In 2006, Barack Obama was the new darling of the Democratic Party and was considering a Presidential run in 2008.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Borges' "The Library of Babel" has inspired generations of writers and now, many scientists. Here, we read several excerpts from the story.
Copernicus changed the world with his revolutionary idea that the sun, not the Earth, is the center of our solar system. Dava Sobel tells us why this momentous discovery wasn't easy for Copernicus himself.
As Dan Pierotti's health worsens, and the end of his life nears, Dan and his wife confront questions about quality of life and saying goodbye.
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.
David Grinspoon is the author of “Lonely Planets: The Natural Philosophy of Alien Life.”
Daniel Goldmark talks with Jim Fleming about the use of music in animation.
Eric Idle talks with Doug Gordon about death and comedy. And we hear some Monty Python clips.
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