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Frank Ahearn on Helping People Disappear

Have you ever thought about disappearing? We'll explore how people do it.

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Chris Hardman on ECOlogical Calendar

Chris Hardman decided to redesign the calendar, representing time and the seasons the way we experience them in the natural world.

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Darold Treffert on Extraordinary Brains

Psychiatrist Darold Treffert regards savants as "islands of genius."  He talks about a lifetime of studying savant syndrome.

You can also listen to the EXTENDED interview, and read the extended transcript.

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David Gilmour on Rudyard Kipling

David Gilmour has written a biography of the great British writer Rudyard Kipling. Gilmour tells Anne Strainchamps that Kipling’s range is unrivaled.

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Dan Chaon on "Stay Awake"

Writer Dan Chaon talks about his new book of non-supernatural ghost stories, "Stay Awake."

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Chuck E. Weiss on Being Cool

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.

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Daniel Carlat on the Psychiatric Crisis

Tufts Medical School psychiatrist Daniel Carlat believes psychiatry is in crisis.

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Doug Gordon Reports on Coles Notes

Doug Gordon profiles Cole’s notes, the Canadian inspiration for America’s CliffsNotes.

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