Ideas (Technology)
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- Host: Paul Kennedy
- Ideas is a program about contemporary thought. It explores social issues, culture and the arts, geopolitics, history, biography, science and technology, and the humanities.
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- Genres: Technology, Art
- Location: Toronto, Canada
- Language: English
- Networks: CBC
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The Enright Files - Arguments About Israel
Mon, Sep 1
Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition, in conversation with with Ruth Wisse and David Shulman about the past, present and future of Israel.
Are We Losing the Arctic?
Mon, Aug 25
The threats posed by climate change, the resource potential of the Arctic, and new challenges to Canadian sovereignty have re-invigorated debate about the future of the north. In a talk recorded at St. Jerome’s University in Waterloo, Ken Coates discusses the contradictory influences at work in this important but little understood part of Canada.
The Godfather of Canlit - Part Two
Mon, Aug 18
From the start of his career at the CBC in 1948, Robert Weaver – radio producer, editor and anthologist – committed himself to discovering and broadcasting the work of new Canadian writers, in programs such as Anthology and CBC Wednesday Night. Montreal writer Elaine Kalman Naves presents an intimate portrait of this shy man, who wore oversized glasses, smoked a pipe and influenced the course of Canadian literature for half a century.
The Godfather of Canlit - Part One
Mon, Aug 11
From the start of his career at the CBC in 1948, Robert Weaver – radio producer, editor and anthologist – committed himself to discovering and broadcasting the work of new Canadian writers, in programs such as Anthology and CBC Wednesday Night. Montreal writer Elaine Kalman Naves presents an intimate portrait of this shy man, who wore oversized glasses, smoked a pipe and influenced the course of Canadian literature for half a century.
Wachtel on the Arts - The Beijing Building Boom
Mon, Aug 4
Eleanor Wachtel returns from a trip to Beijing, where she witnessed the biggest contemporary building boom in the world. In the lead up to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, Beijing is awash in construction cranes, as Chinese and foreign architects prepare the city for the influx of athletes and tourists. Architect Yung Ho Chang tells us what he thinks of foreign "starchitects" creating flashy buildings in China in the run-up to the Olympics.
The Ideas of Joseph Martin
Mon, Jul 28
From his humble origins on a small family farm in western Canada, to his appointment as the Dean of Medicine at Harvard University, Dr. Joseph Martin has shown consistent commitment to service. The winner of the 2006 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research talks with Paul Kennedy.
Living on Oxford Time
Mon, Jul 21
The guidebooks say that "time stands still" among the dreaming spires of Oxford - and modern physics seems to agree. Journalist Dan Falk meets with three brilliant Oxford scientists - Roger Penrose, David Deutsch, and Julian Barbour - and searches for insight into a most peculiar dimension.
The Three Lives of Multiculturalism
Mon, Jul 14
Since its adoption in 1971, multiculturalism policy in Canada has encouraged the self-organization and representation of ethno-cultural minorities. But this has changed over time, as issues of race and religion have emerged. In the 2008 UBC-Laurier Institution Multicultural Lecture, Will Kymlicka, Canada Research Chair in Philosophy at Queen’s University, explores how multiculturalism has evolved.
The Trail of Tears - Part Two
Mon, Jul 7
In 1838, the Cherokee of the American southeast were forced out of their farms and towns and relocated eight hundred miles to the west, in Indian Territory. A caravan of about 16,000 people set off across the rough roads and forests of the Midwest. In the snows of winter, many died. The journey became known as The Trail of Tears. Broadcaster Philip Coulter retraces the trail, asking questions about how the past shapes our present, and what it means to be a nation.
The Trail of Tears - Part One
Mon, Jun 30
In 1838, the Cherokee of the American southeast were forced out of their farms and towns and relocated eight hundred miles to the west, in Indian Territory. A caravan of about 16,000 people set off across the rough roads and forests of the Midwest. In the snows of winter, many died. The journey became known as The Trail of Tears. Broadcaster Philip Coulter retraces the trail, asking questions about how the past shapes our present, and what it means to be a nation.
Wachtel on the Arts: Alanis Obomsawin
Mon, Jun 23
Eleanor Wachtel, arts journalist and host of Writers & Company, talks to Alanis Obomsawin, one of Canada’s most accomplished documentary filmmakers. As an Abenaki woman, Alanis Obomsawin has dedicated her life to educating all Canadians about First Nations cultures, traditions and histories.
John Evans: Getting to MaRS
Mon, Jun 16
Innovation is the theme of the career of Dr. John Evans. Winner of the 2007 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, Dr. Evans talks with IDEAS host Paul Kennedy about creating the controversial McMaster University Medical School, and building the revolutionary Medical and Related Sciences (MaRS) discovery district in downtown Toronto.
The Dark End of the Spectrum - Part Two
Mon, Jun 9
First seen as a medical oddity, autism has a fascinating and troubling story. Bernice Landry takes us from the heyday of psychoanalysis, to the blame-the-mother era, the rise of the activist parent, and the decoding of the dark secrets of our genes. For Rain Man it was numbers; for Darius McCollum, it was the New York City subway. Meet the man whose compulsion to steal trains had cost him years in jail long before he ever heard about autism. Conclusion.
The Dark End of the Spectrum - Part One
Mon, Jun 2
First seen as a medical oddity, autism has a fascinating and troubling story. Bernice Landry takes us from the heyday of psychoanalysis, to the blame-the-mother era, the rise of the activist parent, and the decoding of the dark secrets of our genes. For Rain Man it was numbers; for Darius McCollum, it was the New York City subway. Meet the man whose compulsion to steal trains had cost him years in jail long before he ever heard about autism.
