Walter Simson is CEO of Infigen - a biotech company that uses nuclear transfer to create cloned pigs and cows.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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William Staples tells Steve Paulson about the latest in psychographics and biometrics and why civil libertarians are worried.
Philosopher Rebecca Goldstein says philosophy is still evolving, and continues to shape our values. She talks about her long fascination with the granddaddy of all philosophers, Plato.
Michelle Clay brings us a story that gives new meaning to the idea of locally sourced food.
Journalist Steve Volk believes the paranormal can be studied scientifically and explains why it's also a great subject for journalists. Also, a montage of movie clips about the paranormal.
Composer Stephen Paulus sits at the piano keyboard and talks with Jim Fleming about how he developed the music for a group of six poems he set for the Festival Choir of Madison.
Jon Gnarr is a professional comedian who ran for mayor of Reykjavik on a lark. And to his surprise, won.
Novelist Siri Hustvedt has an undiagnosed seizure disorder which afflicts her at unpredictable moments.
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