The Story and Ethics of Dust: Linking the Past to the Present through Art and Science
Dust is ubiquitous, but it doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves. In this conversation, a climate scientist explains why dust plays a critical role in the Earth’s climate system and a preservationist demonstrates how dust collected from monuments can be turned into art.
Chapters and Speakers:
00:00 Introduction by Pamela Smith, Seth Low Professor of History, Director of the Center for Science and Society, Columbia University
05:59 Presentation by Gisela Winckler, Lamont Research Professor, Columbia University
27:13 Presentation by Jorge Otero-Pailos, Professor of Architecture, Planning and Preservation, Columbia University
49:26 Discussion
1:10:20 Q&A
The Story and Ethics of Dust: Linking the Past to the Present through Art and Science was held on March 7, 2022, as part of the Climate and Society series organized by the Center for Science and Society and supported by Columbia Climate School, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Earth Institute, and Dean of Humanities.
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