CARTA - Anthropogeny (Audio)

The evolution and origins of human biodiversity pose an interesting conundrum for the 2010 US Census, as told in this poignant anecdote from Ajit Varki, co-director of the UC San Diego / Salk Institute CARTA program. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 18512]

Renowned researcher Helen Fisher shares some profound findings about the neural foundations and evolutionary development of emotion and love in humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16433]

In this edition of CARTA’s Human and Non-Human Cultures Series, renowned researchers Donald Brown of UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego’s Jonathan Friedman and Rupert Stasch discuss universal qualities that distinguish human cultures from non-human cultures, how order naturally emerges in the world of humans and non-humans to become their respective cultures, and how reflexivity and the use of cult...

In this edition of CARTA’s Human and Non-Human Culture Series, three renowned researchers, Hal Whitehead, Andrew Whiten and UCLA’s Susan Perry discuss the fascinating world of traditions, learning, social structures and culture in primates and whales. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 17799]

In this edition of CARTA’s Human and Non-Human Culture Series, two renowned researchers, Woods Holes’ Peter Tyack and former UCSD post-graduate Timothy Wright discuss fascinating discoveries about the languages of Parrots and Dolphins. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 17800]

In this edition of CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, renowned researcher Patricia Kuhl shares insights into the development of faculties that enable the human sense of aesthetics, and Daniel Povinelli presents a critical examination of claims of art created by animals. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16605]

Did our early ancestors produce art? Or do modern humans only think they did? In this episode of the CARTA series Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics, join renowned scientists Jean-Jacques Hublin and Randall White in an exploration of the notions of creativity and aesthetics as seen in Neanderthal and Paleolithic cultures. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthro...

In this edition of CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, three world-renowned researchers – Antonio Damasio, Helen Fisher and Isabelle Peretz share their insights into the neural basis of art, creativity, emotions and music and the powerful roles they play in the evolution of the human species. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Scienc...

In this edition of CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics Series, two world-renowned scientists, neurologist Vilayanur Ramachandran and neurobiologist Jean-Pierre Changeux share their insights into the neurobiology that mediates our perception of universal qualities essential to the human experiences of aesthetics and creativity. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Traini...

Renowned neurologist Vilyanur Ramachandran explores the neural bases of the human sense of aesthetics, beauty and art. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 16439]

Renowned researcher Daniel Povinelli explores the notion of creativity and art in animals. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16438]

Renowned researcher Isabelle Peretz shares fascinating insights into the power of music on human emotion. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 16437]

Renowned researcher Patricia Kuhl shares insights into the development of aesthetics in humans. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16436]

Renowned anthropologist Randall White explores the notion of art production by early human ancestors. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16435]

Renowned anthropologist Jean-Jacques Hublin explores the notion of art production by early human ancestors. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16434]

Renowned researcher Antonio Damasio shares insight into the neural bases of creativity and emotion. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Science] [Show ID: 16432]

Renowned neurobiologist Jean-Pierre Changeux shares insight into the neurobiology that mediates the human capacities of aesthetics and creativity. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Show ID: 16430]

Welcoming remarks for CARTA’s Evolutionary Origins of Art and Aesthetics symposium held in March 2009. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Show ID: 16429]