How does something as wet and gooshy as the brain produce consciousness, which is immaterial? Steve Paulson reports on the debate among scientists and philosophers.
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Tim Richardson tells Anne Strainchamps about his favorite candies from around the world.
Outdoor journalist James Mills is tired of being the only African-American on the mountain, or the rock face, or hiking in a national park. In an effort to increase diversity in outdoor recreation, he helped organize Expedition Denali -- the first all-African-American team to attempt America's highest peak, Denali.
Syd Straw is an indie singer-songwriter best-known for her work with other musicians. She's just released her first new album in 12 years.
What's the best way to fight the homogenization of America?
Wangari Maathai triumphed over discrimination and tribalism in her native land and became an environmental activist, planting trees all over her country.
One of the founders of queer theory says his childhood in the Pentecostal church laid the ground for his evolution as a gay man and literary scholar. Michael Warner grew up around faith healing and speaking in tongues. He says it was an education in thinking beyond "normal".
Retired US Air Force pilot Bruce Black talks about his experience flying drones in places like Iraq and Afghanistan.
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