Why The Color Pink Calms Prison Inmates With Adam Alter

Rachel Solomon — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:05:25 +0000

Coming up on Speakers Forum, May 23 at 8:00 p.m.

Pepto-Bismol pink is a color sometimes used in prisons to calm inmates. People with names that start with K are more likely to donate to victims of Hurricane Katrina than Hurricane Rita. Professional cyclists pedal faster when people are watching.

A variety of external factors influence our thoughts, feelings, and decisions, says Adam Alter, a professor of psychology at NYU and the author of “Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave.”

He spoke about the degree to which our environment shapes who we are at Seattle’s Town Hall on April 2, 2013.

Walter Mosley And A Music Recommendation

Weekday — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:06:37 +0000

Coming Up On Weekday, May 21 at 9:00 a.m.

Worth Listening To: A Music Recommendation
Are you stuck in a music listening rut? We are surrounded by new music and innovative artists. Branch out! New music recommendations every Tuesday at 9:20 a.m. This time Seattle Weekly classical music writer Gavin Borchert recommends pianist Simone Dinnerstein and roots vocalist Tift Merritt.

Walter Mosley's "Little Green"
It’s been more than 20 years since Walter Mosley introduced readers to L.A. detective Ezekiel “Easy” Rawlins in his 1990 mystery “Devil in a Blue Dress.” In "Little Green" the iconic private eye Easy Rawlins returns to investigate L.A.'s Sunset Strip circa 1960. A writer of stories of redemption, Mosley describes this latest work as his "one and only novel of resurrection."

Singalong Wagner And Greendays Gardening Panel

Weekday — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:05:37 +0000

Coming up on Weekday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Speight Jenkins And The Appeal Of Wagner
May 22nd is the birthday of composer Richard Wagner. In honor of his 200th year the Seattle Opera will be hosting a Wagner singalong. The Puget Sound region has become a destination for Wagner fans and he is still beloved by operaphiles. Seattle Opera General Director Speight Jenkins talks about the the composer’s appeal.

Dipping Below The Surface Of Puget Sound

producer — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:17 +0000

Most of us walk around on the surface of the earth, thinking that's all there is. But divers know better. There's just as much going on under the water as there is on land. We hear how dipping below the surface completely changed one diver's perspective.

This unusual interview comes from the podcast Here Be Monsters. Its creator, Jeff Emtman, is one of the recipients of KUOW's Program Venture Fund. He'll be moving to Seattle to do some reporting for us this summer.

Full list of stories from KUOW Presents, May 20:

Is Technology Oversold As The Solution To All Our Problems?

the conversation with ross reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:36:22 +0000

Self-described digital heretic Evgeny Morozov is the author of "To Save Everything, Click Here: The Folly of Technological Solutionism." Evgeny says not only are the promises of technology oversold, but Silicon Valley is trying to fix things that don’t need fixing. Ross Reynolds chats with Evgeny about technology’s empty promises.

Can Washington State Solve The Digital Literacy Divide?

the conversation with ross reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:33:27 +0000

An estimated 1 in 6 Washingtonians don’t use the Internet. Ross Reynolds speaks with Zach Leverenz of Connect2Compete, which offers free digital literacy training.

Controversial Changes May Be Coming To Zoned Parking In Seattle

the conversation with ross reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:27:39 +0000

  The Seattle City Council is considering a change to the city’s parking zone program. Currently, permits are only available to residents who live in certain areas. The changes would allow some employees who work in these areas – and are getting slapped with expensive tickets – to purchase permits as well. But some residents are opposed.
Ross Reynolds talks with Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, who's backing the change.

Pro-Eating Disorder Propaganda Proliferates On The Internet

The Conversation with Ross Reynolds — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:25:43 +0000

  Experts are increasingly concerned about pro-eating disorder content, which is proliferating on the Internet, including Twitter hashtags like #thinspiration and #pro-ana.
KUOW’s Ross Reynolds talks with Dr. Jillian Lampert, senior director at The Emily Program, about the role of the Internet and other factors that contribute to the problem of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

Return Of The 787, The Ancient Maya And The End Of Life

Weekday — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Boeing 787 Back In The Air
Boeing’s 787 has returned to the sky after a four-month grounding by the FAA when an United Airlines Dreamliner took off this morning from Houston en route to Chicago’s O’Hare airport. Richard Aboulafia, aerospace analyst with Teal Group Corporation explains the impact of the 787 on Boeing and its flight future.

In Search of the Ancient Maya
Archaeologist William Saturno has spent decades studying, excavating and documenting the ancient Mayan culture. He was the first person in 2,000 years to see the San Bartolo murals, and he recently discovered proof that the Maya did not believe the world would end in 2012 as commonly thought. What did that feel like? How did ancient Maya become the center of his work? What can we learn from the Mayans?

Medical Interventions and the End of Life
As science and technology improves, medicine changes. As Americans, we’ve come to expect that medical interventions can give us a new knee, help us survive cancer and help extend our lives far longer than in the past. But is intervention always a good idea? Retired doctor Jim deMain blogs about how to make decisions on when to end or extend life.

This Week In Olympia, Brian Injury, And Temple Grandin

Weekday — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 +0000

This Week In Olympia
The state Legislature begins week two of the special session today. Everett Herald reporter Jerry Cornfield joins us with a look at what to expect.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sarah was hit by a drunk driver in her 20s. Over the years, her brain has exhibited more and more signs of damage. Traumatic brain injury can present challenges and frustrations for partners as well. Sarah's long-term partner, Julie Hall, shares her personal story of loving, caring and coping with a partner with a brain injury.
The Autistic Brain
Temple Grandin is one of the world’s most accomplished and well-known adults with autism. In her new book “The Autistic Brain,” Temple Grandin explores what current brain science has revealed about autism and the possibilities it offers.

More from KUOW

Why The Color Pink Calms Prison Inmates With Adam Alter

Walter Mosley And A Music Recommendation

Singalong Wagner And Greendays Gardening Panel

Dipping Below The Surface Of Puget Sound

Is Technology Oversold As The Solution To All Our Problems?

Can Washington State Solve The Digital Literacy Divide?

Controversial Changes May Be Coming To Zoned Parking In Seattle

Pro-Eating Disorder Propaganda Proliferates On The Internet

Return Of The 787, The Ancient Maya And The End Of Life

This Week In Olympia, Brian Injury, And Temple Grandin