Brian Christian is the author of "The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive." He tells Steve Paulson why he decided to compete in the annual Turing competition, not for the most human computer, but for the "most human human."
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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The Kitchen Sisters (public radio producers Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva) talk with Anne Strainchamps and give her samples of the 2007 season of Hidden Kitchens.
Doug Gordon profiles Cole’s notes, the Canadian inspiration for America’s CliffsNotes.
Anthony Horowitz has written dozens of books for children, including the teen superspy series featuring Alex Rider.
Eric Kandel is one of the world's leading experts on memory. A Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist, he talks about recent discoveries about the science of memory.
Ralph Nader's Dangerous Idea? Drafting the children and grandchildren of elected representatives.
Chris Turner is the author of “Planet Simpson: How A Carton Masterpiece Defined A Generation.”
Ayelet Waldman talks with Jim Fleming about maternal ambivalence and loving children when you don't like them.
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