A Guide to Self Care while Social Distancing Risk Bites 2020-03-23 | A guide to how to take care of yourself and those you love when your stuck at home as a result of social distancing and self-isolation, and anxiety and coronavirus cabin fever begin to set in! Social distancing and self-isolation are critically important to controlling the spread of coronavirus. But they can also be extremely stressful and anxiety-inducing as routines are disrupted, the people you live with start to drive you up the wall, and you begin realizing just how important social interactions are in your life. To help navigate this new world of social distancing and distant socializing, our colleague Michael Bernstein came up with a great guide for self-care in novel corona times, based on his own experiences. We cover many of his suggestions in this video, and the full guide can be downloaded in the links below.As Michael says, “The weeks and months ahead will be challenging, but that doesn’t mean they have to be miserable. Knowing what social distancing and (voluntary) self-quarantine may entail is a great first step to being prepared and setting yourself up for a (possibly even) personally rewarding response to these trying times”. Self-Care in (Novel) Corona Times (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6646151529524973569PDF: media-exp1.licdn.com/dms/document/C4E1FAQErnNKHlksHOQ/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed/0?e=1584892800&v=beta&t=ifyDTq8NRywl3xxCNppY3wTrWLijJKGyJw1wm_BqOTA CONTRIBUTORSMichael Bernstein PhDUSEFUL LINKSPurpose of mitigation strategies CDC Community Mitigation Strategies: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html Observable Consequences of waiting: observablehq.com/@yurivish/dont-be-italy Medium Consequences of waiting: medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca Types of mitigation strategies CDC steps to protect yourself: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html CDC Manage Anxiety & Stress: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html CDC Caring for emotional health: emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp Expectations of mitigation strategies Lancet: psychological impact of quarantine: thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext Coping mechanisms NPR Make Working from Home Work for You: npr.org/2020/03/15/815549926/8-tips-to-make-working-from-home-work-for-you?t=1584375408693 NPR Coronavirus and Parenting: npr.org/2020/03/13/814615866/coronavirus-and-parenting-what-you-need-to-know-now The Atlantic Socializing during a quarantine: theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-quarantine-socializing/608020 Becoming minimalist: practice resting (shout out to friend for this ref): becomingminimalist.com/resting/?f bclid=IwAR1e-QxPSQhvSs0xFnZm6gPYPQqLo-nFhdSWLqgLrbDK9VnkHc2sDugROyQ Compendia Google’s Coronavirus pagegoogle.com/covid19coronavirustechhandbook.com Resources for parents docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vR0gzeXQLzKi739PYsBm2y8-M5LG7tl2F2dBW4S8_1YSK91PhF40Ra3STl-UsjW0IS-00qE6_6G5JTB/pub Daily news aggregator cronyclecovid19.substack.com/p/covid-19-160320-catching-up-170845 RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: The Workshop. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/the-workshop_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Ten AI Dangers You Cant Ignore Risk Bites 2023-04-03 | What are the risks of AI? And what AI dangers should we be aware of? Risk Bites looks at ten potential consequences that we should be paying attention to if we want to ensure responsible AI. While AI may not be on the brink of sentience quite yet, the technology is developing at breakneck speed -- so much so that a group of experts recently called for a pause on "giant AI experiments" until we collectively have a better idea of how to navigate potential risks as we take advantage of the benefits. And while technologies like ChatGPT may still be some way from human-level intelligence (or similar), the emerging risks are very real, and potentially catastrophic if they are not addressed effectively.This video is intended to provide an initial introduction to some of the more prominent risks -- it doesn't use jargon and it intentionally draws on humor to help make the challenges here understandable and accessible. But this should not diminish the urgency of the challenges here, or the expertise underlying the ideas that are presented. There is a growing urgency around the need to take a transdisciplinary approach to navigating the risks of AI, and one that draws on expertise from well beyond the confines of computer science and AI development. And while the ten risks may come across as simple in the video, they represent challenges that are stretching the understanding of some of the world's top experts, from technological dependency and job replacement, to algorithmic bias, value misalignment, and heuristic manipulation (the full list is below).Please do use the video and share it with anyone who may find it useful or helpful. And if you would like a stand alone copy, please reach out to the producer of Risk Bites, Andrew Maynard.Finally, this is an updated version of a Risk Bites video published in 2018. While the themes have remained the same over the past five years, the pace of development around AI has changed substantially -- including the emergence of large language models and ChatGPT. These are reflected in the updated video. CONTENTS:0:00 Introduction1:18 Technological dependency1:38 Job replacement and redistribution1:56 Algorithmic bias2:15 Non-transparent decision making2:40 Value-misalignment2:58 Lethal Autonomous Weapons3:13 Re-writable goals3:26 Unintended consequences of goals and decisions3:47 Existential risk from superintelligence4:09 Heuristic manipulation4:28 Responsible AIThere are many other potential risks associated with AI, but as always with risk, the more important questions are associated with the nature, context, type of impact, and magnitude of impact of the risks; together with relevant benefits and tradeoffs. USEFUL LINKSAI and the Art of Manipulation: Chapter 8 from the book Films from the Future andrewmaynard.net/2023/04/03/ai-and-the-art-of-manipulation AI risk ≠ AGI risk (Gary Marcus) garymarcus.substack.com/p/ai-risk-agi-risk Pause Giant AI Experiments: An Open Letter futureoflife.org/open-letter/pause-giant-ai-experiments AI Asilomar Principles futureoflife.org/ai-principles Stuart Russell: Yes, We Are Worried About the Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence (MIT Technology Review) technologyreview.com/s/602776/yes-we-are-worried-about-the-existential-risk-of-artificial-intelligence ASU Risk Innovation Nexus: http://riskinnovation.org We Might Be Able to 3-D-Print an Artificial Mind One Day (Slate Future Tense) http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/12/11/_3d_printing_an_artificial_mind_might_be_possible_one_day.html The Fourth Industrial Revolution: what it means, how to respond. Klaus Schwab (2016) weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-what-it-means-and-how-to-respondRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, Professor of Advanced Technology Transitions at Arizona State University. They are posted under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Building our own Future, by Emmett Cooke. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/building-our-own-future #ai #chatgpt #gpt
Worried about the future? Check out this degree program Risk Bites 2022-10-11 | Risk Bites goes full-on promo for a unique undergraduate degree program that trains its graduates to be part of building a better future in a technologically complex world. Let’s be honest, choosing an undergraduate degree is tough. There are so many options, so many pressures, so many uncertainties! So we thought we’d try and make things a little easier here at Risk Bites for anyone who’s simultaneously excited and concerned about the future in a world where technology is becoming increasingly complex and powerful. If this sounds like you (or your almost college-age kids!) it’s worth checking out the Arizona State University Future of Innovation in Society undergraduate programs (links below). There’s a deep connection to risk here as these programs provide a unique set of skills for understanding and navigating the challenges of avoiding futures that are worse than the present, and being part of building futures that match our aspirations – whether you end up working for a startup, in a large corporation, for a government agency, running your own business, teaching, or even working with advocacy groups.The Future of Innovation in Society degree at ASU is part of the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society – a school that’s at the forefront of thinking, research, and action, on ensuring a vibrant, equitable and promise filled future in a technologically advanced society. Our students work with leaders in the field to develop the skills that will equip them to help ensure emerging technologies open up new possibilities for as many people as possible, whether working for private companies, government agencies, or advocacy groups.For more information, please visit us at http://sfis.asu.eduUSEFUL LINKSFuture of Innovation in Society undergraduate degrees: https://sfis.asu.edu/degree-programs/undergrad/ ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society: http://sfis.asu.eduRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard. They are posted under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Avatars, by Yan Perchuk. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/avatars _____Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, futurist, and professor in Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society. He studies the future and how our actions influence it.More at http://andrewmaynard.net#college #degree #future
How Effective are Face Masks Against COVID Infection? Risk Bites 2022-08-29 | How effective are your face mask-wearing habits at reducing the spread of COVID? Risk Bites takes a look at the science of what works better, and when.For more information and links to further resources, please do check out the links below.This video was produced in collaboration with Dr. Lisa Brosseau at the University of Minnesota, who has led research on the relative impacts of different mask-wearing scenarios.NOTESThis Risk Bites video draws on research by Dr. Brosseau and others on how different masks extend the time before the risk of infection becomes substantial when two people are in close proximity, and one has COVID.The research builds on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guideline of a 15 minute “window of safety” when in close proximity to someone with COVID and no masks are being worn. However, it is important to realize that, while this 15 minute guideline is useful, it is not based on scientifically sound data, and so is more of a suggestion than a hard and fast rule.What is important though is how this “window of safety” increases with different mask wearing behavior.In this video we don't explicitly address the widely-used K95 masks. These are not to be confused with NIOSH approved N95 respirators. However, they do provide higher filtration efficiency than surgical masks, and most KN95s allow a better seal to be achieved between the mask and the face, if worn correctly.However, an important factor in mask leakage is how the mask is held on. Ear loops such as those found on many K95s do not ensure a good seal – as anyone who has struggled with their glasses fogging up while wearing one will know.Masks that use multiple bands that go round the back of the head typically allow a better seal to be achieved.USEFUL LINKSCOVID-19 respiratory protection – resources from the University of Minnesota https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19-respiratory-protection-commentaries How Face Masks Work (YouTube): youtu.be/ahX27q83Nek ACGIH COVID-19 Fact Sheet: Workers Need Respirators acgih.org/covid-19-fact-sheet-worker-respInformation on respirator fit testing (NIOSH): cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/respsource3fittest.html RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Professor Andrew Maynard. They are posted under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SAThis video was devised and produced in collaboration with Dr. Lisa BrosseauBacking track: Sunny Breakfast, by Dominik Schwarzer. Used under license from Premium Beat premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/i-love-cheese _____ANDREW MAYNARDAndrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Advisory Council, and has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees. He is a Professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society where he studies the future and how our actions in the present affect it.More at: http://andrewmaynard.netLISA BROSSEAULisa Brosseau is a Research Consultant at the University of Minnesota, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and an Industrial Hygienist certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and Associate Faculty of Occupational Hygiene in the British Occupational Hygiene Society. She is a leading expert on respiratory protection, aerosol measurement, filtration performance, and small business health and safety. More at: lisabrosseau.com#covid #facemask #respirator
