Paul Ekman tells Jim Fleming about different kinds of lies, and the physical signs that signal deceit.
Paul Ekman tells Jim Fleming about different kinds of lies, and the physical signs that signal deceit.
Kevin Kelly tells Jim Fleming that the sum total of our technology - what he calls “the technicum” - is taking on the properties of life itself.
Laura Miller tells Anne Strainchamps why she thinks Stephanie Meyers' "Twilight" books are such a phenomenal success with young women, even though the lead female character is so lacking in gifts or accomplishments.
In this UNCUT conversation, Jonathan Lethem talks about "Dissident Gardens" and the many faces of a novelist.
Robert Leleux talks about growing up gay, in Texas, with his plastic surgery junkie and drama queen of a mother, whom he adores and who is accompanying him on his book tour.
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Lewis Buzbee has spent his life besotted with books. He's sold them, and now he writes them.
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