Sleep may be an utterly common activity. In this EXTENDED interview, neuroscientist Giulio Tononi believes it's the greatest experiment in consciousness.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Harmon Leon is a gonzo journalist and avowed leftie who specializes in what he calls “infiltrating” right-wing America.
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.
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.
Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Gil Halstead considers himself a veteran of the anti-war movement.
Hannah Holmes tells Jim Fleming what’s really in those dust bunnies under the bed and that we all have traces of the Gobi desert and space dust on our stuff.
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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