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In this episode, we are pleased to be joined by Professor Julian Savulescu.  Professor Savulescu is the Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics at the National University of Singapore, where he directs the Centre for Biomedical Ethic
In this episode, we meet with Professor May O Lwin, an expert in strategic communication and health communication. She is the Chair and President’s Chair Professor of Communication Studies at Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information
In this episode, we were joined by Professor Dominic Wilkinson.  Professor Wilkinson is a bioethicist of international renown. He is currently a Professor of Medical Ethics at the University of Oxford, where he is also the Director of Medical E
In this episode of the NISTH ThinkOut Podcast, we (Assoc Prof Sulfikar Amir), meets with Professor Benjamin Horton, a Leading Voice in Climate Change Research and Advocacy.  He is the Director of the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS) and a P
NISTH Societal Fellow, Dr Nurul Amillin Hussain in conversation with Michael Fam Chair Professor at NTU, Prof. William Chen.NISTH ThinkOut Podcast on 'Food for thought', is an insightful discussion between the newest NISTH Fellow, Assoc Prof Nu
This episode of the NISTH ThinkOut Podcast dives into the influence of AI on various aspects of our lives and if we can control its growing dominance.  Our host, Assoc Prof Sulfikar Amir speaks to Dame Wendy Hall, about the discovery of the wor
For those of you who are familiar with our monthly debate series, this is a new variation, the ThinkOut Podcast series, which seeks to dwell deep into the personal journey, research and future progress of leading researchers and academics, indu
In the age of technology, it is no secret that our health has become inseparably intertwined with the technology that surrounds us. Biomedical technology has seen an exponential rate of growth in the past decades, extending life expectancies, c
Robots have become an integral part of our lives, interacting with us, directly or indirectly. The pandemic has increased our dependence and acceptance of robots in our daily lives. From bringing us to our tables at restaurants to allowing for
The NISTH Medical ThinkOut, is a series of healthcare-centred expert discussions on a wide range of topics, from the crossroads of medical science and all other disciplines, addressing global issues.The inaugural ThinkOut, seeks to delve into t
Complex Systems span a wide range of different application areas but exhibit common systemic behaviours that emerge through the interactions of simple elements. This systemic behaviour can only be understood by holistic analysis that necessitat
What is Climate Science?  Why is it important? How do we effectively communicate it to future generations?Climate Science investigates the structure and dynamics of the earth’s climate system. It seeks to understand how global, regional, and lo
The experiential poetics of “wearable music” offers a body-centric motivation of playfulness and wonder that contrasts with traditional discourses of control and mastery. Wearable music invigorates the possibilities for creating less spatially
Can you guess one truth against the two lies in this talk title? [Spoilers ahead] The meatverse may have become enamored with the concept of the metaverse during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the term “metaverse” is three decades old and the conce
What if your virtual self was authentically you? Extimacy is a concept defined as externalized intimacy — showing how one feels on the inside to the external world.  Extimacy is  expressive wearable technology whereas biosensors monitor physiol
The Interactive Organisms Lab leads new explorations of organisms-device symbiosis by blurring the lines between living forms, design, and technology. This talk will present novel interfaces in/around the skin such as  Beauty Technology (electr
Metaverse is the internet built by game developers. – Ryan Gill (Co-Founder & CEO, Crucible)So, is the Metaverse a big game room?  Will it be a passing fancy, a new form of entertainment or will it change the world of communication and interact
Is the Holy Grail of modern medicine, Genomics?Genomics is the study of all of a person’s genes (the genome), including interactions of those genes with each other and with the person’s environment*. While it has significantly altered the way r
With the extensive use of social media platforms, most if not all of our online activity/content is subject to algorithms managed by a few key players.  Algorithms are shaped based on our search results and browsing history.  It has been found
Pandemics have pushed societies to change and adapt to ‘new normals,’ reshaping the use of  existing spaces and in (re-)creating new ones.  For example, after the cholera outbreak in the 19th century, London cleaned up the Thames and built sewe
Genomic Citizenship, The Molecularization of Identity in the Contemporary Middle East, is an anthropological study based on ethnographic work in Israel and Qatar, and explores the relationship between science, particularly genetics, and nationa
No vaccine is a 100% effective against a said infectious disease. High vaccine uptake helps to achieve community-level immunity and significantly lowers the risk of disease. However, there is always a small percentage of the population who are
This debate is jointly organised by NISTH and the DesignLab from the University of Twente (UT), Netherlands. Two UT experts Prof Peter-Paul Verbeek and Dr Sabine E. Wildevuur, will share the stage with Dr Natalie Pang and Assoc Prof Hallam Stev
Digital technology has dominated all aspects of human activity.  Healthcare is no exception.  Technologies that allows effective health management, disease diagnosis, timely monitoring, formulating policies on population health, digital technol
Climate change is now an inevitable result of human activities. The effects of planetary warning are already beginning to be experienced across the globe. Changes and intensifications in weather patterns and rising sea levels are causing wildfi
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