Blue Metropolis
Mon, May 26
IDEAS host Paul Kennedy reports from the 2008 Blue Metropolis Festival in Montreal. He talks to Israeli writer and film-maker Etgar Keret, who writes in Hebrew but has been translated around the world, and recently won two major awards at Cannes.
The Hydrogen Debate
Mon, May 19
Energy is not just a fuel. It’s an entire system that links our civilization together, says David Sanborn Scott, a hydrogen energy expert. Energy is like a currency: it can be used like money for different purposes. Throughout history, new energy sources and systems have replaced old ones. Understanding how this works is essential to combating catastrophic climate change. A debate between David Scott and Norm Rubin of Energy Probe.
Losing Place
Mon, May 12
Having a home defines normality. But what does that mean when you have no home? A Calgary community seminar explores what homelessness says about whom we think belongs in society. Co-sponsored by IDEAS and the Calgary Institute of the Humanities at the University of Calgary.
Singularity
Mon, May 5
The prolific inventor, futurist and entrepreneur Ray Kurzweil, anticipates an “Age of Singularity,” when we'll be able to achieve a kind of immortality by downloading all of our essentially human qualities into a computer hard-drive. A feature interview by IDEAS host Paul Kennedy.
Mistakes Were Made...By Others!
Mon, Apr 28
Why do people dodge responsibility when things fall apart? Why can’t political figures own up to their blunders? What’s behind so many domestic fights? The distinguished social psychologist Elliot Aronson tells us about the power of cognitive dissonance.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Mon, Apr 21
We all use excuses – reasonable or not – to get us off the hook. Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers and Arthur Ripstein join IDEAS host Paul Kennedy to see how and why excuses work and what they tell us about ourselves. Listen. No excuses!
Canada: Nation or Notion?
Mon, Apr 14
Do we need a common identity to be a modern nation? Adam Gopnik and Malcolm Gladwell, both staff writers at The New Yorker, battle it out with wit and humour in a debate moderated by Maclean’s national editor, Andrew Coyne.
Passages to the Future - Part Four
Mon, Apr 7
A journey into the subtle and provocative ideas of historian Jocelyn Ltourneau. As a leader of a new wave of Quebec intellectuals, he rejects melancholic myths that portray Quebeckers as victims of their past, trapped by unfulfilled political dreams. His ideas on the resilience of Quebeckers and the complexity of their history breathe new life into old debates about Quebec's identity, distinctiveness and destiny.
Passages to the Future - Part Three
Mon, Mar 31
A journey into the subtle and provocative ideas of historian Jocelyn Ltourneau. As a leader of a new wave of Quebec intellectuals, he rejects melancholic myths that portray Quebeckers as victims of their past, trapped by unfulfilled political dreams. His ideas on the resilience of Quebeckers and the complexity of their history breathe new life into old debates about Quebec's identity, distinctiveness and destiny.
Passages to the Future - Part Two
Tue, Mar 25
A journey into the subtle and provocative ideas of historian Jocelyn Ltourneau. As a leader of a new wave of Quebec intellectuals, he rejects melancholic myths that portray Quebeckers as victims of their past, trapped by unfulfilled political dreams. His ideas on the resilience of Quebeckers and the complexity of their history breathe new life into old debates about Quebec's identity, distinctiveness and destiny.
Passages to the Future - Part One
Mon, Mar 17
A journey into the subtle and provocative ideas of historian Jocelyn Ltourneau. As a leader of a new wave of Quebec intellectuals, he rejects melancholic myths that portray Quebeckers as victims of their past, trapped by unfulfilled political dreams. His ideas on the resilience of Quebeckers and the complexity of their history breathe new life into old debates about Quebec's identity, distinctiveness and destiny.
Sick People or Sick Societies? - Part Two
Mon, Mar 10
We are healthier than ever before, and we live longer, but improvements in health are not distributed evenly. The rich outlive the middle classes, who outlive the poor. Swedes and Japanese live longer than Canadians, and Canadians, longer than Americans. Freelance journalist Jill Eisen discovers that the reasons have little to do with our health care systems.
Sick People or Sick Societies? - Part One
Mon, Mar 3
We are healthier than ever before, and we live longer, but improvements in health are not distributed evenly. The rich outlive the middle classes, who outlive the poor. Swedes and Japanese live longer than Canadians, and Canadians, longer than Americans. Freelance journalist Jill Eisen discovers that the reasons have little to do with our health care systems.
Brave New Family - Part Two
Mon, Feb 25
Sperm donation has proven to be a Pandora's Box. The vast majority of donor dads do not want to be found. In rare cases some children are seeking and finding dad and half-siblings in the process. Science journalist Alison Motluk explores the complex portrait of the brave new family.
Brave New Family - Part One
Mon, Feb 18
Sperm donation has proven to be a Pandora's Box. The vast majority of donor dads do not want to be found. In rare cases some children are seeking and finding dad and half-siblings in the process. Science journalist Alison Motluk explores the complex portrait of the brave new family.
Utopian Dreams
Mon, Feb 11
The world is strewn with the wreckage of utopian projects. Millions of people have been killed by social engineers who wanted to reshape humanity. The British historian of ideas, John Gray, believes politics is saturated with disguised religious longings. He calls for a new, humane realism.
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