Journalist David Shenk says Alzheimer's an ancient illness afflicting some 5 million Americans, and that the number of cases is sure to rise dramatically as the Baby Boomers age.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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In this EXTENDED interview, Dr. Eduardo Rodriguez tells the story of a marathon facial transplantation for his patient, Richard Norris.
The mash-up is one form of remix culture.
Reporter Beverly Donofrio tells Anne Strainchamps about her fascination with the Virgin Mary, and her incredible experiences at a site where Mary is said to appear. Her book is “Looking for Mary.
Doug Gordon profiles Cole’s notes, the Canadian inspiration for America’s CliffsNotes.
Chang-rae Lee is a Korean-American and the author of “Aloft.” He reads a bit from the novel.
Charles Monroe-Kane profiles one of the ultimate hipsters – musician and cult hero Chuck E. Weiss. With lots of music by him and inspired by him.
Brian Christian is the author of "The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive." He tells Steve Paulson why he decided to compete in the annual Turing competition, not for the most human computer, but for the "most human human."
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