Harry kreisler biography

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  • Harry Kreisler is an American historian who was formerly executive director of the Institute of International Studies at University of California, Berkeley.
  • Harry Kreisler is executive producer and host of Conversations with History, which is produced at the Institute of International Studies at the University.

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    Threshold

    Series host Harry Kreisler interviews UC Berkeley’s Ken Goldberg, Craigslist Distinguished Professor of New Media.

    Recognizing the nerd in all of us, Guernica brings you Conversations with History, a video series of interviews with distinguished intellectuals conducted by creator and executive producer Harry Kreisler and produced by the Institute of International Studies at the University of California at Berkeley.

    In this first installment, Kreisler welcomes Berkeley’s Ken Goldberg, Craigslist Distinguished Professor of New Media. Starting with a discussion of robotics in surgery and cancer therapy, Goldberg then analyzes their application in disasters and on the battlefield. Describing several of his recent art projects, Goldberg discusses complementarities with his engineering research. Drawing on the work of Heidegger, Goldberg reflects on the philosophical implications of “telepresence.” The conversation then moves to a focus on mili

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    Political Awakenings: Conversations with History

    July 24, 2011
    Posing common questions like "Where were you born and raised?" and "How do you think your parents shape your perspectives on the world?" in interviews with 20 of the world's most influential writers, thinkers and activists, followed by in-depth questions on a variety of topics depending on the interviewees, including the legitimacy of the Vietnam and Iraq war, the Pakistan-India relations, the supposed conflict between the West and Islam, the role of movies in shaping our future, Afghanistan being the global supplier of opium, the "base world" consisting of over 700 American military bases around the globe, the impact of Oslo Accords on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the women's rights movements. With inspirational stories and revelations, some of the common themes include being critical at all times especially with mainstream media and governments ,and never lose sight of one's goals and beliefs when it fryst vatten about m
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    Harry Kreisler

    American historian

    Harry Kreisler (KRY-slər; born Galveston, Texas[1]) is an American historian who was formerly executive director of the Institute of International Studies at University of California, Berkeley.

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    Kreisler was the executive director of the Institute of International Studies at the University of California from 1974 to 2014. In that role, he administered interdisciplinary academic and public affairs programs that analyzed global issues. His reflections on that work is recorded in an interview broadcast in 2014.[2]

    He is best known as the creator and host of the television program Conversations with History.[3][4][5] In these video interviews, distinguished men and women from around the world talk about their lives and their work. Guests include diplomats, statesmen, and soldiers; economists and political analysts; scientists and historians; writers and foreign correspondents;