A Short Guide to the Future Risk Bites 2021-10-02 | What is the future, and how are we connected to it? In "Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow" scientist and futurist Andrew Maynard explores the future of humanity as he takes you on a remarkable journey from the Big Bang to our collective responsibility to future generations. Of course, if you don't care about the future, this is probably not a book for you. But if you do, check it out!Amazon: amazon.com/Future-Rising-Journey-Past-Tomorrow/dp/1642502634Barnes and Nobel: barnesandnoble.com/w/future-rising-andrew-maynard/1134089845RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Avatars, by Yan Perchuk premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/avatars#future #guide #humanity_____Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, futurist, and professor in Arizona State University’s College of Global Futures. He studies the future and how our actions influence it. More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Four Simple Steps to Slowing the Spread of COVID Risk Bites 2021-08-07 | How do you go about slowing the spread of COVID? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, we thought it worth posting a quick refresher -- especially as the Omicron variant begins to spread.USEFUL LINKSCDC guidelines on protecting yourself from COVID: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.htmlWHO info on how COVID-19 spreads: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/question-and-answers-hub/q-a-detail/coronavirus-disease-covid-19-how-is-it-transmittedWHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Professor Andrew Maynard. They are posted under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: A First Look, by Immersive Music. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/a-first-look ANDREW MAYNARDProfessor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
How Safe is Graphene? Risk Bites 2021-04-04 | How safe is graphene when it’s used in face masks and other consumer and professional products? In this episode of Risk Bites, nanotechnology expert Professor Andrew Maynard looks at what’s known about the potential health risks associated with the engineered nanomaterial graphene, and how consumers can make smart choices when deciding whether to use graphene containing products or not.USEFUL LINKSWhat is graphene? nanowerk.com/what_is_graphene.phpManufacturers have been using nanotechnology-derived graphene in face masks — now there are safety concerns. Andrew Maynard, Medium medium.com/edge-of-innovation/how-safe-are-graphene-based-face-masks-b88740547e8cHealth Canada advises against using graphene-containing face masks. healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75309a-eng.phpSafety Assessment of Graphene-Based Materials: Focus on Human Health and the Environment (Fadeel et al.) doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.8b04758What is nanotechnology? youtube.com/watch?v=DAOFpgocfrgAssessing Nanoparticle Risks to Human Health: therealandrewmaynard.com/2021/04/02/assessing-nanoparticle-risks-to-human-healthNanotechnology: The Next Big Thing, or Much Ado about Nothing? doi.org/10.1093/annhyg/mel071 RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard. They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Piano Flight, by Immersive Music. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/piano-flightANDREW MAYNARDProfessor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
How Face Masks Work - The Science Behind Them Risk Bites 2021-01-26 | What's the science behind how face masks and respirators work, and how do they prevent you from inhaling potentially harmful airborne particles or viruses like covid-19? As respiratory protection against airborne coronavirus becomes increasingly important, Risk Bites dives into the aerosol science behind how face masks and respirators work, and explores what makes for good protection against exposure to airborne particles and droplets, whether it’s a professional product, or a DIY face mask.UPDATED to include electrostatic collection. Original video: youtu.be/CpbJFk311LwUSEFUL LINKSCDC: Face masks and respirators: Understanding the differencecdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/UnderstandingDifference3-508.pdfFDA: N95 Respirators and Surgical Masks (Face Masks)CDC: Frequently Asked Questions about Personal Protective Equipmentcdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirator-use-faq.htmlfda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masksThe Coronavirus Tech Handbook – Personal Protective Equipmentcoronavirustechhandbook.com/ppeCDC: Simple Respiratory Maskwwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/12/6/05-1468_articlePaper: Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks: Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic?cambridge.org/core/journals/disaster-medicine-and-public-health-preparedness/article/testing-the-efficacy-of-homemade-masks-would-they-protect-in-an-influenza-pandemic/0921A05A69A9419C862FA2F35F819D55/core-readerThe untold origin story of the N95 mask (FastCompany)fastcompany.com/90479846/the-untold-origin-story-of-the-n95-maskACKNOWLEDGEMENTSMany thanks to Anna Muldoon MPH for suggesting the topic!RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Nature is Calling, by Immersive Music. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/nature-is-calling#aerosol #respirator #facemaskANDREW MAYNARDProfessor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Should I get the COVID vaccine? Risk Bites 2020-12-06 | Five reasons you might hesitate to get the COVID vaccine, and why you should probably get it anyway: 0:46 - Unknown risks1:48 - Effectiveness2:28 - Fake news3:30 - COVID conspiracy theories4:00 - Your right not to be vaccinatedEven if you are worried about getting the COVID vaccine, or are concerned about the safety of the coronavirus vaccine, it's one of the most important ways you can help protect those you love, and help us all get back to something approaching normal.This is especially important following FDA approval of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, and as the vaccine is rolled out across the US and in other countries.With special thanks to Dr. Saskia Popescu and Anna Muldoon MPH for their expert advice on pulling this video together!USEFUL LINKS TO MORE INFORMATIONShould You Take a COVID-19 Vaccine? Christy Risinger MD youtu.be/jRu3LpP_g2Y The End of the Pandemic Is Now in Sight (The Atlantic): theatlantic.com/health/archive/2020/11/vaccines-end-covid-19-pandemic-sight/617141 CDC COVID Vaccine FAQ: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.htmlVaccine safety process (CDC): cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/history/index.htmlIs the COVID vaccine safe? (BBC) bbc.com/news/health-55056016Hank Green: Would I take the COVID vaccine? (spoiler: yes!): youtube.com/watch?v=IxCHv7T_maoThe race for coronavirus vaccines: a graphical guide (Nature): nature.com/articles/d41586-020-01221-yUnderstanding mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC): cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/mrna.htmlThe story of mRNA: How a once-dismissed idea became a leading technology in the Covid vaccine race (Stat): statnews.com/2020/11/10/the-story-of-mrna-how-a-once-dismissed-idea-became-a-leading-technology-in-the-covid-vaccine-raceAre there side effects to a COVID-19 vaccine? What are the 'ingredients'? The cost? Answers to your vaccine questions (USA Today): usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/12/02/covid-vaccine-pfizer-moderna-astrazeneca-what-to-know/6476436002RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Only Human, by Olive Musique. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/only-human#vaccines #covid #science_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Five Ethical Challenges of Neuralink-like Brain Implants Risk Bites 2020-11-23 | Elon Musk’s Neuralink and other advanced brain computer interfaces have the potential to transform our lives for the better. But they also come with complex ethical challenges.In this collaboration with Elma Hajric, Risk Bites dives into five ethical challenges associated with Neuralink-like advanced brain machine interfaces and explores what responsible innovation might look like for a "fitbit for the brain."Elma is currently a PhD student in the Human and Social Dimension of Science and Technology program in Arizona State University’s School for the Future of Innovation in Society.The video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good.USEFUL LINKSNeuralink: neuralink.comNeuralink’s Technology Is Impressive. Is It Ethical? (OneZero): onezero.medium.com/neuralinks-technology-is-impressive-is-it-ethical-812afb38b19eThe ethics of advanced brain machine interfaces — and why they matter: https://collegeofglobalfutures.asu.edu/blog/2020/10/15/the-ethics-of-advanced-brain-machine-interfaces-and-why-they-matter/The Ethical and Responsible Development and Application of Advanced Brain Machine Interfaces (J Med Internet Res 2019;21(10):e16321): dx.doi.org/10.2196%2F16321RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Smart Connections, by Olive Musique. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/smart-connections-2ANDREW MAYNARDProfessor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Not another book about the future! Risk Bites 2020-10-21 | Does humanity have a future? And if it does, what can we do to ensure it's a future that's full of promise? In his new book "Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow" scientist and author Andrew Maynard explores the future of humanity as he takes you on a remarkable journey from the Big Bang to our collective responsibility to future generations. Weaving together ideas and insights from science, philosophy, art, and more, "Future Rising" traces a pathway from the emergence of intelligent life, through what makes us uniquely capable of imagining and creating different futures, to the profound challenges and opportunities that come with this. Through sixty short reflections, the book reveals a compelling vision of the future of humankind and how this impacts our lives now. Beguiling, serendipitous, often-startling, and ultimately life-affirming, Future Rising is a short guide to the future that will change how you think about it and your relationship with it. If you enjoyed Noah Yuval Harari's Homo Deus, Michio Kaku's The Future of Humanity, or Lord Martin Reese's On the Future, you'll be sure to enjoy Future Rising. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FUTURE RISING at http://futurerisingbook.comAvailable at Amazon, Barnes and Nobel, and everywhere books are soldAmazon: amazon.com/Future-Rising-Journey-Past-Tomorrow/dp/1642502634Barnes and Nobel: barnesandnoble.com/w/future-rising-andrew-maynard/1134089845RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Strategic Horizons, by Olive Musique. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/strategic-horizons#future #guide #humanity_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
