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Suicide bombers and investment bankers

By The World ⋅ February 26, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript

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We all tend think of ourselves as conscious, rational beings, but human behavior is largely driven by unconscious attitudes. Science journalist Shankar Vedantam shines a light in these dark corners of the mind in his new book, “The Hidden Brain.” Hear him talk about what suicide bombers and investment bankers have in common, and share your thoughts and questions with him online in The World Science Forum. Download MP3

Science Forum with Darwin’s descendant

By The World ⋅ January 29, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

This month the movie Creation opened in theaters around the US. It tells the story of Charles Darwin’s life in the months before he published his groundbreaking theory of evolution. The film is based on a book written by his great great grandson Randal Keynes (pictured). The World’s science correspondent, Rhitu Chatterjee talked with Keynes about the process of turning his book into a film. Listen to that interview and post your own questions for Keynes on our latest Science Forum.

Electricity for rural Nicaragua

By The World ⋅ November 6, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments ⋅ Transcript