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Humanity Matters Most

Humanity Matters Most

By: University of Houston | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
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Tune in for conversations with powerful minds from the University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. In each episode, you will hear fascinating stories showcasing research projects that are preserving and empowering humanity.

Whether you're a scholar or just curious about how we study the human experience, this podcast will give you an inside look on projects impacting various aspects of society -- from health and education to policy and business.

University of Houston | College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 2023
Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • How Do Childhood Experiences Impact College Students' Eating Habits?
    May 3 2024

    In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," researchers Sheila Katz and Cynthia Yoon, delve into how childhood experiences affect college students' eating habits. They explore the long-term implications of these findings and discuss future research directions, including the study of immigrant populations and acculturation stress.

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    22 mins
  • Translating Humanity: Language, Culture and the Impact of Translation
    Apr 12 2024

    In this episode of "Humanity Matters Most," experts Richard Armstrong and Max Rayneard discuss the challenges and impacts of translating Homer's epics. They explore notable translations like Emily Wilson’s "Odyssey," the publication of which coincided with the #MeToo movement, and JPJ Van Rensburg's 1954 Afrikaans prose adaptation, examining how these translations do more than change words—they shape how we see cultural identities.

    Tune in to learn about the complexities involved in translating ancient texts into modern languages and how these translations bridge the gap between historical legacies and current cultural contexts.

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    45 mins
  • Featuring Center for Public History: Historians at Work
    Apr 2 2024

    Check out the podcast from out partners at the Center for Public History, Public Historians at Work, where they explore how historians leverage the past outside of the university as artists, activists, and community members to help make the WORLD a better place.

    Season 3 of the podcast is dedicated to highlighting the innovative public-facing projects of UH faculty, students and staff. Check out their archive to hear more student-researched and written shows, including our new series, Immigrant Stories, which investigates the diverse peoples who have made Houston their home.

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    50 mins
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