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Apex

Apex

Cam FM
Scienza e Medicina, Società e Cultura

What makes us human? Apex is the documentary series that tells original, true-life stories through words and music. Join host Phil Sansom as we explore our own nature, with detours through talking monkeys, war crimes, and artificial intelligence.

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  • 6 - Monkey See, Monkey Do

    In the final episode of Apex, two stories about monkeys. One: why do humans empathise with each other? Two: what makes a painting a piece of art? And finally: what really makes us human?

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    Produced by Phil SansomPresented by Phil Sansom and Bruce MillerThanks to Stephanie FriendSpecial thanks to Sarah Blaffer Hrdy and Charmaine Quinn

    Music:

    Theme - Isaac SquiresLonely Organ - Broke For FreeMy Luck - Broke For FreePiano Solo 2 - Seb WrideHallon - Christian BjoerklundCreature Comforts - Anamorphic OrchestraPiano Solo 1 - Seb Wride

    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 34min
  • 5 - What the Bot Says

    Every year artificial intelligence gets closer to becoming a reality. What makes us human when a robot can do everything we can? In this episode, two bots: an algorithm that writes news stories; and the world's most realistic chatbot.

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    Produced by Bruce MillerPresented by Bruce Miller and Phil SansomSpecial Thanks to Larry Birnbaum and Steve Worswick

    Music:

    Lost Tape 1 - LoopezCylinder Nine - Chris Zabriskiecoelum - Kai EngelBarbarian - PierloSummer Spliffs - Broke For FreeXXV - Broke For Free

    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 47min
  • 4 - What is it Good For? Part 2: Ants

    What if humans aren't the only ones who fight and kill? What if other animals can be just as ruthless? In this episode - the weird world of ant warfare.

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    Produced and Presented by Phil SansomOriginal Music by Isaac SquiresSpecial Thanks to Mikey Bustos

    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 19min
  • 3 - What is it Good For? Part 1: Angels

    Who were the Angels of Bataan? And what can their story tell us about war crimes - what they are, why they happen, and who decides when they do?

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    Produced by Phil SansomReporting from Ruth DelahuntySpecial thanks to Barak Kushner

    Music:

    Theme - Isaac Squireshawaii untropic - vicbangDrum Feature: Generations from the Simple Gifts Show - The United States Army Old Fife and Drum CorpsLow Horizon - Kai EngelTortoise Shell - Podington BearGoing Forward, Looking Back - Podington BearDrums of War 1 - CesqueSquinting at the Sun (radio edit) - Lee RosevereCreature Comforts - Anamorphic OrchestraRebound - Podington BearChrysalis - Podington Bear

    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 44min
  • 2 - From the Mouths of Snakes

    There's a lot of different languages in the world - including some that haven't ever been spoken before. In this episode, meet the people who create new languages from scratch as a hobby, and dive into the story of Parseltongue from Harry Potter.

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    Produced by Phil SansomPresented by Phil Sansom and Bruce MillerSpecial thanks to Christophe Grandsire-Koevoets and Robert Murphy

    Music:

    Machine Elves - Anamorphic OrchestraHail to the Chief - United States Army BandCreature Comforts - Anamorphic OrchestraMongo Bongo - krackatoaChosen Kale Mazel Tov - The Underscore OrchestraCylinder Nine - Chris ZabriskieWash Out - Broke For FreeAlone in Kyoto - AirIn The Hall of the Mountain King - Kevin MacLeodLonely Organ - Broke For FreeTired Boy - Joey Pecoraro

    Tue, 28 Nov 2017 - 55min
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