Cosmologist Paul Davies talks with Steve Paulson about the anthropic principle and proposes that we live in a "participatory" universe - a premise he explores in his book, "Cosmic Jackpot: Why Our Universe Is Just Right for Life."
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Laura Hillenbrand tells Ann Strainchamps how the story of this ugly animal with a ferocious will to win reflects the history of the United States as it left the frontier behind.
Jeanne Boylan, America’s most innovative forensic artist talks with Jim Fleming about the importance of not contaminating eye witness memories.
Michael Piechowski talks about the intensity with which gifted children experience their lives.
Rick Steves is the author of 30 European guidebooks, and host of public radio and television travel shows.
Lev Grossman tells Anne Strainchmps about his experiences working at one of the great repositories of rare books.
Jill Lepore does a reality check on Tea Party claims to the founding fathers.
David Gessner's Dangerous Idea? Modern monkeywrenching that won't be perceived as "terrorism."
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