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Food. Where does it come from, and what impact does it have  on culture and the world around us?
 

Food Matters

A cornucopia of TEDTalks about food: growing it, cooking it, consuming it — and making sure there's enough for everyone. Feast on stories about saving seeds to protect the future of food, the daily miracle of feeding a city, and what's in kids' lunches. For dessert, hear a chef's tale of the best fish he ever ate.

May 11, 2012

Friday's Show

"Most animals learn by trial and error. There's just one problem: error." — Dan Gilbert
 

Our Buggy Brain

Our amazing brain performs harmonious functions and peculiar actions that might seem counterintuitive. What tricks make us think it's okay to cheat or steal? Are we in control of our own decisions? Why do our brains misjudge what will make us happy?

April 27, 2012

Friday's Show