Henry Raddick is an enthusiastic contributor of reviews to the Amazon.com website. He tells Steve Paulson that he reads all the books he reviews, and only says good things about them.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Gene Santoro tells Anne Strainchamps that Louis Armstrong is one of the most influential musical figures of all time and that you can hear echoes of his style in everything from country to hip hop. And we hear samples to prove it.
Sleep may be an utterly common activity. In this EXTENDED interview, neuroscientist Giulio Tononi believes it's the greatest experiment in consciousness.
Harmon Leon is a gonzo journalist and avowed leftie who specializes in what he calls “infiltrating” right-wing America.
Why do so many people think they hate math? Mathematician Jordan Ellenberg says deep down inside, we all think mathematically. We just don't know it.
George Packer talks about why he thinks America has a commitment to Iraq.
When people let go of religion, they often let go of the fellowship and community that go along with the faith. But Greg Epstein is trying to change that. As Harvard University's Humanist Chaplain, he's forging new models of community-building without God.
Gary Wolkstein's doctor told him he had terminal cancer, but after being challenged by some of Wolkstein’s physician friends, changes his mind.
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