The recent "Blurred Lines" copyright decision has again raised questions about the limits of copyright law, and the disinction between inspiration and imitation. UCLA law professor Kal Raustiala believes the verdict sets a risky precedent for artists and misunderstands the way the creative process works.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Susan Hirschmann is a legendary children's book editor and founder of Greenwillow Books.
Sonu Shamdasani is a historian of psychology at University College, London, and editor of Carl Jung's "Red Book."
Steve Earle has been Nashville’s bad boy for years. He talks about his controversial new album, “Jerusalem,” and his opposition to war in Iraq.
Shane Carruth wrote, directed and stars in the low-budget movie “Primer”. Anne Strainchamps talks with him about science, math and storytelling.
Temple Grandin worries about pets in our modern society; critiques Cesar Millan's techniques as being appropriate only for large unrelated packs of dogs; and opposes the breeding of so-called criminal dogs.
In her novel "Bread and Butter," Michelle Wildgen takes us behind the scenes at two upscale restaurants owned by brothers. Sibling rivalry has never been so delicious.
Tom Standage talks about his book, "Writing on the Wall: Social Media -- The First 2,000 Years."
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