What is Responsible Innovation? A Practical Guide Risk Bites 2020-10-12 | What is responsible innovation? Risk Bites takes a dive into why socially responsible innovation and ethical entrepreneurship matter, and what you can do to ensure good intentions really do end up making people’s lives better.Of course, we can hardly do the topic justice in three short minutes, so please do check out the links below for more information. Note: this video is directly relevant to ethical innovation, social innovation, science ethics and responsible entrepreneurshipThe video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good.USEFUL LINKSTech businesses need to think differently about ethical and responsible innovation (Edge of Innovation, Andrew Maynard) andrewmaynard.substack.com/p/responsible-innovation-entrepreneursSci-fi movies are the secret weapon that could help Silicon Valley grow up (The Conversation, Andrew Maynard) theconversation.com/sci-fi-movies-are-the-secret-weapon-that-could-help-silicon-valley-grow-up-105714 The RRI Toolkit https://rri-tools.eu/The Risk Innovation Nexus http://riskinnovation.org Innovating responsibly in a culture of entrepreneurship (Edge of Innovation, Andrew Maynard) andrewmaynard.substack.com/p/responsible-innovationSocially Responsible Innovation (from Films from the Future, Andrew Maynard) filmsfromthefuture.com/responsible-innovationWhat Is Responsible Innovation and Why Does It Matter? (FlexMR) medium.com/@FlexMR/what-is-responsible-innovation-and-why-does-it-matter-c096ba3df60d Ethics Boards Won’t Save Big Tech (OneZero, Andrew Maynard) onezero.medium.com/tech-companies-need-an-ethics-reset-4d936a27960e What Does “Responsible Innovation” Mean? (Jonathan Hankins, IEEE Spectrum) spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/what-does-responsible-innovation-mean Developing a framework for responsible innovation (Stilgoe, Owen and Macnaghten, ) doi.org/10.1016/j.respol.2013.05.008 RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Avatars, by Yan Perchuk. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/avatars #innovation #ethics #responsibleinnovation #technology_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
What are the risks and ethics of facial recognition tech? | Public Interest Technology Risk Bites 2020-06-25 | How do we ensure that facial recognition technology is developed responsibly and ethically?Risk Bites dives into the rather serious risks and ethical problems presented by face recognition. Because this such an important issue, we can only scratch the surface in 4 minutes – so please do check out the links and resources below!As you may have noticed, we’re also experimenting with using a black glass dry erase board (it’s another consequence of coronavirus, where I’m filming from my home office!) – let us know what you think! The video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good.USEFUL LINKSFacial Recognition: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO): youtube.com/watch?v=jZjmlJPJgugAI, Ain't I A Woman? - Joy Buolamwini: youtube.com/watch?v=QxuyfWoVV98Predicting Criminal Intent (from Films from the Future): therealandrewmaynard.com/films-from-the-future-on-youtube/#chapter4Who’s using your face? The ugly truth about facial recognition (FT): ft.com/content/cf19b956-60a2-11e9-b285-3acd5d43599eThe Major Concerns Around Facial Recognition Technology (Forbes): forbes.com/sites/nicolemartin1/2019/09/25/the-major-concerns-around-facial-recognition-technology/#235da5f14fe3'The Computer Got It Wrong': How Facial Recognition Led To False Arrest Of Black Man (NPR): npr.org/2020/06/24/882683463/the-computer-got-it-wrong-how-facial-recognition-led-to-a-false-arrest-in-michigClearview AI - The Secretive Company That Might End Privacy as We Know It (New York Times): nytimes.com/2020/01/18/technology/clearview-privacy-facial-recognition.htmlThe world’s scariest facial recognition company, explained (VOX): vox.com/recode/2020/2/11/21131991/clearview-ai-facial-recognition-database-law-enforcementThe Delicate Ethics of Using Facial Recognition in Schools (Wired): wired.com/story/delicate-ethics-facial-recognition-schoolsFacial recognition: ten reasons you should be worried about the technology (The Conversation): theconversation.com/facial-recognition-ten-reasons-you-should-be-worried-about-the-technology-122137ACLU resources on face recognition: aclu.org/issues/privacy-technology/surveillance-technologies/face-recognition-technologyAI Now 2019 report: ainowinstitute.org/AI_Now_2019_Report.pdfWhy facial recognition is the future of diagnostics (Medical News Today): medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320316Facial recognition and AI could be used to identify rare genetic disorders (The Verge): theverge.com/2019/1/15/18183779/facial-recognition-ai-algorithms-detect-rare-genetic-disorder-fdnaRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Awaken Together, by Evan MacDonald. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/awaken-together#facialrecognition #techethics #bias_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Dont treat coronavirus by injecting disinfectant - it could kill you! Risk Bites 2020-04-24 | Can injecting disinfectants like bleach or isopropyl alcohol into the body treat coronavirus? NO!Please don't even think of injecting or inhaling bleach, isopropyl alcohol, or any other disinfectants, to treat COVID-19, no matter what you hear. And remember, if in doubt, ask a medical expert!And if you're wondering why anyone would even think about making a video about not injecting yourself with disinfectant, this was a suggestion made by President Trump at a press conference on April 23, 2020. As the news report below makes clear, if people do this, people will die,washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/04/24/disinfectant-injection-coronavirus-trump
A social distancing guide for students living with coronavirus Risk Bites 2020-03-11 | As novel coronavirus affects more and more university campuses, a growing number of students, parents and families are looking for advice on how they can keep themselves and others safe—especially if they are living in student housing and practicing social distancing. This guide provides basic advice on how to avoid becoming infected, and how to help slow or prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others by flattening the curve. It’s primarily aimed at undergraduate and graduate students living closely with others who are impacted by the novel coronavirus, but the advice is useful to parents and anyone living with others who is trying to do the right thing in the face of an infectious disease outbreak.CONTRIBUTORSAnna Muldoon MPHSaskia Popescu PhDUSEFUL LINKSCenters for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlCDC - Coronavirus, and how to protect yourself:cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.htmlCDC - Get Your Household Ready for Coronavirus Disease 2019: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/get-your-household-ready-for-COVID-19.htmlWHO: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public: Myth bustershttps://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-bustersVox - It’s not overreacting to prepare for coronavirus. Here’s how: vox.com/future-perfect/2020/2/28/21156128/coronavirus-prepare-outbreak-covid19-health10 songs for your coronavirus hand-washing routine that aren't 'Happy Birthday'ew.com/music/coronavirus-covid-19-hand-wash-songsRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Blue and Green by Rimsky. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/blue-and-green#Coronavirus #students #flattenthecurve_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
How do air filters work? Risk Bites 2019-01-25 | How do filters remove particles from the air and reduce exposure - especially the small ones? As this Risk Bites primer shows as it dives into the science of aerosol particle capture, it may not be how you think! Air filters are an important tool for protecting health, improving air quality, and reducing air pollution by removing potentially harmful particles from the air you breathe. But how they work isn't that intuitive -- especially at small particle sizes.This introduction to the aerosol science of filtration is relevant to workplace safety and public health, and is suitable for K-12 as well as college and professional audiences interested in how filters work.It specifically addresses collection mechanisms of diffusion and impaction, and explains how filters efficiently collect very small and very large particles, but not necessarily those that are between 200 - 300 nanometers in diameter.This video was originally posted on Science Showcase, as part of a tutorial on creating simple whiteboard videos. youtube.com/scienceshowcase It was filmed and recorded using an iPhone.#filter #risk #dust #exposureUSEFUL LINKSVideo techniques for effective science communication: https://riskinnovation.asu.edu/video-techniques/RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Clap Tap by Brightside Studio. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/clap-tap_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
A science fiction movie guide to ethical and responsible innovation Risk Bites 2019-01-20 | Can watching science fiction help guide ethical and responsible innovation (including responsible AI)?This week's video draws on author, scientist and Risk Bites producer Andrew Maynard's book "Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies". Using twelve science fiction movies, and drawing on emerging technology trends from gene editing to artificial intelligence, the book provides an entertaining, compelling, and quite unique introduction to technology ethics. Essential reading for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone who wants to use new technologies to create a more just, equitable and vibrant future.Movies include Jurassic Park, Minority Report, Limitless, Transcendence, Ex Machina, Contact, and more.Read more at andrewmaynard.net/films-from-the-future#technology #ethics #risk #scifi #moviesUSEFUL LINKS“Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies”: andrewmaynard.net/films-from-the-futureBig Picture Science: http://bigpicturescience.org/episodes/sci-fi-futureCBC Spark Radio: cbc.ca/radio/spark/419-1.4955886/andrew-maynard-1.4955887 Singularity Hub: Sci-Fi Movies Are the Secret Weapon That Could Help Silicon Valley Grow Up. singularityhub.com/2018/11/17/sci-fi-movies-are-the-secret-weapon-that-could-help-silicon-valley-grow-up/#sm.0000jja2uq9p7e2tptg1hm5wqvl9i ASU Risk Innovation Lab: http://riskinnovation.asu.edu School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University http://sfis.asu.edu RISK BITES LITE Risk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos — perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you’re not in the mood for anything too heavy! RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Emotive Technology by High Street Music. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/emotive-technology_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
