Robin Swicord wrote and directed "The Jane Austen Book Club." She talks with Anne Strainchamps.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is making its way up the best-seller lists for a reason — it's a fascinating blend of magic and art, with the allure of the circus and the tempered reality of dreams.
Shane Carruth wrote, directed and stars in the low-budget movie “Primer”. Anne Strainchamps talks with him about science, math and storytelling.
For the Aboriginal people of Australia, the concept of "The Dreaming" means an existence with no linear time.
Jennifer Jacquet explains how public shaming can be used to promote political change and social reform.
Tia Fuller's life is steeped in jazz. She's a saxophone player who composes, teaches, and has several albums under her belt. If that's not enough, she also spent five years touring the world with Beyonce's all-woman R & B band. Her new album is called "Angelic Warrior."
Tom Standage talks about his book, "Writing on the Wall: Social Media -- The First 2,000 Years."
Philosopher Gregory Sadler has a fascinating take on the famous line from French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre’s 1944 play, “No Exit.”
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