Filmmaker Astra Taylor believes our digital life is undemocratic -- that we're concentrating power into the hands of giant tech companies, who make money off our posts and tweet. She tells Anne Strainchamps why she believes there should be greater regulation of the Internet.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Alan Turing was only 41 when he committed suicide. Filmmaker Patrick Sammon's film, Codebreaker, tells the story of Turing's brilliant life and of his persecution by British authorities for the crime of being homosexual. When he spoke to Anne Strainchamps a few years ago, he said Turing was a victim of the prejudice and paranoia of the time.
According to psychologist Meagan Curtis, the inherent sadness of the minor third is what we hear in music.
John Landis talks about his new book, "Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares."
Mamak Khadem came to America from Iran to finish high school. She began to sing Persian music to stay connected to her homeland.
What's it like to hang out with the U.S. president? Journalist Michael Lewis found out when he shadowed Barack Obama for 8 months, even playing in one of Obama's pick-up basketball games.
Jonah Raskin is the author of “American Scream.” He talks about why Allen Ginsburg’s “Howl” became an anthem for a generation
Philippe Petit is the author of “To Reach the Clouds: My High Wire Walk between the Twin Towers.”
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