Star gazing may be the most universal moments of wonder. Neil deGrasse Tyson says he's been awed by outer space since he first went to a planetarium. He's been hooked on science - and wonder - ever since.
You can also hear the extended interview with deGrasse Tyson here.
Jennifer Jacquet explains how public shaming can be used to promote political change and social reform.
Tom Standage talks about his book, "Writing on the Wall: Social Media -- The First 2,000 Years."
Goldstein and Pinker are atheists, and they talk with Steve Paulson about the debates pitting reason against faith.
There's money in the future. It's Liz Crawford's job to help big corporations figure out how to make it.
Steve Lopez is the author of "The Soloist," a book about a homeless musician named Nathaniel Ayers. Lopez talks with Anne Strainchamps about how he found Ayers and what he learned from him.
William Least Heat-Moon created a sensation with his book "Blue Highways." He's back now with "Roads to Quoz," about traveling along America's back roads. Moon talks with Anne Strainchamps about the trips that inspired the new book.
Susanna Clarke is the author of “Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell.” It’s a huge novel that’s being called “Harry Potter for grown-ups.”
