David Galenson teaches Economics at the University of Chicago, and he's the author of a book called "Old Masters and Young Geniuses: The Two Life Cycles of Artistic Creativity." His theory is that most artists are either old masters like Cezanne or young geniuses like Picasso.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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When Stephen Wolfram was 17, he dropped out of college. By the time he was 21, he had a Ph.D. in physics and was one of the first recipients of a MacArthur Genius Award. Today, he is the CEO of Wolfram Research and owner of one of the largest individual datasets in the world.
Inspired by the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements and by African-American activists and artists Giovanni’s poetry has become synonymous with the struggle of African-Americans, and especially the struggle of Black women.
Wonder Woman is 70! Jim Lee drew the updated Wonder Woman and describes her to Steve Paulson.
Paul Hawken is the author of "Blessed Unrest." He talks with Anne Strainchamps about the quantity and variety of people and organizations involved in the global activism movement.
TIME magazine reporter Josh Tyrangiel talks with Anne Strainchamps about Bono's long-term commitment to providing assistance to Africa.
Steve Paulson spoke with Kurt Vonnegut just after his 83rd birthday, and Vonnegut recalled his experiences during the fire-bombing of Dresden.
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