of more." In this talk given Sept. 27, 2006, author Judith Levine discusses her book, "Not Buying It: My Year without Shopping." Levine is introduced by UWMC associate sociology professor Ann Herda-Rapp. view the video [1 hr. 3 min.] | transcript |
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Affluenza, Part 2: Overconsumption's Effects on Individuals, Children and Families The University of Wisconsin-Marathon County, located in Wausau, has organized a series of events on "Affluenza," along with other project partners. "Affluenza," from the book and public television special of the same name, is defined as "a socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste, resulting from the dogged pursuit of more." In this panel discussion held Oct. 4, 2006, participants take a micro-level look at the effects of overconsumption on families and discuss consumer issues that families face daily. Lisa Seale moderates a discussion between Liz Fremer, Holly Hassel, John Houchens, Greg Peter and Rita Straub. view the video [1 hr. 30 min.] | transcript |
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Affluenza, Part 3: William Rees on The Human Nature of Consumption The University of Wisconsin-Marathon County, located in Wausau, has organized a series of events on "Affluenza," along with other project partners. "Affluenza," from the book and public television special of the same name, is defined as "a socially transmitted condition of overload, debt, anxiety and waste, resulting from the dogged pursuit of more." In this talk given Nov. 8, 2006, speaker William Rees is introduced by associate biology professor Paul Whitaker. view the video [1 hr. 51 min.] | transcript |
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Dr. Michael Fiore on Stamping Out Tobacco Addiction: An Achievable Goal As part of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters' series of "Academy Evenings," Dr. Michael Fiore speaks about tobacco addiction. A UW-Madison medical school professor, Fiore is a leading researcher and expert on tobacco cessation. He presents scientifically-based lessons about quitting smoking. Get the real deal about what works, what doesn't, and the possibility of a future without the illness, death and costs associated with tobacco addiction. This talk was presented Oct. 12, 2006 at the University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley in Menasha. view the video [1 hr. 10 min.] | transcript |
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Nadav Shelef and Ali Abootalebi on Paths to Peace This is an "Academy Evening" presentation held at the Overture Center in Madison on Oct. 11, 2006; it is the final installment in the five-part series "Understanding the Middle East," sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. Nadav Shelef, a UW-Madison professor of Israel studies, and Ali Abootalebi, a UW-Eau Claire political science professor, present their views on possible paths to peace in this embattled region. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photos at left: Shelef and Abootalebi) view the video [1 hr. 38 min.] | transcript |
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Mary Layoun on Beyond the U.S. Veil: Women in the Middle East This is an "Academy Evening" presentation held at the Overture Center in Madison on Oct. 4, 2006; it is fourth in the five-part series "Understanding the Middle East," sponsored by the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation. How do women in the Middle East live or imagine their roles in society? What does "democracy" mean for them? UW-Madison's Mary Layoun, a professor of comparative literature with an emphasis on the history and culture of the Middle East, will draw upon recent works of nonfiction, fiction, film and history to discuss the status and promise of women in the Middle East. Academy Evenings are organized by the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. (Photo at left: Mary Layoun) (Video courtesy of Madison City Channel 12) view the video [1 hr. 35 min.] | transcript |
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