Damali Ayo runs the website rent-a-negro.com. She's written a book called "How To Rent A Negro."
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Scientists believe that near-death experiences are real, but there is much debate why they occur and what they might mean. Here's a quick primer on some of the leading thinkers in the field.
A philosopher and musician enjoys playing his clarinet with animals, especially whales.
Psychologist Steven Pinker's Dangerous Idea? We may be living in the most peaceful time of our species’ existence.
Christopher Woodward talks with Steve Paulson about the English mania for ruins and why they inspired the Romantic poets. Woodward’s book is “In Ruins.”
He traveled the Amazon in search of drug-induced visionary experiences. That wild adventure led to a lifelong study of hallucinogens.
We hear geo-political expert Charles Emmerson talk with Steve Paulson about the future prospects for the Arctic.
You're either funny, or you're not. Right?
At Chicago's Second City training center, you can learn to get more giggle.
Matt Hovde runs the training center, and gives us a crash course in comedy.
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