Power of Education, Photo Scanning, Familial Estrangement

Power of Education, Photo Scanning, Familial Estrangement

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1701

  • Oct 4, 2021 6:00 am
  • 1:44:04 mins
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A woman shares her progression from poverty to the presidency of a major university. Then, why privacy advocates are so worried about Apple’s plan to look for child pornography in the photos on people’s iPhones. And, it’s become more common in America for people to cut off ties with a family member. Also, on today’s show: zoos and art are vital to making people care about wildlife conservation; everyone needs a hug; most people understand certain sounds, even if they speak different languages or whether they can read or write.

Episode Segments

Power of Education

Oct 4, 2021
17 m

From a slum in the Philippines to the president’s office of a state university with one of the largest undergraduate populations in the nation, education has defined the life of Astrid Tuminez.

From a slum in the Philippines to the president’s office of a state university with one of the largest undergraduate populations in the nation, education has defined the life of Astrid Tuminez.

Could Art and Close Encounters Motivate Conservation?

Oct 4, 2021
17 m

Zoologist and wildlife veterinarian Lucy Spelman knows a lot about endangered animals.

Zoologist and wildlife veterinarian Lucy Spelman knows a lot about endangered animals.

Apple’s Plan to Catch Child Sex Abusers Angers Privacy Advocates

Oct 4, 2021
15 m

Apple's proposed feature would search people’s photos for images depicting child sexual abuse. It's now on hold.

Apple's proposed feature would search people’s photos for images depicting child sexual abuse. It's now on hold.

You Really Do Need a Hug

Oct 4, 2021
13 m

One of the main rules of pandemic life has been is to limit touch. But Kory Floyd says humans suffer when we don't touch others.

One of the main rules of pandemic life has been is to limit touch. But Kory Floyd says humans suffer when we don't touch others.

When Family Members Don’t Want to See Each Other Anymore

Oct 4, 2021
23 m

One in four American adults has cut off contact with a family member. Often the rift is between a parent and an adult child, and usually, one or both of them are upset about the estrangement.

One in four American adults has cut off contact with a family member. Often the rift is between a parent and an adult child, and usually, one or both of them are upset about the estrangement.

Communicating Meaning Across Language with Simple Vocalizations

Oct 4, 2021
14 m

Did human language start as a universal set of grunts and growls?

Did human language start as a universal set of grunts and growls?
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