“Cognitive and Computer Science, our digital self”
“Cognitive and Computer Science, our digital self”
This is the second episode of “Our Digital Life”, a University of California YouTube series. The series reveal how University of California researchers apply cutting-edge digital technology to guide us in visualizing, researching, and learning new things previously unimaginable. This episode describes how the 3D technology helps us understand human movements and character, and application in virtual characters. Marcello Karllman, professor of computer science at University of California, and other computer scientists explain motion capture and its application and adaption. Human movement is an essential point reference in designing virtual objects or characters including video games such as Avatar. In essence, the study observes real human movements, captures the data in real time, and adapts human movements to the episode Computer models. The relationship between computer science and cognitive science is mutually beneficial and creates new knowledge. Applications of motion capture and adaptation include physical therapy, and teaching and learning telemedicine.
“The Tea Part with Theda Skocpol Conversations with History”
Harry Kreisler hosts Harvard’s Professor Theda Skocpol for a conversation on political and social transformation. Professor Skocpol later also gives her view of the Tea Party and influence on the Republican Party and explains the reasons for Obama’s failure to meet progressive expectations of the people generated by his 2008 campaigns. She discusses her background and educational path leading to her sociology major at Harvard University. In the discussion, she focuses on her new political books about Obama, the Republican Party, and American politics. She believes that people perceives the Tea Party as ignorant and wrong about the ideas of the people. According to her, they are skillful in the processes of politics but have false beliefs. She says that Obama failed because of the deep economic crisis, and the difficulty of a massive change of direction. She says that, in challenging status quo, students and researchers require support from mentors and should not give up on ideas they feel are fundamental to the society and change.
“Bringing Pain Relief to Children: Exploring Old and New Treatment Strategies”
Children perceive and communicate about pain differently from adults. Dr Karen Sun discusses the physiology of pain, kids’ perceptions of pain, assessment, variety of treatment options and new, promising research on the treatment of pain. Pain is an uncomfortable sensation or feeling. It is essential in medicine referred to as the fifth vital sign. It is a protective response; a sign that something is wrong. Assessment is crucial and involves considering many factors. Different factors modulate responses to pain depend on experience of pain, amount of tissue damage, cultural attitudes, family response to pain, personality characteristics, presence or absence of chronic intractable pain, and reinforcement of pain behavior. Types of pain are nociceptive pain (localized and resolves with healing) and neuropathic pain (pain persists even without a stimulus). Finally, she talks about the various drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used for treating moderate pain.
Diabetes and the Gastrointestinal Tract
Diabetes is a condition that complicates the gastrointestinal tract functioning. Dr. Jamie Wolosin and Dr. Steven Edelman discuss the makeup of the gastrointestinal tract and the common GI concerns, in relation to diabetes. In the discussion, they talk about how diabetes can affect gastrointestinal intestinal tract and the development, diagnosis, and treatment of the GI diseases. According to Dr. Wolosin, 70% of people presenting to a medical facility have GI tract problems. 30% of people have GERD, which occurs when acid from the stomach backs up into the esophagus. Reflux is more common in diabetics than non diabetics. Gastroparesis is a condition characterized by delay in stomach emptying. Symptoms include early satiety, reflux, and bloating as food takes longer time in the stomach than usual. Emptying depends on the level of blood sugar; hence diabetics experience gastroparesis often. It is essential to seek medications that induce rapid bowel movement. Towards the end, Michelle Day demonstrates an exercise type called Yoga pauses. They are excellent for digestion, absorption, and bowel movement. Finally, Laura Ely, a patient, shares her experiences gives useful tips for handling GI problems.
References
University of California TV. (2012). Www.uctv.tv
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