Humanity’s ability to create artificial intelligence, to decode the human genome, and to engineer organisms are, individually, signature achievements.  But Jamie Metzl says where these three technologies intersect lies great hope and challenge for all of humanity.  

Metzl is one of the world’s leading authorities on the implications of the intersecting artificial intelligence, genetics, and biotechnology revolutions and how governments, corporations, organizations and individuals can ride the wave of these unprecedented transformations to build their best possible futures. He is a best-selling author of “Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity,” the sci-fi thrillers “Genesis Code”, “Eternal Sonata,” among others.  

Humanity&rsquo;s ability to create artificial intelligence, to decode the human genome, and to engineer organisms are, individually, signature achievements.&nbsp; But Jamie Metzl says where these three technologies intersect lies great hope and challenge for all of humanity.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Metzl is one of the world&rsquo;s leading authorities on the implications of the intersecting artificial intelligence, genetics, and biotechnology revolutions and how governments, corporations, organizations and individuals can ride the wave of these unprecedented transformations to build their best possible futures. He is a best-selling author of &ldquo;Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity,&rdquo; the sci-fi thrillers &ldquo;Genesis Code&rdquo;, &ldquo;Eternal Sonata,&rdquo; among others. &nbsp;

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square
moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

Story in the Public Square is a weekly, 30-minute series that brings audiences to the intersection of storytelling and public affairs. Hosted by Jim Ludes and G. Wayne Miller, Story in the Public Square offers a spirited but respectful dialogue. Often funny, always provocative, each episode of Story in the Public Square moves beyond traditional public affairs programming to consider the impact of narrative and storytelling on public life today.

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Jamie Metzl on His New Book “Superconvergence” and the Future of Genetic Technology 

Every year, American popular culture focuses on recognizing the entertainment world’s hits and misses in Awards Season. Daniel D’Addario gives us a well-informed, if fictional, glimpse behind the smiles and glittering ceremonies to understand the personal and professional commitment of actresses at the top of their games.   

D’Addario is chief correspondent at “Variety,” writing features, profiles, and columns. He has won awards from the Los Angeles Press Club for profile writing and for political commentary and is among the moderators of Variety’s Actors on Actors video series. His debut novel, “The Talent,” follows five actresses as they navigate the complex world of Hollywood. D’Addario was previously the television critic for “Variety” and for “Time.” A graduate of Columbia University, he lives with his husband and two daughters in Brooklyn. 

Every year, American popular culture focuses on recognizing the entertainment world&rsquo;s hits and misses in Awards Season. Daniel D&rsquo;Addario gives us a well-informed, if fictional, glimpse behind the smiles and glittering ceremonies to understand the personal and professional commitment of actresses at the top of their games.&nbsp; &nbsp;
D&rsquo;Addario is chief correspondent at &ldquo;Variety,&rdquo; writing features, profiles, and columns.&nbsp;He has won awards from the Los Angeles Press Club for profile writing and for political commentary and is among the moderators of Variety&rsquo;s Actors on Actors video series. His debut novel, &ldquo;The Talent,&rdquo; follows five actresses as they navigate the complex world of Hollywood. D&rsquo;Addario was previously the television critic for &ldquo;Variety&rdquo; and for &ldquo;Time.&rdquo; A graduate of Columbia University, he lives with his husband and two daughters in Brooklyn.&nbsp;

A Behind the Scenes Look at The Glamour of Hollywood with Daniel D’Addario 

From the story of a young sex worker to one about an aging star, another about a transgender drug lord, and another about a troubled immigrant and brilliant architect, this year’s Academy Award nominees for Best Picture tell stories that are both epic and intimate. Pete Hammond walks us through the nominees and what to watch for on Hollywood’s Night of Nights.   

Hammond, widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent awards analysts for both film and television, has for the past 14 years been Deadline's Awards Columnist covering the year-round Oscar and Emmy seasons. He is also Deadline's Chief Film Critic, having previously reviewed films for MovieLine, Boxoffice magazine, Backstage, Hollywood.com and Maxim, as well as Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide for which he was a contributing editor. In addition to writing, Hammond is also host of the PBS SoCal Cinema Series and the weekly PBS television series "Must See Movies." He previously held producing positions at "Entertainment Tonight," "Extra," "Access Hollywood," "The Arsenio Hall Show" and "The Martin Short Show." Hammond is only the second journalist to have received the Publicists Guild of America’s Press Award twice, in 1996 and 2013. 

From the story of a young sex worker to one about an aging star, another about a transgender drug lord, and another about a troubled immigrant and brilliant architect, this year&rsquo;s Academy Award nominees for Best Picture tell stories that are both epic and intimate. Pete Hammond walks us through the nominees and what to watch for on Hollywood&rsquo;s Night of Nights.&nbsp; &nbsp;
Hammond, widely considered to be one of the pre-eminent awards analysts for both film and television, has for the past 14 years been Deadline's Awards Columnist covering the year-round Oscar and Emmy seasons. He is also Deadline's Chief Film Critic, having previously reviewed films for MovieLine, Boxoffice magazine, Backstage, Hollywood.com and Maxim, as well as Leonard Maltin&rsquo;s Movie Guide for which he was a contributing editor. In addition to writing, Hammond is also host of the PBS SoCal Cinema Series and the weekly PBS television series "Must See Movies." He previously held producing positions at "Entertainment Tonight," "Extra," "Access Hollywood," "The Arsenio Hall Show" and "The Martin Short Show." Hammond is only the second journalist to have received the Publicists Guild of America&rsquo;s Press Award twice, in 1996 and 2013.&nbsp;

The Inside Scoop on This Year’s Academy Award Nominees with Pete Hammond  

There was a time in American public life when “the news” was a nightly ritual, a 30-minute glimpse into the wider-world, a way to stay informed.  But Dr. Alice E. Marwick says that world is long gone, washed away in recent years with failing traditional news outlets and the rise of social media influencers.  

Marwick is the director of research at Data & Society. She is a qualitative social scientist who researches the social, political, and cultural implications of popular social media technologies. Her most recent book, “The Private is Political: Networked Privacy on Social Media,” examines how the networked nature of online privacy disproportionately impacts members of marginalized communities. Marwick has several other publications in the realm of communications and mass media. She is currently writing her third book on online radicalization, supported by an Andrew Carnegie fellowship. Marwick was previously associate professor of communication and principal researcher and co-founder of the Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life at the University of North Carolina. She was also Microsoft visiting professor at the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University. 

There was a time in American public life when &ldquo;the news&rdquo; was a nightly ritual, a 30-minute glimpse into the wider-world, a way to stay informed.&nbsp; But Dr. Alice E. Marwick says that world is long gone, washed away in recent years with failing traditional news outlets and the rise of social media influencers.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Marwick is the director of research at Data &amp; Society. She is a qualitative social scientist who researches the social, political, and cultural implications of popular social media technologies. Her most recent book, &ldquo;The Private is Political: Networked Privacy on Social Media,&rdquo; examines how the networked nature of online privacy disproportionately impacts members of marginalized communities. Marwick has several other publications in the realm of communications and mass media. She is currently writing her third book on online radicalization, supported by an Andrew Carnegie fellowship. Marwick was previously associate professor of communication and principal researcher and co-founder of the Center for Information, Technology, and Public Life at the University of North Carolina. She was also Microsoft visiting professor at the Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University.&nbsp;

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