The podcast where we discuss the need for Arts & Humanities today.
What's the Point?
Claim This Podcastby Bryony Armstrong
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11 episodes
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Podcast Overview
The podcast where we discuss the need for Arts & Humanities today.
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Publishing Since
10/18/2022
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Recent Episodes
October 24, 2023
Arts and humanities in medicine with Professor Ian Fussell
We tend to see medicine as a strictly scientific sector, but the arts and humanities are essential when it comes to educating our doctors and caring for patients and the planet. Doctor and Professor of Medical Education Ian Fussell joins me to talk about:What is medical humanitiesHow and why we can use arts and humanities in medical educationThe links between planetary health, medical health, and social justiceWhy medical and scientific researchers need artists and humanities specialistsHow t...
August 30, 2023
Why science alone can’t solve the climate crisis with Conor Brennan
Although there has been scientific consensus on the climate crisis for decades, humans have been slow to respond to its urgency. Environmental humanities researcher Conor Brennan joins me to talk about: What is environmental humanities?How can evironmental humanities help to solve the climate crisis?The role of popular culture in communicating the climate crisisThe problems that arise when we take arts and humanities out of the equations How art convinces people to change their beha...
July 14, 2023
Humanities, fact checking and fake news with Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact
In this time when "fake news" and "alternative facts" have become buzzwords, arts and humanities are more important than ever. Professional fact checker Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss:How her humanities background prepared her for being a professional fact checkerAcademic English as a lens to look at different topicsHumanities as a natural place for the study of misinformationThe role of AI in misinformation and how humanities can analyse thatHow humanities t...
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