He traveled the Amazon in search of drug-induced visionary experiences. That wild adventure led to a lifelong study of hallucinogens.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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There’s a MIT professor who wants to build a time machine. Grant McCracken is working on a conceptual device that will help us get to the future faster, by understanding the trends that are shaping the world to come.
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.
Catherine Wagner is the co-editor, (with Rebecca Wolff) of the anthology "Not for Mothers Only." She talks with Steve Paulson about aspects of mothering and reads several poems from the book.
A self-described "guilty liberal," Colin Beavan began blogging about his and his wife's experiment in "no impact living."
Chris Bachelder's novel “U.S.!” uses as its central character early 20th century novelist Upton Sinclair...
Robin Chase is the co-founder of ZipCar. Her Dangerous Idea? A universal basic income.
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