What is lab grown meat, and would you eat it? Risk Bites 2018-10-22 | In this episode of Risk Bites on lab grown meat, Dr. Mariya Vizireanu takes a look at what clean meat is, and what the benefits and risks might be.Imagine eating a hamburger that is in every way identical to the hamburgers you’re used to eating… except that did not come from an animal. While this may sound like science fiction, cultured meats (also known as lab-grown meat, slaughter-free meat, in-vitro meat, or even clean meat!) may be available to the consumers in the next couple of years. Written, narrated and produced by Dr. Mariya Vizireanu, Research Associate - Center for the Study of Los Angeles (Loyola Marymount University) The video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good.#labmeat #cleanmeat #culturedmeat #riskUSEFUL LINKSBurgers grown in a lab are heading to your plate. Will you bite? Washington Post, September 9 2018. washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/burgers-grown-in-a-lab-are-heading-to-your-plate-will-you-bite/2018/09/07/1d048720-b060-11e8-a20b-5f4f84429666_story.html Would you eat slaughter-free meat? BBC News, October 15 2018. bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45865403 Most Americans will happily try eating lab-grown “clean meat” Fast Company, August 1 2018. fastcompany.com/90211463/most-americans-will-happily-try-eating-lab-grown-clean-meatLab-Grown MeatScientific American, September 14, 2018. scientificamerican.com/article/lab-grown-meatLab-grown meat is coming, whether you like it or not. Wired, Feb 16 2018. wired.com/story/lab-grown-meat RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Clap Tap by Brightside Studio. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/clap-tap
How dangerous is radon to your health? Risk Bites 2018-05-03 | If you're breathing radioactive radon gas, how dangerous is it?, and what's the likelihood of you getting lung cancer? Risk Bites looks at radon safety, and the potential harm that being exposed to this radioactive gas can cause . #radon #risk #safety #exposureUSEFUL LINKSUS Environmental Protection Agency: Health Risk of Radon. epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radonNational Cancer Institute Radon fact sheet. cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/substances/radon/radon-fact-sheetEPA Assessment of Risk from Radon in Homes. epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-05/documents/402-r-03-003.pdfWorld Health Organization Handbook on Indoor Radiation. http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/44149/9789241547673_eng.pdf?sequence=1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Radon in the Home. cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/brochure/profile_radon.htm Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) information on Radon. atsdr.cdc.gov/PHS/PHS.asp?id=405&tid=71ASU Risk Innovation Lab: http://riskinnovation.asu.edu School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University http://sfis.asu.edu RISK BITES LITE Risk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos - perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy! RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Sunny Breakfast, by Dominik Schwarzer. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/i-love-cheese
Can eating pasta help you lose weight? Risk Bites 2018-04-20 | Can eating pasta help you lose weight? A flurry of recent headlines on pasta and weight loss might make you think it can. But looking at the research behind these headlines shows that the science of dieting with pasta is not as simple as it might seem. The study was a meta analysis of research exploring associations between low glycemic index diets and health - many of which substitute carbohydrates like potato and rice with pasta. And while it suggested that a pasta-rich diet does not lead to weight increase, it failed to conclusively show a link between pasta and health.Much of the problem was that the low glycemic diets in the study were designed to be healthy alternates to high glycemic index diets, and as such, would have been expected to confer health benefits irrespective of the presence of pasta.What results is a Jeopardy-like approach to research, where researchers start with the desired answer (pasta is good for you in this case), and use available evidence to craft a question that gives them that answer. USEFUL LINKSOriginal research paper: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2017-019438Pasta Is Good For You, Say Scientists Funded By Big Pasta – Buzzfeed buzzfeed.com/stephaniemlee/pasta-barilla-science-funding?utm_term=.bdmemG83V#.xlj489eRn ASU Risk Innovation Lab: http://riskinnovation.asu.edu School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University http://sfis.asu.edu RISK BITES LITE Risk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos - perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy! RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Blue and Green, by RimskyMusic premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/blue-and-green
How risky is coffee? Risk Bites 2018-03-31 | A California judge is requiring cancer warning labels on coffee. So we thought we’d take look at some of the other highly improbable risks associated with your cup of joe.We love a good cup of coffee at Risk Bites. So we were rather dismayed to discover that California judge William le Jeunesse has decided that coffee could cause cancer, and that under Proposition 65, warning labels need to be posted by companies.The ruling is based on the presence of acrylamide – a chemical that’s formed as the coffee beans are roasted, and that’s listed as a probable carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC. Acrylamide is also found in many other foods, and is created when you fry foods. The trouble is, the California decision is based hazard rather than risk -- it depends on the potential of this substance to harm you, not the probability of harm occurring. So it’s hard to know whether to expect Starbucks junkies to start keeling over in the street (probably not – actually, definitely not!), or whether your chances of winning the national lottery are actually marginally better than having a bad coffee experience.And in the spirit of full disclosure, we’re still avid coffee drinkers at Risk Bites!USEFUL LINKSCoffee must carry cancer warning, California judge rules (Washington Post, March 29 2018) washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/03/29/coffee-must-carry-cancer-warning-california-judge-rulesScience Says: What we know about cancer risk and coffee (AP): circa.com/story/2018/04/01/science/science-says-what-we-know-about-cancer-risk-and-coffeeNational Toxicology Program fact sheet on acrylamide: niehs.nih.gov/health/assets/docs_a_e/acrylamide_508.pdf1994 IARC assessment of acrylamide: https://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Monographs/vol60/mono60-16.pdf2016 IARC assessment of drinking coffee, maté, and very hot beverages: https://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2016/pdfs/pr244_E.pdfACKNOWLEDGEMENTSMany thanks to the following for inspirational thoughts on the dangers of coffee! Keri Szejda, Diana Bowman, Heather Ross, Leonard Bruce, Elizabeth Garbee, Michael Burnam-FinkRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highway
How safe are self-driving cars? Risk Bites 2018-03-30 | What are the risks of self driving cars, and how safe should they be? With the recent crash and fatality involving a self-driving Uber, and as these vehicles are increasingly being tested on public roads, deciding how safe is safe enough - and what responsible innovation means - is more important than ever.We're A/B video testing video styles -- see the iPad version here: youtu.be/j-_---qMv_YThe question of self-driving car risk and safety was thrown into sharp relief on Sunday March 18, when Elaine Herzberg was knocked down and killed in the Arizona city of Tempe, by an Uber SUV operating in self-driving mode. While it will be some time before the results of the crash investigation are known, the incident is already raising tough questions around the safety standards that companies like Uber are working to, and the regulations under which they are operating. But the incident also highlights the need for more consultation and collaboration with communities that stand to benefit or be harmed by these technologies.Update: On March 26 it was announced by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey that Uber would be suspended from testing self-driving cars in the state following the death of Elaine Herzberg http://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/arizona-news/governor-directs-adot-to-suspend-ubers-ability-to-test-autonomous-cars-on-az-roadsUSEFUL LINKSSafety in a World of Driverless Cars (Rand Corporation) rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/02/15/safety-world-driverless-cars.html Why Waiting for Perfect Autonomous Vehicles May Cost Lives rand.org/blog/articles/2017/11/why-waiting-for-perfect-autonomous-vehicles-may-cost-lives.html After Tempe fatality, self-driving car developers must engage with public now or risk rejection theconversation.com/after-tempe-fatality-self-driving-car-developers-must-engage-with-public-now-or-risk-rejection-93681Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2016 azdot.gov/docs/default-source/mvd-services/2016-crash-facts.pdf Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State. 2017 Preliminary Data ghsa.org/sites/default/files/2018-02/pedestrians18.pdfRedefining “Safety” for Self-Driving Cars scientificamerican.com/article/redefining-ldquo-safety-rdquo-for-self-driving-carsWaymo Safety Report 2017 storage.googleapis.com/sdc-prod/v1/safety-report/waymo-safety-report-2017.pdfGM Safety Report 2018 gm.com/content/dam/gm/en_us/english/selfdriving/gmsafetyreport.pdf RISK BITES LITE Risk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos — perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you’re not in the mood for anything too heavy! RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Believe in Yourself by Olive Musique. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/believe-in-yourself-2
