The Conversation: Space simulation; Memory Beads play

About this episode

The episode features discussions on the HI-SEAS program and the upcoming play 'Memory Beads' about family and memory.

UH computer scientist Kim Binsted talks about the HI-SEAS program; Hawaiʻi-based playwright Diane Aoki talks about “Memory Beads,” her upcoming play about family and memory.

People in this episode

Guests: Kim Binsted, Diane Aoki

Topics covered

• space simulation
• theater
• family
• memory
• Hawaii

Keywords

• space simulation
• HI-SEAS
• Diane Aoki
• Memory Beads
• family
• memory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HI-SEAS

Books & works: Memory Beads

Places: Hawaiʻi

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