On a more serious note, the guys discuss the metaphorical mask, which social situations we put on masks, and whether those masked versions of us are truly us...
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Apr 2024
Sharrona Pearl, "Mask" (Bloombury, 2024)
From the theatre mask and masquerade to the masked criminal and the rise of facial recognition software, masks have long performed as an instrument for the protection and concealment of identity.
Even as they conceal and protect, masks – as faces – are an extension of the self. A ... Show More
30m 49s
Feb 2021
Double Masking, N95s, and the Latest Mask Guidance
Masks are crucial, but not all of them are created equal. The N95 respirator mask has been the gold standard from the beginning, and our need for its efficacy is only becoming clearer. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks about the latest guidance on mask wearin ... Show More
8m 45s
Jul 2020
446- iSphere: The Helmet-Like Face Mask With Yena Young and Marco Canevacci (20.07.20)
The requirement of wearing face masks in public has inspired people to find unique ways to model their face coverings. In this episode, we discuss a unique mask that looks like an astronaut helmet. The archeticts behind this prototype, Yena Young and Marco Canevacci, join us to s ... Show More
35m 21s