How safe are self-driving cars? Risk Bites 2018-03-25 | How safe are self-driving cars? And how safe should they be before they're widely used? Risk Bites dives into the safety of autonomous vehicles, and looks at how we make sense of their risks and benefits. With scientist and emerging technologies expert Andrew Maynard.Questions around self-driving car risks and safety are becoming increasingly relevant as companies like Uber and Waymo begin testing their autonomous vehicles on public roads. This technology could radically improve road safety, and increase mobility for people who currently cannot drive, or should not be driving. At the same time, it raises new safety issues. Is it OK if autonomous vehicles are just as safe as human drivers? Should they be safer? What safety standards should we be using? What happens when people are killed by these vehicles (as has already happened) - who's liable, and who decides what's OK, and what is not?As companies like Waymo, Uber, GM and Tesla continue to develop their self-driving technologies, there is more urgency than ever for a broader discussion about safety and risk, that leads to smart policies and regulations that ensure the technology is as safe and as beneficial as possible.The video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good.#selfdriving #safety #risk #cars USEFUL LINKSSafety in a World of Driverless Cars (Rand Corporation) rand.org/multimedia/audio/2018/02/15/safety-world-driverless-cars.html Why Waiting for Perfect Autonomous Vehicles May Cost Lives rand.org/blog/articles/2017/11/why-waiting-for-perfect-autonomous-vehicles-may-cost-lives.html After Tempe fatality, self-driving car developers must engage with public now or risk rejection theconversation.com/after-tempe-fatality-self-driving-car-developers-must-engage-with-public-now-or-risk-rejection-93681Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2016 azdot.gov/docs/default-source/mvd-services/2016-crash-facts.pdf Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State. 2017 Preliminary Data ghsa.org/sites/default/files/2018-02/pedestrians18.pdfRedefining "Safety" for Self-Driving Cars scientificamerican.com/article/redefining-ldquo-safety-rdquo-for-self-driving-carsWaymo Safety Report 2017 storage.googleapis.com/sdc-prod/v1/safety-report/waymo-safety-report-2017.pdfGM Safety Report 2018 gm.com/content/dam/gm/en_us/english/selfdriving/gmsafetyreport.pdf RISK BITES LITE Risk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos - perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy! RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Believe in Yourself by Olive Musique. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/believe-in-yourself-2Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Artificial Intelligence: 10 Risks You Should Know About Risk Bites 2018-03-07 | This video has been updated -- please watch youtube.com/watch?v=y_gEw_KDnMIWhat are the risks of artificial intelligence dangerous, and how do we develop ethical, safe and beneficial AI? This was produced before GPT and LLMs existed, but is more relevant now than ever - simply switch out Alexa for ChatGPT.Risk Bites dives into AI risk and AI ethics, with ten potential risks of AI we should probably be paying attention to now, if we want to develop the technology safely, ethically, and beneficially, while avoiding the dangers. With author of Films from the Future and ASU professor Andrew Maynard. Although the video doesn't include the jargon usually associated with AI risk and responsible innovation, the ten risks listed address:0:00 Introduction1:07 Technological dependency1:25 Job replacement and redistribution1:43 Algorithmic bias2:03 Non-transparent decision making2:27 Value-misalignment2:44 Lethal Autonomous Weapons2:59 Re-writable goals3:11 Unintended consequences of goals and decisions3:31 Existential risk from superintelligence3:51 Heuristic manipulationThere are many other potential risks associated with AI, but as always with risk, the more important questions are associated with the nature, context, type of impact, and magnitude of impact of the risks; together with relevant benefits and tradeoffs. The video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good.#AI #risk #ethics #GPT #ChatGPT #LLMsUSEFUL LINKSAI Asilomar Principles futureoflife.org/ai-principles Future of Life Institute futureoflife.orgStuart Russell: Yes, We Are Worried About the Existential Risk of Artificial Intelligence (MIT Technology Review) technologyreview.com/s/602776/yes-we-are-worried-about-the-existential-risk-of-artificial-intelligence We Might Be Able to 3-D-Print an Artificial Mind One Day (Slate Future Tense) http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2014/12/11/_3d_printing_an_artificial_mind_might_be_possible_one_day.html The Fourth Industrial Revolution: what it means, how to respond. Klaus Schwab (2016) weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-what-it-means-and-how-to-respondASU Risk Innovation Lab: http://riskinnovation.asu.edu School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University http://sfis.asu.edu RISK BITES LITE Risk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos - perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy! RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track:Building our own Future, by Emmett Cooke. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/building-our-own-futureANDREW MAYNARDProfessor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Why is science communication important? Risk Bites 2018-02-15 | There are lots of reasons why science communication is important. In this video, we highlight just three: enrichment, education, and empowerment.RISK BITES LITERisk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos - perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy! We'll be piloting Risk Bites Lite videos over the next few months - if enough people watch them, they'll probably stay. In the meantime, we'll still be posting the usual whiteboard videos. Thanks for watching!#science #communication #scicommMUSICMandolin Highway, by Olive Musiquepremiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/mandolin-highwayRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SA
Will CRISPR human genome editing lead to super athletes? Risk Bites 2018-02-08 | Will CRISPR-based human genome editing lead to super athletes? Despite the scientific, legal and ethical barriers around this form of gene doping, the stakes are so high in sport that some countries could chance, despite the risks.The Arizona State University Global Sport Institute is funding a pilot project to explore the potential social, legal and ethical impacts of embryonic gene editing on global sport, before it's too late. because the chances are that, if someone can use the technology to try and create super athletes, someone will!Update: You can read about the outcomes of this project here: We Are Not Ready to Deal With Gene-Edited Athletes (Slate)slate.com/technology/2019/12/crispr-prime-editing-gene-doping-athletes.html#CRISPR #gene #sport #athletics MORE INFORMATIONASU Global Sport Institute: https://globalsport.asu.edu/ASU Risk Innovation Lab: http://riskinnovation.asu.eduWorld Anti Doping Agency on gene doping: wada-ama.org/en/content/what-is-prohibited/prohibited-at-all-times/gene-dopingRISK BITES LITERisk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos — perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you’re not in the mood for anything too heavy! We’ll be piloting Risk Bites Lite videos over the next few months — if enough people watch them, they’ll probably stay. In the meantime, we’ll still be posting the usual whiteboard videos. Thanks for watching!RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SAMUSICNature is Calling, by Immersive Music. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/nature-is-callingHelp us caption & translate this video!amara.org/v/e2B7
What are the risks of putting a Tesla in space? Risk Bites 2018-02-06 | Elon Musk and SpaceX have successfully launched a Tesla Roadster into space using the new Falcon Heavy rocket. But what are the risks and the dangers of having a high end electric sports car spinning around the solar system?We take a quirky look at the potential downsides in this new Risk Bites Lite video -- including a cameo by a heptapod!Here's the live view of StarMan: youtube.com/watch?v=aBr2kKAHN6M&feature=youtu.beAnd just in case this seems rather frivolous, inside the Tesla is an Ark -- a repository of human knowledge, designed to withstand the stresses of deep space.For more information on the challenges of planetary protection and forward contamination, see planetaryprotection.nasa.govRisk Bites Lite videos are shorter and lighter than regular Risk Bites videos - perfect for an injection of fun thoughts when you're not in the mood for anything too heavy! We'll be piloting Risk Bites Lite videos over the next few months - if enough people watch them, they'll probably stay. In the meantime, we'll still be posting the usual whiteboard videos. Thanks for watching!RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SAMUSICClap Trap, by Brightside Studio. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/clap-tapHelp us caption & translate this video!amara.org/v/eZ9G
The Fourth Industrial Revolution: What is it & Why Does It Matter? Risk Bites 2018-01-16 | What is the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and why should you care?In this quick guide, Risk Bites takes a look at how new technologies are radically changing our world and leading to what the World Economic Forum calls a "fourth industrial revolution", and the unique challenges and opportunities that we're facing as a result. These include the challenges of socially responsible engineering and innovation, technology regulation and governance, ensuring the benefits of advanced manufacturing capabilities, and grappling with engineering ethics.(The 4th industrial revolution is sometimes referred to as Industry 4.0, or Industrie 4.0)Visit ASU's School for the Future of Innovation in Society at http://sfis.asu.edu for more information on research and education programs focusing on science, technology and the future The video is part of Risk Bites series on Public Interest Technology - technology in the service of public good. USEFUL LINKSSchool for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University http://sfis.asu.edu The Fourth Industrial Revolution: what it means, how to respond. Klaus Schwab (2016) weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-what-it-means-and-how-to-respondThe fourth industrial revolution: what does WEF's Klaus Schwab leave out? Andrew Maynard (2016) theconversation.com/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-what-does-wefs-klaus-schwab-leave-out-53049Articles and resources from the World Economic Forum weforum.org/agenda/archive/fourth-industrial-revolution Navigating the Fourth Industrial evolution. Andrew Maynard, Nature Nanotechnology (2015) http://rdcu.be/EEZm #4IR #technology #innovationRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks: Blue and Green by RimskyMusic. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/blue-and-greenMandolin Highway by Olive Musique premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!_____Professor Andrew Maynard is a scientist, author, and leading expert on risk and the ethical and socially responsible development and use of new technologies. He is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, serves as co-chair of the Institute for the Advancement of Nutrition and Food Science (IAFNS) Board of Trustees, is a member of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research President’s Research Council, has served on a number of National Academies of Sciences committees, and has testified before congressional committees on several occasions.As well as producing Risk Bites, Andrew’s work has appeared in publications ranging from The Washington Post and Scientific American, to Slate, Salon, and OneZero. He co-hosts the podcasts Mission: Interplanetary and Future Rising, and is the author of the books Films from the Future: The Technology and Morality of Sci-Fi Movies, and Future Rising: A Journey from the Past to the Edge of Tomorrow. Andrew received his PhD in aerosol dynamics from the University of Cambridge in 1993, and is currently a professor in the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society, and an Associate Dean in the ASU College of Global Futures.More at http://andrewmaynard.net
