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Big Thinking Podcast

By: Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Summary

  • The Big Thinking Podcast is the podcast of the Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences, featuring some of the most interesting and innovative people in the humanities and social sciences in conversation about their research on important issues of our time.
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Episodes
  • Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part II
    Dec 15 2023

    The intersection of climate change and housing crisis in Canada forms a pressing challenge, as extreme weather events become more frequent. 

    Recent wildfires and events like the Saint-John River flood not only jeopardize housing structures but also contribute to displacement and homelessness. 

    For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Julia Woodhall-Melnik, Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswick, to discuss the importance of resilient housing solutions.

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    35 mins
  • Redefining the Canadian housing paradigm - Part I
    Dec 8 2023

    The Canadian housing crisis is more than a financial challenge; it's a societal concern with deep-seated roots. 

    The crisis has far-reaching consequences: escalating homes prices, limited affordable housing, and the impact of the pandemic have intensified the struggle and exacerbated social inequalities.

    For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Nemoy Lewis, Assistant Professor at the Toronto Metropolitan University to discuss the Canadian housing crisis.

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    33 mins
  • Droit de l'intelligence artificielle : l'importance d'une régulation juste
    Dec 1 2023

    Est-ce que ChatGPT, DALL-E et Midjourney vous dit quelque chose? Ces plates-formes sont quelques exemples parmi de nombreux nouveaux logiciels d'intelligence artificielle qui voient le jour actuellement.

     Durant ces dernières années, l'IA a été au centre de nombreux débats et discussions, notamment dans le monde académique. Alors que l'IA commence à faire partie de nos vies professionnelles et personnelles, il est important de discuter des enjeux et risques liés à l'explosion de ces technologies et comment et pourquoi les réguler.

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    27 mins

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