A growing number of secular scientists and philosophers are rejecting the term "atheist" in favor of a definition that acknowledges the wonder and mystery of the world around us.
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Salman Rushdie lives in New York. The day before the terrorist attack, he talked with Steve Paulson about his new book, “Fury.”
What insights could the past offer into the current Ebola crisis in West Africa? Gregg Mitman believes a long history of Western biomedical research in the region is fueling suspicion of health professionals. He spoke with TTBOOK about a Harvard medical expedition in Liberia dating back to the early 20th century. Click here to read highlights from the interview and hear the audio of the conversation. You can also listen to our conversation with him.
City planner and urban historian Tom Martinson tells Steve Paulson why the suburbs are a great place to live.
Reporter Scott Wallace joined Brazilian explorer Sidney Posseulo on an expedition deep into the Amazon in search of one of the last uncontacted tribes, the Arrow People.
Thomas Groome tells Steve Paulson that, according to the Catholic Church, Hell is not an actual, fiery place. It's a state of eternal alienation and isolation resulting from our own moral choices.
Celebrated jazz pianist Vijay Iyer has a Ph.D. in music cognition and the rare ability to describe the interplay between music and the brain. We talk with Vijay and listen to his music.
Before the Internet, a good memory wasn't just useful; it was prized as a sign of intelligence. And there were memory geniuses who developed mental tricks for storing information. Philosopher and novelist Simon Critchley delves into the fascinating history of the memory palace, which once promised almost God-like wisdom.
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