Solution Focused Risk Assessment and Emerging Technologies Risk Bites 2018-01-03 | What is solution-focused risk assessment, and how can it help in the governance of emerging technologies?Solution-focused risk assessment, or SFRA, is a novel way of thinking about and managing risks developed by Adam Finkel. It involves analyzing the good and bad consequences of what we can do to address an issue, rather than only worrying about the harms of what we are doing. USEFUL LINKSAdam Finkel (2011). ""Solution-Focused Risk Assessment": A Proposal for the Fusion of Environmental Analysis and Action." Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal 17(4): 754-787. doi.org/10.1080/10807039.2011.588142Adam Finkel (2015) "Two Complementary 'Solution-Focused' Approaches to Maximizing Net Societal Benefit from Synthetic Biology" At the Harvard Law School workshop "Synthetic Biology: Science, Policy, and Ethics" http://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/synthetic-biologyAlfred P. Sloan Foundation program on Synthetic Biology: sloan.org/programs/completed-programs/synthetic-biology ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis work was funded through a generous grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to explore the use of solution focused risk assessment in addressing emerging applications of synthetic biology. It was conceived by Adam Finkel, and developed in collaboration between Adam and Andrew Maynard (also an investigator on the project).RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Blue and Green by RimskyMusic. premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/blue-and-green
What is Epidemiology? Risk Bites 2017-07-27 | What epidemiology is, and why it's important? Risk Bites provides a simple introduction to what epidemiology is, and how to make sense of epidemiology studies when people's health is on the line. With Mariya Voytyuk.Written, illustrated, narrated and filmed by Dr. Mariya VoytyukRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.#epidemiology #health #risk #science #exposureRisk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking tracks (premiumbeats.com - used with permission): Clap Tap, by Brightside StudiosFinally Free, by Olive MusiqueSmart Connections, by Olive MusiqueRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Measuring Radiation Exposure: What is a Sievert? Risk Bites 2017-04-23 | What is a Sievert, and why are they used to measure radiation exposure?Although we're exposed to ionizing radiation all the time, high levels can cause illness, disease, and even death. Yet working out how much radiation leads to specific health outcomes is complicated by the fact that different types and sources of radiation vary in their ability to cause damage, and where in the body exposure occurs makes a difference.To get around this, the Sievert was developed as a measure of biologically relevant dose - a measure of how much harm ionizing radiation might cause. It combines the amount and energy of the radiation, with the type of radiation, and the body tissues exposed, to come up with a way of estimating risk, and carrying out risk assessments.For more on how much radiation (in Sieverts) you might expect to be exposed to from different sources, check out this excellent graphic from XKCD: xkcd.com/radiationRisk Bites is supported by the ASU Risk Innovation Lab and School for the Future of Innovation in SocietyProduced in collaboration with Science Showcase - http://youtube.com/scienceshowcase#radiation #risk #safety #sievert Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
What is nanotechnology? Risk Bites 2016-07-18 | A short introduction to nanotechnology, and why you should care about it.The video dives into materials science and advanced materials, and looks at how designing and engineering substances from the atoms they're made of upward allows novel properties to be developed and used. It also looks at responsible innovation when it comes to grappling with the benefits as well as the health and environmental risks of nanoparticles and nanomaterials.Stand-alone copies are available on request from Andrew Maynard at Andrew.maynard@asu.edu#nanotechnology #safety #risk #nano USEFUL LINKSNOVA nanotechnology resources: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/search/results/?x=0&y=0&q=nanotechnologyNanotechnology 101 – from the US Government: http://www.nano.gov/nanotech-101K-12 nanotechnology lesson plans, from NISE Net: http://nisenet.org/search/product_category/k-lesson-plans-1524 questions and answers on nanotechnology safety: http://2020science.org/2010/02/12/24-questions-and-answers-on-nanotechnology-safetyNanotechnology basics – from nanotechnology for Dummies: http://www.dummies.com/how-to/education-languages/science/Nanotechnology/Nanotechnology-Basics.htmlNanotech rewards (video from Discovery): youtube.com/watch?v=yYXWHVZU0_gNanotech risks (video from Discovery): youtube.com/watch?v=qc0KLV8CW08ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis video was developed as part of the NSF-funded Nanosystems Engineering Research Center for Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment (NEWT), under NSF Award Number EEC-1449500. It was produced in collaboration with Claire Cook.RISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They focus on issues ranging from risk assessment and evidence-based decision making, to the challenges associated with emerging technologies and opportunities presented by public interest technology.Risk Bites videos are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Les nanoparticules sont-elles dangereuses? Risk Bites 2016-04-26 | Risk Bites investigue la question de savoir si les nanoparticules sont dangereuses.Version anglaise: youtu.be/wxFbYoF7SLcLIENS UTILES24 questions and answers on nanotechnology safety: http://2020science.org/2010/02/12/24-questions-and-answers-on-nanotechnology-safetyNano & Me: Nanotechnology in our lives: http://www.nanoandme.org/homeThe New Toxicology of Sophisticated Materials: Nanotoxicology and Beyond: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfq372Nanotoxicology: An Emerging Discipline Evolving from Studies of Ultrafine Particles http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7339Navigating the risk landscape (Nature Nanotechnology): http://rdcu.be/g1mSREMERCIEMENTSLa vidéo est faite en collaboration avec Kirstin Friedrich, Camille Freyssenet et Stéphane Karlen du Domaine Sécurité, Prévention et Santé de l'EPFL, Suisse ; et Olivier Porchet du groupe Audiovisuel de l'EPFL, Suisse.RISK BITESLes vidéos de Risk Bites sont imaginées, créées et produites par Andrew Maynard, en association avec l'Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). Elles sont produites sous la licence : Creative Commons License CC-BY-SA.Backing track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Are engineered nanoparticles dangerous? Risk Bites 2016-03-29 | Are engineered nanoparticles dangerous? And if they are, how do we assess the health risks and ensure their safety?This is a remake of the original 2012 Risk Bites video that took a look at what makes engineered nanoparticles potentially dangerous. For more on the risks and benefits of emerging technologies like nanotechnology, visit the ASU School for the Future of Innovation in Society at http://sfis.asu.edu #nanotechnology #safety #risk #nano Original video youtu.be/Ggy9FuNHGvsUSEFUL LINKSNano & Me: Nanotechnology in our lives: http://www.nanoandme.org/homeAre quantum dot TVs – and their toxic ingredients – actually better for the environment? theconversation.com/are-quantum-dot-tvs-and-their-toxic-ingredients-actually-better-for-the-environment-3595324 questions and answers on nanotechnology safety: http://2020science.org/2010/02/12/24-questions-and-answers-on-nanotechnology-safetyThe New Toxicology of Sophisticated Materials: Nanotoxicology and Beyond: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/toxsci/kfq372Nanotoxicology: An Emerging Discipline Evolving from Studies of Ultrafine Particles http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.7339Navigating the risk landscape (Nature Nanotechnology): http://rdcu.be/g1mSRISK BITESRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Can peanut allergies be avoided by early exposure? Risk Bites 2016-03-22 | Recent research suggests that some exposure early on to peanut products might be helpful in reducing the risks of later peanut allergies.If you're allergic to peanuts, or have a child that's allergic, you'll know how serious a condition it is. For years, parents have been advised to keep infants away from peanut products. But according to this latest study, that might not be the best strategy.Produced in collaboration with the Reactions channel on YouTube – youtu.be/Ge4I5DqLhhsUSEFUL LINKSThe LEAP (Learning Early About Peanut allergy) study: http://www.leapstudy.co.ukBreaking Down the Landmark LEAP Study: What Does it Mean? Asthma Allergies Children: a parent's guide. http://asthmaallergieschildren.com/2015/02/25/breaking-down-the-landmark-leap-study-what-does-it-meanConsensus communication on early peanut introduction and the prevention of peanut allergy in high-risk infants (2015) Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2015.06.001 Randomized Trial of Peanut Consumption in Infants at Risk for Peanut Allergy (2015) New England Journal of Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1414850Effect of Avoidance on Peanut Allergy after Early Peanut Consumption (2016) New England Journal of Medicine, http://dx.doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1514209 THIS EPISODE'S TEAM:Many thanks to the Reactions team, and to Elizabeth Garbee for background research.Risk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Cinco coisas que valem a pena saber sobre o Zika e a microcefalia (Portuguese) Risk Bites 2016-03-16 | _____Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!English version: youtu.be/w3XX_W7pLAM. Spanish version: youtu.be/gyCoNibaFoUÀ medida que a preoculpação com o Zika e a microcefalia aumenta, a equipe do 'Risk Bites' separou cinco coisas importantes que valem a pena saber - especialmente se você é uma mulher que vive em uma área afetada pelo Zika, ou se planeja visitar uma.Vídeo disponível também em inglês (youtu.be/w3XX_W7pLAM) e espanhol (youtu.be/gyCoNibaFoU)SITES ÚTEIS:Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde: http://www.paho.org/bra/index.php?option=com_topics_country&view=article&id=427 Ministério da Saúde do Brasil: http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/index.php/o-ministerio/principal/secretarias/svs/zika Centros de Controle e Prevenção de Doenças (em inglês): http://www.cdc.gov/zikaOrganização Mundial da Saúde (em inglês): http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/zika/en/EQUIPE DESTE EPISÓDIO:Agradecemos as seguintes pessoas por sua ajuda e experiência na criação deste episódio do 'Risk Bites': Julee Avram Jessica Ballard Ashley Bieniek-Tobasco Deise Galan Ashley Mariconti Nicolas Menendez, MDClara PetelinHeather Ross Shauna Smith A versão em Português deste vídeo (youtu.be/w3XX_W7pLAM) foi traduzida e narrada por Deise Galan. A versão em espanhol deste vídeo (youtu.be/gyCoNibaFoU) foi traduzida e narrada por Clara Petelin, com a ajuda de Nicholas Menendez.Os vídeos do 'Risk Bites' são concebidos, criados e produzido por Andrew Maynard, em parceria com a Universidade Estadual do Arizona Escola para o Futuro da Inovação na Sociedade (http://sfis.asu.edu). Os vídeos são produzidos sob a licença de Creative Commons License CC-BY-SA. Música de fundo: Mandolin Highway por Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayHelp us caption & translate this video!http://amara.org/v/IDE5
Cinco cosas que valen la pena saber sobre el Zika y la microcefalia (Spanish) Risk Bites 2016-03-15 | _____Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!English version: youtu.be/w3XX_W7pLAM. Portuguese version: youtu.be/hGkNpkhnT8MA medida que la preocupación sobre el Zika y la microcefalia se propaga, el equipo “Risk Bites” considera cinco cuestiones dignas de saber- especialmente si eres una mujer viviendo en un zona afectada por el Zika o si estás por visitar una de ellas. (En Inglés: youtu.be/w3XX_W7pLAM)SITIOS ÚTILESOrganización Panamericana de la Salud http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?opti... Centros para el Control de la Enfermedad y la Infección (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/zikaOrganizacion Mundial de la Salud http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsh...El equipo de este episodio:Agradecemos a las siguientes personas por su ayuda y experiencia en la creación de este episodio de Risk Bites:Julee Avram Jessica Ballard Ashley Bieniek-Tobasco Deise Galan Ashley Mariconti Nicolas Menendez, MDClara PetelínHeather Ross Shauna Smith La versión española de este video ha sido traducido y narrado por Clara Petelin-Krajnik.Los videos de Risk Bites están pensados, creados, y producidos por Andrew Maynard, en asociación con la Universidad del Estado de Arizona para el Futuro de la Innovación en la Sociedad (name/title?) (http://sfis.asu.edu). Estos son producidos bajo la licencia de Creative Commons License CC-BY-SA.Música de acompañamiento: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_fr...Help us caption & translate this video!http://amara.org/v/ICtl
