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“The Role of Myth in Anthropogeny,” is the topic of a FREE, hybrid public symposium hosted by the CARTA: UC San Diego/Salk Center for Academic Research & Training in Anthropogeny at the Salk Institute - Conrad T. Prebys Auditorium on Friday, May 19, 2023 (Beginning 1:00 p.m. Pacific with Q&A and expert discussion and commencing ~ 4:30 p.m. Pacific), co-chaired by Daniel Povinelli (University of Louisiana at Lafayette) and Pauline Wiessner (Arizona State University & University of Utah). Event Summary: The human penchant for storytelling is universal, early developing, and profoundly culture-shaping. Stories (folk tales, narratives, and myths) influence the costs of social transactions and organize societies at every scale of human interaction. Story as a mode of communication is also unprecedented in the animal kingdom: although we are compelled to tell stories about other animals, they are not likewise compelled to tell stories about us (or anything else, for that matter). Even scientists who attempt to objectively understand human origins are destined to craft those explanations as stories, often with narrative and/or mythic overtones. From the domestication of fire to the emergence of cooperative hunting to the evolutionary origins of human cognition, our understanding of the human journey is deeply influenced by stories embedded in our cultural histories. Even our ability to manage urgent human problems such as global health and climate change are affected by the stories and myths humans choose to tell. This symposium explores several stories about how the evolution of story-telling shaped, and continues to shape, the human epoch. For updates regarding the live webcast of the in-person symposium on FRIDAY, May 19, 2023, visit the event page. For more information, please email: khunter@ucsd.edu or carta-info@anthropogeny.org. Funding for this symposium was provided by many generous CARTA friends like YOU. Closed captioning for the recordings was made possible by CARTA Patrons Ingrid Benirschke-Perkins & Gordon Perkins.

Despite the obstacles to building in Mission Valley, the community will likely keep growing, according to an 2019 environmental impact report that predicted that the neighborhood would add 50,000 residents by 2050.

Vehicle thefts have risen across the U.S., largely due to an increase in Kia and Hyundai thefts. But that's not what's happening now in St. Paul, Minn., where car thefts have fallen dramatically.

A debt collector’s actions have resulted in default judgments for thousands of dollars each — against defendants who may not know about them.

The granddaughter of the late labor leader César Chávez, Julia Chávez Rodriguez has a background in community organizing, politics and government.

Read President Biden's 2024 State of the Union speech as prepared for delivery — and watch him give his speech on March 7.

Spotify Wrapped endures despite privacy concerns surrounding the data it collects from users. But experts say our continued excitement around the year-end aggregation is in our human nature.

Politicians are citing data and growing complaints from residents to usher in controversial policy changes.

Celebrate all of the Moms in your life with a special day at The Del. With a resort full of fabulous activities and experiences, we have the perfect gift, a day she’ll never forget with the ones she loves most. Make her day spectacular with an elegant champagne brunch in the iconic Crown Room or Ocean Ballroom. She’ll delight at the sensational selection of culinary delights, live music and decadent treats. Date | Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Hotel Del Coronado Reserve a table here! Reservations are not yet available. For more information, please visit hoteldel.com/events/mothers-day-brunch or call the hotel at (619) 435-6611.

City leaders said it was needed to keep the utility department financially stable.