Brent Silby teaches philosophy in Christchurch, New Zealand and is the author of an article in "Philosophy Now" magazine called "The Simulated Universe."
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Barry Glassner tells Steve Paulson that Americans seem to think the value of a meal lies principally in what it lacks - no sugar, fat, carbs, calories, etc. He explores the myths that make us the food police.
Dan Lamoureux is a self-described dork who produced and directed the documentary film "Nerdcore for Life."
In his book "Back to Our Future" David Sirota says the proof is in the staying power of 80s pop culture.
There are sad songs in rock, and sad songs in jazz, but the resting place for the saddest songs is clearly in country music.
Franz Lidz is the author of "Ghosty Men: The Strange but True Story of the Collyer Brothers, New York's Greatest Hoarders."
Daniel Dennett is one of the leading advocates of evolutionary theory and a fierce critic of creationism.
If there is an evolutionary imperative for running, maybe runner's high holds a clue. Dave Raichlen conducted a study about runner's high using humans, dogs and ferrets.
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