Five things worth knowing about the Zika virus, microcephaly, and risk Risk Bites 2016-03-15 | As concerns over the Zika virus and Microcephaly spread, the Risk Bites team considers five things worth knowing about the risks - especially if you are a woman living in a Zika-infected area, or will be visiting one.Spanish version: youtu.be/gyCoNibaFoU. Portuguese version: youtu.be/hGkNpkhnT8MUPDATE: CDC have now confirmed a link between Zika and microcephalyUSEFUL LINKSPan American Health Organization: http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?opti... Centers for Disease Control and Infection (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/zikaWord Health organization: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsh...THIS EPISODE'S TEAM:A huge thank you to the following for their advice and expertise in creating this episode of Risk Bites:Julee Avram Jessica Ballard Ashley Bieniek-Tobasco Deise Galan Ashley Mariconti Nicolas Menendez, MDClara PetelinHeather Ross Shauna Smith The Portuguese version of this video [link coming] was translated and narrated by Deise Galan. The Spanish version of the video [youtu.be/gyCoNibaFoU] was translated and narrated by Clara Petelin, with input from Nicholas Menendez MD.Risk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SABacking track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_fr...Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Whats a gene drive? Risk Bites 2015-11-30 | A gene drive is a radical new way of re-engineering the genetic makeup of an entire species - including harmful insects like the mosquito. But as the technology steams head, fueled by powerful gene editing techniques coming out of synthetic biology like CRISPR Cas9, what are the risks, and how can we ensure that it is used safely and responsibly without causing harm?#genedrive #CRISPR #risk #safety #gene ESSENTIAL LINKSFAQ: Gene Drives. The Weiss Institute (highly recommended): https://wyss.harvard.edu/faqs-gene-drives/How gene drive technology works (video) The Wyss Institute: youtube.com/watch?v=G1L0G00nCM8Gene Drive. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_driveGene drive' mosquitoes engineered to fight malaria. Nature News, November 23 2015. http://www.nature.com/news/gene-drive-mosquitoes-engineered-to-fight-malaria-1.18858 World Economic Forum: How gene editing is changing the world: agenda.weforum.org/2015/11/how-gene-editing-is-changing-the-worldOn the reversibility of gene drives. The Scientist: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/41027/title/Opinion--On-the-Irreversibility-of-Gene-DrivesRegulating Gene Drives – Science Magazine, 8 August 2014: http://www.sciencemag.org/content/345/6197/626.full.pdfGene Drive – This could be the next weapon of mass destruction. Quartz (look beyond the hyperbolic headline!): http://qz.com/554337/this-could-be-the-next-weapon-of-mass-destructionBreakthrough DNA Editor Borne of Bacteria. Carl Zimmer, Quanta Magazine. Feb 26 2015. quantamagazine.org/20150206-crispr-dna-editor-bacteria The CRISPR Revolution – Science Magazime: http://www.sciencemag.org/site/extra/crispr/?intcmp=HP-COLLECTION-PROMO-crisprCRISPR: The good, the bad, and the unknown. Nature Special: http://www.nature.com/news/crispr-1.17547 The Gene Hackers – The New Yorker: http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/11/16/the-gene-hackersSafety upgrade found for gene-editing technique – Nature News: http://www.nature.com/news/safety-upgrade-found-for-gene-editing-technique-1.18799ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSMany thanks to Todd Kuiken (Synthetic Biology project - http://www.synbioproject.org), and Emma Frow and Neekta Hamidi at Arizona State University (http://sfis.asu.edu), for feedback on the script for this video. Backing track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SARisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!#CRISPR
What are the risks of microbeads and microplastics? Risk Bites 2015-09-18 | What are the risks of microbeads and microplastics? Risk Bites takes a look at where these millimeter-sized plastic beads are used, and why experts are becoming increasingly concerned about the potential environmental and health impacts of these and other microplastics. BACKGROUND RESOURCESGrist article: http://grist.org/living/this-video-explains-how-those-plastic-bits-in-face-washes-scrubs-and-toothpastes-can-hurt-ecosystemsEight trillion microbeads pollute aquatic habitats every day - and scientists are calling for a ban. Washington Post Sept 18 2015 washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/09/18/eight-trillion-microbeads-pollute-aquatic-habitats-every-day-and-scientists-are-calling-for-a-banWhy Those Tiny Microbeads In Soap May Pose Problem For Great Lakes (NPR) http://www.npr.org/2014/05/21/313157701/why-those-tiny-microbeads-in-soap-may-pose-problem-for-great-lakesPlastics in Cosmetics: Are we polluting the environment with our personal care products? (United Nations Environment Programme) http://unep.org/gpa/news/PlasticsinCosmetics.asp What do your mouth and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch have in common? (Grist) http://grist.org/list/what-do-your-mouth-and-the-great-pacific-garbage-patch-have-in-commonWhy dentists are speaking out about the plastic beads in your toothpaste (Washington Post) http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2014/09/18/why-dentists-are-speaking-out-about-the-plastic-beads-in-your-toothpasteCONCENTRATION CALCULATIONSThe concentration estimate of microbead-related polyethylene in Lake Ontario was based on the following:A concentration of 1,000,000 beads per square km in Lake Ontario were measured (Sherri Mason, personal communication), sampling to a depth of 16 cm. This is equivalent to 6.25 beads per cubic meter of surface water, or one bead per 44 gallons of water. Assuming a bead volume of 1 cubic millimeter and the beads are made of polyethylene, this is the equivalent of 6.25 parts per billion (PPB) polyethylene. ABSORBED TOXINSMicrobeads and microplastics more generally can absorb toxic organic chemicals from the environment, including polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), and dioxins. For comparison, the US Environmental Protection Agency's Maximum Contaminant Levels in drinking water for PAHs is 0.2 PPB, and for dioxins it's 0.00003 PPB.MICROPLASTICSMicrobeads are a part of a much larger environmental issue – microplastics. These millimeter-sized shreds of plastic result from the gradual degradation of plastic goods that find their way into the environment. They persist of a long time in water systems and other areas, absorb toxic chemicals and are taken up and concentrated by organisms. Where these fine particles of plastic are shaped like long fibers or flat plates, their high surface area and shape potentially leads to even greater environmental impacts than microbeads. RESEARCHScientific Evidence Supports a Ban on Microbeads (2015) Chelsea Rochman et al. Environmental Science & Technology 49 (18), pp 10759–10761 http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5b03909Contributing to marine pollution by washing your face: Microplastics in facial cleansers (2009). Lisa S. Fendall and Mary A. Sewell. Marine Pollution Bulletin 58, pp 1225 – 1228 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2009.04.025Microplastics in freshwater systems: A review of the emerging threats, identification of knowledge gaps and prioritisation of research needs (2015) Dafne Eerkes-Medrano, Richard C. Thompson and David C. Aldridge. Water Research 75 pp 63 – 82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2015.02.012Microplastics in the marine environment: Current trends and future perspectives. (2015). Luís Gabriel Antão Barboza, and Barbara Carolina Garcia Gimenez. Marine Pollution Bulletin 97 pp 5 – 12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2015.06.008 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSMany thanks to Sherri Mason (State University of New York at Fredonia) and Ana Sofia Knauf (Freelance journalist/Grist) for their expertise and insights in developing this video. This vide was proposed by Ana Sofia Knauf to accompany a Grist article on microbeads. Backing track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew Maynard, in association with the Arizona State University School for the Future of Innovation in Society (http://sfis.asu.edu). They are produced under a Creative Commons License CC-BY-SARisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
TOX21: A New Way to Evaluate Chemical Safety and assess risk Risk Bites 2015-07-22 | How do you know if the chemicals in the stuff you use and eat are safe?Only a small fraction of the thousands of chemicals in use today have been thoroughly tested for safety. Part of the problem is that how we test chemicals now is slow, expensive, and relies an awful lot on animal testing. However, a new approach is being developed by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the National Institutes of Health, and the Food and Drug Administration. It's known as TOX21. Using innovative techniques such as high throughput screening and computational biology, TOX21 a first step toward revolutionizing how we ensure the safety of the substances we use and carry out risk assessments.For more information on TOX21, check out the links below. FURTHER INFORMATION:TOX21 OVERVIEWUS Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov/ncct/Tox21National Toxicology Program http://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/results/hts/index.htmlNational Institutes of Health http://ncats.nih.gov/tox21/aboutToxicology for the twenty-first century. Thomas Hartung. Nature 460, 208-212 (2009) http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/460208aImproving the Human Hazard Characterization of Chemicals: A Tox21 Update. Environmental Health Perspectives 121, 756-765 (2013) http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1205784ILSI NA REVIEW OF TOX21 AND HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES:Insights and Perspectives on Emerging Inputs to Weight of Evidence Determinations for Food Safety: Workshop ProceedingsInternational Journal of Toxicology 2013 32:405 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1091581813508436NATIONAL ACADEMIES OF SCIENCESToxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and a Strategy. National Academies of Science (2007) http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11970/toxicity-testing-in-the-21st-century-a-vision-and-aIncorporating 21st Century Science into Risk-Based Evaluations http://dels.nas.edu/Study-In-Progress/Incorporating-21st-Century-Science-into-Risk/DELS-BEST-14-04MORE USELFUL LINKSToxCast™ Program (EPA): http://www.epa.gov/ncct/toxcastHigh Throughput Exposure Forecasting (EPA): http://www2.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-12/documents/exposure_forecasting_factsheet.pdfBuilding a Robust 21st Century Chemical Testing Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Recommendations for Strengthening Scientific Engagement (EHP January 2015) http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/ehp.1408601Hormone disruption and high throughput screening: http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/0/77377414BA7EBC5885257E68006EA110ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThis video draws extensively on discussion and conclusions from the ILSI North America workshop "Insights and Perspectives on Emerging Inputs to Weight of Evidence Determinations for Food Safety: Workshop" in the ProceedingsInternational Journal of Toxicology 2013 32:405 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1091581813508436Many thanks to the members of the ILSI North America Technical Committee on Food and Chemical Safety, Alison Kretser and Mansi Krishan (ILSI NA), Jennifer McPartland (EDF), and Tina Bahadori and Monica Linnenbrink (EPA) for their comments and suggestions. As always with Risk Bites videos, final editorial control lay solely with me.Backing track: Mandolin Highway by Olive Musique. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/mandolin-highwayRisk Bites videos are devised, created and produced by Andrew MaynardRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
