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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Neuroscientist David Eagleman says most of the brain's real action happens below the level of the conscious mind.  He calls the brain "a team of rivals," since different parts of the brain compete against each other.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Borges' "The Library of Babel" has inspired generations of writers and now, many scientists.  Here, we read several excerpts from the story. 

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Nicholas Felton transforms data into something beautiful. As a self-described "information designer" and extremely dedicated life logger, he tracks aspects of his life over the course of the year and then publishes them as "annual reports."

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

The late Christopher Hitchens was one of the most controversial journalists and public intellectuals of recent years.  In this conversation, he talks about his memoir "Hitch 22" and the role of intellectuals.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

A philosopher and musician enjoys playing his clarinet with animals, especially whales.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Betsy Lerner tells Anne Strainchamps about her long history with Overeaters Anonymous, bi-polar disorder, depression, psychiatric hospitalization and binge eating.

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Where are the female scalawags?  The lady rogue? Well, Anne Strainchamps set out to find out.  She called up Elizabeth Mahon, author of the blog and the book of the same name: “Scandalous Women.”

To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Whatever happened to feminism?  Critic Caitlin Moran thinks it's alive and well - in fact, most women are leading feminist lives even if they don't know it yet.  She's here to set them straight.

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