PLUTO: a novel way to think about risk Risk Bites 2015-07-14 | Pluto may be a former planet, but it's also a novel way to think about risk!On July 14th 2015, a small spacecraft will buzz a former planet in the less fashionable outskirts of our solar system. A lot of people will get excited by this, apparently thinking that the first close-up view of a lump of rock and ice in the history of the human race is a big deal. What they don't know is that PLUTO is also all about understanding risk: P: ProbabilityL: LatencyU: UncertaintyT: TradeoffsO: OpportunityFURTHER READING:NASA New Horizons page: nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/main/index.htmlNew Horizons on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Horizons11 mind-blowing facts about NASA's nuclear-powered mission to Pluto http://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-mission-to-pluto-2015-7New Horizons flyby – New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/07/14/science/space/pluto-flyby.html?_r=0Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Why dont people take measles more seriously? Risk Bites 2015-06-21 | How do you decide whether you should be worried about communicable diseases like measles? University of Michigan’s Professor Brian Zikmund-Fisher returns to Risk Bites to explain the "availability heuristic" – the way we all use our memory and feelings to inform our risk perceptions about infectious diseases.Risk Bites is supported by: the ASU Risk Innovation Lab and School for the Future of Innovation in Society.Backing track: Based on First Steps by Peter Mcisaac Musichttp://www.premiumbeat.com/preview/first-steps/58171FURTHER INFORMATION AND READINGProfessor Brian Zikmund-Fisher: http://www.sph.umich.edu/iscr/faculty/profile.cfm?uniqname=bzikmundUniversity of Michigan Risk Science Center series on vaccines: http://www.riskscience.umich.edu/category/vaccinesnova/NOVA: Vaccines - Calling The Shots: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/body/vaccines-calling-shots.htmlNational Press Club briefing: Vaccinations and Disease Prevention http://www.c-span.org/video/?321296-1/briefing-vaccines-vaccination-issues_____Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
How Safe are Tanning Beds? Risk Bites 2015-06-01 | Around one million people use tanning beds each year in the US. Yet the ultraviolet (UV) light they use causes skin cancer. The risk is so high that a recent article from researchers at the University of Michigan called for an immediate ban on the use of commercial indoor tanning by minors, and the phasing out of all commercial tanning operations in the United States over the next 5 years. Acknowledgements: This Risk Bites video is based on work by Diana Bowman, Ryan Lewis, Maximilian Lee and Catherine Yao (see first article below in Further Information)Backing track: Blue and Green by Rimsky. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/blue-and-greenFURTHER INFORMATION:The Growing Public Health Challenges of Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation From Use of Indoor Tanning Devices in the United States. Diana M. Bowman, Ryan C. Lewis, Maximilian S. Lee, andCatherine J. Yao (2015). NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1048291115586416The US Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer: http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calls/prevent-skin-cancerThe American Academy of Dermatology: Dangers of Indoor Tanning. aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/dangers-of-indoor-tanningIARC: The association of use of sunbeds with cutaneous malignant melanoma and other skin cancers: A systematic review. (2006). International Journal of Cancer vol. 120 issue 5 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ijc.22453IARC: 2009 classification of tanning beds as a group 1 carcinogen (The Lancet): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1470-2045(09)70213-XUS Food and Drug Administration: Indoor Tanning: The Risks of Ultraviolet Rays. http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm186687.htmBasal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) – Skin Cancer Foundation http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/basal-cell-carcinomaSquamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) – Skin Cancer Foundation http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinomaMelanoma – Skin Cancer Foundation http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/melanomaRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
What does probably causes cancer mean? | Glyphosate and risk Risk Bites 2015-03-27 | When something like the herbicide Glyphosate (Roundup) is labeled "probably causes cancer", what does this mean? This question was prompted by Grist, who asked us: "Hey Risk Bites guy, the WHO just said that the herbicide in Roundup probably causes cancer -- what's the deal with that? It seems like every month we find out that something else is probably giving us cancer. Should we be worried?" http://grist.org/science/watch-stick-figures-explain-what-probably-causes-cancer-even-meansBacking track: Blue and Green by Rimsky. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/blue-and-greenFURTHER INFORMATION:Grist: http://grist.orgSo Roundup "probably" causes cancer. This means what, exactly? http://grist.org/business-technology/so-roundup-probably-causes-cancer-this-means-what-exactlyNew York Times: Weed Killer, Long Cleared, Is Doubted. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/28/business/energy-environment/decades-after-monsantos-roundup-gets-an-all-clear-a-cancer-agency-raises-concerns.htmlInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) monologue on organophosphate insecticides and herbicides: http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/iarcnews/pdf/MonographVolume112.pdfAgents classified by IARC: http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Classification/ClassificationsGroupOrder.pdfMore information on IARC monographs: http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Preamble/currentb6evalrationale0706.phpRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
Pi is for Pratchett Risk Bites 2015-03-13 | The author Terry Pratchett died on March 12 2015. Risk Bites celebrates his wit, humanity, and searing insight, and respectfully suggests that as we celebrate one rather absurd day – Pi day – we take the time to also celebrate the man who used absurdity to teach us how to be better human beingsLINKS:Neil Gaiman: 'Terry Pratchett isn't jolly. He's angry' http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/sep/24/terry-pratchett-angry-not-jolly-neil-gaimanCory Doctorow: A conversation with Terry Pratchett http://boingboing.net/2013/11/05/a-conversation-with-terry-prat.htmlGurdur: And now that book will never be written. My personal tribute to Sir Terry Pratchett http://heathen-hub.com/blog.php?b=1806PJSM Reprints: http://www.pjsmprints.comTerry Pratchett/Transworld Books: http://www.transworldbooks.co.uk/authors/terry-pratchettGive to Alzheimer's Research: justgiving.com/Terry-PratchettTerry Pratchett, 1948 - 2015Risk Bites was created by Andrew Maynard, and is supported by the University of Michigan Risk Science Center (http://riskscience.umich.edu) and the University of Michigan School of Public Health (http://www.sph.umich.edu/)Backing track: Based on Blue and Green by Rimsky. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/blue-and-green
What is toxicology? Risk Bites 2015-03-10 | What is toxicology, and why might a toxicologist just turn out to be your best friend? Risk Bites takes a look in this brief introduction to the science of toxic chemicals that might harm you, and how it's relevant to risk assessment.Risk Bites was created by Andrew Maynard, and is supported by the Arizona State University Risk Innovation Lab and School for the Future of Innovation in SocietyMade with the help of Dr Virunya Bhat, Principle Toxicologist, NSF International. http://www.nsf.orgBacking track: Blue and Green by Rimsky. http://www.premiumbeat.com/royalty_free_music/songs/blue-and-greenFURTHER VIEWING AND READING:What's the difference between hazard and Risk? http://youtu.be/_GwVTdsnN1ERisk, hazard, and making sense of dose and response http://youtu.be/tm2JQVBMSU0Crossing the Threshold of Dose Response http://youtu.be/yyvX5hDBPBYHow dangerous is dioxane in your drinking water? http://youtu.be/WUpcpWb0n7oAre green potato chips bad for you? http://youtu.be/KlykoYP3PyETox Town (National Institutes of Health): http://toxtown.nlm.nih.gov/flash/city/flash.phpIntroduction to Toxicology (Society of Toxicology): http://www.toxicology.org/ai/eo/intro_toxslides.aspRisk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!#risk #hazard #exposure #toxicology
The Risk Song: 108 things that could kill you, but probably wont Risk Bites 2014-12-31 | One hundred and eight hazards in 80 seconds – can you keep up? With a tip of the hat to Tom Lehrer and The Elements Song for the inspiration - and, of course, Gilbert and Sullivan!. Original version (without the subtitles): hhttp://youtu.be/tdWfHrv4cAg Karaoke version (just for the fun of it): http://youtu.be/kb0popJmFhICreated by: Andrew Maynard (@2020science)Backing: Clare MaynardCovers and parodies encouraged – just send us the link so we can enjoy them!Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!
The Risk Song - With Hat Tip to Lehrers Elements Song Risk Bites 2014-12-26 | _____Risk Bites is your guide to making sense of risk. We cover everything from understanding and balancing the risks and benefits of everyday products, to health science more broadly, to the potential impacts of emerging technologies, to making sense of risk perception. If you enjoy our videos, please subscribe, and spread the word!Select CC for the words and sing along!One hundred and eight hazards in 80 seconds – The Risk Song, with a hat tip to Tom Lehrer (and, of course, Gilbert and Sullivan!). Lyrics available at http://www.riskscience.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Risk-Song-Lyrics.pdfSingalong version (with subtitles) at http://youtu.be/MQU-B_awofMKaraoke version (just the backing track and subtitles): http://youtu.be/kb0popJmFhICreated by: Andrew Maynard (@2020science)Backing: Clare MaynardCovers and parodies encouraged – just send us the link so we can enjoy them!Risk Bites is supported by:University of Michigan Risk Science Center. http://riskscience.umich.eduUniversity of Michigan School of Public Health. http://www.sph.umich.edu/Help us caption & translate this video!http://amara.org/v/FsVc
